On this episode I chatted with Tabitha about her families crate business and how it came about. Fascinating story, I love hearing the ways businesses are started and this one is up there!! There story begins in 2019 when dad Patrick Taylor ruptured his disc while remodeling homes and needed back surgery. We knew his days of heavy construction were over. But Patrick still dreamed of building things. One day, he surprised our family with a rustic, hand-stained wooden sofa table that was also a cra...
Apr 26, 2021•27 min•Ep. 310
On this episode I chatted with Justin Brown Cabinet Secretary of Human Services. Director - Oklahoma Department of Human Services. We talk about Justins passion for helping people. The impact that OKDHS has and what it stands for now and in the future. Oklahoma Human Services is a HOPE-centered agency, and is responsible for providing help to individuals and families in need through public assistance programs and managing services for seniors and people with disabilities. For more information go...
Apr 24, 2021•37 min•Ep. 309
On this episode I chatted with Eddie Radosevich. Staff writer/Videographer for Sooner Scoop and Franchise Sports Radio Morning Show. Eddie has a brilliant sense of humor. All of which you can see for yourself on his twitter account. But Eddie isn't all comedy. He's loves his Sooners and knows more about sports than anyone else I know of. Which isn't saying much because I don't know many sports writers. But from what I can gather he's pretty good at what he does. Eddie tells us how he got into ra...
Apr 22, 2021•49 min•Ep. 308
On this episode I chatted with Rico Smith founder of 46th State Candle Company. Rico is born and raised in OKC. He developed a love of politics from a young age and set his heart on that profession, to make a change in the world. Rico studied at OCCC before transferring into OU. Graduated with a Political Science degree and then packed his bags for GW in Washington. Rico developed his interest in candles after needing to make his apartment his own. He had his Oklahoma set work hung on the walls ...
Apr 20, 2021•23 min•Ep. 307
On this episode I chatted with Caroline Henderson from Milo's tea. We talked about the impact of producing in Tulsa. What that means to Milo's and why they choose to produce their tea in Tulsa. This is the first time they have built a facility outside of their home state and theres an interesting fact about the water in Tulsa tasting the same as it does in their home state. For more information go to www.drinkmilos.com This episode is presented by the Made In Oklahoma coalition. The MIO Coalitio...
Apr 18, 2021•24 min•Ep. 306
On this episode I chatted with return guest and professional skateboarder Clint Walker ( previously on episode 51 ) and Rachel Braddock owner of Le Bloc Pilates. Clint and Rachel have been busy during the pandemic, building two businesses and opening three new locations for their respective businesses. Green Bloc is a dispensary in Altus where they both grew up. Also Rachel is a pilates instructor and since the studio she used to work at closed. Clint encouraged her to do her own thing. Le Bloc ...
Apr 16, 2021•50 min•Ep. 305
On this episode I chatted to Restore OKC team members Caylee and Jonathan about their enrollment in The Market at Eastpoint. Restore OKC is a relationship-based, community-driven development organization serving within their NE Oklahoma City community. Working alongside community members to utilize their shared assets and strengths, the organization seeks to bridge relationships of reconciliation for restorative justice. For more information, visit www.restoreokc.org . The Market at Eastpoint, a...
Apr 14, 2021•33 min•Ep. 304
On this episode I chatted with local musician Noah Engh. Noah has moved into the OKC area and in the last couple of years started to make his mark on the music scene here in OKC. Playing gigs on patios, bars and venues right up until covid struck us all and cancelled any public gathering. Once that happened Noah kept playing and started a fundraising campaign for the local bartenders called "Garage With A Cause". Playing live shows via the internet every Friday to raise money for a different ven...
Apr 12, 2021•49 min•Ep. 303
On this episode I sat down with return guest and professional soccer player, Cody Laurendi. Cody has had a fabulous career finishing up here in OKC. He played 100 times for the Energy FC. Team captain for many occasions and definitely a huge part of the soccer community here in OKC. Cody is now leaving the game he loves and transitioning into the agency roll. Taking all his knowledge as a player who's played all over the world and putting it back into the players of tomorrow. Cody was our guest ...
Apr 10, 2021•47 min•Ep. 302
On this episode I chatted with Rita about her farm in Mustang. Rita is 5th generation in the agriculture business and has a fantastic story. One which is just normal to her and her family but to many others is fascinating. I am one of those others. I had so much fun chatting to Rita about her business. Selling produce, strawberries and pumpkins in season. For more information on strawberry picking days go to https://www.facebook.com/growingpaynesmustang This podcast is presented by Oklahoma Agri...
