This is Oklahoma

This is Wells Family Christmas Tree Farm

On this episode I chatted with Jesse & Katy from Wells Christmas Tree Farm. They started this farm with the vision of creating a place for your family to come to and have a memorable Christmas experience, that will continue on year after year.  And are definitely on the road to helping build community memories. 

This Friday 27th November they open up to purchase their Christmas trees. If real trees aren't for you check them out online for events, movie nights, gift shops and more. www.wellschristmastrees.com @wellschristmastrees

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 Edmond's Interactive Art with Matthew Myers

On this episode I chatted with Matthew Myers about the city of Edmond and its new interactive art pieces, installed this fall. When Edmond’s largest interactive art piece was installed at the Festival Marketplace, it not only marked our 235th public art installation, but also a new business trend. Interactive art is engaging visitors and citizens to stay downtown longer. Interactive art lures people from outside the area to eat in our restaurants, shop in our stores and create experiences that make them want to come back again and again. Presented by Visit Edmond follow them on social media @visitedmond and online www.visitedmondok.com #thisisoklahoma

This is Express Ice with Dmitri & Daria Logoutine

On this episode I chatted with Dmitri ( Father ) and Daria ( Daughter ) about their business Express Ice. Express Ice is the leading portable ice rink construction and managing company in Oklahoma. You know those rinks you skate on during the Christmas holidays. Thats exactly what Express Ice does. If you live in Oklahoma you've probably skated on one of their rinks during the holidays. 

The story is fantastic, a real American dream story that you will be blown away by. Anything is possible with hard work and this story proves to everyone that the American dream is alive and well. That America and Oklahoma is full of opportunities. For more information on where Express Ice will be located this Christmas season go to www.expressice.com 

Bartlesville - https://www.bartlesville.com/christmas-in-the-ville/

Enid - https://www.facebook.com/SkateInEnid

Edmond - www.edmondicerink.com

Broken Arrow - www.baicerink.com

Oklahoma Christian University 

Yukon - http://www.yukonok.gov/christmasinthepark/ice-rink/?fbclid=IwAR1-ulPWRfC5dYFfhnHQXIDwfJtzEJaDrjw2kn-Y63OplKiUcOFb2BHA18o

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This is Redbird Farm

For this episode I drove up to Enid Oklahoma to chat with Kent and Becky about their 14 acres farm. Located on the north side of Enid the Redbird Farm is visible from the highway. You cant miss it. The gorgeous farm house next to an iconic red barn. The front of house for their business. Kent and Becky started a Christmas tree farm 6 years ago and have been adding little workshops and events to the schedule ever since. You will be able to pick strawberry's and Blackberrys in the spring, workshops from flower arranging to butchering a chicken. Becky's goal is to teach you skills that have been lost between generations. Making us more independent and less dependent on technology, electricity and all sorts. 

For more information go to www.redbirdfarmenid.com 

www.instagram.com/redbirdfarmenid

www.facebook.com/redbirdfarmenidok

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.

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This is Rashawn Copeland - Start Where You Are

On this episode I chatted with Rashawn Copeland about his new book, Start Where You Are. Rashawn is a Storyteller, Podcast host, and a friend of many. He served as an Army Medical Officer for 10 years. In 2018 he saw a need in the Philippines and he help found what is now known as I'm So Blessed Daily. Rashawn has worked alongside Manny Pacquiao in the Philippines. 

Theres so much to unpack in this episode and you will be blown away while listening.

Follow Rashawn on instagram www.instagram.com/jesusfeed

Go to his website here www.rashawncopeland.me 

You can buy the book on amazon here https://www.amazon.com/Start-Where-You-Are-through/dp/1540900118/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=start+where+you+are&qid=1605649623&sr=8-1

This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. Follow them on instagram here www.instagram.com/oklahomahof and their website www.oklahomahof.com #thisisoklahoma

 

 

This is William & Lauren Co - Lauren Warkentine

On this episode I chatted with Lauren about her story, her business, growing up in an entrepreneurial family and everything that leads to owning a men's an women's custom suit making company here in OKC. 

