On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with StitchCrew founders Chris & Erika Lucas. StitchCrew was born out of a strong belief that most of the pressing challenges we face today will not be solved through policy or traditional mindset, but by disruptive technologies, bold entrepreneurs and open collaboration. The StitchCrew accelerator is a 12 week program and is currently taking applications for Batch 4 deadline July 19th. Listen in as we dive deep into the application process. Yo...
Jul 08, 2019•51 min•Ep. 70
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Trey and Julie operators of Dominion House in Guthrie. Today, the Dominion House is an events center, hotel and restaurant equipped for the 21st century. It is a beacon of old-world archicture and elegance. In 1923, this property was built to impress. Having now witnessed two centuries, the Dominion House stands to impress once again, like never before. Before the Dominion House became what we know today, it was the Masonic Children's Home – o...
Jul 01, 2019•40 min•Ep. 69
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Justin Rader owner and Professor at Legacy Martial Arts in Edmond. Justin was raised in Oklahoma where he began wrestling at a young age and throughout his childhood fought in many disciplines. Justin is a World Champion, Super Hero fanatic and lover of leadership. His passion for empowering the future generation in intoxicating as you'll soon find out in this interview. Listen in as we go back over some of Justin's finest moments as well as t...
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 68
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with artists and college friend Bek Barkocy. Bek grew up in an extremely creative and curious household. With 8 kids in the family there was no shortage of things to do. Growing up Bek's parents instilled creativity and curiousity into her leading her to love anything creative. Bek painted, wrote and was always a bubbly personality growing up which has definitely continued into her adult years. Listen in as she shares her stories, from traveling to...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 67
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Chad and Brad from Scars & Stripes Coffee. Scars & Stripes Coffee empowers Veterans to build their own business using an e-commerce platform. When you buy coffee from Scars and Stripes, you are buying from a Veteran, and your purchase directly impacts the men and women who have served our country. Listen in as they dive into this mission and share the in's and outs of why this is so important for the Veteran and actively service commun...
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 66
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Thunder MC and FOX 25 Feature Reporter Malcolm Tubbs. Listen in as he shares how he got the MC job at the OKC Thunder and talks about some of the craziest moments in Thunder Basketball. Malcolm is at the beginning of his career and in such a short time has done so much. Malcolm is an incredible human being and it gives us great pleasure to bring his story to you. Hit him up on Instagram @mc_mtokc Follow us @thisisoklahoma and as always tell on...
Jun 11, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 65
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Amy Young founder of 612 in the Paseo. 612 is a school that Amy has dreamed about opening for some time now. As a child Amy would play school with her friends and always wanted to be a teacher and eventually have her own school. Well with lots of hardwork and determination. 612 is the outcome. Listen in as Amy tells her story and how 612 is changing the way children learn for the better. Follow Amy on Instagram @amyy612 and @612okc As always t...
Jun 04, 2019•46 min•Ep. 64
On the episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Director of Operations at The Energy FC, Mr Padraic Farrelll. Paddy was on the previous Energy FC podcast but todays episode dives in to a lifestyle he's been living by since the start of this year. This lifestyle embodies chasing greatness in anything that you do. For Paddy the start was to run the OKC Memorial Marathon. Listen in as Pad tells us all about his struggles, his findings and how he plans to empower more people to chase greatness i...
May 28, 2019•48 min•Ep. 63
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Taylor Artman co-founder of Surf & Turf Golf. Taylor grew up in Norman Oklahoma, played golf his entire childhood and now runs a golf and lifestyle apparel company with his friends. Listen in as TA tell us all about his journey and how golfing has shaped who he is today. #thisisoklahoma
May 23, 2019•49 min•Ep. 62
On todays episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Luidgi at Café Kacao. If you've already eaten at Kacao you know how good the food is. But what you may not know is the back story to its success. Café Kacao has been the dream of the Del Cid Family for close to a decade at the heart of the family is Veronica Del Cid, who since her young years has been taught recipes that have been passed from generation to generation. Listen in as Luidgi the son of Veronica shares their amazing story, a true...
