Timber People

Host Gena Timberman and James Davenport, Associate Dean for Social Sciences at Rose State College, discuss the importance of Civic Engagement and what it means for Democracy, Civil Liberties, and Civil Rights.

Host Gena Timberman sits down with longtime friend and associate, J.T. Petherick, Associate Vice President, Government Relations & Public Affairs for Blue Cross and Blue Shield. J.T. shares his journey working with policy, tribes, providers, and community to build bridges in Indian Country and create new opportunities in healthcare.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes longtime friend, Aaron Seymour, to celebrate connections with hometown friends and the power of poetry and expression of voice in honoring Identity and appreciating Community.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes the new Director of the Oklahoma Museum of History at the Oklahoma History Center to share aspects of what all the Oklahoma History Center has to offer. They dive into the great nature of Oklahoma personal stories and what it means to share our great state history.

Host Gena Timberman and Guest Thuan "Toon" Nguyen talk about what it means to connect Community and share stories that inspire us all. Thuan shares his family story and the awesome opportunities to connect with experiences in the Asian District of Oklahoma City.

Host Gena Timberman engages Kristin Gentry to share her journey as an Artist and Director of Community Engagement & Outreach of Native Realities. They discuss the exciting and diverse opportunities and gatherings happening in Indian Country and the Arts Community. They also honor the late Benjamin Harjo, Jr. in sharing memories of his influence and friendship.

Host Gena Timberman engages the most awesome opportunity - with a beloved friend - to explore what it means to journey through the creative process of what we think we can do when we engage with one another to share our experience in sharing our identity through art. https://holliswilliford.com/

Host Gena Timberman welcomes John Satterfield of Summit Carbon Solutions to share information in creating awareness about carbon capture and storage technologies that have the capacity to reduce the carbon footprint of ethanol for our environment. They discuss the environmental, employment, and economic development opportunities carbon innovation can provide in Indian Country.

Host Gena Timberman and Artist Tylor Traxler delve into the power of Art as a form of expression for life journey and connection to relationships of love and family. They discuss how painting and poetry can interweave into powerful forms of visual and emotive beauty. Tylor shares the exciting news about an upcoming exhibit that proves that new relationships and new ways of expression can ignite wi...

Host Gena Timberman connects with friends Rick Sinnett and Brent Learned to discuss how Art serves as a powerful way to create teachable moments and connect us all. They discuss opportunities to support one another despite differences as well as the influences of Oklahoma Identity and Art for Humanity.

Host Gena Timberman shares with entrepreneur, Apollo Woods, about ways of relationship through food, culture, and stories that connect us all. To learn more about Apollo, check out https://okcblackeats.com/

Host Gena Timberman welcomes County Commissioner Brian Maughan to share his passion for public service, music interests, and vision for the progress of Oklahoma County.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes JD Colbert, Business Advisor and Historical Storyteller specializing in the early Creek history of Tulsa and the Native history of Oklahoma. They discuss the impact on Federal Indian Policy on historic realities in Oklahoma and JD shares the inspiration and research behind his successful new book, "Between Two Fires: The Creek Murders and the Birth of the Oil Capit...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, Chickasaw classical composer and pianist. Jared shares his inspiration for his journey in expressing Native culture in symphonic music, ballet, and opera. Gena and Jerod discuss uplifting stories and the creative ways in which he works and connects with organizations, tribes, and students across Indian Country. To learn more about Jero...

Host Gena Timberman and Philip Busey Jr. explore the benefits of partnerships in business and education in Indian Country. They discuss the importance in building relationships with tribes and institutions of higher education in workforce development and quality of life in Oklahoma.

Host Gena Timberman invites Sarah Adams, Choctaw Warrior Woman, on Timber People to discuss Warrior Ways in Advocacy. They explore existing and emerging avenues of advocacy in the Native Community, creating safe spaces for inclusion and connection, and cultural relevance in education. You can learn more about Sarah's advocacy here: https://matriarchok.com https://sovereignschools.org https://t...

Host Gena sits down with fused glass & mixed media artists Rick and Tracey Bewley to discuss what it's like to be artists in Oklahoma. You can follow their work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/traceybewley/ or send them a message at bewley@artfusionstudio.com