This is Oklahoma

On this episode I chatted with return guest Austin Tunnell about his business Building Culture. We talk about how his business has grown over the past 3 years, projects in Edmond and OKC as well as the insights into community living and walkable neighborhoods. Follow Austin - www.instagram.com/buildingculture www.instagram.com/austintunnell Huge thank you to our sponsors.  The Oklahoma Hall of Fam...

On this episode I chatted with local entrepreneur Emily about her Day Spa business located in the Plaza District. Emily graduated from OU and after having her first child, she realized how much time corporate life was taking her away from her baby. So, she decided to launch her own business.  Check it out: https://www.puritydayspaokc.com/ Huge thank you to our sponsors.  The Oklahoma Hall of Fame...

On this episode I chatted with Mike Darter about his career in law enforcement as an under cover ATF agent in OKC. After a horrific accident hunting causing Mike to lose one eye thanks to an angry owl. Mike left and started an insurance agency for law enforcement and found his love for nature photography. Mike has a phenomenal talent for photography and shares some great stories traveling the worl...

On this episode I chatted with Kelly and Will Kubicek about their family business in Shawnee Oklahoma called The Farmstead Venue. Such a great family story around this venue. It has been in the family for generations and so Will and Kelly have decided to bring it back to life and launch a venue for weddings, corporate events, birthdays and more. https://www.farmsteadvenue.com/ Huge thank you to ou...

On this episode I caught with 2023 LIV Golf League Individual Champion and former Oklahoma State Cowboy Talor Gooch about his recent golfing success, new home, new business ventures and his foundation. Huge thanks to our sponsors. Oklahoma Beef Council, on behalf of Oklahoma’s beef farmers and ranchers. We want to remind you that beef can be part of a heart- healthy diet. To find heart-healthy bee...

On this episode I had the opportunity to nerd out about car design with J. For more than four decades, Mays has incorporated the latest trends in automobile culture with his unique intuitiveness for the emotional connection we have with our cars to create the most iconic models in automobile history. He is responsible for Concept One, the precursor to Volkswagen’s New Beetle. The Beetle remains on...

On this episode I chatted with Jane about her retail business in Nichols Hills Plaza. CK & Company has been in business for 41 years. Spending all of that in the Nichols Hills Plaza area. Jane is from Kentucky and moved to Norman to play collegiate Tennis at OU. After graduating she dove into the retail business and has been there ever since.  http://ckandcompany.com Shop small business Saturd...

On this episode I chatted with Emily about her blog Food For A Year. In 2010 Emily participated in the 44th Pillsbury Bake-Off and that confirmed my passion and spring-boarded me into a deep love of creating and testing my very own food ideas. https://foodforayear.com/why-food-for-a-year/ Huge thank you to our sponsors.  The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s st...

On this episode I chatted with serial entrepreneurs Kelly and Kristin Allen about their multiple businesses in the OKC area. Specifically Rumble Boxing in Nichols Hills Plaza.  https://www.rumbleboxinggym.com/ Shop small business Saturday at Classen Curve and Nichols Hills Plaza. Huge thank you to our sponsors.  The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story throu...

On this episode I chatted with Lisa Sorrell who is one of the best bookmakers in the world. Lisa’s custom boots start at $10,000!! Worth it!! Lisa shares her journey to bookmaking, falling in love with the business, losing her daughter and her return to the business after that tragedy. Lisa calls Guthrie Oklahoma home and has a fantastic shop atmosphere with apprentices interning from all over the...

On this episode I chatted with Jim Clark about his families small business, we talk about how his grandfather started the business in 1892. You all know the jingle. Jim shares his best memories of his granddad and some more along the way.  www.bcclark.com Shop small business Saturday at Classen Curve and Nichols Hills Plaza. Huge thank you to our sponsors.  The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord...

On this episode I talked to Angela Muir about her amazing ice cream business which has taken OKC by storm over the last couple of years, Boomtown Creamery. Angela has a great career as a small business owner and shares some incredible moments of success and failure with us today.  www.instagram.com/boomtowncreamery Huge thank you to our sponsors.  The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens M...

