Fast Facts at The Slate

Nicole Small, CEO of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, joins us to share what is on the horizon for this Dallas philanthropic powerhouse.  Hear about the development of Pegasus Park, a mixed-use office campus designed to bolster local biotech, social impact and corporate innovation.  We also get an update on the If/Then initiative, which The Slate was honored to support last year by hosting the 100 female...

She came to Slate Fame during Mom Camp when she told us how to live a life with more joy and less second-guessing!  Author of "Don't Overthink It", Anne Bogel joins Jodie & Shelly to talk strategy for coping with all of the crazy that 2020 has thrown at us.  

Want to hear what's been happening at The Slate since we launched Fast Facts? Jodie and Shelly tackle the podcast solo this week to catch you up on what they've been up to in the Design District.

Ivy Awino, a.k.a. Poizon Ivy the DJ, dropped some knowledge – and a beat – with Jodie & Shelly in this episode.  Not only is Ivy the DJ of the Dallas Mavericks, but she is the Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility for the Mavs. Her first time back at American Airlines Center since March 11th? To vote. Listen to hear how she found the perfect career to combine her love of music and...

How do you call on your past roles to develop new and innovative ideas today?  Keri Kaiser has the answers – and she shares them with us in this podcast.  As Chief Marketing and Experience Officer at Children’s Health System of Texas, she is focused on growing culture through empowerment. 

Treasure Hunting with Janelle Stone. With nearly 35 years of estate liquidation experience, Janelle Stone has stories to tell!  Learn how to mix in and integrate antiques into your home to bring depth to your decor! Janelle is an expert at finding one-of-a-kind steals at antique sales! 

Forecasts & fun with Pete Delkus - Chief meteorologist at Shelly’s former news station, WFAA. Hear his behind the scenes stories from the newsroom – not to mention memories of Shelly as an anchor.  Join Jodie & Shelly for this conversation with a beloved Dallas news personality.    

Jodie and Shelly called in Pam Stoyanoff, president and COO of Methodist Health System, and Cheryl Vera-Burkhalter, MD, family medicine at Uptown Methodist Family Health Clinic, to discuss how telemedicine has developed and changed rapidly this year. Is telemedicine here to stay? Find out on this episode of Fast Facts. 

Education Opens Doors’s founder, Jayda Batchelder, heads into the podcast studio with Jodie and Shelly to discuss how her non profit organization is pivoting during COVID to help students maximize their educational opportunities. She tells the story of how Education Opens Doors began and got to where it is today!

Jodie and Shelly hopped in the podcast room with Jennifer Bartkowski and Elena Hill after their live panel here at The Slate to talk all things back-to-school 2020. Hear how educators and other stakeholders are preparing for a different learning environment!

Virginia Mimmack is the head of the Health Care Practice Group at Jackson Walker, and we talked “all things telemedicine” with her.  Use of telemedicine is on the rise, and might stay that way due to our changing world.  What can you expect with increased use of telemedicine – and how could it improve your patient experience?  Will medicine stay virtual when we go back to normal? Let’s hear!

Author of “Thank You for Voting”, Erin Geiger Smith, joins us for Fast Facts after her book tour stop at The Slate had to be postponed. From lawyer to journalist - and now Harper Collins author- she tells us how her book came to life. She shares some mind-blowing statistics and reminds us that voting is right everyone should exercise. Join us to hear how to be the best voter you can be.

Noelle Leveaux is a leader, a marketing genius, and so much more. She had an important and honest conversation with us about race, privilege, and where we all go from here. How do we talk to our children about race? What is getting her through this time?  Tune in to this important conversation with us!

Through this unifying social media campaign, #RealityCheckIt aims to increase visibility for the needs of local nonprofits during critical times. The hope is that needs are amplified, so individuals are informed and move to action. 

Birth order psychology is her jam. Why do we act the way we do? Are you the typical middle child?  What are the pressures on first born daughters?  Kelly Jameson dives into everything about birth order psychology with The Slater Sisters. 

Creating – and maintaining – company culture is at the heart of a thriving organization.  Take a look at the changing workplace with Lindsay Wilson, President of Corgan, as she works to maintain culture in her own company, as well as that of her clients.  Her business is changing, and so is yours! 

Hear from the amazing Hedda Dowd, the Creative Founder & CEO of Rise Souffle, about what is on the horizon for her revered restaurant! She talks about what is changing in the restaurant world – and how she and her team are adapting their business in response.

What does summer camp look like in 2020? Linda Paulk, President and CEO of Sky Ranch Camps, talks about the importance of camp for your kids this summer – and how it will look a little different! 

Calling on her past as Editor in Chief of the PaperCity Magazine, Christina Geyer is taking her editorial skills to a multi-dimensional project.  Leaving the confines of the magazine page, she has helped launch Market by Macy’s - an innovative retail concept.  How do you create storytelling within a store to build a new concept? Hear what’s new, what’s next, and what’s exciting in retail with Chri...

Mike Castellucci is winning awards from Apple! Why? His mad i-Phone skills. His innovation with his iPhone has earned him acknowledgement as a pioneer in mobile journalism. Giving tips on how to produce 30 minute specials and recommending gadgets he trusts, Mike will inspire you to create content with just your phone.

Blake Stephenson runs Modern Luxury, a magazine for high-end readers. In this podcast we go beyond the changing media marketplace to get to know Blake, her life as a mom, and role as the caretaker of her aging mother.

Need leadership inspiration? Look no further. This former Navy Seal is teaching us what  being part of a team really means and how to protect yourself and your family.

PR is ever-changing. What is PR now? How do you get it done right? Vodi Cook gives us a tell all, along with some back stories that give flavor to local businesses you love.

Calling all entrepreneurs! Prep for some tough love, but the kind you need. Trey Bowles helped build the Dallas Entrepreneur Center from scratch. He knows what it takes to start a business and scale it. Get ready for some straight forward wisdom.

The first female CEO of the Dallas Symphony, Kim Noltemy has embraced Dallas. Hear how she’s equipping over 400 students in South Dallas with instruments and music lessons - and becoming a student herself.