Apr 08, 2021•48 min•Ep. 301
On this episode I chatted with Jared Holt "Jrod". Jared has a huge passion for cars and racing but at the center of all that is his love for this state. Jared created a monthly cruise bringing the Oklahoma car community together during covid. Since October 2020 the events have grown from strength to strength. In the recent cruise we started in Blanchard, cruised around the western Oklahoma countryside for 100 miles and back to Blanchard. To see and learn more about Cruisin Oklahoma. The local mu...
Apr 06, 2021•46 min•Ep. 300
On this episode I sat with Roni Jackson Kerr to talk about her incredible Oklahoma travel blog called @theoklahomaexplorer No doubt you already follow her page but if you dont. What are you waiting for. If you think Oklahoma is cool, wait til you see all the spots Roni has visited. This page is a guide to Oklahoma. One worth following and worth checking off the list all of the amazing locations you can visit in our state. Almost all of them would make a great day trip for you and your loved ones...
Apr 04, 2021•40 min•Ep. 299
On this episode I chatted with the owner of Local Farm OK, Ashley Neal and MIO Coalition coordinator Emily Shuping about their partnership. LAUNCHING TODAY! If you are interested in trying more locally made products? Look no further than the MIO Box, curated by the MIO Coalition! MIO Coalition is the story of Oklahoma owned and operated food manufacturers who share a common bond to provide products known for their safety, quality and flavor. The MIO Coalition is dedicated to supporting and promo...
Apr 02, 2021•31 min•Ep. 298
On this episode I sat with Juan Paredes founder of Limitless Apparel Co. Incredible story. Juan is originally from Mexico and came to the states at a very young age. Worked extremely hard and one day decided to fulfill his creative dreams and launch an apparel brand. He's always been creative growing up and wanted this company to be a symbol for what others can achieve. The company Moto is: ONCE YOU BECOME FEARLESS, LIFE BECOMES LIMITLESS. For more information on their products go to www.thelimi...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 297
On this episode I chatted with Rachel about her Jam producing business called Southern Roots Sisters. Rachel grew up in Texas and moved to Woodward Oklahoma after her husband took a new job. Thinking she had ended up in the middle of nowhere Rachel kept busy making her Jam. Something she had done her entire life, but instead of selling it like she had in Texas. Oklahoma laws required her to start a business, file the correct paperwork to be able to sell her products. Which is exactly what she di...
Mar 27, 2021•26 min•Ep. 296
On this episode I chatted with former OU Golfer and Author Beth Brown Ph.D. about her new children's book "Adventures with Divot & Swish" Divot is a golf-loving character who appreciates meeting new people from different places and cultures. Her friend Swish is a basketball fanatic who is a little shy, but always loves trying other sports and activities. In each adventure, the duo meets a new friend who introduces them to a sport they’ve never played before, and they experience the many emot...
Mar 24, 2021•39 min•Ep. 295
On this episode I chatted with J.W. Peters, partner at Solar Power of Oklahoma. We talked about the benefits, stigmas and power of solar energy. There's a lot of political jargon around solar power or it doesn't work because the weather in Oklahoma isn't perfect for solar panels. Tornadoes, hail, snow all the seasons. How long you need to have the system on your home for it to be worth it. The issues for lack of solar power on homes. It was a blast to chat with J.W. about the benefits and how th...
Mar 18, 2021•39 min•Ep. 294
On this episode I chatted with Johnny about his seafood hot sauce named after his mother. Johnny is of Laotian decent, growing up his Mom would make authentic Laotian food which always had her home recipe of hot sauce on the side. Johnny grew up in Houston but studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas in Austin. He started his career in Chemical Engineering but a job change brought him to Weatherford Oklahoma. Well as you know, Weatherford isn't exactly Houston. So Johnny had a lot...
Mar 16, 2021•34 min•Ep. 293
On this episode I chatted with Dustin & Nikki Snow from Horn Cannas Farm about their family business which has been selling Cannas since 1920's Horn Canna Farm, Inc. is one of the largest growers of canna bulbs in the world. Our story began in the early 1920's when Great Grandma Frances Horn received six canna bulbs from her aunt in Arkansas. It was not long and cannas were taking up a large portion of the family's vegetable garden. Great Grandpa John Horn began taking cannas on his daily ve...
Mar 14, 2021•28 min•Ep. 292
On this episode I chatted with world renowned hair stylist and educator James Helton. James has a fantastic story, one which I had an absolute blast listening to. He's seen the world many times over and has experienced the highs and lows of running a business. With disciplines in cutting and color as well as an accomplished Keune educator, salon owner and master stylist, James uses his love for storytelling to assist stylists to have breakthroughs in learning. With experience in art, and design ...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 291
In part 3 of this weeks Chef's Feast features I chat with Chef Jimmy Mays about his career in the restaurant industry. Jimmy grew up in Waurika Oklahoma. His family also in the restaurant businesses so as soon as he could reach the counter he was working. Then on to Oklahoma State to study the management side of restaurants. After graduation Jimmy teamed up with some great minds to open places like Cafe7, The Hamilton and many more. For more information about Chef's Feast and the Regional Food B...
