Meet Michelle: The Voice Behind Toad Talk Media
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Episode 000: Meet Michelle: The Voice Behind Toad Talk Media
An Introvert’s Journey to Connect Through Story
In this very first episode of We Are Grant County, meet your host, Michelle Neidigh—the photographer, storyteller, and founder of Toad Talk Media. Michelle shares the heart behind the mic as she opens up about her personal journey from working behind the camera to stepping in front of it, all in an effort to connect more deeply with the community she calls home.
You’ll hear how Toad Talk Media came to life, what inspired the creation of We Are Grant County, and why storytelling matters now more than ever. This episode sets the stage for what’s to come—real conversations with the people who make Grant County a unique and meaningful place to live.
Whether you're a neighbor, a friend, or someone just curious about small-town life in Kentucky, you're invited to come along for the ride.
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No Blink Pictures
No Blink Pictures is a professional photography business based in Northern Kentucky, specializing in portraits, sports photography, themed shoots, and event coverage. With over a decade of experience, we capture authentic moments with creativity and heart—whether it's a senior portrait, action shot on the field, or a fun family photo session. We also offer photography classes and a mobile photo booth for events. Learn more or book your session at noblinkpictures.com.
Transcript
Foreign Michelle Neidigh, host of We Are Grant County and I want to welcome.
Speaker B:You to something really special. This isn't just a podcast, it's a community project built from the heart of Grant County.
Each episode I'll sit down with someone from right here in our community.
Whether it's a local business owner, a teacher, an artist, a coach, or just a neighbor with an incredible story to tell, you'll hear real, down to earth conversations that Shauna A light on the people, the places and the stories that make this county so unique.
Through this podcast you'll discover inspiring stories, learn more about the local history and events, and get to know the everyday people making a big impact behind the scenes.
Whether you've lived here your whole life or you're just discovering our town for the first time, We Are Grant county offers a way to connect on a deeper level with each other and with the place we all call home. New episodes are coming soon, so be sure to follow, subscribe and share with friends.
Thanks for being here and I can't wait to introduce you to the people who give Grant county its heart and soul as we celebrate community one voice at a time.
Speaker A:Some of you may know me from my photography business, noblink Pictures, or you may have just seen me around the community. I've lived in Grand County, Kentucky for 40 years now, which is hard to believe really.
Over those years I've met so many wonderful people, but if I'm being honest, I've always struggled to let people in.
As an introvert, I've spent most of my life behind a camera or quietly watching somewhere in a corner, capturing moments but rarely stepping into the spotlight myself. Opening up, meeting new people and now putting my voice, and soon my face out into the world through this podcast and YouTube channel.
That's a huge, huge leap for me. It's way out of my comfort zone. I was born in Delaware and spent a few years in Georgia and then moved to Kentucky around the age of 10.
I think part of my challenge with connection started back then. I had just begun to make friends in Georgia when we moved in Kentucky.
I've had some amazing friendships, especially with the Greenville Road Gang, as we all like to call ourselves. But still, I've often kept people at arm's length. It was safer that way, familiar, quiet.
But now I'm 51, almost 52, and I've decided it's time to break those personal barriers. It's time to stop letting fear or shyness hold me back. I want to truly connect with the people around me and not just meet them.
I want to share their stories, celebrate their journeys and finally build real, real community. That's where We Are Grant county comes in. This podcast is my personal challenge and creative project rolled into one.
It's about sitting down with the people who give this place life. Our neighbors, leaders, dreamers, helpers and everyday heroes and sharing what makes them extraordinary. I'm not promising perfection.
I'll probably be nervous, maybe even a little awkward. But I promise to be honest, curious and fully present. And I'd love for you to come along along this ride with me.
And We Are Grant county can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, wherever you get your podcast. Our quarterly magazine, We Are Grant county will be in print throughout the county and online starting in October.
We also have a YouTube channel that will give you behind the scenes stories, interviews, community life. If something you hear resonates with you, I hope you share it.
This project means the world to me and the more people we reach, the more impact we can make. Thank you so much for listening. This journey is just beginning and I'm so grateful you are here with me.
Toad Talk Media the heart and home behind We Are Grant County Toad Talk Media is the creative space I've built to produce meaningful content rooted in local stories and small town spirit. It's the umbrella for all my future projects. And We Are Grant county is just the beginning.
I created Toad Talk Media to bring stories to life not just for entertainment, but to connect us, inspire us and remind us how important our community really is. Toadtalkmedia.com.
