Right at the HEART Podcast

Send us Fan Mail From her home kitchen to downtown Hope, Alejandra Aguirre turned her dream into La Mangonada Nevería — a vibrant ice cream and snack shop bursting with color, joy, and the flavors of Mexico. With churros, popsicles, her famous mangonada, and more made fresh daily, every treat is crafted with love and tradition. Alejandra’s story is one of hard work, heritage, and heart. Come celeb...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cara Knight sits down inside Prime Country Meat Market with owner Walt DeShazo, whose journey from a welder to becoming a successful small-town businessman started with just one pound of beef. Walt shares how he and his wife, Kayli, built a business rooted in quality, community, and service, and how his partnership with the bank has opened doors to an even brighte...

Send us Fan Mail In this Right at the Heart podcast episode, Family Nurse Practitioner Bill Wells shares his incredible journey from nursing school to owning his rural clinic. It's a dream made possible with hard work, grit, and a little help from his hometown bank. We sat down just hours after ducks hatched on his farm, a reminder that no two days in his life are the same. What makes Bill st...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we head to Broken Bow, Oklahoma, to visit one of the most beloved small businesses in the area— Beavers Bend Fly Shop . From sharing the story behind the shop’s beginnings to what makes fly fishing in this region so unique, we sit down with the owner to talk about the passion, people, and purpose behind it all. Book your guided trip with the shop HERE .

Send us Fan Mail Imagine walking into a shop where every detail is designed to make you smile—from the carefully curated fashion to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. That’s exactly what Holly set out to create when she opened Holly Daze Boutique & Gifts in Malvern, Arkansas just five months ago. Inspired by her love for all things cheerful and festive, Holly’s dream was to bring a Hallmark-mo...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 43 of the Right at the Heart podcast, we sit down with two inspiring women who are bringing a fresh perspective to Ashdown, Arkansas. The Blooming Mercantile isn’t just another floral shop—it’s a labor of love. When sisters-in-law Krystle and Courtney decided to revamp the business, their goal was to create something the community truly needed: a space that offers uniqu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we visit Beavers Bend Drive-Thru Safari Park, a unique wildlife destination nestled on 90 acres in the scenic town of Hochatown, OK. Join us for an inspiring conversation with one of the park’s founders as we uncover the story behind the park, explore exciting animal encounters like feeding Rhonnie the Rhino, and discuss their big plans for the future. From caring...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the heartwarming story behind Playtown in Benton, Arkansas, a space designed not just for kids to play, but for families to bond and create memories. It's also the go-to spot for birthday parties, owner Kara Hyatt shares the values and vision that drive her mission.  Join host Cara Knight as we go 'Right at the Heart' with Playtown Bent...

Send us Fan Mail Chocolate lovers, you're going to love this episode! Join us as we unwrap the story of Taste & See, from a childhood dream sparked by a dandelion wish to trading recipes with Italian gelato masters. Denay and Greg Maheu now offer handcrafted chocolates, signature coffee, and fresh gelato in their beloved Texarkana, Texas confectionery. Grab a cup of coffee and join host C...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're honored to have guest Elder Law Attorney John K. Ross IV sharing his wealth of experience and expertise. Join us for an insightful conversation as John guides us through the essential aspects of planning for the future... what happens if the inevitable happens? Not in a morbid sense, but in a practical and empowering way!  Read about John and his firm H...

Send us Fan Mail Like annual physicals, a yearly financial checkup can help uncover hidden problems, inspire you to set new goals, provide information you need to improve your health and help make sure you’re on track for well-being.  FB&T Wealth Management Financial Advisor Megan Whitehead specializes in thoughtful and personalized investment guidance aimed at keeping your finances and goals...

Send us Fan Mail If you had a magic wand, what would you change about your future?  This is the question Amy Downs posed to our team of 400 at our Bank's employee celebration this year. As a survivor of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, she has a unique perspective on life. She was buried alive for hours, what seemed like an eternity, to think hard about the choices she had made leading up to t...

