Deep Conversations Podcast

adam Lanman-Artist/Architect And Owner Of atelieraL-Segment 2

In this segment, adam and I continue the conversation as we hear from him about his new project space and what he envisions for the future there. He speaks about the significance of this new space being in the Paseo Arts District and why it is such an ideal place for this concept to take form. adam reflects on how one of the most important professional influences in his life taught him how “people are more important than buildings” and how this new space will reflect that emphasis on people and ...

adam Lanman-Artist/Architect And Owner Of atelieraL

In this episode, I sit down with adam Lanman, artist and architect and hear about what inspired his practice, atelieraL, and his new cooperative project and performance space in the Paseo Arts District. adam shares memories of his early community-based projects that ignited his imagination and that today he focuses his energy on. He talks about some of his completed projects over the past few years and the impact he has seen them make in communities. adam then reflects on these personally and ho...

Kelsey Karper And Thomas Thompson-Co-Founders Of Factory Obscura Talking About Upcoming SHIFT Exhibition Opening November 9th At Current Studio

In this episode, Jeff visits with Kelsey Karper, Co-Founder of Current Studio and Factory Obscura and Thomas Thompson, a Co-Founder of Factory Obscura as well. We begin by hearing from Kelsey about Current Studio and how they provide opportunities for various artists-in-residence at their facility. She then speaks about the inspiration and the origins of Factory Obscura and how it came into being as well as how she and Romy Owens, her partner at Current Studio, decided to house the first Factory...

Jeremiah Davis-Artistic Director and Jennifer Scanlan-Exhibitions & Curatorial Director At Oklahoma Contemporary-Segment 2

We continue the conversation and hear from Jennifer and Jeremiah about their life journeys and what led them to pursue careers in art and what brought them to Oklahoma and to Oklahoma Contemporary. We also hear from them about the most formative life lessons that they have learned along the way and why moving to and working in the OKC area and in Oklahoma has been such a positive experience for both of them. We conclude our visit with a very enlightening conversation about the collaborative and ...

Jeremiah Davis-Artistic Director and Jennifer Scanlan-Exhibitions & Curatorial Director At Oklahoma Contemporary-Segment 1

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Jeremiah Davis-Artistic Director and Jennifer Scanlan-Exhibitions & Curatorial Director at Oklahoma Contemporary. We begin the conversation with information about Oklahoma Contemporary and what their mission is and what they offer the public. Oklahoma Contemporary encourages artistic expression in all its forms through education and exhibitions, and their vision is to endeavor to instill in the public a lifetime appreciation of the arts and enthusiasm for...

Amanda Bleakley-Executive Director And Paige Powell-Programming Director-The Paseo Arts Association

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Amanda Bleakley and Paige Powell of the Paseo Arts Association to hear about what makes The Paseo Arts District so unique. One of the things that makes this area very special and unique is that it is the only place in the OKC metro area where people can park their car and walk from one gallery to another and see many diverse types of art while also having the opportunity to actually meet some of the artists and to be able to visit with them about their work. ...

John Dunning-Owner Of Trolley Stop Records-Part 2

John Dunning-Owner Of Trolley Stop Records-Part 1

Jeff Ragan-Owner Of Kize Concepts-Part 2

In this segment, Jeff then shares an overview of his life story and how he started Kize Concepts and the values that mean the most to him and that has informed the evolution of the business over the years. He then shares the story of how he began to make Kize Energy Bars and how he continued to get more clarity about the business in the early stages. We continue the segment as Jeff talks about plans for the future and how they want to continue to grow their Kize Catering and Kize Meals businesse...

Jeff Ragan-Owner Of Kize Concepts-Part 1

In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Ragan, Owner of Kize Concepts. Kize is in the “business of changing lives” with a mission and passion to “fuel” people’s best through food, services, and community building initiatives around the world… to change the world… for the better, and help people, businesses, and communities be their best! At the heart of everything they do is a passion to serve and help other’s live a better life. That’s why they donate their time, talents, treasure and a % of eve...