Stories with Soul

In this episode of Stories with Soul, host Jamey Ice sits down with Hal Brown, founder of Panther City Media Group and the driving force behind Fort Worth Magazine and Fort Worth Inc. From his roots in Arlington Heights to playing safety for TCU to becoming one of Fort Worth's most influential media entrepreneurs, Hal shares his journey of building publications that authentically capture the city'...

In this powerful episode, twin entrepreneurs Susan Gruppi Miller and Jessica Miller Essl of M2G Ventures reveal how they've built a $1.5 billion real estate empire while maintaining their unique sister dynamic. From their first ambitious deal to transforming iconic Fort Worth spaces, they share intimate insights about scaling a business, navigating partnership, and turning personal tragedy into pu...

In this episode of Stories with Soul, Jamey Ice sits down with Lizzy Bentley, founder and CEO of City Boots. From her roots in Amarillo to building a distinctive boot brand in Fort Worth, Lizzy shares how she transformed her passion for vintage cowboy boots into a thriving business. Through honest conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth, she offers insights about measu...

In this episode of Stories with Soul, host Jamey Ice welcomes Doug Renfro and Becky Renfro Borbolla, the third-generation leaders of Fort Worth's own Renfro Foods. From their grandfather's start in 1940 to becoming the #1 independent salsa brand in America, the cousins share how innovation, integrity, and helping others succeed has driven their growth. Through candid conversation about family dyna...

In this tactical episode of Stories with Soul, host Jamey Ice sits down with Trey Bowles (Managing Director of Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth) and Cameron Cushman (Director of Innovation Ecosystems at HSC) to unpack what it takes to build successful startups and thriving entrepreneurial communities. From the importance of persistence and coachability to practical advice about fundraising and...

In this episode of Stories with Soul, host Jamey Ice sits down with Travis Patterson, a Fort Worth attorney who's redefining personal injury law. From his family's legacy of community service to building Patterson Law Group into one of Tarrant County's largest personal injury firms, Travis shares how he's created a different kind of law practice focused on authentic relationships and real impact....

In this groundbreaking live episode of Stories with Soul, host Jamey Ice brings together three of Fort Worth's most compelling personalities for an honest conversation about building personal brands. Voice actor Sainty Nelsen (known for Trolls, Boss Baby, Gabby's Dollhouse, and Minions), NBC correspondent and podcast host Tony Green ("Tony and Henry On The Same Page"), and chef-turned-podcaster Ti...

In this captivating episode of Stories with Soul, Jamey sits down with Marcus Paslay, the innovative force behind some of Fort Worth's most beloved restaurants. From launching Clay Pigeon in 2013 to his recent opening of Walloon's and acquisition of the iconic Mercado Juarez, Marcus shares the story behind building his successful restaurant group, Scratch Hospitality. Beyond his culinary ventures,...

We’re flipping the script as Jamey Ice, the man behind the mic, takes a spin in the hot seat for an interview about his ​​decades of entrepreneurship and his unwavering love for Fort Worth. Don’t miss this deep dive on the strengths, the weaknesses, and the inspiring advice of one of this city’s most accomplished serial entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Jamey and Melissa Ice sit down with Fort Worth's 45th Mayor, Mattie Parker. She’s the politician and visionary reshaping this city's landscape, but even more, she’s a remarkable leader, dedicated wife, and passionate mother of 3. Overflowing with inspiring stories and sage advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves Fort Worth or who wants to learn what it takes to...

In this episode, Jamey sits down with Derrick Kinney - financial expert, podcast host of Good Money with Derrick Kinney , bestselling author of Good Money Revolution: How to Make More Money to Do More Good , and CEO of Good Money Framework . Derrick shares his wisdom on wealth and walks us through his inspirational journey to success, revealing the pivotal moments and lessons that transformed him...

In this inspiring episode of Stories with Soul, Jamey sits down with Red Sanders, the trailblazing founder of RED Productions. Red's journey began at the age of 12 when he launched his first successful business (hint: you may have hired him for a school dance or wedding back in the early 2000s.) From there, he cultivated an unwavering passion and an entrepreneurial drive, launching and transformin...

In this empowering episode of Stories with Soul, Jamey sits down with Rusty Reid, the accomplished and admired President and CEO of Higginbotham. Tune in to learn how he went from being a pre-med undergraduate student to becoming the president of an insurance company less than 10 years later. You’re sure to walk away from this episode inspired and equipped to lead with purpose and to make a positi...

