Kansas City Bucket List Podcast

Over 110,000 Americans are waiting for a life-saving transplant right now — and about 2,500 of them live right here in Kansas and Missouri. On this episode of the Kansas City Bucket List Podcast, I sat down with Kim Harbur, co-founder of Kansas City non-profit Gift of Life, and Kirsten Finn, the organization's Transplant Mentors Program Director, for a conversation that's equal parts heartbreaking...

Overland Park native and KU nursing school grad Brie Morgan Bauer sat down with me for one of the most powerful conversations I've ever recorded. At 27 weeks pregnant, Brie went into septic shock from an undiagnosed case of strep throat — and in a matter of days, she lost all four limbs, underwent emergency surgery, spent 10 days in a coma, and later received a kidney transplant from her brother....

She grew up on a farm in Sedgwick, Kansas, went to the University of Kansas , and ended up co-founding one of the most iconic fashion brands in American history. I sat down with Elyce Arons, Co-founder of Kate Spade, CEO of Frances Valentine, and author of We Might Just Make It After All: My Best Friendship with Kate Spade, for a conversation that's equal parts inspiring, heartfelt, and seriously...

Get ready to cross off another must-meet icon on your ultimate Kansas City bucket list! In this episode, I sit down with a true local trailblazer making massive waves in the heart of America: Elaina Page. As the CEO and founder of the Next Page Talent Agency and the Next Page Foundation, Elaina is on a mission to elevate our city's incredible youth by unlocking massive opportunities in the arts an...

She vanished over the Pacific in 1937 — and nearly 90 years later, the world still can't stop talking about her. In this episode, Mindy sits down with Jacque Pregont, treasurer of the Amelia Earhart Foundation, to uncover the surprising Kansas roots of one of history's most iconic aviators and pull back the curtain on the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison, KS — one of the coolest day trips...

Is traditional self-care leaving you feeling more exhausted than empowered? In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Ginger Rothhaas, the founder and owner of Compassion Fix in Kansas City, to explore why traditional healing narratives fall short and what it truly means to navigate the messy, beautiful spectrum of being human. Ginger shares her fascinating pivot from climbing the corporate...

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Liz Doyle, a veteran mortgage consultant with First Bank who has over 10 years of lending experience . Together, we break down the complexities of buying a house, debunk common industry myths, and reveal the financial strategies necessary to ensure your next home purchase is seamless and successful . Whether you are looking to buy a home in the near...

In this emotional and inspiring Kansas City podcast episode, Mindy sits down with local Kansas City couple Matt and Chrissy Stewart to share their unbelievable journey of both facing stage 4 cancer while raising three kids and choosing to live life to the fullest. Known locally through Kansas City media and their growing "All The Things" memoir platform, the Stewarts open up about navigating cance...

Kansas City is stepping into a new era of health, based on individualized data. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Jabr, co-founder of BodymetRx in Overland Park, to break down how people across the KC metro are transforming their healthity using advanced body composition testing, metabolism analysis, and real data. Whether you're working out in Kansas C, exploring the local food scene, or tryi...

What happens when community capital meets intentional culture? In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Calloway , the CEO and Co-Founder of Kansas City G.I.F.T. (Generating Income For Tomorrow), a nonprofit dedicated to reversing the effects of systemic racism in Kansas City's historically redlined neighborhoods. Brandon shares the "math" behind economic development—from the "Troost Avenue walk"...

In this episode, we sit down with Kansas City's most visionary design duo, Cory Infinite and Svea Herstar. Known for their "one-of-one" handmade creations—ranging from jumpsuits made of recycled keyboards to hoodies featuring hundreds of Scrabble tiles—Cory and Svea are redefining what it means to be an artist in the modern fashion world. We explore their origin stories, including how Cory chose h...

Dani Welniak, VP of Communications for the Kansas City Current, shares the incredible journey of how the Current became a global leader in women's soccer, including the story behind the world's first stadium built specifically for a professional women's sports team. We dive into: The vision of the ownership group - Angie and Chris Long and Brittany and Patrick Mahomes - and how they brought profes...

In this episode, we dive deep into the booming Kansas City real estate market with  Trent Gallagher , a top 1% real estate advisor at ReeceNichols. Trent shares exclusive insights into why KC has become a top destination for out-of-state buyers from markets like Chicago, Dallas, and Denver. We explore Trent's unique transition from flipping houses to becoming a $100M+ luxury advisor, his "lifestyl...

