The Condition Report

Explore some of the Cornhusker State’s most intriguing museums with Micah Huyser, the Vice-President of the Nebraska Museums Association and Executive Director at the Nebraska Prairie Museum in Holdrege, Nebraska. His passionate storytelling brings to life unexpected tales of wartime prisoners, orphaned children, and even a mysterious frontier massacre. But it’s not all about the…

Starting as a ticket taker in 2012 and leveraging her extensive knowledge of the rodeo, Megan Winterfeldt has become the curator of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs. In this episode Megan provides insights into various aspects of rodeo, from the intricacies of different events like steer wrestling and team roping to common…

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Robert Levey, CEO of Exponential Squared, takes us on a journey through our interconnected world. From tackling massive societal issues collaboratively to exploring the delicate balance between individual experiences and universal truths. His work with Constitution Park and mobile healthcare for the homeless, along with his philosophical musings on life…

Hayley Noble is the Executive Director of the Latah County Historical Society, which runs the McConnell Mansion Historic House Museum in Moscow, Idaho, and a board member for the Idaho Association of Museums. In this episode, she shares her insights into the rich tapestry of Idaho’s cultural heritage where hidden gems await in the form…

Explore the captivating world of Ailene Fields, sculptor and the visionary behind the Skylands Museum of Art in Lafayette, New Jersey. After a life-altering event, she found solace in art, her initial foray into pottery evolving into a powerful connection with stone carving. Her passion for art goes beyond her own creations; it’s about empowering…

Jennifer Belt is the Executive Director of the Historic Stranahan House Museum, Fort Lauderdale’s oldest surviving home. With a background in events, Jennifer has achieved remarkable success by quadrupling the museum’s membership and increasing revenue by 30%. Her primary strategy? Engaging the community through a series of events. Discover how Jennifer’s innovative approach has revitalized…

Growing up in Mexico City, Amparo Leyman Pino knew that one day she would be able to see the world. Decades later she started Yellow Cow Consulting where she brings her passion for education, diversity and inclusion to organizations around the world. She is a provocateur, entrepreneur and also the Director of Education for BizWorld…

Jerry Michels fascination with trains started nearly sixty years ago while taking train rides with his grandfather. After a series of life events that came together just right (like a beautiful tapestry) he and his model train loving friends co-founded the Amarillo Railroad Museum over thirty years ago. Learn about his positive outlook on life,…

Fascinated with museums since he was a kid, Paul Orselli is the founder of the Paul Orselli Workshop (POW!) and has been in the museum business for over 40+ years. Learn about happiness, what makes a strong museum, why museums are special, some of his favorite museums, being comfortable with change, creating a shared vision…

Terri Thompson has been a nurse, an advertising executive and for the past seven years, the Executive Director of the Museum at Prairiefire in Overland Park, Kansas. Learn how her early childhood experiences shaped her adult life, her secrets for managing stress, growing a museum, taking a leap of faith, staying positive through it all…