On this episode I chatted with Jim Connelly about his family business which was established in 1907. The company was founded by Andy and Morgan Connelly in September 1907 in El Reno, Oklahoma. The brothers emigrated from County Cork, Ireland to Oklahoma. In fact, they came to Oklahoma just before it became a state (Oklahoma became the 46th state in the United States November 16, 1907). The Rock Island Railroad has its headquarters in El Reno and at that time the railroad was the major means of t...
Jul 08, 2021•30 min•Ep. 341
On this episode I chatted to Neil from Old West Buffalo Co mpany in Pawhuska Oklahoma. Old West Buffalo is an experience you won't want to miss! Kick up your boots and walk away whole in our Buffalo Encounter — 90 minutes of rip-roaring fun for folks of all ages. You’re sure to be inspired as you discover the amazing comeback story of the Monarch of the plains. Rent our space to capture a rustic and elegant feel for your next event and explore many more surprises! For more information go to www....
Jul 06, 2021•32 min•Ep. 340
On this episode I chatted with CR Head about his families BBQ sauce businesses. "In 1947 it all started with a sauce. Simple concept… one that’s earned us a place at the dinner table for generations. Not too tangy. Not too sweet. Nothing fancy about it, really. Just a bold, rich, perfectly balanced blend of sweet and savory (with a hint of heat) born in the heartland from the finest Bar-B-Q traditions. Folks say it tastes like home. Thing is though, Head Country goes way beyond the bottle. You’l...
Jun 29, 2021•41 min•Ep. 338
On this episode I chatted with owner of Stonecloud Brewing Joel Irby. Joel has a great story. He left Oklahoma for Colorado to study and fell in love with craft beer and the mountain life. After graduating Joel took a job at a brewery and dove into his passion. 9 years later he returned to OKC with an opportunity to occupy a historic building and open his own taproom. "Our name draws inspiration from the huge skies where endless mountains melt into clouds on the horizon. This might seem odd cons...
Jun 26, 2021•53 min•Ep. 337
On this episode I chatted with photographer Jason Pierce to talk about his multiple photography businesses and where his passion comes from. Jason grew up in OKC and saw his fathers passion for photography from a young age. Eventually picking up a camera and diving into it himself. Getting lost in the process his Dad realized his passion and told him to start a business. The business name came from Mom. Grand Life Originals, photographing lifespan's grandest moments with truly original work. Sin...
Jun 23, 2021•49 min•Ep. 336
On this episode I chatted with Karim Muhammad about TAF. What is TAF? Teachers Appreciation Foundation is aimed at highlighting the roots of these phenomenal people — they are pieces to the educational puzzle. We want to build the movement of appreciating the whole school body. “I want the people who go to school to get their teaching certification and degrees to look forward to the Teachers Appreciation Foundation Awards Show. I want them to look forward to the Awards Show as the Grammys for t...
Jun 23, 2021•42 min•Ep. 334
On this episode I chatted with Tracy about her spicy green sauce. "Augusto and I always enjoyed cooking together for our families and trying out new things for each other to try. About 13 years ago we were in the kitchen together and Augusto said, "Tracy try this new sauce I made". It was very good. Nice and creamy with a spicy kick! Everyone who tasted it said, "you should bottle this". About seven years ago we entered a contest in Ft. Worth, Texas called the "Fiery Food Challenge". We had no i...
Jun 21, 2021•26 min•Ep. 335
On this episode I chatted with Patti & Sarah about their recent project "This Land is Her Land" and more about Oklahoma History and the women who have impacted it along the way. Patti Loughlin is Professor of History at the University of Central Oklahoma. Her publications include Hidden Treasures of the American West: Muriel H. Wright, Angie Debo and Alice Marriott (University of New Mexico Press, 2005), Building Traditions, Educating Generations: A History of the University of Central Oklah...
Jun 16, 2021•41 min•Ep. 333
On this episode I chatted with Kate who is in charge of the Norman Farm Market. After helping launch the Pauls Valley Farmers Market Kate moved a little further north and without expecting it was asked to work for Cleveland County. Listen in as Kate talks about the impact you have when buying directly from the farmer and the interesting times of 2020 for the market. www.thewellok.org https://www.facebook.com/NormanFarmMarketVendors This podcast is presented by Oklahoma Agritourism. Hundreds of F...
Jun 14, 2021•32 min•Ep. 332
On this episode I chatted with Nate Whitney. Nate is originally from Florida but is here in OKC to manage the OKC Mizzen & Main store in Classen Curve. We talk all about Nate's journey to OKC. What he thinks of OKC. His first impressions, the best food spots and plans to stay here. We talk about his interest in mens clothing began and how he started working for Mizzen. Huge shout out to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more ...