May 14, 2019•49 min•Ep. 61
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Rachel Cope. Rachel founded 84 hospitality a restaurant group with some amazing concepts. The original and most popular being Empire Slice House located in the Plaza District in OKC. If you've ever met Rachel you'll know she is a very cool person, definitely someone you want to be around. She's highly competitive and always looking for the next concept to add to her group. Listen in as Rachel tells us her story from growing up in Ada Oklahoma ...
May 09, 2019•53 min•Ep. 60
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Jabee, a rapper born and raised in OKC. Jabee has toured with Run the Jewels (Killer Mike and El-P) and Murs, and has been featured on Sway in the Morning, MTV, XXL, Complex, The Source and Vibe. He has also performed at Kevin Durant’s celebrity basketball game and Russell Westbrook’s celebrity comedy show. He released his first full-length album, Blood is the New Black, in 2008, co-produced by DJ Vadim, and the following year linked with DJs ...
May 07, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 59
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Brides of Oklahoma founders Kami & Ashley. You're probably familiar with the brand but what you won't know is that Brides of Oklahoma was just the beginning. Listen in as these two OCU grads turned a passion into a giant media operation. #thisisoklahoma
May 02, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 58
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Chief Salesman aka pavement pounding, door knocking businesses grower Bryan Grigsby. Bryan tells us all about Elk Valley Brewing Company. The new tap room we recorded in was opened in December 2018 and now serves a a community hub for the Midtown residents. Its such an inviting place to sit and enjoy a beer. There's plenty of variety to suit your taste buds and even better you can bring your dog! Listen in as we talk craft beer in OKC and how ...
Apr 30, 2019•49 min•Ep. 57
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Roam Coffee founders Dom & Miguel. Roam Coffee Company is an extension of its founders and reflects the core values that are so important to us. Dom and Miguel were both born abroad and independently settled in Oklahoma City. Their diverse paths and combined years of life experience and travel have taught them that INTEGRITY, EQUALITY AND RESPECT are the simplest but truest standards by which we all should live. They have created Roam Coff...
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 56
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Kristen and Kat from OKC Beautiful. OKC Beautiful's mission is: Enhancing the image and appearance of Oklahoma City through education, programs and community engagement. In 1962, the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce organized a beautification committee. This group expanded to become the Mayor's Committee for City Beautification, appointed and organized by Mayor James H. Norick with the assistance of the Chamber. A new organization was formed ...
Apr 23, 2019•39 min•Ep. 55
On todays episode you host Mike Hearne sits down with Carl Martin owner of Sign Service in OKC. Carl has been in the sign business for 30+ years. However, his sign business just pays the bills. Carl's real passion is training and using horses through non verbal communication. Carl uses his horses as therapy horses with disabled children and veterans. Tackling autism and other daily struggles such as social anxiety. Carl's work has transformed lives, built self confidence and turned many families...
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 54
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Jeff and Theresa Beck or Beck's Garage. Beck's Garage has been proudly serving Oklahoma City for over 25 years and is excited to be in the heart of the freshly booming Western Avenue District. Providing dependable, superior vehicle service in a transparent, informative and friendly environment. They do ALL ASPECTS OF AUTO REPAIR (including Full Tire Service), on vehicles with timeless technology to MODERN CARS with modern electronics. Drive-up...
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 53
On today's episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Caleb and Micah from 1032 Space. 1032 Space is a high end mens fashion store in Deep Deuce OKC. Both have a huge passion for fashion and have taken the opportunity to bring unseen brands to OKC. 1032 Spaces only been open 6 months and in a short period of time they have elevated into the go to store in OKC for high fashion. Collaborating with Russ on up and coming projects has been the highlight of their business so far. Listen in to their ...
Apr 09, 2019•54 min•Ep. 52
On this episode your host Mike Hearne visits Woodsman Trading Co in OKC to talk about the outdoor lifestyle with store owner Gaylon Cornsilk. You will learn that Oklahoma has so much to offer within an hours drive of your current location. As well as some amazing small businesses that hand make every product from custom knives to bars of soap made in BA. Heres a quick word from Gaylon, "Welcome to Woodsman trading! I'm so happy you're here. I strive to carry unique, curated & eco-conscious b...