Mar 11, 2021•18 min•Ep. 290
Had a great time talking to Kurt about his history in the restaurant industry. Traveling the world, learning an teaching others. Before returning to OKC to open 30+ restaurants. He is currently at VAST, 179-seat restaurant and bar with multiple private dining rooms, including a Chef’s Table and Lounge, situated on the 49th floor of Devon Energy Center. Kurt and his team of professionals are building on the restaurant’s success over the past five years and taking Vast to the next level. By using ...
Mar 10, 2021•23 min•Ep. 289
Part 1 of 3 for this weeks Chef's Feast presented by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. In part 1 I spoke to featured chef Jenn Snow about her catering business Junebug Catering named after her grandfather. Jenn's businesses focuses on personal meals, family meals and catered events. Taking the stress out of cooking and providing you with all you need to enjoy your weekly meals. For more information go to www.junebugcatering.com or follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/junebugcateringco CH...
Mar 08, 2021•25 min•Ep. 288
On this episode I chatted with Tim Herbel founder of Not Your Average Joe coffee shop. Tim is from Hooker Oklahoma and grew up around family members who served the community in a variety of ways. But never coffee. Then he started Compadres Coffee as a white label roaster for local coffee shops. After entering some blind taste testing competitions and WINNING! The coffee they kept winning with was called "Not Your Average Joe". Tim was approached by a coffee shop in Midtown OKC and asked if he wo...
Mar 06, 2021•29 min•Ep. 287
On this episode I chatted with Tori Beechum owner of Culture Coffee. I met Tori a couple of months ago while recording with Vernon from GrpFly. Tori does some creative work as a part time gig but after talking I realized there's a lot more behind her camera. So we found time to dive into her story. Tori and her family ran a restaurant for 5 years in Oklahoma City while coming to the later years they were approached to open a coffee shop in a new apartment development near OU Medical. With no bac...
Mar 04, 2021•58 min•Ep. 286
On this episode I chatted with Candace Williams owner of Sling Bungee fitness in Edmond. After pregnancy Candace struggled to get back to her old self. She was diagnosed with arthritis causing her severe pain. Growing up a gymnast and very active this was extremely depressing for her. So, after searching the internet she found Bungee fitness and discovered that there were only four location in the states where you could workout. After trying it in her garage for a while and falling in love. Cand...
Mar 02, 2021•52 min•Ep. 285
On this episode I chatted with Amber from Wooden Hearts Boutique. How It Started: "I was at my Grandma and Papa's farm house in Henryetta, Oklahoma sitting at their old yellow kitchen table. It was a beautiful spring morning with birds chirping and the flowers blooming. No older than 6 or 7, I was painting in one of those 'just add water' watercolor books. As I finished the last painting I was extremely proud and held it up as the excess water ran down the page. I then hung each picture on the r...
Feb 28, 2021•25 min•Ep. 284
On this episode I chatted Ban Nguyen. Ban is from Vietnam and came to the states after the Vietnam war as a refuge with his family. Ban and his family came to the states and were adopted by a gentleman in Tulsa. This Oklahoman owned a gas station, took Ban's family in gave them a job and a way to make a living. After much hard work Ban's father was able to save up and buy a house. Ban and his families new life in Oklahoma had started. Ban went to school in Tulsa before being accepted in to OSU. ...
Feb 25, 2021•52 min•Ep. 283
On this episode I chatted with author of Van Halen Rising Greg Renoff. Greg was born in the Bronx, New York, and grew up in New Jersey. Renoff earned his Ph.D. in American history from Brandeis University and is the author of Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal. His writing has appeared in medium.com/cuepoint, Guitar World, LA Weekly, and Vulture, and he and his work have been profiled in Spin, Salon, Maxim, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Magazine, Oklah...
Feb 23, 2021•59 min•Ep. 282
On this episode I chatted with Marissa Tucker from Tucker's Tulips in Ada Oklahoma. Marissa graduated from East Central University and after a brief career in teaching decided to move back to Ada with her husband to start a tulip field. Marissa wanted to create a space where people can enjoy the outdoors as much as she does. She's done exactly that! For more information on this years bloom season go to: www.instagram.com/tuckerstulips www.tuckerstuplis.com The flower field is located on part of ...
Feb 21, 2021•26 min•Ep. 281
