In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of On the Fly!, Joan Kaup sits down with Ruth Anne Wolfe, the passionate founder of Community Happens Here, a grassroots social enterprise proving that deep, meaningful community canât be mass-producedâit must be built, cup by cup. â
From her unexpected path through Japan, law, and motherhood to founding a brick-and-mortar community space in Cincinnati, Ruth Anne shares the journey that led her to reimagine what local connection really looks like. Through hospitality, art, and conversation, Ruth Anne is cultivating a place where children, entrepreneurs, and neighbors meet, learn, and build trust across differences.
Listen to hear more about:Â
- The origins of Community Happens Here and its mission to combat loneliness through radical localism.
- Ruth Anneâs experience in Flywheelâs accelerator and the âahaâ moments that shaped her approach to social enterprise.
- How sliding-scale coworking, youth-led coffee service, and sidewalk tea transform a neighborhood block.
- The importance of being your own angel investor when your vision doesn't fit traditional funding models.
- Why âyou can't be what you can't seeââand how that philosophy shapes everything from mentoring to measuring impact.
 Visit communityhappenshere.org to explore coworking options, attend an event, or stop by for free coffee on a Saturday from 11amâ1pm at 6238 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati.
Follow Community Happens Here on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
 At Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub, we believe in the power of social entrepreneurs like Ruth Anne to drive equity and impact in our neighborhoods. Learn how Flywheel supports founders, invests in big ideas, and helps social enterprises thrive: