Voices on the Wind Podcast

Welcome to Episode 40 In this episode, Toby Lyles speaks to Georgia and Dave Rowswell, owners of Open Door Studio and Gallery. This episode explores how creativity, curiosity, and community-building can shape not only an artistic practice, but an entire city’s culture. From growing up surrounded by makers and tinkerers to relocating to Wyoming later in life, our guest shares how necessity sparked...

Welcome to Episode 39 In this episode, Toby Lyles speaks to Steve Sears. Steve shares his entrepreneurial journey, from working at UPS to taking over the family business, Cheyenne Stitch, and expanding into Boosters, a local retail and apparel store. He opens up about the challenges of starting a business, transitioning from custom to commercial embroidery, and the importance of recognizing opport...

Welcome to Episode 38 In this episode of Voices on the Wind, Toby Lyles sits down with a lifelong artist who has been honing his craft since childhood. From designing skateboards and murals to building a career in graphic design, Jordan Dean shares his journey of creativity, ambition, and the importance of never ignoring your passions. Hear about his first paid project, how his art evolved from sm...

Welcome to Episode 37 In this episode of Voices on the Wind, Toby Lyles sits down with 18-year-old entrepreneur, Ryan, to discuss his journey from a 16-year-old mowing lawns with a push mower to running a successful local business. From his early days using a Chevy Cruze to cart around equipment, to now handling a trailer and a zero-turn mower, Ryan’s growth in the business world is inspiring. Rya...

Welcome to Episode 36In this episode of Voices on the Wind, Toby and Maverick sit down to discuss their favorite lessons and moments from Season 3 guests. Episode 036Release Date: December 16, 2025Host: Toby LylesGuest: Maverick Lyles Reply to this email to get in touch with Toby Listen at a link below: Spotify: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@twentyfoursound7322/playlists Rumble: https://rumble...

Toby is joined today by Draven Starr, the creator behind Optopolis, a popular YouTube channel focused on urban exploration and documenting retail history. From his childhood fascination with traffic signs and city building to creating over 100 videos exploring abandoned retail spaces, Draven shares the behind-the-scenes journey of how he turned his passion into a growing platform. “I started findi...

Welcome to Episode 34. Toby is joined today by Kelsey Giroux, founder of Artful Impact Creative, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing art and creative expression to rural, under served communities. Kelsey shares her journey from growing up in a small town in Wyoming to starting a nonprofit focused on using the arts to heal and build protective factors for youth impacted by trauma. We dive into the tr...

The Art of Reinvention | Starting Over With Momentum Welcome to Episode 33. Toby is joined today by Lexie Garrett, owner of Alexis Drake, a company dedicated to high quality hand made bags, designed and created in her studio in Wyoming. Lexie tells the story behind the story. Starting as an art major, creating jewelry, becoming a mother and how every season, every pivot, grew her and led to Alexis...

Welcome to Episode 32. Toby is joined today by Dennis Humphrey of Capitol Roofing. Capitol Roofing started as a side hustle to get from rodeo to rodeo, now it has been in business over 40 years and has earned the trust of a community. Listen in as Dennis shares the stories of his beginnings and what drives him to this day. “When I was home I would work and we’d bring some cowboys home and we’d roo...

Welcome to Episode 31. Toby is joined today by Chef Petrina Peart owner of Gaiya’s Harvest. A contestant on Yes, Chef, former Air Force and a creator of intimate gatherings around food. Chef Petrina has quite the story full of calculated risk and pleasant surprises. Listen in to how she describes the power of food and gathering people around a table. “And it’s funny how food can evoke that kind of...

Welcome to Episode 30. Toby is joined today by Ashley Savage, owner of Hollowberry Manor, a women’s creative retreat venue. Join us for part 2 with a deeper focus on mental health. A diagnosis doesn’t have to be a limiting factor, it can be the understanding that leads us to our greatest place of thriving. “I stood in the middle of my house for 10 minutes because I couldn’t figure out if it would...

Welcome to Episode 29. Toby is joined today by Ashley Savage, owner of Hollowberry Manor, a women’s creative retreat venue. Ashley hosts groups for scrapbooking, crafting or just simply to hang out with friends for a weekend and play games. A safe and beautiful getaway to create and refresh. Listen in to how the house that would become the Manor appeared in dreams and visions and became reality. “...

Welcome to Episode 28. Toby is joined today by Brad Koch, owner of Game Masters for Part 2. Brad shares how mental health and finding support was a big part of launching his business and succeeding. Is ADHD a disability? Or a superpower? Brad has something to say about that. “I have three boys, you know, they’re in their twenties and someday I’ll probably have grand kids. What am I doing? I’m not...