Jun 12, 2021•34 min•Ep. 331
On this episode I chatted with Tulsa native Garrett Mills. Garrett played football for Jenks Highschool before committing to TU where his father played. His Junior / Senior year he realized that the NFL was a possibility and set his sights on the draft. Drafted by The Patriots Garretts NFL career had begun. After years in the league and a few different teams Garrett decided it was time to step away. He was accepted into the Kellogs School of Management and after graduating moved to Dallas to wor...
Jun 09, 2021•54 min•Ep. 330
On this episode I chatted with Calyn Adams and Mrs Janee Jacobs about their business Sweet Spirit Foods. These ladies have a passion that burns so deep. A business created to raise money for their church and love for their community. Sweet Spirit Foods was established in July of 2002 under the vision and leadership of Dr. Jayel Jacobs Jr., Pastor of the Christian Life Missionary Baptist Church and the administrative direction of the late Mrs. Joyce Jacobs and Janee. It began with a Snowie buildi...
Jun 07, 2021•33 min•Ep. 329
On this episode I chatted with Lance about HIA and what the plan is for its future. In October 2012, Lance founded Hope is Alive Ministries (HIA) in Oklahoma City. Under Lance’s leadership, HIA has grown from one home and five residents to 21 homes with over 200 residents working hard to radically change their lives. HIA’s success rate is unheard of, with over 85% of all graduates successfully living the life God called them to live. What is HIA? A program in which 100% of our graduates are stil...
Jun 05, 2021•41 min•Ep. 328
On this episode I chatted with Jason and Sara Kate Little of Bradford House in OKC. If you are in the OKC area you've most likely driven passed Bradford House on Classen. Gorgeous historic building which has now been renovated and developed into a boutique hotel. "We believe in creating adventure, both near and far, exploring our world and bringing it close to home. Bradford House holds historical significance for our city, and we hope to honor the legacy while building a new and memorable exper...
Jun 05, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 327
On this episode I chatted with Betsy Endicott about their 35 acres farm just 30mins outside of Tulsa.Tim & Betsy Endicott are native Tulsans who moved to the Liberty-Mounds area in 2006. Tim is owner of Endicott Horticulture, a landscape & tree care company. He is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a B.S. in Horticulture. Betsy has a business background and works in the corporate community in Tulsa. She is also a Cowgirl graduate. Being outside is a huge part of their lives so ...
Jun 01, 2021•30 min•Ep. 326
On this episode I chatted with college drop out Joshua Cleary. Joshua has a passion for media. After getting cut from his high school basketball team he picked up a camera and asked his coach if he could stay around and create content. Joshua quickly found his passion, as soon as he got his car he traveled to every game and others in the city. Capturing the states best high school basketball players. Joshua landed himself a spot at OSU working for the Ocolly student newspaper as a freshman. Afte...
May 29, 2021•48 min•Ep. 325
On this episode I chatted with mother daughter duo Mindy and Susanne about their love for travel and teaching languages. Mindy teaches adult languages at OCU, UCO and Susanna teaches kiddos at Schools in the area. Growing up with a huge passion for travel and teaching it felt natural to put the two together. They saw an opportunity in the market for a better service and created OuiandSi.com. "Our adult language courses and children's activity boxes are all designed by parents who are French and ...
May 27, 2021•34 min•Ep. 324
On this episode I chatted with Sara Cunningham founder of Free Mom Hugs. Sara talks about her experiences as a Christian Mom who struggled to accept her gay son Parker. "I’m a Christian mom with a gay kid living in Oklahoma saying enough is enough. If I don’t fight for my son (and his rights) like my hair is on fire, then who will? It’s time we celebrate our LGBTQ+ children. And I won’t stop until I no longer hear horror stories from the LGBTQ+ community and their mothers." We talk about the jou...
May 25, 2021•49 min•Ep. 323
On this episode I chatted with Saundra Traywick about How Donkey milk saved her daughters health. "Milking donkeys was never one of the goals for our life, but sometimes God throws a wrench in our best laid plans. And in the end, it all works out for the good." In 2014 Saundra's 6 year old daughter was diagnosed with PANDAS disease.(Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disease Associated with Strep Throat) Doctors prescribes antibiotics for the next 13 years! Saundra stubbornly refused to accep...
May 24, 2021•39 min•Ep. 322
On this episode I chatted with Native Summit owner John James. John has loved the outdoors ever since he was a kid. He went to school for it and ticks literally every outdoor lovers box. However, opening a store was not top of mind. A friend asked him to help with some market research and then decided not to open one. So after John had done all the research and saw the opportunity, he took it one step further and found himself a location. The same location they are still in today 13 years later....
