This is Oklahoma

On this episode I chatted with Tabitha about her families crate business and how it came about. Fascinating story, I love hearing the ways businesses are started and this one is up there!!  There story begins in 2019 when dad Patrick Taylor ruptured his disc while remodeling homes and needed back surgery. We knew his days of heavy construction were over. But Patrick still dreamed of building thing...

On this episode I chatted with Justin Brown Cabinet Secretary of Human Services. Director - Oklahoma Department of Human Services. We talk about Justins passion for helping people. The impact that OKDHS has and what it stands for now and in the future. Oklahoma Human Services is a HOPE-centered agency, and is responsible for providing help to individuals and families in need through public assista...

On this episode I chatted with Eddie Radosevich. Staff writer/Videographer for Sooner Scoop and Franchise Sports Radio Morning Show. Eddie has a brilliant sense of humor. All of which you can see for yourself on his twitter account. But Eddie isn't all comedy. He's loves his Sooners and knows more about sports than anyone else I know of. Which isn't saying much because I don't know many sports wri...

On this episode I chatted with Rico Smith founder of 46th State Candle Company. Rico is born and raised in OKC. He developed a love of politics from a young age and set his heart on that profession, to make a change in the world. Rico studied at OCCC before transferring into OU. Graduated with a Political Science degree and then packed his bags for GW in Washington. Rico developed his interest in...

On this episode I chatted with Caroline Henderson from Milo's tea. We talked about the impact of producing in Tulsa. What that means to Milo's and why they choose to produce their tea in Tulsa. This is the first time they have built a facility outside of their home state and theres an interesting fact about the water in Tulsa tasting the same as it does in their home state. For more information go...

On this episode I chatted with return guest and professional skateboarder Clint Walker ( previously on episode 51 ) and Rachel Braddock owner of Le Bloc Pilates. Clint and Rachel have been busy during the pandemic, building two businesses and opening three new locations for their respective businesses. Green Bloc is a dispensary in Altus where they both grew up. Also Rachel is a pilates instructor...

On this episode I chatted to Restore OKC team members Caylee and Jonathan about their enrollment in The Market at Eastpoint. Restore OKC is a relationship-based, community-driven development organization serving within their NE Oklahoma City community. Working alongside community members to utilize their shared assets and strengths, the organization seeks to bridge relationships of reconciliation...

On this episode I chatted with local musician Noah Engh. Noah has moved into the OKC area and in the last couple of years started to make his mark on the music scene here in OKC. Playing gigs on patios, bars and venues right up until covid struck us all and cancelled any public gathering. Once that happened Noah kept playing and started a fundraising campaign for the local bartenders called "Garag...

On this episode I sat down with return guest and professional soccer player, Cody Laurendi. Cody has had a fabulous career finishing up here in OKC. He played 100 times for the Energy FC. Team captain for many occasions and definitely a huge part of the soccer community here in OKC. Cody is now leaving the game he loves and transitioning into the agency roll. Taking all his knowledge as a player w...

On this episode I chatted with Rita about her farm in Mustang. Rita is 5th generation in the agriculture business and has a fantastic story. One which is just normal to her and her family but to many others is fascinating. I am one of those others. I had so much fun chatting to Rita about her business. Selling produce, strawberries and pumpkins in season. For more information on strawberry picking...

On this episode I chatted with Jared Holt "Jrod". Jared has a huge passion for cars and racing but at the center of all that is his love for this state. Jared created a monthly cruise bringing the Oklahoma car community together during covid. Since October 2020 the events have grown from strength to strength. In the recent cruise we started in Blanchard, cruised around the western Oklahoma country...

On this episode I sat with Roni Jackson Kerr to talk about her incredible Oklahoma travel blog called @theoklahomaexplorer No doubt you already follow her page but if you dont. What are you waiting for. If you think Oklahoma is cool, wait til you see all the spots Roni has visited. This page is a guide to Oklahoma. One worth following and worth checking off the list all of the amazing locations yo...

On this episode I chatted with the owner of Local Farm OK, Ashley Neal and MIO Coalition coordinator Emily Shuping about their partnership. LAUNCHING TODAY!   If you are interested in trying more locally made products? Look no further than the MIO Box, curated by the MIO Coalition! MIO Coalition is the story of Oklahoma owned and operated food manufacturers who share a common bond to provide produ...

