Jaime Daniel, of Hartford, is asking Ohio County for help in a nationwide broadcasting competition.
PHOENIX, Ariz. — The people of Ohio County have a chance to help a local woman win a nationwide competition to become the next great voice in audio and broadcasting.
Jaime Daniel, of Hartford, is currently in fourth place in her group in the Top Host competition. Ohio County has a chance to help her dreams come true as the competition is accepting public votes for the competitors until 9 p.m. Central Thursday, Nov. 5.
Colossal, the nationally registered professional fundraiser behind some of the country’s most viral purpose-driven online competitions, launched Top Host in October. Top Host is a nationwide competition to give an undiscovered voice their chance in broadcasting, while also raising money for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. The Ryan Seacrest Foundation is a nonprofit organization that brings interactive media studios into pediatric hospitals so patients can host podcasts, produce video content, and interview celebrity guests while receiving care.
“Through this competition, I have the opportunity to be a voice for women who just needed someone to believe in them, whether it’s in their career, motherhood, or in their personal life,” said Daniel. “This experience has been incredibly meaningful because I have organically employed my family, friends, and other loved ones to help this dream of connecting with others through storytelling and relationship become a reality. I have been overwhelmed by the support.”
The 2026 Top Host champion will receive $25,000, become the host of a professionally produced six-episode podcast series with iHeartRadio, and join Ryan Seacrest as a featured guest on an episode of On Air with Ryan Seacrest. Whether interviewing guests, leading live events, hosting a podcast, streaming online, or building an audience through compelling conversations, aspiring hosts from every background are invited to compete for an opportunity that could launch their careers.
“If I win, then all who have supported me and continue to support me win. I am who I am because I had people in my life hold me up when I couldn’t do it for myself,” Daniel said. “I want to show them their love and encouragement has put a fire in me to pay it forward to others who may feel like success isn’t in the cards for them or their story doesn’t matter. Each one, reach one!”
Supporters can vote through free voting opportunities and may also cast additional votes by donation as outlined in the official competition rules. Funds generated through the campaign will help support the Ryan Seacrest Foundation through Colossal’s charity grantmaking partner, Action Initiative Team.
To vote for Daniel and help her achieve her goal, click here.