This is Oklahoma

This is Not Your Average Joe Coffee with Tim Herbel

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 called "Not Your Average Joe". Tim was approached by a coffee shop in Midtown OKC and asked if he would like to take it over. The shop was their and they called it the name you see today. 

Today is the grand opening for their Norman location! You should definitely swing by. The BEST thing about this company is that they employee disabled adults. (80% of disabled adults are unemployed) so this isn't just a coffee shop. It is a charity that happens to serve incredible coffee.

Grand Opening Saturday 6th March:

Norman location: 1001 Elm Ave, Norman, OK 73072 

Midtown location: 1227 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

www.nyaj.coffee

https://www.facebook.com/NYAJMidtown

www.instagram.com/nyajokc

www.instagram.com/nyajnorman

This episode is presented by the Made In Oklahoma Coalition. The Made In Oklahoma Coalition is your source for information on local food and beverage products. To learn more about Oklahoma made products and how to support MIO Coalition companies visit www.miocoalition.com 

This is Tori Beechum - Culture Coffee

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 they were approached to open a coffee shop in a new apartment development near OU Medical. With no background in coffee but a vision for the area they decided to give it a shot. That coffee shop is Culture Coffee. One of the reasons for taking this leap was the history in the area and the potential to help raise this area.
Tori tells us all about their specialty coffee's, hiring the right people and building a culture around serving a product. For more information go to www.culturecoffeeokc.com or follow them on instagram here www.instagram.com/culturecoffeeokc

This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through it's people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com or follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/oklahomahof

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This is Sling Bungee with Candace Williams

On this episode I chatted with Candace Williams owner of Sling Bungee fitness in Edmond. After pregnancy Candace struggled to get back to her old self. She was diagnosed with arthritis causing her severe pain. Growing up a gymnast and very active this was extremely depressing for her. So, after searching the internet she found Bungee fitness and discovered that there were only four location in the states where you could workout. After trying it in her garage for a while and falling in love. Candace new what she had to do. Sling Bungee in Edmond was born. 

Listen to this incredible transformation and hear how a small studio in Edmond has worldwide reach. 

For more information go to www.slingbungee.com and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/slingbungee

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This is Wooden Hearts Boutique

On this episode I chatted with Amber from Wooden Hearts Boutique. 

How It Started:

"I was at my Grandma and Papa's farm house in Henryetta, Oklahoma sitting at their old yellow kitchen table. It was a beautiful spring morning with birds chirping and the flowers blooming. No older than 6 or 7,  I was painting in one of those 'just add water' watercolor books. As I finished the last painting I was extremely proud and held it up as the excess water ran down the page. I then hung each picture on the refrigerator and marked them for either a nickel or the 'good ones' for a dime. Not being able to contain my excitement, I ran to get grandma to show her all my paintings for sale. You know what she did? She bought all of them. I was so excited I had SOLD my art work. I was on cloud nine.

She had such a huge impact on my life and I would not be where I am today without her love and guidance."

www.woodenheartsboutique.com 

www.instagram.com/woodenheartsboutique

This podcast is made possible by the Made In Oklahoma Program. Created for Oklahoma entrepreneurs, their free to join program focuses on economic growth and development for slams businesses who grow, process and manufacture a good within Oklahoma. Retail stores who sell Made in Oklahoma products can also benefit from being in their program. Above all, they encourage you to support and shop local whenever possible. Find them on Facebook or visit website a www.madeinoklahoma.net to learn more.

This is Ban Nguyen - Jimmy's Egg

On this episode I chatted Ban Nguyen. Ban is from Vietnam and came to the states after the Vietnam war as a refuge with his family. Ban and his family came to the states and were adopted by a gentleman in Tulsa. This Oklahoman owned a gas station, took Ban's family in gave them a job and a way to make a living. After much hard work Ban's father was able to save up and buy a house. Ban and his families new life in Oklahoma had started. Ban went to school in Tulsa before being accepted in to OSU. With education being the road to success for his family he studied hard but also equally enjoyed his new life at OSU. New experiences, independence and the American college life. GO POKES! After college Ban struggled to find a job due to the economy at that time in the mid 80's so he went to work for his father in law Mr Lee at Jimmy's Egg. With no intention of ever working at a restaurant Ban started to pick things up and quickly got to work for his father in law. Soon he decided to open up his own Jimmy's Egg on NW highway and McArther near Bethany Oklahoma. That was it, Ban was now in the restaurant business. Since that day he hasn't looked back with 24 stores of his own and over 70 stores in 11 states Jimmy's Egg is a well known breakfast spot for many in Oklahoma. There is a lot more to this story and I'm hesitant to share anymore to spoil the story. You'll just have to listen.  Thank you to Ban for coming on the podcast to share your story and to Mr Le for the legacy he has left in this state, may he rest in peace.

