Voices on the Wind Podcast

Welcome to Episode 52 with Toby Lyles interviewing Lori and Gil Chavez, owners of Creator, Created, Create. In this episode, we dive into an inspiring entrepreneurial journey from humble beginnings to building a thriving business. The couple behind Creator, Created, Create opens up about their personal story — starting with a small, in-home salon, then venturing into the world of cocoa bombs, craf...

From Iraq to Art Shows | A Veteran’s Reinvention Story Welcome to Episode 51 with Toby Lyles and Josh Buettner co-founder of J&B Designs. He thought he was going to be a pharmacist. He scored a 96 on the PCAT — higher than the average accepted at the University of Washington. But his GPA wasn’t enough. So he went another route. He joined the Army National Guard a month before high school graduatio...

Welcome to Episode 50 with Toby Lyles and Mel Turner, owner of Interaction Amusement Experience. In this episode, we dive into the journey of a 21-year Air Force veteran who transitioned from a structured military life to the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. From discovering his identity and purpose to overcoming fear and rejection, he shares a deeply personal story about following a visio...

Welcome to Episode 49 In this episode, Toby Lyles sits down with Cleyton Bauer, a former Army medic turned entrepreneur who shares his inspiring journey from the military to owning a successful snow plowing and handyman business. After experiencing the highs and lows of the healthcare system, including the frustration of being restricted from using his skills to save lives, he pivoted to start his...

Welcome to Episode 48, season 4 finale with Toby Lyles and Jessica Lyles, owner of Lavender and Yarrow Studios. Husband and wife team up to review all of the season 4 interviews. With so many powerful businesses and organizations interviewed we can’t help but highlight them again and offer what we learned from each person. Sneak peek conversations into newly created Lavender and Yarrow Studios. Jo...

Welcome to Episode 47 with Toby Lyles and Murad Aljalamdeh, founder of Cheyenne Young Professionals. What do you do when you have a degree… but no job? In this episode, Murad shares the raw story of graduating with an engineering degree — only to sit unemployed for nearly a year. Applications sent everywhere. No callbacks. Blame from others. Doubt creeping in. Instead of waiting for the “perfect”...

Welcome to Episode 46 with Toby Lyles and Carolyn Ritschard, founder of Adopt an Airman. What if the thing that feels hardest… is actually your calling? When Carolyn and her husband joined the Air Force, they thought it would be temporary. Three years. That was the plan. Instead? 23 years. 11 moves. 8 states. 3 foreign countries. Three continents in one year. But the hardest part wasn’t the logist...

Welcome to Episode 45 with Toby Lyles and JazMinn Jackson, owner of The Louise Event Center. In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of a woman who transformed her love for creativity and event planning into a successful business. Starting with small birthday parties and backyard gatherings, she has now become the go-to event planner in her town, managing everything from weddings to co...

Welcome to Episode 44 Bobbi Collins, an inspiring entrepreneur who shares her powerful journey from addiction to redemption, from living in poverty to building a business with a mission to help others. She discusses her challenges, motivations, and how her faith and determination led to the creation of a community-centered business. Highlights * Early Life Struggles * The Struggles of Sobriety and...

Welcome to Episode 43 Most people don’t talk about the moment *before* everything changes—the uncertainty, the quiet risk, the leap that doesn’t come with a guarantee. This episode lives in that moment. It’s the story of leaving a comfortable career path, saying yes to a call that didn’t make sense on paper, and moving to a new town with nothing but belief, preparation, and work ethic. No industry...

Welcome to Episode 42 What happens when preparation meets opportunity—but with almost no safety net? In this episode, Toby Lyles invites Eloy Martinez to share a raw, unfiltered story of how curiosity, work ethic, and resilience can turn accidents into opportunity. Eloy walks us through his journey from washing dishes in high school to spending 15 years in a restaurant, learning lessons far beyond...

Welcome to Episode 41 In this episode, Stephan reflects on growing up in Mississippi, learning the art of conversation in his grandfather’s mercantile store, and how those early lessons shaped his approach to business, community, and podcasting. He shares the story behind launching a podcast rooted in connection, storytelling, and preserving local history — even when it wasn’t financially lucrativ...

Welcome to Episode 40 In this episode, Toby Lyles speaks to Georgia and Dave Rowswell, owners of Open Door Studio and Gallery. This episode explores how creativity, curiosity, and community-building can shape not only an artistic practice, but an entire city’s culture. From growing up surrounded by makers and tinkerers to relocating to Wyoming later in life, our guest shares how necessity sparked...