Lauren Warkentine founded William & Lauren in 2015 with the idea that personal style and self-confidence go hand-in-hand. With the commission to “take risks and tackle life,” W&L seeks to travel alongside people in their individual “style-quests,” uncovering what they like and what speaks to them. With this newfound style and confidence, we want those who wear W&L to confidently carry themselves into the interview, the presentation, the first date, the trial, the new job.

 

The idea started from a simple problem: Ill-fitting suits on men who believed they had no other options. More specifically, these men thought that they could not find a suit that would fit them perfectly, and if so, they believed that they couldn’t afford it. W&L accepted the challenge to create affordable, high-quality options with the notion that men shouldn’t have to choose between affordability and fit.

 

Follow on instagram www.instagram.com/williamlaurenco

Follow Lauren here www.instagram.com/lowark

or go to www.williamandlauren.com

 

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This is Lovera's - Handcrafting Italian Foods Since 1946

On this episode I chatted with Dominica Lovera about her families history. Coming to America from Italy in 1910 to now having one of the best cheese and meat markets in the country. Award winning! 

"At Lovera's, our focus has always been on quality. Each of our products is crafted with thought and consideration and with the desire and passion to bring quality Italian foods to the tables of each of our customers. 

For over 60 years, our family has been making and selling hand-crafted Italian foods. We settled in 1907, bringing family recipes and the distinct flavors from the mountains of Piemonte to the plains of Oklahoma, and we are still family owned and operated to this day. 

We are proud of how our little store has evolved, and how we have paid homage to our ancestors by pairing old family recipes with new age techniques. Our shelves are stocked with award-winning cheeses, sausages, and some of the world's best olives, antipasti, olive oils, vinegars, and other Italian imports. 

We hope we can offer you something that brings your family and friends together, that provides laughter and love, and reminds you what family dinners are all about.  Dalla nostra famiglia alla vostra. (From our family to yours)"

Follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/loverasmarket 

online www.loverasmarket.com 

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 www.OklahomaAgritourism.com 

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This is Elise Wade - Riding Bullet at Oklahoma State ( Part 2 )

On this episode I chatted with former Oklahoma State Spirit Rider Elise Wade. Elise has such a great Oklahoma story. Growing up in Enid Oklahoma, put on the back of a horse before she could walk. She tells us how growing up riding horses, jumping horse and competing in Rodeo Queen competitions prepared her for life. The cowboy way of life. 

In part 1 ( last week ) we talked about the experience of riding Bullet and what it means. What Bullet the Spirit of Oklahoma State means to everyone. In this episode we talk about what Elise has going off the field since Bullet. The marketing opportunities, modeling and sideline reporting with Bull Fighters Only and hopefully with Monster Jam soon.

Follow Elise here www.instagram.com/theelisewade 

This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's Story Through Its People Since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and on Instagram www.instagram.com/oklahomahof  

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This is Cycle 66

On this episode I chatted with Mike Osburn and Jason Duncan about the launch of Cycle 66. A Cycling tour and festival in Edmond via Route 66. Inaugural 2021 bike ride highlights historic Route 66 and downtown Edmond while benefiting multiple charitable causes. Today November 11th is Route 66 birthday so what better day to launch this incredible event here in Edmond. 

For more information go to www.cycle66ok.com

This episode is presented by Visit Edmond. For more information on Edmond, its date night locations, coffee shops, local parks, interactive art and more go to www.visitedmondok.com

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This is Mak Monckton - Crash Landing Outdoors

On this episode I chat with Mak Monkton from Broken Arrow Oklahoma. Mak works in medical sales but has a huge passion for hunting. Growing up in BA he played high school baseball with arguably the best baseball team in the nation. With a many going D1 and a few getting drafted to the MLB straight out of high school. During his time in high school he and his team mates loved to hunt during all seasons. 

So naturally this hobby became an obsession, an obsession which he and a few of his closest high school friends have turned into a business called Crash Landing Outdoors. We talk about his highschool and college baseball career, his medical sales job and his weekend getaway at Crash Landing.

Follow Mak on Instagram here www.instagram.com/makmonkk and Crash Landing Outdoors here www.instagram.com/crashlandingoutdoors www.crashlandingoutdoors.com and on youtube www.youtube.com/crashlandingoutdoors

 

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