Grow With Us

This episode of Grow With Us features Naomi Sanon, Program Manager at Bloomboard. Naomi is an experienced Tulsan and education professional with a passion for serving students in and outside of the classroom. Evan and Naomi talk about the education-tech industry and how it can break barriers for education.  If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don’t forget to che...

This episode of Grow With Us features Curtis Kline, Technology Consultant. Curtis is a long-time Tulsan who has worked on a variety of projects and companies throughout his career. Curtis and Evan talk about joining teams at the right times, getting connected to Tech communities, and how to position yourselves for new tech opportunities.  Join us today! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow o...

This episode of Grow With Us features Maria Kim, Brand Strategist and Consultant for Act House. Maria is a Tulsa Remoter who loved Tulsa enough to stay beyond her year to dive deeper into the tech ecosystem in Tulsa. Maria and Evan talk about Tulsa’s brand, her journey to town, and why she is staying here for a little while longer. Interested in taking the ACT Assessment beta? Check it out on thei...

This episode of Grow With Us features Teresa Bigelow, Publicist and Founder of Spiral5. Teresa is a world-traveling publicist with a passion for empowering folks to explore a freelance lifestyle in the PR Industry. In this episode, Evan and Teresa discuss the elements of a growing city, Spiral5’s mission of democratizing access to the PR industry, and how Tulsa can be a landing spot for entreprene...

This episode of Grow With Us features Tara Payne, Member Success Coordinator at 36 Degrees North. Tara is an entrepreneur, mother, and connector of people in Tulsa. In this episode, Evan and Tara talk about the importance of strong support networks when trying something new, Black History Month in Tulsa, and the Black Gold Entrepreneur series. Join us today! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow o...

This episode of Grow With Us features Jordan Gil, Business Development Lead at inTulsa. Jordan and Evan discuss the importance of community-centered work, reframing opportunities in light of the rise in remote work, and how employers can expand their talent pipeline. Join us today! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify  to get notified of our releases and share with anyone. Spotify...

This episode of Grow With Us features Muneeb Ata, Program and Communications Associate at the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Muneeb and Evan discuss growing up in Tulsa, finding their path throughout college, and Muneeb’s experience working on huge civic initiatives in Tulsa. Join us today! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify  to get notified of our releases and share with anyo...

This episode of Grow With Us features Lawrence MacAlpine, a technology consultant for early-stage founders and startups, who helps founders develop minimum viable products and technology solutions. Lawrence and Evan discuss his recent move to Tulsa, how to spot a visionary, and entrepreneurial mentorship.  Join our Talent Network at https://jobs.intulsa.com/talent-network . 

This episode of Grow With Us features Andreya Williams, Program Director at Tulsa Service Year. Andreya and Evan discuss the ins and outs of Tulsa Service Year, how important it is to find community, and high impact work in a growing city. Applications for Tulsa Service Year are open now until December 3rd, 2021 for the 2022 cohort of fellows. Join our Talent Network at https://jobs.intulsa.com/ta...

This episode of Grow With Us features MaryBeth DeWitt, Program Manager at inTulsa. MaryBeth and Evan talk about MaryBeth’s path to inTulsa, how to challenge yourself in your career, and recognizing your strengths. MaryBeth helps people define their personal brand when it comes to the job application process and interview preparation. Stay tuned for our Minisodes with MaryBeth where she discusses m...

In this episode of Grow With Us, Evan is joined by the chair of the Arts & Entertainment Crew for the Tulsa Young Professionals Organization, Brandi Ross. Brandi Ross is an Indigenous woman from the Cherokee Nation and has called Northeast Oklahoma her home for her whole life. Brandi and Evan talk about the importance of representation in the media, the landmark McGirt decision, and how to sup...

In this episode of Grow With Us, Evan is joined by Data and Partnerships Associate at inTulsa, Patrick Hosford. Hailing from Kansas City, Patrick brings with him a passion for positive change and the creative approaches to implementing said change. Join Evan and Patrick as they discuss the power of data, midwest and coastal energies, and the tech direction of data cities. Join our Talent Network a...

This episode features Sales Development Representative at Sprockets, Kelli Brown. Kelli and Evan talk about the advice she took that landed her a new career and her industry pivot. Kelli Brown is a Tulsa native with heart-shaped glasses and a knack for sales that helps her tackle her new job with an ambitious mind every day. Tune in to hear more about Kelli’s journey to Sprockets, gamifying sales,...

This episode of Grow With Us features Valerie Nierenberg, a Holberton School of  software engineering student with a passion for Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. Valerie and Evan talk about finding your path to a career with high growth potential, getting involved in communities and organizations devoted to positive change, and the Holberton school of Software Engineering. As a native T...

This episode of Grow With Us features Marc LaManque, Tulsa Service Year Fellow at 36 Degrees North. 36 Degrees North is the entrepreneurial hub of Tulsa that provides resources to founders and entrepreneurs through community engagement initiatives and coworking spaces. Tune in to find out how Marc started his career in Tulsa and how the entrepreneurial spirit can be fostered through community.&nbs...

This episode of Grow With Us features Ioneeyau Casey, Operations Lead at Build in Tulsa. Evan and Ioneeyau discuss the importance of strong company culture and how to build small teams. We think you will want to tune in to learn more about staying mission-focused, company culture, finding ambitious candidates, and how equitable entrepreneurship is on the rise in Tulsa.  If you are interested...

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan is joined by Talent Partner, Nicole Horton. Nicole works with candidates as they prepare for interviews at growing startups and new to Tulsa companies. Nicole tells listeners what she loves about her job, how to present your best self during interviews, and how to ask hiring managers for feedback. Check out our first episode of Grow With Us, and rate, review,...

Grow With Us is a Talent inTulsa Podcast that will feature recruiter advice on how to land tech jobs, Tulsans who’ve connected to this city in new ways, and personal testaments on how Tulsa is poised to be a new technology player. Talent inTulsa connects innovative companies with diverse talent to grow Tulsa into a vibrant and inclusive community. In this mission, we seek to be a talent match...