On this episode I chatted with Mary Jahns. Opening October 1st!!! www.jahnspumpkinhill.com - About. As a family business ourselves, we love to see families and groups enjoying themselves on our farm! We offer a tour that shares the agricultural uniqueness of Southwest Oklahoma with the world...at least our little part of the world! We offer snacks, as well as ample photo opportunities for those of you who enjoy a little more than running and playing. Unfortunately we cannot cater to your furry f...
Oct 01, 2020•24 min•Ep. 220
On this episode I chatted with Dustin Wilson owner of Faithful Family Farms in Adair Oklahoma. Presented by Oklahoma Agritourism. Hundreds of farms and ranches across the state invite you to explore and experience the intersection of agriculture and tourism — Oklahoma’s Growing Adventure. Pet a pig, help with harvest, lie around at the lodge, wind down with wine and more! However you want to experience agriculture, let Oklahoma Agritourism be your guide. Start your adventure at OklahomaAgritouri...
Sep 30, 2020•25 min•Ep. 214
On this episode I chatted with KIZE Concepts founder Jeff Ragan. Jeff is born and raised OKC. He attended Putnam City North and then graduated from OU. As he likes to say he was an intramural junkie at OU and always has had a passion for health and fitness. Helping friends with diet plans, fitness workout plans all the way through college. After Jeff graduated he started working at Chesapeake and continued his passion for sports and fitness. One day he over heard people complaining about their d...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 219
On this episode I sat with one of the most interesting men in OKC. Jackson Fall. I don't often get style envy but I do every time I see Jackson. Loved getting to hear about his story and all the awesome things he and his business partner Sophia are up to with their company Fringe. More to come on that. But Jackson grew up with a fascination to tech and early on before being an entrpreneur was a thing he was in it. As a young teen! Having a podcast at 13 years old interviewing then and now GIANTS...
Sep 28, 2020•44 min•Ep. 218
On this episode I chatted with Michael Crowder from OKC Soda Co. About: We are a Craft Soda company born and raised in Oklahoma City. We have super unique flavors like Strawberry Milkshake and Blue Berry Acai. We use only Pure Cane Sugar and Natural flavors and colors. We use reverse osmosis filtered water and we lightly carbonate it for an optimal refreshing taste that doesn't leave a heavy syrup feeling like the other guys. Only in business for just around a year they have had great success in...
Sep 27, 2020•26 min•Ep. 217
On this episode I chatted with Tracy Zserdin. Tracy lives in Guthrie Oklahoma. Born in Boulder CO. She and her husband Mike moved to OKC for work. Then she found Guthrie and fell in love. Shortly after they moved a little north and started diving into the community. Tracy is a former President of the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce and still plays a huge role in the community today. We dive into her background, her love for Colorado, her love for Guthrie and their new start up called Made Possible B...
Sep 23, 2020•45 min•Ep. 216
On this episode I sat with Harold Storey host of the Tunes Toons podcast here in OKC. Harold has a great podcast sharing funny stories with his guest about their music likes and what cartoons they're currently watching to watched growing up. I had a blast reminiscing on his show about all the Welsh cartoons I grew up watching as a kid. So this time it was my turn to share his story on the podcast. Listen to Harolds podcast here: "Tunes Toons" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tunes-toons/id1...
Sep 21, 2020•59 min•Ep. 215
On this episode I chatted with return guest Noah Elias to talk about his company Stars and Stripes Company which makes hand made American flags. Based in Broken Arrow Oklahoma Noah has a great story. This business came from a need, Noah's uncle bought a barn and had visions of an American flag sitting above the barn doors. Noah searched the Internet and could only find flags made in China. So he taught himself carpentry and made a flag for his uncle. From that flag came more orders and the busin...
Sep 16, 2020•37 min•Ep. 213
On this episode I sat with Susan Witt. Born and raised Oklahoman living in the Midwest City / Del City area all her life. The Witt family business is Rosebud cleaners a MidDel businesses for over 55 years. But todays story is about Susan's incredible home made salsa called Ace In The Bowl - Salsa Worth Betting Your Chips On. What a tag line!!!!! www.aceinthebowl.com Susan story is the stuff you hear on shark tank, or in movies. She's made this salsa for family gatherings, her husbands golf group...
Sep 12, 2020•45 min•Ep. 212
On this weeks Oklahoma Hall of Fame episode I sat with Kevin Deshazo. Kevin has spend the last decade helping athletes, coaches and administrators to be better on social media. He founded Fieldhouse Media to help leaders and teams create championship culture with Culture Wins, a division of GiANT Worldwide. He's presented and spoken on more than 250 college campuses and national conventions over the past 9 years. He's been quoted by the likes of ESPN, The New York Times and USA Today. He's fuele...