Apr 04, 2019•50 min•Ep. 50
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with cohost Copper Siems to interview Oklahoma Professional Skateboarder Clint Walker. Clint is from Altus Oklahoma, a tiny town near the Texas boarder. Altus had a small but passionate skate scene which captured Clints natural ability and spurred him to pursue his passion of becoming a professional skater. Moving to Cali straight after high school, Clint went all in and in a short time got picked up by none other than the King of Skateboarding Mr ...
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 51
On this episode your host Mike sits down with Lauren Schlepp, Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame museum curator. Established in 1986 originally as the Jim Thorpe Association, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame main goal is to promote Oklahoma, while honoring and recognizing great Oklahoman’s who have represented the state positively at not only the state level, but also the national and international levels. In August of 2013, the two brands, which were literally the same organization with the same admi...
Apr 02, 2019•40 min•Ep. 49
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Chad Whitehead & Stephen Tyler who are the main men behind all operations at Tower Theatre. After Tower was bought by a group of investors called The Pivot Project who invested $6.5M to bring Tower back to its former glory. These two gentlemen saw an opportunity to help make that happen. After many years of darkness and despair Chad and Stephen approached the Pivot Project with their vision and in the past two years have brought Tower Thea...
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 48
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with 5th generation custom home builder Kyle Cornman. Kyle's whole life has revolved around construction, he's born and raised in Piedmont, Oklahoma where he still lives today. After working for his Dad and Grandpa for as long as he can remember, Kyle made the decision to pave his own path and dive head first into the modern home building world here in Oklahoma. Kyle's passion for Marvel movies led him to wanting to build a modern home....
Mar 26, 2019•51 min•Ep. 47
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Table Investment founders Alyssa Dyer & Curtis Kupfersmith. Alyssa & Curtis are two years into their new business providing investors with a seem-less approach to owning investment properties. If you’re like me, you dream of sitting on a beach somewhere earning passive income. Table investments makes it extremely easy to turn that dream into a reality. Listen in as we dive into their story and find out how you can start investing too. ...
Mar 21, 2019•58 min•Ep. 46
On this episode your host Mike Hearne shares the story of one mans quest to making OKC the hub of watersports in the states. What started as a flyer on the wall at OSU sparked a passion for rowing in a young Mike Knopp. Listen in as Mike shares his story from rowing at OSU to turning this ditch in OKC into what it is today.
Mar 19, 2019•46 min•Ep. 45
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Energy FC Head Coach Steve Cooke and Director of Team Operations Padraic Farrell for an update on the Energy's up and coming season. Learn about Coach Cooke's background, how him and Paddy connected and how the team is preparing for the 2019 season. First home game March 16th at 7pm!"
Mar 14, 20190•Ep. 44
On today’s episode host Mike Hearne sits down with Disty and Matt of Fill My Basket. What started as an idea between two friends with what little they did have, has turned into a worldwide success. People all over the globe have been inspired to do random acts of kindness for strangers because of their actions. The goal is to pay it forward and prompt others to do the same; helping complete strangers with their grocery bill. They want to show the community that, you don’t have to be rich to help...
Mar 12, 2019•44 min•Ep. 43
On todays podcast your host Mike Hearne sits down with Redline4Kids founders Chance Wynn and his father Eric Wynn. Redline4Kids is a new 501 (c) 3 organization that will bring volunteers together to create a unique one-of-a-kind experience that is sure to brighten the day of many kids experiencing prolonged stays at the hospital. Chance, is an exotic car owner who knows what it’s like to spend his days in and out of the hospital. At 4 years old Chance began his fight against Systemic Juvenile Ar...
Mar 10, 2019•42 min•Ep. 42
On today’s podcast your host Mike Hearne talks to Kaleo Maclay. A Paralympic silver and gold medalist for team USA at sit down volleyball. Kaleo who lives in Edmond was born with a club foot; a tenotomy at 9 months old placed pins through the toe and heel bones, but left Kaleo with limited calf flexibility and muscle. At age 12 she joined the U.S Women’s sitting team and made her Paralympic debut at the London games at age 16. Then on to win Gold at Rio four years later. Listen in to Kaleo tell ...
Mar 08, 2019•52 min•Ep. 41
