After nearly two decades thriving in the structured world of medical device sales, Jason Zygadlo felt a deeper calling. Despite a successful career, an internal voice kept asking, "Am I really doing what I should be doing?"A cancer diagnosis in 2019 became the turning point. It was then Jason realized he wasn’t just meant to succeed within a system — he was meant to create something transformative. Today, Jason is the founder of Build Your Own Brand, a business focused on helping individuals and businesses build confidence, credibility, and unforgettable personal stories.“Attention is the new ...

Kent State University’s College of the Arts, in collaboration with the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, proudly welcomes back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award–winning costume designer Paul Tazewell for the 2025–2026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series. Organized by the Kent State University Museum, his return visit underscores the series’ mission to bring celebrated creative voices to campus and to ignite inspiration across Northeast Ohio.On Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m., Tazewell will lead a public conversation — introduced by Museum Director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph...