Fort Worth Forward

The Worthy Co.

In this episode of Fort Worth Forward, I had the opportunity to visit One Safe Place and chat with vital non-profit leaders who are serving at risk members of the Fort Worth community!  This episode includes: - Ken Shetter, President and General Counsel, One Safe Place - Kathryn Thalken, Executive Director, The Ladder Alliance    - Stephanie Byrd, Chief Operating Officer, Unbound Now    

Our City is only as strong as our public education system. On January 10th,we hosted a “A Conversation About Education”  with Mayor Mattie Parker and leaders in education from the City of Fort Worth. The panel discussion focused on the successes we have achieved and the challenges we are working to overcome.   This episode includes: Elizabeth Brands – CEO, The Morris Foundation Dr. Karen Molinar -...

On this episode of Fort Worth Forward, I had the opportunity to visit the Botanic Gardens and visit with key community members who are giving back to the Fort Worth community!  This episode includes: - Patrick Newman, President and CEO, Fort Worth Botanic Gardens - Steve Montgomery, President and CEO, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce - Melinda Hamilton, Founder, Mothers of Murdered Angels

On this episode of Fort Worth Forward, we spotlight organizations and businesses making a difference in Fort Worth! This episode includes: - Lydia Guajardo Rickard, Executive Director, Camp Bowie District Inc. (PID19) - Alexis Misner, Owner, The Sour Boule Bakery & Café - Laurie Birko, President and Owner, Camp Bowie Ace Hardware

On this episode of Fort Worth Forward, we had the opportunity to learn about resources and organizations that exist to support the local Fort Worth area!   This episode includes: - Kara Waddell, President and CEO, Child Care Associates - Bill Chinn, CEO, DEC Network   - Jose Alfaro, CEO, CO.STARTERS  

For this episode, we wanted to do something a little different. We hosted a special edition of Fort Worth Forward at Ridglea Theater and focused on homelessness. The 200+ audience in attendance heard about the amazing resources and opportunities available throughout Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Homelessness is an issue facing every major urban environment. Fort Worth is looking at how to solve t...

On this episode of Fort Worth Forward, we showcase some fun summertime activities including a sneak peek of the Fort Worth Zoo's new Predators of Africa and Asia!  This episode includes:  - Ramona Bass, Chair of the Fort Worth Zoological Association  - Michael Fouraker, Executive Director, Fort Worth Zoo  - Mike Brown, President & CEO, YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth  - Josie Villa-Singleton, Foun...

It's Mental Health Awareness Month and I know many of us have been effected by someone going through a mental health crisis. So, we dedicated this episode all to mental health. On this episode, I welcomed: -Scott Casey, Owner of Ellie Mental Health, Southwest Fort Worth -Dr. Susan Garnett, CEO of MHMR of Tarrant County -Hannah Stephens, Director of Social Impact with M2G Ventures

The latest installment of Fort Worth Forward is out now! We went on location to a part of west Fort Worth (and District 3) that is being revitalized with commercial and residential growth. This episode features: Gigi Howell, JD's Hamburgers Orlando Carvalho, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Terrence Butler, Academy 4

On this episode of Fort Worth Forward, we talked ALL ABOUT SPORTS IN FORT WORTH! We visited Game On Sports Complex and showcased some individuals making youth sports and sports tourism a top priority. Guests included:   Trevor Armstrong, Owner and Manager of Game On Arena Sports. Jason Sands, Executive Director of the Fort Worth Sports Commission/ Visit Fort Worth. Jasmine Henderson, Former profes...

The first episode of season 2 of Fort Worth Forward is live now! We got a behind-the-scenes look at Archie's Gardenland off Camp Bowie West from legacy owner Randall Archie, and learned about some wonderful area non-profits: Lauren Anton from Saving Hope Fort Worth and Lauren Richard with Camp Fire First Texas

Join me as I talk with Scott Wade about The Culinary School of Fort Worth, learn from Natalie Stalmach how our youth are being helped by CASA of Tarrant County and hear about building a small business and being named Jewel Charity Ball's exclusive 2023 jeweler from Kim Sissen with Collections Fine Jewelry.

In our inaugural episode,  I'm bringing you the gentlemen of LEGACY from Lake Como, Chris Cobler with his new Fort Worth Report and Stefon Rishel, the Executive Chef & Owner of Trident Restaurant Group who most notably helms Wishbone & Flynt. 

In this episode, I talk with Stacey Pierce, executive director of Streams and Valleys about the growth of the Trinity River and Trails; Jubilee Theatre's managing director, Wambui Richardson & Artistic Director Christie Howard; and, Jenifer Sarver, a communications specialist. And a special musical performance from Jubilee Theatre's Southern Boys .

For this episode, we visited the amazing Dickie's Arena as kick off the 125th year of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Rise & Shine! Joining me for this episode: Matt Brockman & Cal White, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo J.T. Aughinbaugh, Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate Becky Renfro Borbolla, Women Steering Business Jodie Connaughton, Methodist Justice Ministries Some exciting things are happeni...

I'm happy to debut a new episode of Fort Worth Forward. My guests include: Trey Bowles, Managing Director of Techstars Chief Neil Noakes, FW Police Department Ms. Opal Lee, American Icon & Grandmother of Juneteenth I hope you enjoy the newest show as much as I did taping it.

The warmer weather inspired me to use Sundance Square as the backdrop of the latest episode of Fort Worth Forward. Guests include: Ed Kraus: Chief Security Officer, Sundance Square Ariel Davis: Co-Owner and Manager of Love Texas Art Armando Castelán: Artist and Muralist Russell Kirkpatrick, Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival Enjoy the episode and get a chance to check out the art, food and fun around...

On this episode, we visit the wonderful BLANC cowork + studio to record our latest episode of Fort Worth Forward. All podcasts below are linked to their pages, click on the underlined names to go to the podcast webpage. Guests include: Mayor Mattie Parker, Fort Worth Mayor and host of Go Time Jamey Ice, co-host of Stories with Soul Brinton Payne, co-host of FORTitude EJ Carrion, co-host of 817 Pod...

On this episode, we visit the new office of Mik Ortho co-locating with Fort Dental on Bryant Irvin to learn more about Dr. Mik's Orthodonist office. In addition we hosted Fort Worth ISD Trustee CJ Evans and Lauren Wessinger of The Mindful Project and Lauren Yoga on her programs and how they're supporting people and police in the DFW area.

Fort Worth Forward moved farther west to enjoy a good burger and a cold a beer at the new Fred's Texas Café! Listen to my conversations with: Quincy Wallace, Fred's Texas Café Anette Landeros, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Jesse Herrera, CoAct It was great to talk about growth on the west side and how small businesses and non-profits can flourish here in Fort Worth. And it never hurts to...