This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through it's people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com or follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/oklahomahof

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This is Greg Renoff

On this episode I chatted with author of Van Halen Rising Greg Renoff. Greg was born in the Bronx, New York, and grew up in New Jersey. Renoff earned his Ph.D. in American history from Brandeis University and is the author of Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal. His writing has appeared in medium.com/cuepoint, Guitar World, LA Weekly, and Vulture, and he and his work have been profiled in Spin, Salon, Maxim, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Magazine, Oklahoma Magazine, Yahoo Entertainment, and the Boston Herald. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma and enjoys connecting with readers via vanhalenrising.com and twitter.com/GregRenoff

Buy Gregs Book here https://www.amazon.com/Van-Halen-Rising-Southern-California/dp/1770412638

Listen here https://www.audible.com/author/Greg-Renoff/B001JSE0E4

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This is Tucker's Tulips

On this episode I chatted with Marissa Tucker from Tucker's Tulips in Ada Oklahoma. Marissa graduated from East Central University and after a brief career in teaching decided to move back to Ada with her husband to start a tulip field. Marissa wanted to create a space where people can enjoy the outdoors as much as she does. She's done exactly that! For more information on this years bloom season go to:

www.instagram.com/tuckerstulips 

www.tuckerstuplis.com

The flower field is located on part of the Dyer Family Farm; this land has been in the family for multiple generations. Marissa and Cody Tucker moved out to Ada, OK in the Summer of 2018 with aspirations to do big things. Inspired by their favority motto, “Leave it better than you found it,” flowers seemed to make sense; they make people happy and add beauty to the world. Soon enough, over 11 varieties of tulips were planted and Tucker’s Tulips was born. 

ADDRESS

17850 CR 1600, ADA, OK 74820

COORDINATES

34.694207, -96.637650

PHYSICAL LOCATION

Approximately 5 miles south of Ada; 2.5 miles south of the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center

2 miles South of Hwy 3 on US Rte 377

Located on the west side of US Rte 377

This podcast is presented by Oklahoma Agritourism. Hundreds of farms and ranches across the state invite you to explore and experience the intersection of agriculture and tourism — Oklahoma’s Growing Adventure. Pet a pig, help with harvest, lie around at the lodge, wind down with wine and more! However you want to experience agriculture, let Oklahoma Agritourism be your guide. Start your adventure at OklahomaAgritourism.com.

This is Charlie Neuenschwander

On this episode I chatted with commercial headshot portrait photographer Charlie Neuenschwander. Charlie is from Piedmont and grew up with of science. Not photography. Some years later his mum bought him a basic Canon Rebel and that was all he needed. Charlie started photographing his kids, family members, birthdays etc. He got the bug and his hobby became an obsession to improve. With his new found obsession his goals grew and one day maybe he'd be a full time photographer. Well that day is here, Charlie shoots for 405 Magazine and I bet you've seen his work over. 

For more information on Charlie and his business head over to his website www.charlieneuenschwander.com

Charlies instagram is www.instagram.com/charlie_neuenschwander_photo

This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through it's people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com or follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/oklahomahof

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This is Brittany Ward

On this episode I chatted with fellow LOYAL XVI class member Brittany Ward. Brittany has seen the world! Which a huge understatement, but for a 30 year old woman she has lived some! We talk about her experience in college playing basketball on a full ride. Moving to Australia right after graduation and her time there. How she grew, who she impacted and all the amazing stories from those years. Coming back the state and moving to OKC. Bringing her story up to now and how she is using her life experience in her current job to impact the youth of OKC. 

If this story has moved you in some way please reach out to Brittany (405) 906-9450. 

Follow her on instagram www.instagram.com/bward2 

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This is Dale Rogers Training Center - Colleen Jackson

On this episode I chatted with Colleen Jackson area merchandise manager for Dale Rogers training center. Dale Rogers Training Center, Inc. (DRTC) supports people with disabilities through paid vocational training, in-house programs and work opportunities as well as competitive community employment.

for more information go to www.drtc.org and on social media www.facebook.com/DaleRogersTrainingCenter

This podcast is made possible by the Made in Oklahoma Program. Created for Oklahoma’s entrepreneurs, their free-to-join program focuses on economic growth and development for small businesses who grow, process or manufacture a good within Oklahoma. Retail stores who sell Made in Oklahoma products can also benefit from being in their program. Above all, they encourage you to support and shop local whenever possible. Find them on Facebook or visit their website at www.madeinoklahoma.net to learn more.