Here's to You

In this episode of Here's to You , we're exploring how meaningful friendships can grow into successful businesses, stronger communities, and lifelong bonds. Our conversation with Jimmy and Thanh dives into the power of hospitality, the stories behind entrepreneurship, and the role food plays in bringing people together. Along the way, we share laughs, personal experiences, and the lessons we've le...

Season 4 ends a little differently this year. For the first time ever, Here's To You stepped off the couch and onto the stage for a live reunion episode in front of nearly 100 people at Odd Fellow Hall in Wichita. What started as an idea back in 2021 turned into an evening filled with three conversations, a three-course dinner, three custom cocktails, plenty of shots of El Trago Blue Agave Esp...

One Life Spirits founders, Bryce and Zach, discuss their transition to additive-free tequila, the impact of COVID-19 on their business, and their community-focused approach. Follow One Life Spirits www.onelifespirits.com

In this episode, we sit down with Trey Wiles to unpack his journey from a curious college student with a camera to building a career in content creation and marketing strategy. Trey shares how his early interest in capturing moments turned into a full-time business helping brands and businesses grow through intentional, strategic content. We dive into the turning points that shaped his path, the l...

This episode is what happens when you leave your city, sit down with a group of women building something together… and let the conversation go wherever it wants. We hit the road to Oklahoma City to sit down with the team behind Still Nova & Co. — and what started as a conversation about skincare and wellness quickly turned into something much bigger. We talk about: Going from ICU nursing to bu...

This isn’t another startup story, it’s what building with your people looks like. We sat down with Luis Acosta and Stephen Reed — longtime friends and the builders behind Elite Electric — and got into what it actually looks like to create something from the ground up while you’re still figuring yourself out. Not the polished version. The version that happens in between. We talk about: Building a b...

In this episode we sit down with Ben Meyer, Founder of Wichita Food & Booze. It starts off funny and then we ended up unpacking something a lot of us are quietly navigating — what happens when the identity you’ve been carrying your whole life… doesn’t actually fit anymore. We get into: We talk about: Redefining masculinity beyond ego, noise, and performance What it feels like to outgrow old ve...

In this episode, we’re joined by Cole Thompson, founder of F88 Films and F88 Run Club — a community where hybrid athletes run 5Ks, take shots after, maybe have a tattoo artist with flash sheets after, and party with a DJ in the middle of the day. That’s our vibe. We talk about: ​Building a run club that feels like culture, not competition ​What it means to be a hybrid athlete ​Creating community i...

Legal assistant. Stripper. Escort. Film photographer. What does success look like when you don’t follow the traditional path? In this episode, we sit down with Fitz — the Film Cowboy — to talk about carving your own lane, staying creative without selling out, and redefining what “making it” really means. We talk identity, creative pressure, hustle culture, and what it actually takes to keep going...

We sit and chat with our friend Miguel Genochio, founder of the Front Steps is the Future movement and brand. In this episode of Here’s to You, we raise a glass with Miguel Genochio—founder of Front Steps—to talk about being a lighthouse in your community, giving people their flowers while they’re still here, and redefining success as showing up with love, accountability, and humanity. We get into...

In this episode of  Here’s To You , we sit down with Miss ICT USA 2023 and City Girls Liquor owner, Michele Valadez, for a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring, chaotic, and painfully real. We talk about what it actually takes to build something from the ground up — from navigating pageantry and entrepreneurship to standing your ground in rooms where you’re the youngest, the only woman, or bo...

Our former neighbor Travis, whom we met randomly during one of our recording sessions, turned out to be a pretty cool guy.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you our dear fans! We hope this year was good for you and today we bring you an episode from the secret vault! If you know us, then you know that we love to laugh, so it only made sense for us to have, not one, but two stand-up comedians join us on the pod! Deejay is a touring comedian and Christian is one of ICT's local stand-ups. Follow Deejay and Christ...