Sep 10, 2020•59 min•Ep. 211
On this episode of our House and Home Series I sat down with Russell and Tabitha Clark of R&R Homes in Moore Oklahoma. Russell started the business with is Dad after the Moore tornado. They decided to purchase two wrecked tornado lots and build their first two homes. Since that day they have strived for excellence. Built more homes around Moore and the OKC Metro area and continued to grow their business into other areas. Tabitha has her baby, reclaimed warehouse where she shows her designers...
Sep 08, 2020•48 min•Ep. 210
On this episode I chatted with generational Dairy farmer Travis Marak about his family business. A small farm continuously operated by the Marak family since 1912. We offer Grass-Fed dairy, bottled at the farm, and seasonal produce. Go here to find all you need to know about where you can support the farm and buy fresh product. www.marakfamilyfarm.com or on Facebook www.facebook.com/maraksmilk/ This podcast is presented by LOklahoma. Looking for fresh, local food? Oklahoma farmers and ranchers a...
Sep 04, 2020•57 min•Ep. 209
On this episode I was fortunate enough to chat with Legendary voice of the OU Sooners Mr Toby Rowland. Toby and I both graduated from SNU. As a Nazarene pastors kid it was written on the wall that he would attend SNU in Bethany Oklahoma. We talked a lot about his time at SNU learning about sports broadcasting under the watchful eye and guidance of another SNU legend Dr Larry Mills. Toby was a basketball player but the coach at the time gave him his opportunity to develop SNU's sports broadcastin...
Sep 03, 2020•52 min•Ep. 208
On this episode I chatted with retired Army analyst turned Alpaca and Fibre Mill operator Brenda Wyler. Brenda has a great story, she spend year working for the military at the Pentagon and when he son was shipped out to Afghanistan. As a mother sending her son to war Brenda bought two alpacas to sooth her soul. Now she has over 70 on 100 acres in Duncan Oklahoma where he family is from. Crossed Arrows Fiber Mill and Alpacas offers a unique agritourism adventure. Not only do visitors have the op...
Aug 28, 2020•38 min•Ep. 207
On this episode I chatted with Founder of Skydance Brewing Co Jake Keyes. Jake also has a podcast called Brewed with Hustle which I was fortunate enough to be interviewed for a few weeks ago. Link here: BREWED WITH HUSTLE PODCAST Jake is a former tribal gaming executive, Native Business Magazine Top 50 Entrepreneur, brewer and owner of Oklahoma City’s first Native American owned craft brewery, Skydance Brewing Co. his podcast "Brewed with Hustle" is a collection of conversations with leaders and...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 206
On this episode I chatted with longtime college friend Whitney Linder and her boyfriend / business partner Tyler Baze. They opened the doors to their new gym in January of 2020 and in this podcast they'll tell you the story behind the whole mission. What drives them everyday to keep striving for better in all areas of their lives. They have been on a journey for the past five years, dreaming, growing and working towards opening their first gym and its an honor to be able to bring this story to y...
Aug 24, 2020•38 min•Ep. 205
On this episode I chatted with founders of Beyond Hill Company Travis and Christina Hill. Christina has always been artsy growing up and decided to start making Soaps, Bath Bubbles and whole other range of products from their home in Cleveland Oklahoma. If you have ever struggled to get your kiddos to wash. You will want one of these bath bubbles made by Christina, they are awesome! Think cookie shapes, designs and creations in the form of soap and bath bubbles. Unicorns, Iron Man, Cartoons you ...
Aug 21, 2020•38 min•Ep. 204
On this weeks Oklahoma Hall of Fame episode I chatted with Tiffany Webb founder of Britten & Baileys. It was founded by Tiffany and her husband Heath. After years of working in the retail industry producing candles for stores all over the country. Tiffany spotted a gap in the market and decided to launch her niche luxury candle company. Going all in they sold their home, moved into an apartment with their two kiddos and started to build Britten & Bailey's. Enjoy this fantastic entreprene...
Aug 19, 2020•50 min•Ep. 203
On this episode I chatted with friend and absolute business boss lady Alyssa Dyer. Alyssa owns a real estate company called Table Investments which we have previously talked about on the podcast ( episode #46 ) Today we talk about the BE BETTER DO BETTER mentality that her and her company have embodied. Alyssa is known for always saying "be better do better" in all areas of life. Her assistant planted the seed one day that they should put it on a t-shirt. Finally Alyssa gave in and designed a lo...
