This is Oklahoma

This is Sheridan Marquardt - Celestial Cycles

On this episode I chatted with Celestial Cycles owner Sheridan Marquardt. Soon to be celebrating 20 years of Celestial Cycles. Next year is the year of the Tiger and as you will find out, the Tiger has a role and will be making its way into certain items of clothing in the store. 

Celestial Cycles started as a way for owner Sheridan Marquardt to keep his love for cycling alive. Growing up in OKC, Sheridan, like most kids, rode his bike all over town, and he raced BMX throughout childhood. While at UCO, he discovered mountain biking, racing, and a life-long passion for bicycles.

In order to support his passion, he took a job at a bike shop, and then another one, until he decided to open his own business in 1999. Drawing inspiration from Celestial Seasonings, a tea company, of all places, that sponsored competitive women’s cycling in the 80’s, Sheridan founded Celestial Cycles.  Originally founded as a frame-building business, Sheridan sought to emulate the commitment to and passion for cycling demonstrated by this unlikely namesake.  Within a year he had his sights set on expanding his operations, and in 2002, the business transitioned to a full-service bike shop.

Now, nearly 20 years later, Celestial Cycles is an Oklahoma City institution, and Sheridan employs a full sales and service staff to ensure you get the best possible experience and quality support. From fixing flats to custom bike fits, from finding your first bike to restoring an old, faithful steed, we have experienced and knowledgeable staff on hand to help!  The best part about Celestial Cycles—other than the personalized assistance you get from a shop of local cycling enthusiasts—is that it’s a one-stop shop.

For more information go to www.celestialcycles.com

Follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/celestialcycles

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

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This is Anthony Murray FMX with CoHost Blake Shipman

On this episode I chatted with FMX rider Anthony Murray. Anthony is a professional freestyle motocross athlete and a motocross social media influencer brought on by his notoriety in the MX world.

Anthony is currently residing in Stillwater, OK but learned how to ride at an early age behind the home he grew up in, in the hills of Canon City, CO. Early in his career Mr. Murray competed internationally in 5 different countries leading up to a big win at the XPilots comp by Monster Energy which thrust him into a top competitor spot in the sport of Motocross.

After receiving his first dirt bike at 11 years old, Anthony then spent most of his free time riding and experimenting with his new toy. His back yard was basically an oasis of rocks, dirt, and trails that helped him gain mad skills in a short period of time.

After a while, learning to take jumps and fly through the air with little effort is when his passion for dirt biking really took off. This led him to attend the Dew Tour as a spectator which then solidified his dream to become a professional freestyle rider.

Putting in some time on his bike, it only took him 2-years to successfully land his first backflip on dirt after visiting the Dew Tour. The excitement from that magical flip at age 16 set the catalyst for his future career that we see now. Moving to California soon after his high school graduation with nothing more than a suitcase, and a pickup that hauled his dirt bike he was ready.

For more information on Anthony go to https://www.gravityslayers.com/about-anthony.html

and follow him on instagram www.instagram.com/anthonymurrayfmx

Follow Blake www.instagram.com/bshipmanfilms 

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

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This is Dr Robert Zoellner - The Busiest Man In Tulsa!

On this episode I chatted with Tulsa's own Dr Z! Dr Z is an optometrist but not just any optometrist. He has more businesses than we even had time to discuss in this one hour podcast. If you live in Tulsa you would definitely know the name or have seen one of his many ads. For any of his businesses. In this episode we spoke about his passion for animals. How he decided to be an optometrist. How he bought and now owns the largest car auction in the state. How he breeds thoroughbred race horses. Owns a few sleep centers. Has a dispensary and much more! This man doesn't stop! A joy to share his story and no doubt we will be back in the future with part 2!

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

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This is Zach Martin - Commercial Real Estate & Supercars

On this episode I chatted with Edmond native Zach Martin about his entrepreneurship journey in Oklahoma City. Starting in Edmond Zach set his goals to be an owner and operator in commercial real estate. A strange thing for an 8 year old to say you might think. But from that moment everything he did in life put him closer to that end goal. Working summer job, working through college, renting his house out by the room to save up. Everything with the end goal of being an owner operator in commercial real estate. A story of persistence and commitment. There's so many life lessons in this episode its awesome! Zach is also a huge car guy and we spend the later half of the interview talking about his passions for Mclaren cars. You may have seen his highlighter yellow Mclaren driving around the metro at some-point. 

For more information about Zach's company go to www.adeptcre.com 

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

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This is The Unintended Sequel Movie

On this episode I chatted with some of the cast for The Unintended Sequel Movie. Isaiah J Williams, Terrance Craft & Lucas Stanfield. We talk about their backgrounds. Why they chose to make a movie. What its like to make a movie in Oklahoma and much much more.

