This is Oklahoma

This is Kyle Williams - Jiffy Trip

On this episode I chatted with entrepreneur Kyle Williams, Kyle is based in Enid Oklahoma but grew up in Fairview where he learned entrepreneurship from his father. Kyle has started many companies, most notably Jiffy Trip. He is also a huge part of the team thats brought the largest Christmas tree in the country to Enid Oklahoma. A wonderful story! 

https://jiffytrip.com/

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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_gsxQM

The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net

Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2

The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us on August 11th at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for Celebration of Hope featuring guest speaker Tim Tebow, and musical artist Ben Fuller. Find out more and get your tickets at HIA10.com

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This is Major General Rita Aragon - US Air Force

On this episode I chatted with Major General Rita Aragon about her journey serving our country. Major General Aragon served as the first female General Officer, first female commander of the Oklahoma Air National Guard, and first woman in the United States to command a state’s Air National Guard. Starting out as a school teacher, she decided to join the National Guard to earn extra income. Her teaching skills proved to be her best asset as she climbed the military ranks and eventually served full time. 

Bio: https://www.oklahomahof.com/hof/inductees/aragon-rita-bly-2016

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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_gsxQM

The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net

Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2

The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us on August 11th at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for Celebration of Hope featuring guest speaker Tim Tebow, and musical artist Ben Fuller. Find out more and get your tickets at HIA10.com

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This is Scott Wesley - Choctaw Cultural Center

On this episode I chatted with Scott about his journey to being the Executive Director of the Choctaw cultural Center. As well as the Cultural Centers journey and closing in on their 2nd anniversary of being open to the public. You HAVE TO eat there!! It is incredible. 

https://choctawculturalcenter.com/

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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_gsxQM

The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net

Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2

The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us on August 11th at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for Celebration of Hope featuring guest speaker Tim Tebow, and musical artist Ben Fuller. Find out more and get your tickets at HIA10.com

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This is Gretchen Mafi, Ph.D & Morgan Pfeiffer Ph.D - Department of Animal & Food Sciences

On this episode I chatted with Morgan and Gretchen about the incredible work they are doing at Oklahoma State surrounding Meat Science. For more information go to: https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/afs/?Forwarded=afs.okstate.edu/

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 beef recipes go to www.oklabeef.org/recipes 

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_gsxQM

The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net

Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2

The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit.

This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us on August 11th at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for Celebration of Hope featuring guest speaker Tim Tebow, and musical artist Ben Fuller. Find out more and get your tickets at HIA10.com

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This is Steven Stefanick - Superintendent at Harding Independence Charter District

On this episode I stat with my Leadership OKC class mate Steven. To talk about his journey from homelessness to superintendent at Harding Charter school here in OKC. Stevens journey is incredible and shows what hard work and determination can do for you. Also how one person can influence a young child's life with the simplest of acts. 

Bio: https://www.hicd.org/about1/superintendent

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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_gsxQM

The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net

Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2

The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us on August 11th at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for Celebration of Hope featuring guest speaker Tim Tebow, and musical artist Ben Fuller. Find out more and get your tickets at HIA10.com

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This is Ben Ezugha - Strike League

On this episode I chatted with Ben about his new league for girls to learn football. Ben grew up loving football, like more future Dads he dreamed about teaching his sons football, watching football and playing football. Ben has only daughter, so he created Strike League for them and others to learn football and its values. 

https://www.strikeleague.co/

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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_gsxQM

The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net

Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2

The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us on August 11th at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for Celebration of Hope featuring guest speaker Tim Tebow, and musical artist Ben Fuller. Find out more and get your tickets at HIA10.com

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This is Michael Seger - Meteorologist & Storm Chaser

On this episode I chatted with Michael Seger about his career in Meteorology. Michael is currently at 2News in Tulsa. Full bio: https://www.kjrh.com/michael-seger

 

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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_gsxQM

The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net

Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2

The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us on August 11th at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for Celebration of Hope featuring guest speaker Tim Tebow, and musical artist Ben Fuller. Find out more and get your tickets at HIA10.com

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This is Lance Lang - 10 Years of Hope Is Alive

On this episode I chatted with founder of HIA Lance Lang. Lance was previously on the podcast 2 years ago. He shared his addiction story and what he did to turn it around and help others. This year HIA celebrates 10 years of serving people with addiction.

https://hopeisalive.net/

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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_gsxQM

The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net

Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2

The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us on August 11th at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for Celebration of Hope featuring guest speaker Tim Tebow, and musical artist Ben Fuller. Find out more and get your tickets at HIA10.com

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This is Lindsay Vidrine - Visit OKC

On this episode I chatted with Lindsay about marketing Oklahoma City - "The Modern Frontier" As the Senior Vice President of Destination Marketing, Lindsay leads the Marketing and Communications Division for Visit Oklahoma City. In this role, she launched the city’s new brand campaign in Feb. 2020 and spearheads the city’s marketing strategy for convention, leisure, sports, and group tour audiences. Visit OKC hosts so many people as a way to create a buzz around the city and its attractions. If you ever need a local guide to OKC, check them out at www.visitokc.com

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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_gsxQM

The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net

Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2

The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

 

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This is Fran Parchorn - Executive Director of The Chickasaw Cultural Center

On this episode I chatted with Fran Parchorn, Fran is a proud Chickasaw and graduate of ECU. On todays episode we talk about her traditional upbringing, her journey with the Cultural Center and what her current role is today. 

https://www.chickasawculturalcenter.com/

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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_gsxQM

The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net

Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2

The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

 

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