In this episode of  Here’s to You , Fanny & Dusty sit down with the powerhouse trio behind  6IMS  — Cam, Trey, and Jamal — three young entrepreneurs flipping the script on what success looks like in your early 20s. From breeding dogs and trading sneakers to running a clothing line and managing real estate, these guys turned hustle into a lifestyle, a brand, and a community movement. This conversat...

In Part 2 of our conversation with immigration attorney Sarah Balderas, we pick up right where we left off — diving deeper into the real-life experiences behind the headlines, ICE, and the emotional toll of navigating a system that often feels impossible. If you’ve ever wondered why immigration feels so confusing, why families wait years for answers, or why reform hasn’t happened since the 80s — t...

In this two part episode of Here’s to You, we sit down with someone whose work literally changes lives. Immigration attorney Sarah Baldera joins us to break down the human side of a system that’s often cold, chaotic, and impossible to navigate alone. Sarah is more than a partner at her firm — she’s an educator, community advocate, daughter of immigrants, and someone who leads with empathy in a fie...

This week on  Here’s to You , we’re joined by the inspiring and hilarious  Tianna Kelly  — a creative force, event curator, and mental health advocate who’s on a mission to make Wichita more walkable, connected, and emotionally open. In this episode, we dive into everything from healing childhood wounds and navigating dating while still learning self-love, to masculine and feminine energy, and fin...

We sit down and have a chat with Ashley, who runs Abedini Social and also ICT Broke Girls. We learn about Ashley's journey of creating a food blog in the age of social media, her dating preferences and life in general! Follow on Instagram! @abedinisocial @ictbrokegirls

What a fun episode this was, especially with the cameo appearance from our resident ABG Emily P! We catch up with both of them as we discuss Marina's spa, ghosts and how she manages to raise children while doing it all! ​ The glow-up journey & opening her own studio, MD Suite Spa ​Mom mode vs. party mode — finding balance when you do it all ​“Just one more shot” stories (we’ve all been there) ​Roo...

Hanging out with Kara Billie, we get to find out what this powerhouse of a woman is like! Follow Kara on IG: ⁠ @thefashionrisktaker_⁠ ⁠ @shoprisky⁠ ⁠ @realtorkara⁠ ⁠ @powertalkslive

Check out the Wichita Emerald City Tattoo Convention happening at The Kansas Star Casino on October 3-5th, 2025! Tattoos, Tupac, and throwbacks to dial-up internet?! This week we’re sitting down with the Bryan Parson and let the ink talk! We get into: Ink culture & 27 years of tattoo stories Tattoo Conventions Tupac conspiracies Dial-up internet nostalgia Pokémon flashbacks The Ink & Oak D...

This week on Here’s to You, Dusty and Fanny sit down with Andrew, Nick, and Caleb—the creative crew behind Good Company, Pennant Coffee, and Fox & Ash. From high school coffee shop jobs to building multiple businesses in Wichita, they share how friendship, barbering, and roasting beans all came together by accident (and a little chaos). Give them a follow! @pennantcoffee @goodcompanyict @foxandash...

A bazaar is a marketplace, traditionally found in the Middle East, South Asia, and other regions, characterized by rows of small shops and stalls, often covered or enclosed. The term can also refer to a temporary market or fair, frequently for charitable purposes.  Danny is a clothing designer and CEO of Dummy Apparel Co. and he also helps in bringing bazaars to all of us right here in the ICT! Fi...

In this episode, Dusty V and 5 Millie Fanny sit down with Wichita-based content creator and self-proclaimed “handsome, strong, smart, and buff” king — Steve Pinagua , aka Bully in Bulk . What begins with laughs and lighthearted banter about friendships, food, and flirty TikTok fans turns into a powerful conversation about growth, vulnerability, and healing through creativity. Steve opens up about...

We go through a wide range of emotions and stuff with Shauna Ramirez! ​💇‍♀️ Shauna shares her path to opening Alchemy Studio & crafting a sacred space for clients ​❤️‍🩹 she opens up about her experience with grief and honoring her mother ​🌙 Discussing moon phases, tarot, and aligning with the universe's energy ​🙏🏽 Shauna offers a glimpse into her spiritual practice with her husband ​🫐🥂 all...