On this episode I chatted with new owner of Balliets, Jessica Mirales. Jessica shares her entrepreneurial journey and surprise offer from previous owner Bob to buy Balliets. Jessica tells a great story and we are super excited to see Balliets in new hands. Shop small business Saturday in Nichols Hills Plaza and Classen Curve.  Huge thank you to our sponsors.  The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylo...

On this episode I chatted with JD from Finale Speed about his love for all things American muscle. JD grew up around the automotive world in Midwest City and has spent his entire life in and around it. Now with Finale Speed he and his team are building some of the best modern muscle cars in the world. You probably saw their viral video on social media.. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxEiWWCPKWA/?...

On this episode I chatted with Tiffany about her art business, the Tipsy Artist in Guthrie Oklahoma. Tiffany has a studio in Guthrie where she hosts painting classes every week as well as a traveling class she takes on the road all over the country. FUN FACT: Tiffany has the world record for the largest paint class ever! Follow her here www.instagram.com/tipsyartist Book classes www.tipsyartist.co...

On this episode I chatted with friend Andre Caldwell. Andre is an Oklahoma transplant like myself. After graduating OU Law he decided to stick around. Through hardwork and determination, taking the unbeaten path multiple time. Andre has created a life for himself and his family today, a life he calls the Caldwell Dynasty. Andre is a lawyer at Boeing her in OKC, you can follow him here: www.instagr...

On this episode I chatted with Adam from MidBin about his mid century modern furniture business. We talk about Adams entreprneurial spirit, his eye for a great deal and now his eye for design and customization.  www.instagram.com/mid_binokc Huge thank you to our sponsors.  The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more infor...

On this episode I chatted with Cary Cozby about his journey through golf in Oklahoma. Cary comes from a very prominent golf family in Oklahoma. His father was a golf pro, his brothers are all in the business and his son has followed too. Cary tells us about his playing days at Oklahoma, winning a National Championship at OU as well as hosting the PGA Championship and caddying for Tiger Woods.  Hug...

On this episode I chatted with four time guest Matt Payne about Prairie Surf Media’s new venture. Diving into the creative space, Matt’s background is in documentary film making and with the abundance of local stories here in Oklahoma. Prairie Surf Creative has been in the works for some time. Kicking off with the Jewel Theater doc. www.instagram.com/prairiesurfcreative   Huge thank you to our spo...

On this episode I chatted with Rachel Cope founder of Empire Pizza. Empire is celebrating 10 years of being open with a day long party in the Plaza District on Oct 28th. Today we talk about the past 10 years of ups and down. Some great memories of Empire, Ellie the elephant and more. Previous interview with Rachel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-oklahoma/id1387331955?i=1000438743891...

On this episode I chatted with Blayne Arthur about the Oklahoma Ag industry. We talk about the educational impacts the state is having on our young leaders as well as the worldwide impact it’s having on farming and ranching in less developed countries.  https://ag.ok.gov/state-board-of-agriculture/ Huge thanks to our sponsors. Oklahoma Beef Council, on behalf of Oklahoma’s beef farmers and rancher...

On this episode I chatted with Dr Tabitha Carr owner of Good Girl Chocolate. we talk about her journey through weight loss and the reason for creating GGC. Her successes and failures in the last 5 years and the plan for future wholesale production for GGC.  https://goodgirlchocolate.com/pages/about-me Huge thank you to our sponsors.  The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling...

On this episode I caught up with fellow TedX Oklahoma City mate of mine Mr TDoe. Taylor gave the best speech during our TedX OKC Class in my opinion and it is my pleasure to bring that story to you today in more depth.  More - https://andthenmoments.com/ Huge thank you to our sponsors.  The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927....

On this episode I chatted with rodeo and Amazing Race legend Cord McCoy. Cord tells ua all about his travels are a Professional Bull Rider. Getting kicked in the head and almost dying, almost winning 1 MILLION Dollars on the Amazing Race and now leading the Oklahoma Freedom Team in the PBR. As well as raising the best bulls in the world for PBR.  https://www.mccoyrodeo.com/ Huge thanks to our spon...

On this episode I chatted with return guest Jabee Williams about his latest venture Live Free OKC. As well as a catch up on all the events over the past two years.  https://www.livefreeokc.org/ The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_g...