Aug 17, 2020•52 min•Ep. 202
On this weeks Oklahoma Hall of Fame episode I sat with Water4 CEO Matt Hangen. Matt has almost given his life for Water4. Thankfully with the help of some amazing US Doctors he is still here today. A phenomenal story and one that will make you question yourself. "Are you doing enough, are you living life to your full potential" I can say with confidence that Matt has made that switch and is working towards living life to the fullest every single day. Matt lives in Guthrie right now. But he grew ...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 201
On this episode I sat with Head Sugar Slinger Melissa Wedman. CEO of this fantastic caramel and toffee candy company which starts out of her fathers love for caramel. GO BUY HER CANDY! www.mollycoddledhashslinger.net Follow her on instagram @mollycoddledhashslinger ABOUT While we'd love to tell you that our story began in the early 1900's at our Head Sugar Daddy's great-uncle Andrew Wedman & great-uncle Ralph Lawson's Palace Confectionery in Yukon, OK (shown above)...we can't. Our vision has...
Aug 12, 2020•52 min•Ep. 200
On this episode I sat with owner operator Joshua Ozaras of the Chalkboard Restaurant in Tulsa. The Chalkboard sits in the basement of the historic Ambassador Hotel in Tulsa. The hotel and the restaurant have a rich history which Joshua dives into today. But also this story is a story of family business. Joshua and his sister Shannon. They were exposed to the restaurant business at a very early age. Literally growing up in the hospitality business, their father, Ayhan Ozaras from Istanbul, Turkey...
Aug 10, 2020•57 min•Ep. 199
This week I drove 2 hours from my home in Yukon all the way to Jet Oklahoma. The reason, to interview Max McDermott and Alsyon Penco of DeVine Water company. What a great experience, right close to the Salt Plains up there are these natural wells and the water is fantastic. Growing up nearby Max and many others would stop off at the well on their travels and some specially drive a ways to drink the water and fill up jugs to take home. DeVine water is natural artesian water all the way from the R...
Aug 07, 2020•52 min•Ep. 198
On this episode I sat with Sec Blayne Arthur to talk all things Oklahoma Ag! Growing up in an agricultural family, studying in Stillwater and being the first women to hold the position. Awesome time with Sec Arthur and one you'll enjoy hearing. BIO On January 14, 2019, Blayne Arthur was sworn in by Governor Kevin Stitt as the Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture—the state’s first female to hold the position. She acts as Governor Stitt’s chief advisor on policy development and implementation related...
Aug 05, 2020•51 min•Ep. 197
On this episode I talk with OKC Attorney Aimee Majoue. Aimee moved here from California for a completely fresh start 12 years ago. She is now a local attorney and volunteer and works with Hotdogs for the Homeless. She is on the board at City Rescue Mission and is working to establish OKC's first homeless court in conjunction with the city's municipal court. Aimee has a fascinating story, moving here with little direction in life. Changing majors from engineering to ministry and then to teaching ...
Aug 03, 2020•36 min•Ep. 196
On this episode we dive into the rich history behind the Ambassador Hotel in Tulsa. A small boutique hotel with some great stories along the years. I sat down with hotel matter Nora Miller to learn all about the hotels personality and little quirks. General Patrick Hurley opened the Ambassador Hotel in 1929, intending it to be a luxury "extended stay" residence for Tulsa businessmen (mostly oil business top executives), who were building mansions that were not yet ready for occupancy. Hurley nev...
Jul 31, 2020•33 min•Ep. 195
On this episode myself and Shannon interviewed Dr Geroge Henderson. There's so much to talk about in this episode and so much to share so we've devided it into two parts. This first part Dr Henderson talks about his early childhood up to coming to Norman Oklahoma. In Part 2 we'll dive into his work at OU and his thoughts on the future. Bio In 1967, Dr. George Henderson became the University of Oklahoma’s third full-time African American faculty member at the Norman campus. In 1969, he became the...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 194
On this episode I sat with the JD Strong and Josh Stratton. These two gentlemen live and breath the outdoors. To the point where its almost their middle name. We had a blast talking about how diverse Oklahoma is. Its one of very few states in the nation with as many eco systems. There's so much wildlife here its baffling to think about it. The impact the wildlife department has on the state of Oklahoma and its tourism, dollars brought in by Oklahomans and outside visitors will shock you. Truly a...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 193
On this episode I sat with Brooke & Jimmy Ogle who've opened up their own school in NW OKC out of a need for better education and opportunities for their three kids. Here's their story, Jimmy and Brooke are both from Oklahoma and have been married since 2009. Together they have three children, each of whom attends Wildflower: An Acton Academy. As a family, they enjoy traveling, playing games, reading, and discovering new things. As a mom, I wanted a different education for my children. After...
Jul 24, 2020•46 min•Ep. 192
On this episode myself and Shannon interviewed Dr Geroge Henderson. There's so much to talk about in this episode and so much to share so we've devided it into two parts. This first part Dr Henderson talks about his early childhood up to coming to Norman Oklahoma. In Part 2 we'll dive into his work at OU and his thoughts on the future. Bio In 1967, Dr. George Henderson became the University of Oklahoma’s third full-time African American faculty member at the Norman campus. In 1969, he became the...
Jul 22, 2020•47 min•Ep. 191