What if the magic of Disney didn't start in California… but in Kansas City? In this episode, we uncover the little-known Midwest roots of Walt Disney, from his early struggles to the people, places, and moments that shaped one of the most iconic brands in history. In this episode, you'll learn: 🎥 How Walt Disney got his first big break with the Alice Comedies ❄️ The brutal Kansas City winters tha...

Is your body stuck in a cycle of pain? In this episode, I sit down with award-winning expert Dr.  Justin Grabouski of Grabouski Chiropractic in Overland Park, KS to explore why modern chiropractic care is about much more than just "cracking backs" and explore the profound impact of corrective chiropractic care . Dr. Grabouski shares how a college baseball injury led him to a career where he now he...

I sit down with Rose Woolsey , owner of the Kansas City-based agency Where To Go Travel Co , to demystify the world of travel planning. Rose shares her unique journey from working in a microbiology lab to becoming a premier travel advisor specializing in high-detail destinations like Disney World, Hawaii, and Universal Studios .  In this episode, you'll discover: The Travel Advisor Advantage: Why...

What does it take to build one of the most iconic barbecue brands in America, right in the most competitive BBQ city in the world? In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Magee, CEO and co-founder of Q39, to unpack the story behind one of Kansas City's most beloved restaurants. From launching in a crowded market to scaling multiple locations and now expanding into Lawrence, this conversation dives...

What if the most valuable art in your home isn't from New York or LA—but from right here in Kansas City? In this episode of the Kansas City Bucket List Podcast , Mindy sits down with Paul Dorrell , founder of Leopold Gallery, to uncover how he helped transform the KC art scene into a thriving cultural movement. From curating art inside Arrowhead Stadium to working with Marvel Studios and Apple TV,...

The Workout Jennifer Aniston Swears By Is now in Kansas City! What if the way you've been working out… is actually working against your body? In this episode, we sit down with Katie & Danny Deenihan, the duo bringing Pvolve and Pause Studio to Kansas City, to break down the workout method that's exploding in popularity, and why it's completely different from traditional fitness. From functional mo...

What does it take to turn a small walk-up taco shop into one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in Kansas City? In this episode, Mindy Hargesheimer sits down with Eric Knott, CEO of Tiki Taco , to talk about the explosive growth of the beloved Kansas City taco concept. What started as a late-night taco window in Midtown has expanded into multiple locations across the metro, with ambitious pl...

What happens when a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan accidentally discovers he looks exactly like Andy Reid? Meet Matt Black , better known across Chiefs Kingdom as "Almost Andy Reid." From a Halloween costume to going viral on TikTok… to filming commercials alongside Patrick Mahomes… to working with Eric Stonestreet… this story is absolutely unreal. In this episode, we dive into: 🏈 How Matt accid...

🍷 Missouri Wine Like You've NEVER Heard Before | TerraVox Winery | Kansas City Bucket List Podcast Did you know that Missouri was once the Silicon Valley of global viticulture? In this episode of the Kansas City Bucket List Podcast, host Mindy sits down with Jerry Eisterhold , founder of TerraVox Winery , and winemaker Jean-Louis Horvilleur to uncover the fascinating story behind one of the most...

In this episode of the Kansas City Bucket List Podcast, we sit down with Emily Bordner, founder and creative director of EBandCo, a Kansas City–based modern accessories brand that has grown from a single booth into multiple retail locations, national wholesale, airport shops, and viral fame. Emily shares her journey as a KC native entrepreneur, from early career stops at Hallmark and Five Points t...

🎙️ Kansas City Bucket List Podcast | Billy & Allison Brimblecom – Steps of Faith Foundation In this inspiring episode of the Kansas City Bucket List Podcast, host Mindy Hargesheimer sits down with Kansas City power couple Billy and Allison Brimblecom, founders of the Steps of Faith Foundation and co-creators of the beloved annual fundraiser Thundergong, headlined by Jason Sudeikis. Billy and Allis...

🎬 Inside B&B Theatres: 100 Years of Movies, Innovation & Community | Paul Farnsworth Interview What does it take to run one of the largest family-owned movie theater circuits in America? In this episode, Mindy sits down with Paul Farnsworth , Executive Director of Communications & Content at B&B Theatres , to talk about the evolution of the movie theater industry, the power of community experienc...