Send us Fan Mail If you're a country music fan, you're going to love this episode! Nashville recording and touring artist Mae Estes from Hope, AR is coming back home to play some music. She was the 2021 and 2022 Arkansas CMA Female Vocalist of the Year. The first music video of her career was exclusively premiered on CMT and she tours internationally! In this episode, she talks about exc...

Send us Fan Mail 12-year-old Huck Plyler of Hope, Arkansas, has one simple mission - to put a smile on the faces of men and women deployed overseas. He began Huck's Military Care Package Project at just 5-years-old, and just hit a big milestone of 1,600 boxes. In this episode, Huck shares how he got started, how you can support his mission and why it's so important to him! 

Send us Fan Mail As we enter into a season of gratitude, this podcast episode is focused on our Bank interns! We're thankful they chose to come and experience all departments at Farmers Bank & Trust. While they're here for the 12-week program, their main areas of focus are Retail and Lending. They spend a few days in other areas like Marketing, Human Resources, and Training. At the e...

Send us Fan Mail While the episode of this podcast is "How to Become a Millionaire," we all know, unless you're very fortunate, it doesn't happen overnight.  Entrepreneur Greg Shinn learned from a young age the importance of hard work. His family business specializes in hospitality and radio broadcasting. Despite already having multiple streams of income, he shares a new ventur...

Send us Fan Mail Mortgage is not the career path Madison Haltom had ever envisioned for herself. But, now she feels like she's living her dream helping people into their dream homes. Madison works in one of Zillow's most popular housing markets of 2022 - Prosper, Texas. In this Right at the Heart Podcast episode, Madison talks about: How she got started in mortgage What you need to know...

Send us Fan Mail This year, the Arkansas Heart Hospital is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Our guest for this episode is Dr. Peyton Card. He shares his experience while leading the COVID response unit, information about their Keep the Beat program, and the impact mental health has on the heart. 

Send us Fan Mail Farmers Bank & Trust is thrilled to welcome Agricultural Loan Officer Darren Neal to the team. A retired Sergeant with the Arkansas State Police and former crop consultant, Neal has a passion for helping those who feed America. In this episode, he shares a little more about his background and the importance of agriculture, as well as what we, as a Bank, can do to help our loca...

Send us Fan Mail Elizabeth Burns Anderson's earliest memory of Farmers Bank & Trust is sneaking suckers from behind the teller line as a young girl. Her great-great-grandfather started the Bank 115 years ago. Now, she leads the Farmers Bank Foundation and has a passion for developing partnerships with the Bank to help local schools, non-profits, and municipalities. “The mission of the Far...

Send us Fan Mail This is the BONUS episode with Texarkana Santa ! He made a special trip to Bryant, Arkansas to answer some kids' tough questions. Things like... "How did you become Santa?" "Have you ever caught a kid on Christmas?" "Who is your favorite reindeer?" ...and more! Santa shared with each child their own "Elfin" name. He says that's the...

Send us Fan Mail We're feeling the magic of Christmas after this interview with the big man in red - that's right, Santa Claus! Santa Mark, aka Texarkana Santa , stopped by the Farmers Bank & Trust Bryant branch to share a little bit about his life leading up to this magical role. You'll never guess his career prior to suiting up!  If you're listening with your children, sk...

Send us Fan Mail The Official Grill Master of the Dallas Cowboys, Randy Lann, has special ties to Farmers Bank & Trust. He is from Magnolia, AR, and wears many hats. He also serves as the Executive Director of the Arkansas Homefurnishings Association. In this episode, Randy talks about how he landed his dream gig and what it has been like sharing his passion for cooking and entertaining for Am...

Send us Fan Mail Farmers Bank & Trust supports breast cancer awareness, education, and research. Many people within the company are personally impacted by it. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation , 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.  In this episode, Kim McDaniel in New Boston, Texas shares her breast cancer story. She is now two years into her d...

Send us Fan Mail As President and CEO, Chris Gosnell focuses on cultivating a HEART culture at Farmers Bank & Trust. In this episode, we talk about how he began his career in banking and what it's like leading a 115-year-old legacy Bank.  He also shares why he adopted the HEART core values, and what that means for the Bank and the communities we serve.