On this episode I sat with Juan Paredes founder of Limitless Apparel Co. Incredible story. Juan is originally from Mexico and came to the states at a very young age. Worked extremely hard and one day decided to fulfill his creative dreams and launch an apparel brand. He's always been creative growing up and wanted this company to be a symbol for what others can achieve. The company Moto is: ONCE Y...

On this episode I chatted with Rachel about her Jam producing business called Southern Roots Sisters. Rachel grew up in Texas and moved to Woodward Oklahoma after her husband took a new job. Thinking she had ended up in the middle of nowhere Rachel kept busy making her Jam. Something she had done her entire life, but instead of selling it like she had in Texas. Oklahoma laws required her to start...

On this episode I chatted with former OU Golfer and Author Beth Brown Ph. D. about her new children's book "Adventures with Divot & Swish" Divot is a golf-loving character who appreciates meeting new people from different places and cultures. Her friend Swish is a basketball fanatic who is a little shy, but always loves trying other sports and activities. In each adventure, the duo meets a new fri...

On this episode I chatted with J.W. Peters, partner at Solar Power of Oklahoma. We talked about the benefits, stigmas and power of solar energy. There's a lot of political jargon around solar power or it doesn't work because the weather in Oklahoma isn't perfect for solar panels. Tornadoes, hail, snow all the seasons. How long you need to have the system on your home for it to be worth it. The iss...

On this episode I chatted with Johnny about his seafood hot sauce named after his mother. Johnny is of Laotian decent, growing up his Mom would make authentic Laotian food which always had her home recipe of hot sauce on the side. Johnny grew up in Houston but studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas in Austin. He started his career in Chemical Engineering but a job change brought h...

On this episode I chatted with Dustin & Nikki Snow from Horn Cannas Farm about their family business which has been selling Cannas since 1920's Horn Canna Farm, Inc. is one of the largest growers of canna bulbs in the world. Our story began in the early 1920's when Great Grandma Frances Horn received six canna bulbs from her aunt in Arkansas. It was not long and cannas were taking up a large porti...

On this episode I chatted with world renowned hair stylist and educator James Helton. James has a fantastic story, one which I had an absolute blast listening to. He's seen the world many times over and has experienced the highs and lows of running a business. With disciplines in cutting and color as well as an accomplished Keune educator, salon owner and master stylist, James uses his love for st...

In part 3 of this weeks Chef's Feast features I chat with Chef Jimmy Mays about his career in the restaurant industry. Jimmy grew up in Waurika Oklahoma. His family also in the restaurant businesses so as soon as he could reach the counter he was working. Then on to Oklahoma State to study the management side of restaurants. After graduation Jimmy teamed up with some great minds to open places lik...

Had a great time talking to Kurt about his history in the restaurant industry. Traveling the world, learning an teaching others. Before returning to OKC to open 30+ restaurants. He is currently at VAST, 179-seat restaurant and bar with multiple private dining rooms, including a Chef’s Table and Lounge, situated on the 49th floor of Devon Energy Center. Kurt and his team of professionals are buildi...

Part 1 of 3 for this weeks Chef's Feast presented by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. In part 1 I spoke to featured chef Jenn Snow about her catering business Junebug Catering  named after her grandfather. Jenn's businesses focuses on personal meals, family meals and catered events. Taking the stress out of cooking and providing you with all you need to enjoy your weekly meals. For more informa...

On this episode I chatted with Tim Herbel founder of Not Your Average Joe coffee shop. Tim is from Hooker Oklahoma and grew up around family members who served the community in a variety of ways. But never coffee. Then he started Compadres Coffee as a white label roaster for local coffee shops. After entering some blind taste testing competitions and WINNING! The coffee they kept winning with was...

On this episode I chatted with Tori Beechum owner of Culture Coffee. I met Tori a couple of months ago while recording with Vernon from GrpFly. Tori does some creative work as a part time gig but after talking I realized there's a lot more behind her camera. So we found time to dive into her story. Tori and her family ran a restaurant for 5 years in Oklahoma City while coming to the later years th...