Welcome to Episode 27. Toby is joined today by Brad Koch, owner of Game Masters. Brad shares how various experiences hobbies and skills led to the business idea and after a long stent of no call backs from job interviews the timing felt right. An idea became a business with the help of some local resources, community and some good old hustle. Listen in and be inspired by Brad’s story and how he cr...

Welcome to Episode 26. Toby is joined today by Vante Anderson, owner of Wyoming Wave Studios. Vante built a business for others out of his own passions and need to capture that creative idea as quickly as possible. From the love of music, to ideas for beats working a blue collar job, to buying gear so that he could get those ideas down in recording. That gear turned into a production company. List...

Welcome to the beginning of Season 3 with Episode 25. Toby is joined today by Mayor Patrick Collins, owner of the Bicycle Station. Long before he entered city leadership, Patrick started a business. The Bicycle Station has been serving the city of Cheyenne for over 40 years. Living in a city, raising a family, owning a business all led to a bigger picture to impact a city and small businesses. Lis...

Welcome to Episode 24 of Voices on the Wind with host Toby Lyles, sponsored by artist Denise Patton from Art at the Hynds. Connect with Denise on FB @ https://tinyurl.com/Artatthehynds Welcome to the season finale of Season 2. We had on so many amazing guests this season. From just beginning businesses to businesses with 4 generations of legacy. Join Toby Lyles and Maverick Lyles as they discuss s...

Welcome to Episode 23 of Voices on the Wind with host Toby Lyles, sponsored by artist Denise Patton from Art at the Hynds. Connect with Denise on FB @ https://tinyurl.com/Artatthehynds Toby is joined today by Courtney Shillenn, owner of Drop N Dash. Courtney’s laundromat is the newest in town. She talks about her personal reasons for starting the business, larger community vision and airs out some...

Welcome to Episode 22 of Voices on the Wind with host Toby Lyles, sponsored by artist Denise Patton from Art at the Hynds. Connect with Denise on FB @ https://tinyurl.com/Artatthehynds Toby is joined today by Susan Anthony owner of The Prairie Pantry. Susan has been in business nearly 30 years. Her story is about legacy, baby step risk taking and building relationships that grow a business and a c...

Welcome to Episode 21 of Voices on the Wind with host Toby Lyles, sponsored by artist Denise Patton from Art at the Hynds. Connect with Denise on FB @ https://tinyurl.com/Artatthehynds Toby is joined today by Dominic Syracuse for part two of their inspiring interview. “You know, within a year and a half of doing stand-up, I found myself running my own comedy club and opening for Bob Saget. Isn't t...

Welcome to Episode 20 of Voices on the Wind with host Toby Lyles, sponsored by artist Denise Patton from Art at the Hynds. Connect with Denise on FB @ https://tinyurl.com/Artatthehynds Toby is joined today by Dominic Syracuse an actor, stand up comedian, cognitive behavioral specialist and owner of Cognitive Behavioral Theater. They discuss accidental starts and how fun is a big first step toward...

Welcome to Episode 19 of Voices on the Wind with host Toby Lyles, sponsored by artist Denise Patton from Art at the Hynds. Connect with Denise on FB @ https://tinyurl.com/Artatthehynds Toby is joined today by Harvey Deselms owner of Deselms Fine Art and Custom Framing. Harvey is well known for bringing bronze statues to the city of Cheyenne. He had a dream that he has made reality with over 80 bro...

Welcome to Episode 18 of Voices on the Wind with host Toby Lyles, sponsored by artist Denise Patton from Art at the Hynds. Connect with Denise on FB @ https://tinyurl.com/Artatthehynds Toby is joined today by Rhea and Lindee of Peak Properties and Beyond the Front Door Podcast. A fun podcast takeover episode with fellow local podcasters. “We've loved sharing everyone's stories. We've learned about...

Release Date: August 5, 2025 Host: Toby Lyles Guest: Elijah Burgess Welcome to Episode 17 of Voices on the Wind with host Toby Lyles, sponsored by artist Denise Patton from Art at the Hynds. Visit at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092027590519 Toby is joined today by Elijah Burgess, owner of Gentle Perch mobile bartending. Elijah started a business with no entrepreneurial experience....

Title: "All butts need a good rub" VOTW_016 Judith-Bartmann Episode 016 Release Date: July 29, 2025 Host: Toby Lyles Guest: Judith Bartmann Welcome to Episode 16 of Voices on the Wind with host Toby Lyles, sponsored by Denise Patton from Art at the Hynds. Visit at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092027590519 Toby is joined today by Judith Bartmann, owner of Bear Creek Companies special...