Jamey and Melissa sit down to hear the incredible story of a Fort Worth fashion power couple -  Bekah and Tyler Pollock. If you don’t already know about their wildly successful boutique on Camp Bowie, Hale House, or https://shophalehouse.com/ , we’re pretty sure you’ll be a huge fan after this episode. Tune in to hear how these two have seamlessly blended entrepreneurship with family life and how...

Meet two of the Fort Worth coffee scene’s favorites: Mia Moss, owner of Black Coffee , and Katherine Morris, owner of Cherry Coffee Shop and Novel Coffee Roasters . These women are continually lifting up their communities while roasting and brewing some of North Texas’ best coffee. In this episode, you’ll hear their origin stories, take in wisdom about leadership, grasp the importance of rest, and...

Join Jamey for an awe-inspiring interview with entrepreneurial husband and wife duo, Jennie (aka @the.little.bird) and Brad Neathery (co-founder of Oak & Eden Whiskey, JOJO Cookie Dough Whiskey, Modern Huntsman, and more.) This episode explores the power of being told “no” and why “The American Dream” isn’t quite as dreamy as it might seem. Listen now for a faith-filled tale of saying “yes” wi...

Sarah Castillo, the founder and managing partner of Taco Heads, Sidesaddle Saloon and Tinies, shares the story of her rapid rise within the Fort Worth culinary and entertainment scene, as well as her next adventure, a local tequila distillery she describes as her “end game.” Sarah has changed the hospitality game in Cowtown by leveraging an entrepreneurial spirit and an unsurpassed feel for creati...

Katie Brown launched the ranch water cocktail craze when her Lone River Ranch Water hit shelves in 2020. She shares with Jamey and his wife, Melissa—both big fans of the product—how the drink pays homage to her Far West Texas roots. Although some of Katie's story may sound like the brand was an overnight success, many years of research, development, and hard work went into the product before Lone...

Joe T. Garcia’s has been a Fort Worth institution since 1935. The family-owned Mexican restaurant has become an iconic eatery in Cowtown while serving only two dishes at dinner, thanks in very large part to delivering one of the very best outdoor dining experiences in the state of Texas. In this episode of ‘Stories with Soul,’ we caught up with the two oldest Lancarte brothers, Lanny and Joe, to d...

Leonard Firestone co-founded Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co with Troy Robertson which included two signature products, TX Whiskey and TX Bourbon. He shares with Jamey how they quickly scaled to become the largest American whiskey distillery west of the Mississippi and one of the biggest brands to come out of Fort Worth. After selling to a multinational wine and spirits company, Pernod Ric...

It’s not surprising that Eric and Sainty respectively hold records as the youngest producer and female producer to win an Emmy. They both took their raw talent and put in a lot of hard work to bring their dreams to life. Before Eric landed a career-defining role on 1883, he was on Broadway and Hulu’s revival of All My Children. Casa Manana was Sainty’s first stage as a Fort Worth native. Since the...

Patrick Coddou, CEO and Founder of SUPPLY, shares how through trial and error he created a direct to consumer brand that offers premium shaving, grooming, and skincare products for men. With a background in engineering, Patrick launched a business in a field he knew little about, and because of help from others, his strong belief in the product, and his drive, Patrick Couddou created a company tha...

Matt Homan, the President and General Manager of Trail Drive Management Corporation, shares the story of the inception — and subsequent ascent — of Dickies Arena, a venue that has quickly become one the most popular and sought-after locations in the country for superstar musicians, top sporting events, and a laundry list of other big time events, from Disney on Ice to the Fort Worth Rodeo. Homan,...

Pam Minick, one of the most recognized women in the equine world, former Marketing Director for Billy Bob’s, and producer of Gentle Giants, a television series focusing on draft horses on the farm, shares how she became the legend she is today. From growing up in Las Vegas, to traveling the country roping and riding, to settling down in Fort Worth, Pam stays true to herself, exemplifying grit and...

Jonathan Morris, a true entrepreneur’s entrepreneur, Magnolia Network TV star on Self-Employed, and hotelier, shares his journey through the twists and turns of creating communities and opening businesses like Fort Worth Barbershop, The Lathery, and Hotel Dryce. From an obsessive idea to creating companies, Jonathan shares how he follows his fascinations, bringing life and culture to the city of F...