On the Come Up with Libby and Riley

From Intern to Advisor with Andrew Smigelski

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Financial Advisor Andrew Smigelski might be a young professional, but he's no stranger to Toledo's professional development scene. As an intern, he entered the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce's Summer in the City intern program, which led him to young professional network EPIC Toledo, where he serves as the 2026 chair of the board. Through his work at Savage and Associates Andrew helps young professionals and major regional players alike navigating wealth management and risk planning. Andrew discusses his work, the importance of professional development in Toledo, and, of course, his Roman Empire.

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From Intern to Advisor with Andrew Smigelski

Meet Your Host Riley Runnells

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Riley Runnells is a media professional with expertise in editorial, digital content, and podcast production. She currently manages EPIC Toledo for the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, connecting young professionals to the community. She has held roles as an editor at Adams Street Publishing, a writer for Static Media, and editor-in-chief of Thread Magazine at Ohio University. An alumna of Ohio University with a degree in Journalism, Riley serves on boards for the Press Club of Toledo and Issue Box Theatre and works as a choreographer. A born and raised Toledoan, Riley is excited to uplift her fellow community members through this project.

Meet Your Host Libby Cassidy

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Libby Cassidy is a marketing professional with expertise in event planning, community engagement and digital promotion from Sandusky, Ohio. She currently serves as the Marketing & Events Coordinator at Imagination Station, facilitating a wide range of gatherings for local organizations in addition to signature events with the science center. Since graduating from Bowling Green State University with a degree in sociology and marketing in 2021, Libby has enjoyed becoming increasingly involved in the Toledo community and is passionate about using her work to support local young professionals and amplify their voices through this project.