Banking on KC

Leawood Lifestyle publisher Jane Preuss joins Kelly Scanlon for this week’s episode of Banking on KC. Preuss shares how she took the leap of faith to wind down her law career and transition to magazine publishing, her message to spread joy and telling the stories of her fellow Kansas Citians. The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purpos...

On this episode, host Kelly Scanlon is joined by Zach Moores, owner of Crows Coffee, KC’s local neighborhood coffee establishment. With three locations throughout the city, Moores opens up about why Crows is just as much about community as coffee, the meaning behind the name, and creating a second home for patrons just down the block from their own. The views and opinions shared in this podcast ar...

Thirsty Coconut President & CEO, Luke Einsel, joins host Kelly Scanlon for this week’s episode. The pair discuss how Einsel started the award-winning beverage distribution company during the height of the Great Recession in a one-car garage, setbacks and breakthroughs, and how Thirsty Coconut’s big break is in part thanks to Michelle Obama. The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intende...

Host Kelly Scanlon welcomes co-founder of The Rabbit Hole, Pete Cowdin, for this episode of Banking on KC. The two discuss Cowdin’s vision for The Rabbit Hole as a one-of-a-kind experience, built around promoting literacy, imagination, creativity and a little bit of wonder. The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve...

LMG Construction president Lisa Garney joins host Kelly Scanlon on this episode to discuss her family’s long legacy of doing good in Kansas City, from philanthropy to business to civic engagement. The two also discuss Garney’s passion for paving the way for women leaders, the necessity of vision, and being mentored by Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice. The views and opinions shared in this podcas...

Host Kelly Scanlon is joined by Tony Jones, President of the Kansas City Art Institute, where they discuss how the school not only teaches the creative skills to succeed as an artist, but the business acumen to succeed as an entrepreneur, and how those skills make our city, its people and businesses better. The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and edu...

On this episode, host Kelly Scanlon sits down with Jeff Hargroves, Founder & Board Member of ProPharma Group. Take a deep-dive into the bioscience industry and learn how Hargroves built ProPharma into a global powerhouse – and then successfully handed over the reins to a new leader. Country Club Bank - Member FDIC. The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational...

Host Kelly Scanlon welcomes Angela Hurt, Founder & CEO of Veracity Consulting, on this episode of Banking on KC. The two explore how Veracity “fuses people, process and technology to deliver customized solutions for [its] customers while focusing on the health and wellness of both [its] employees and [its] community.” Angela also dives in on Veracity’s mission to lead with truth, how Rugby taught...

Host Kelly Scanlon sits down with Kathy Nelson, President & CEO of Kansas City Sports Commission, where they discuss the organization’s mission to “drive Kansas City’s overall sports strategy, enrich the quality of life, create economic impact and raise visibility for our region.” A fierce advocate of our hometown, Kathy details what it takes to pull off national conferences, her passion for champ...

“It’s like waiting in line for a Broadway show.” On the first episode of Banking on KC, host Kelly Scanlon welcomes Chris Goode, Founder & CEO of Ruby Jean’s Juicery. Goode shares the origin of how “Ruby Jean’s was birthed on pure passion behind the early departure of Ruby Jean and [Goode’s] extreme belief that his grandmother may still be around had she made subtle changes in her diet.” The two a...

On this episode, host Kelly Scanlon is joined by Vivien Jennings, Founder & President of Rainy Day Books, “one of the leading independent booksellers in America.” Vivien shares how book clubs have “recreated” KC’s neighborhoods and help bring the city closer together, serving the grandchildren of original customers, and Rainy Day Books’ ongoing legacy of literacy. Country Club Bank - Member FDIC....

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