Welcome to Episode 39 In this episode, Toby Lyles speaks to Steve Sears. Steve shares his entrepreneurial journey, from working at UPS to taking over the family business, Cheyenne Stitch, and expanding into Boosters, a local retail and apparel store. He opens up about the challenges of starting a business, transitioning from custom to commercial embroidery, and the importance of recognizing opport...

Welcome to Episode 38 In this episode of Voices on the Wind, Toby Lyles sits down with a lifelong artist who has been honing his craft since childhood. From designing skateboards and murals to building a career in graphic design, Jordan Dean shares his journey of creativity, ambition, and the importance of never ignoring your passions. Hear about his first paid project, how his art evolved from sm...

Welcome to Episode 37 In this episode of Voices on the Wind, Toby Lyles sits down with 18-year-old entrepreneur, Ryan, to discuss his journey from a 16-year-old mowing lawns with a push mower to running a successful local business. From his early days using a Chevy Cruze to cart around equipment, to now handling a trailer and a zero-turn mower, Ryan’s growth in the business world is inspiring. Rya...

Welcome to Episode 36In this episode of Voices on the Wind, Toby and Maverick sit down to discuss their favorite lessons and moments from Season 3 guests. Episode 036Release Date: December 16, 2025Host: Toby LylesGuest: Maverick Lyles Reply to this email to get in touch with Toby Listen at a link below: Spotify: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@twentyfoursound7322/playlists Rumble: https://rumble...

Toby is joined today by Draven Starr, the creator behind Optopolis, a popular YouTube channel focused on urban exploration and documenting retail history. From his childhood fascination with traffic signs and city building to creating over 100 videos exploring abandoned retail spaces, Draven shares the behind-the-scenes journey of how he turned his passion into a growing platform. “I started findi...

Welcome to Episode 34. Toby is joined today by Kelsey Giroux, founder of Artful Impact Creative, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing art and creative expression to rural, under served communities. Kelsey shares her journey from growing up in a small town in Wyoming to starting a nonprofit focused on using the arts to heal and build protective factors for youth impacted by trauma. We dive into the tr...

The Art of Reinvention | Starting Over With Momentum Welcome to Episode 33. Toby is joined today by Lexie Garrett, owner of Alexis Drake, a company dedicated to high quality hand made bags, designed and created in her studio in Wyoming. Lexie tells the story behind the story. Starting as an art major, creating jewelry, becoming a mother and how every season, every pivot, grew her and led to Alexis...

Welcome to Episode 32. Toby is joined today by Dennis Humphrey of Capitol Roofing. Capitol Roofing started as a side hustle to get from rodeo to rodeo, now it has been in business over 40 years and has earned the trust of a community. Listen in as Dennis shares the stories of his beginnings and what drives him to this day. “When I was home I would work and we’d bring some cowboys home and we’d roo...

Welcome to Episode 31. Toby is joined today by Chef Petrina Peart owner of Gaiya’s Harvest. A contestant on Yes, Chef, former Air Force and a creator of intimate gatherings around food. Chef Petrina has quite the story full of calculated risk and pleasant surprises. Listen in to how she describes the power of food and gathering people around a table. “And it’s funny how food can evoke that kind of...

Welcome to Episode 30. Toby is joined today by Ashley Savage, owner of Hollowberry Manor, a women’s creative retreat venue. Join us for part 2 with a deeper focus on mental health. A diagnosis doesn’t have to be a limiting factor, it can be the understanding that leads us to our greatest place of thriving. “I stood in the middle of my house for 10 minutes because I couldn’t figure out if it would...

Welcome to Episode 29. Toby is joined today by Ashley Savage, owner of Hollowberry Manor, a women’s creative retreat venue. Ashley hosts groups for scrapbooking, crafting or just simply to hang out with friends for a weekend and play games. A safe and beautiful getaway to create and refresh. Listen in to how the house that would become the Manor appeared in dreams and visions and became reality. “...

Welcome to Episode 28. Toby is joined today by Brad Koch, owner of Game Masters for Part 2. Brad shares how mental health and finding support was a big part of launching his business and succeeding. Is ADHD a disability? Or a superpower? Brad has something to say about that. “I have three boys, you know, they’re in their twenties and someday I’ll probably have grand kids. What am I doing? I’m not...