Tulsa Is Home

On this episode of “Tulsa Is Home,” host, Chelsea Smith, chats with Tulsa influencers Thuy Bui and Jodi Smith, who—along with four friends—run the Tulsa Supper Club Instagram account and meet monthly to dress up, try local restaurants, and document their nights out. They share how they met, their backgrounds (Thuy in nursing turned digital marketing; Jody a former first-grade teacher and stay-at-h...

On the Tulsa Is Home Podcast, host Chelsea Smith interviews Tulsa artist Samantha Jezek, known for bold, cheerful paintings and the message that viewers are “not alone.” Samantha describes discovering art later, studying interior design at OSU, late-night oil painting studio work and critiques, and a formative landscape-painting study abroad in Tuscany, plus a professor who pushed her. She recomme...

Host Chelsea Smith interviews Tulsa small-business owners Kristy Fears and Suzanne Boyd of Thanks, Mom Co., discussing how they met on a blind double date, became close friends, and had first babies five days apart. They share backgrounds in missions and pharmacy, then explain their product: a two-part stain-removal system with a patent-pending handheld silicone scrub base and a six-ingredient, ta...

Stay Golden with Lauryl and Aubry: From Classrooms to Closets Join us in this episode of the Tulsa is Home Podcast featuring Aubry and Lauryl from Stay Golden Organizing. Discover their journey from teaching to becoming professional organizers, their favorite spaces to transform, and how they turned a fun summer gig into a thriving full-time business. Learn about their process, the challenges they...

Discovering the Heart of Colonial Title with Jill Stitt In this episode of the Tulsa Is Home Podcast, host Rod sits down with Jill Stitt of Colonial Title to explore her background and her recent involvement in the title industry. Jill shares her personal journey from Arkansas to Tulsa, her experiences as a single mother, and how she met her husband, Keith, who has owned Colonial Title for 20 year...

In this episode of the Tulsa's Home Podcast, Roderick Hands interviews Lauren Sivak, who shares her journey from Chicago to Tulsa along with her involvement in Tulsa's nonprofit sector, particularly the op project. Lauren discusses the immersive experience of moving to a new city, the significance of expanded learning programs for Tulsa's youth, and how after-school activities enric...

Creating Summer Memories: The Journey of Josh's Snow Shack | Tulsa is Home Podcast In this episode of the Tulsa is Home Podcast, we welcome Josh Juarez, the founder of Josh's Snow Shack. Josh shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, starting as a college student trying to make money to becoming a role model and mentor for his employees. We dive into his background, the early days of...

Revamping Tulsa: The Impact of the Tulsa Remote Initiative with Justin Harlan In this episode of the 'Tulsa is Home' podcast, we explore the transformative Tulsa Remote initiative with Justin Harlan. The initiative seeks to diversify Tulsa's economy by attracting remote knowledge workers with a $10,000 incentive to work from Tulsa for a year. Justin delves into his journey with the...

Tulsa's Home Podcast: Daniel Parker Talks Insurance, Financial Planning, & Community Impact Welcome to another episode of the Tulsa's Home Podcast. Today, we sit down with Daniel Parker from State Farm to discuss the intricacies of insurance, financial planning, and community involvement. Daniel shares his journey from a science enthusiast to a trusted insurance agent, and emphasizes...

Exploring Tulsa's Custom Clothing Scene with Jared Conway of Tom James | Tulsa Is Home Podcast Join us for an insightful episode of the Tulsa Is Home Podcast where we sit down with Jared Conway, a 14-year professional clothier with Tom James. Jared shares his journey into the clothing industry, the unique aspects of custom tailoring, and how he provides exceptional personalized services to hi...

From the Tulsa Flag initiative to Elon Musk's Big F*cking Field campaign, Jacob Johnson shares what has inspired, motivated and humbled him over the years.

From High School Sweethearts to Chiropractic Heroes: Casey Flickinger's Journey In this episode of the Tulsa is Home podcast, we sit down with Casey Flickinger of Ochsner Chiropractic. Casey shares his personal journey, growing up in Bixby, reconnecting with his high school sweetheart, and navigating life’s challenges. He recounts the pivotal moments that led him to chiropractic care, includi...

In this episode of the 'Tulsa is Home' podcast, hosts interview Noah and Abigail Erb, former contestants on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, who have now made Tulsa their home. They talk about their backgrounds, how they met, their move to Tulsa, and their experiences renovating their home. The couple shares details of their wedding, their love for the Tulsa community, and some of thei...

Carly Fussell discusses the role of Mother Road Market, Tulsa’s first nonprofit food hall, and Kitchen 66, a program aimed at supporting food entrepreneurs, both initiatives of the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation. Mother Road Market serves as a community hub with 13 food businesses, retail spaces, and a Route 66-themed mini golf course, offering a space for locals and travelers to explore Tulsa&ap...

Mike explores his love for Tulsa’s vibrant food culture, his passion for building systems and leadership in his restaurants, and the innovative practices behind Andolini's success, including earning a Guinness World Record for the largest pizza party. Mike emphasizes the value of local connections, perseverance, and providing unique culinary experiences.

Guests: Renauld and Gabriela Porter, Owners of LeRoux's Kitchen Topic: Renauld and Gabriela Porter discuss their journey from New Orleans to Tulsa, the inspiration behind LeRoux's Kitchen, and their passion for creating delicious food. Key Points: New Orleans Roots: Renauld and Gabriela are originally from New Orleans and brought their love of Southern cuisine to Tulsa. LeRoux's Kit...

The journey of Carol Piles from home baker to successful business owner, sharing the story of Cookie Mama.

What is Courts & Commons? Courts & Commons is a micro food hall featuring 4 local restaurants, a mezzanine overlooking 8 indoor pickleball courts, and an expansive outdoor green space featuring a massive upstairs outdoor patio, yard games, and a lake. Why is Courts & Commons? Because South Tulsa needs more activity-centric spaces for friends and families to rally. Imagine going out to...

Brandon and Sarah Washatka, healthcare professionals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, discuss their practice, which combines functional and holistic medicine with conventional approaches to address patients' root causes of illness. They emphasize personalized care, patient education, and innovative therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen and IV nutritional treatments. The couple highlights Tulsa's suppor...