May 22, 2021•50 min•Ep. 321
On this episode I chatted with Derek Duty and Jeff Cole about distilling bourbon, vodka and gin in Guthrie Oklahoma. Prairie Wolf Spirits was purchased by a band - a pack, if you will - of friends and native Oklahomans who acquired the portfolio, which features Prairie Wolf Vodka, Loyal Gin, and Prairie Wolf DARK. In early summer of 2018, the team launched Obahoshe inland-style rum made with sorghum sourced from farms in Wewoka, OK. We talked a lot about where the company is heading, the big cha...
May 20, 2021•42 min•Ep. 320
On this episode I chatted with Oklahoma's Dylan Brodie, Unit Production Manager for Minari and many other movies. Dylan has worked on The Mule, Reservation Dogs, American Gods and many more. A lot of awesome projects in and around Oklahoma. If you are looking for a deep dive into what it means to work in film as an Oklahoman. This is it. Follow Dylan on instagram www.instagram.com/dylan_brodie Huge shout out to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people ...
May 18, 2021•42 min•Ep. 319
On this episode I chatted with KICKER CEO Mr Steve Irby. In 1973, KICKER's Livin' Loud legacy began as a two-man operation, hand-building professional-speaker systems in a narrow one-car garage. With very few resources and an intense love for music, company founder and current president Steve Irby invented the mobile-stereo enclosure market from his Stillwater, Oklahoma community, when he developed the Original KICKER. It was the first full frequency-range speaker box designed specifically for c...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 318
On this episode myself and Tyler Davis interviewed golf course architect, OSU Grad and Tulsa native Colton Craig. Colton tells us all about his upbringing. His love for the land, how it naturally forms a golf course and his current and future projects. A word from Colton. "Golf course architecture has been a passion of mine my entire life. My old files are filled with golf courses I drew starting at the age of three. I read every book on the topic I can find, and study/walk golf courses religiou...
May 12, 2021•50 min•Ep. 317
On this episode I chatted with Brent & Valerie Madding from 360 Farms in Webbers Oklahoma. 360 FARMS is a leader in elderberry nursery plants and products. With over 7000 elderberry plants in our orchards, we’re one of the largest producers in the region. We harvest both the elderflower and elderberry for use in our retail products. Our products are available online and at our Market@360Farms . Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00-6:00. https://www.facebook.com/theelderberryapothecary/ https:/...
May 11, 2021•37 min•Ep. 316
On this episode I chatted with local artists Tracy & Rick about their journey to opening up Art Fusion Studio. About: We are mixed media artists and have been collaborating together as Art Fusion Studio for about 19 years. We enjoy working in many materials including glass, metal, wood and acrylic fabrication. We are a husband and wife team with different and complementary abilities that allow us to design and fabricate very unique art. We are both drawn to mixing materials that highly contr...
May 08, 2021•44 min•Ep. 315
On this episode I chatted with Hal Gullick about his passion for making jerky. In the small town of Shady Point, Oklahoma sits a cozy cabin that tourists and locals flock to for Hal’s homemade jerky. Since 1984, Hal has seasoned his jerky to perfection, and he decided to share it with the rest of the world in 2011 by opening his own business. From flavors like garlic pepper to teriyaki available in-store, online, and at our drive-through, it’s no wonder we’ve built a base of loyal customers over...
May 06, 2021•31 min•Ep. 314
On this episode I chatted with SNU Alum Tim Denny. As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Onward Fleet Solutions and Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of REAL Anywhere, Denny is equal parts entrepreneur and executive. He is passionate about building thriving businesses—a challenge that allows him to leverage his innovation mindset, administrative skills, and eye for efficiency. A seasoned executive with decades of experience spanning business development, fleet operations, strategic part...
May 04, 2021•42 min•Ep. 313
On this episode I chatted with beverage photographer Miranda Hodge. Miranda shares her story. How she traveled the world for work and ended up in Oklahoma. We talk about how she got into taking awesome photos of tasty beverages, writing a book and landing a job as the Grants Manager in Del City. Miranda's Creative Mornings talk on being lost. https://creativemornings.com/individuals/mirandahodge Follow her on instagram, www.instagram.com/bevographer Huge shout out to our sponsors: The Oklahoma H...
May 01, 2021•44 min•Ep. 312
On this episode I chatted with Matt Thomas President at Smith & Pickel Construction. Matthew D. Thomas, an Oklahoma native born and raised on a farm in Chickasha, earned his bachelor’s degree in Construction Management at Oklahoma State University. His experience spans 20 years and ranges across all areas of construction from healthcare, office, retail, education, non-profit and multi-family construction. Matthew is both a leader in the workplace serving on 3 separate union boards as well as...
Apr 29, 2021•46 min•Ep. 311
