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Motivational Comedian Kevin Wanzer Using Humor To Help Groups Learn Ways To Connect

Motivational comedian Kevin Wanzer
Courtesy Kevin Wanzer
Motivational comedian Kevin Wanzer

Indianapolis motivational comedian Kevin Wanzer uses humor to help groups learn better ways to connect with each other. Before the pandemic, his work week might have included airline travel and speaking to large groups of people in auditoriums. He's had more time at home now.

From our Arts and Culture desk, Wazner spoke with WFYI’s Jill Ditmire by phone about change, the current civic action through protests, and what he believes is possible when people "choose love" and take a stand "for what's different."

Wanzer says his motivational message of choosing to love includes being authentic, being grateful and practicing those qualities at home.

Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.
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