For more information follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/unintendedsequelmovie or hit the link here m.imdb.com/title/tt15403536/

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

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This is Summer Moon Coffee - Chad & Tori Arnold

On this episode I chatted with Chad and Tori Arnold about their Summer Moon Coffee franchise in Oklahoma. Chad and Tori met at Southwestern Christian University and started a life here in Oklahoma. Tori a Designer and Chad working in Commercial Real Estate they set their roots deep in Oklahoma. 

Both had nothing to do with the coffee industry until one opportunity presented itself. Chads commercial development in Yukon had a coffee shop allocation open for Starbucks. With them backing out Chad made the call to Summer Moon after hearing about it from family. The only thing they didn't have was a franchisee in Oklahoma. Well, now they do. 

Chad and Tori tell a great story about how doors open and close during life and you've got to take those doors when they open. 

For more information follow them on instagram, www.instagram.com/summermoonokc

and their website www.summermoon.com 

Thank you to our presenting sponsor The Oklahoma Hall of Fame for supporting the podcast. Sharing Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and follow them on instagram here www.instagram.com/oklahomahof

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This is Kenyatta Wright - Leader of the Oklahoma State ”Orange Crush Defense

On this episode I chatted with former Oklahoma State Cowboy and NFL Lineman Kenyatta Wright. Kenyatta is from Vian Oklahoma. He was a four-year starter for Oklahoma State, where he recorded 260 career tackles, 11 sacks, and 1 fumble recovery. He was signed as a free agent in 2000 by the Buffalo Bills and then to the Jets from 2003 til his retirement in 2006.

Kenyatta returned home to Vian. To coach at his old high school, to be with his family and to build his life back in Oklahoma where it began. Kenyatta Wright is also helping his NFL brotherhood as President of the Oklahoma Chapter of NFLPA Former Players. We recorded this episode at their Kickoff Classic at the Hardrock Casino and golf course. 

For more information follow Kenyatta on Instagram. www.instagram.com/kwright_7

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

This is OKC Sweets - Stefanie Embree

On this episode I chatted with Stefanie Embree owner of OKC Sweets. Stefanie is in the best business, the sugar business! Making people happy since she started! Cupcakes, Cakes, Macarons, cookies and she does it all with the biggest smile! Also Stefanie has a wonderful VW Bus she travels to events in. When it starts! 

For more information go to www.okcsweets.com and follow her on instagram for all the tips, tricks and insides in baking! www.instagram.com/okcsweets

Huge thanks to Oklahoma Hall of Fame for their continued support of the podcast. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame sharing Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and follow them here www.instagram.com/oklahomahof

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This is Mel Willis - Oklahoma Architectural Photographer

On this episode I chatted with Oklahoma Architectural Photographer Mel Willis about her journey through the years and how she fell into photography. 

Mel's Bio:

"I discovered photography while in my hometown, Kansas City, shortly after graduating high school; I received my first 35mm camera as a graduation gift from my dad. In Oklahoma City, my current home, I honed my photography skills while studying visual communication in college. Landscapes, travel, events, family, portraiture … over the years I exposed myself to these and other photography styles, but none of them ever resonated with me.

As a lover of design, I accepted a job working for a local architecture and engineering firm, which first introduced me to the challenge and reward of capturing architecture and interiors. I traveled the United States and Canada to document the firm’s designs for use in marketing, branding, and award submissions. My responsibilities for the firm grew to include graphic design, visual branding, and web design, but those same expanded responsibilities took me further away from my one true calling. And so after nearly eleven years in the industry I made the difficult but confident decision to step out on my own and devote my time and energy to architectural photography.

When I’m not photographing, I spend my time hosting CreativeMornings/Oklahoma City where we encourage, cultivate, and grow a culture of creativity throughout our city. I am a lifelong traveler, and seek to balance my destinations between outdoor escapes and exploring some of the great architecture in communities and cities around the world."

Huge thanks to The Oklahoma Hall of Fame for supporting the podcast. Sharing Oklahoma's story through its people. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/oklahomahof

This is Donovan Farrow - Building A Tech Based Community in OKC

On this episode I chatted with Donovan Farrow. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Donovan is a visionary and a leader in the OKC cybersecurity space. A little over ten years ago, Donovan founded Alias Forensics - now Alias Infosec - here in OKC and has truly helped create and grow the information security scene here. Building a tech based community in an area that historically hasn't been the home to very many tech companies has been a fulfilling challenge. Not only will Donovan be able to talk about how he started the business and how he helped grow the cybersecurity industry in OKC, but he can also talk about why it's important with the rise of ransomware attacks.

To learn more about Alias Forensics go to aliasinfosec.com

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

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