Charla Weiss: Leadership with respect and empathy 

Charla Weiss (Photo by Leon McDonald, Janel Lee Photography)

If you’re new to Cincinnati, then you know: The first question you were asked was “Where did you go to high school?” The second : “Where are you from?” If you ask Charla Weiss, you’re in for a treat. Her answer illuminates a personality informed by a kaleidoscope of landscapes and cultures and a passionate appreciation for the arts.

Tamia Stinson: Connecting artists to opportunities

Tamia Stinson

Over the years, Tamia Stinson has been described in many ways: serial entrepreneur, Slumber Party Dance-off Champion, visionary, “Purple Rain” aficionado, spreadsheet nerd. There is a bit of truth in each one of those, though I prefer to think of her as a matchmaker. She prefers “connector” to describe her work.

Training your senses deepens power of the arts

Polly Campbell

There are whole worlds of new sensory-based experiences available to anyone – beauty or meaning that is there, but unheard or unseen. All anyone has to do is use their senses with attention and concentration and the wonderful variations within the ways humans create art and beauty and find ways to create delight will show themselves.

The Notables: Performing arts, behind the scenes

Notables

Movers & Makers reached out this month to performing arts organizations to showcase unsung staff members working offstage, in the office or front of house, as part of M&M’s continuing effort to recognize individuals making a difference in Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit ecosystem.