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This podcast is full of the stories of the people who embody the spirit of Oklahoma. www.oklahomapodcast.com
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Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
On this episode I chatted with retired Army analyst turned Alpaca and Fibre Mill operator Brenda Wyler. Brenda has a great story, she spend year working for the military at the Pentagon and when he son was shipped out to Afghanistan. As a mother sending her son to war Brenda bought two alpacas to sooth her soul. Now she has over 70 on 100 acres in Duncan Oklahoma where he family is from.
Crossed Arrows Fiber Mill and Alpacas offers a unique agritourism adventure. Not only do visitors have the opportunity to see and learn about alpacas (and llamas) in a beautiful country setting, but they can see firsthand how alpaca fleece is transformed into a stunning array of luxurious products. From yarn to clothing and beyond, our on-site retail store offers something for everyone, with the added bonus of being able to see the process from start to finish. Educational, informative, with an emphasis on fun, our staff have a combined 20+ years of experience in the alpaca industry, and whether young or old, a trip to the farm is definitely the highlight of any road trip. Tours are available by appointment.
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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Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
On this episode I chatted with Founder of Skydance Brewing Co Jake Keyes. Jake also has a podcast called Brewed with Hustle which I was fortunate enough to be interviewed for a few weeks ago. Link here: BREWED WITH HUSTLE PODCAST
Jake is a former tribal gaming executive, Native Business Magazine Top 50 Entrepreneur, brewer and owner of Oklahoma City’s first Native American owned craft brewery, Skydance Brewing Co. his podcast "Brewed with Hustle" is a collection of conversations with leaders and entrepreneurs as they share their stories, tips, tricks and habits that will inspire you to take action on your dreams. Jake has built a tribe of influencers who have helped him along his journey of building a business that include tribal leaders, bar and restaurant owners, brewers, marketing professionals, coffee roasters and so much more. Now he is using this podcast as a platform to document his conversations with these inspirational people as he makes his journey towards creating a craft beer business that is truly Brewed with Hustle!
Jake has a fascinating story, he shares where his passion for brewing came from and where he passion for sales started out too. A true Oklahoma story for you today.
This podcast is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's Story Through It's People Since 1927. For more information about the Hall of Fame. Go to www.oklahomahof.com and follow them on social media @oklahomahof
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
On this episode I chatted with longtime college friend Whitney Linder and her boyfriend / business partner Tyler Baze. They opened the doors to their new gym in January of 2020 and in this podcast they'll tell you the story behind the whole mission. What drives them everyday to keep striving for better in all areas of their lives.
They have been on a journey for the past five years, dreaming, growing and working towards opening their first gym and its an honor to be able to bring this story to you today.
As I type this I have been an active member of The Strength Factory gym now for a whole week and I am loving it!
If you want to workout, lose weight, look better naked or you just want to lift heavy lumps of metal and learn how to compete in fitness competitions this is the place for you.
Find all the information you need here:
Instagram - @thestrengthfactoryokc
Facebook - The Strength Factory
Website - www.thestrengthfactoryokc.com
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Friday Aug 21, 2020
Friday Aug 21, 2020
On this episode I chatted with founders of Beyond Hill Company Travis and Christina Hill. Christina has always been artsy growing up and decided to start making Soaps, Bath Bubbles and whole other range of products from their home in Cleveland Oklahoma.
If you have ever struggled to get your kiddos to wash. You will want one of these bath bubbles made by Christina, they are awesome! Think cookie shapes, designs and creations in the form of soap and bath bubbles. Unicorns, Iron Man, Cartoons you name it theres a bath bubble there for it.
The soap on the other hand ( pun totally intended looks like a piece of artwork. A crystal rock of magic that makes your hands smell fantastic. Not to mention *WASH YOUR HANDS BECAUSE COVID*
Find them online www.beyondhillcompany.com and go see them at their up and coming trade shows across the country!!
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
On this weeks Oklahoma Hall of Fame episode I chatted with Tiffany Webb founder of Britten & Baileys. It was founded by Tiffany and her husband Heath. After years of working in the retail industry producing candles for stores all over the country. Tiffany spotted a gap in the market and decided to launch her niche luxury candle company.
Going all in they sold their home, moved into an apartment with their two kiddos and started to build Britten & Bailey's.
Enjoy this fantastic entrepreneurial story and check out there candles at
@brittenandbaileys on social media.
This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. Follow them on social media @oklahomahof and online www.oklahomahof.com #thisisoklahoma
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
On this episode I chatted with friend and absolute business boss lady Alyssa Dyer. Alyssa owns a real estate company called Table Investments which we have previously talked about on the podcast ( episode #46 )
Today we talk about the BE BETTER DO BETTER mentality that her and her company have embodied. Alyssa is known for always saying "be better do better" in all areas of life. Her assistant planted the seed one day that they should put it on a t-shirt. Finally Alyssa gave in and designed a logo and took orders. Overwhelmed with the support from friends & clients they sold out a second order.
Its not about the t-shirt design, its about the mentality of being better Humans, Moms, Dads, business owners and doing better. It relates to all aspects of life and Alyssa's team have created a movement.
You can buy a t shirt in black or white here
https://shop.table.investments/
Follow Alyssa on Instagram @alyssadyer_ and @tableinvestments
T SHIRT GIVEAWAY COMING SOON.
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Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
On this weeks Oklahoma Hall of Fame episode I sat with Water4 CEO Matt Hangen. Matt has almost given his life for Water4. Thankfully with the help of some amazing US Doctors he is still here today. A phenomenal story and one that will make you question yourself. "Are you doing enough, are you living life to your full potential" I can say with confidence that Matt has made that switch and is working towards living life to the fullest every single day.
Matt lives in Guthrie right now. But he grew up in Alabama in a poor community. Not a successful world beater from day one. He was kicked out of school after being sent home for the 7th time and was not asked to return. At this time Matt's grandfather had passed and had left his parents some money, that money sent Matt and his sister to a private Christian school. This is where Matt's life takes a turn.
For the first time he has teachers who actually care about him, care about his future and he starts to excel. He graduates and accepts a scholarship to university for engineering. Growing up in the country Matt was naturally good with his hands and could practically fix anything.
But something happened and Matt decided not to go to college for engineering but to attend a college to become a minister. Fast forward Matt raises $8000 for a charity to provide clean water in Africa and is sent with that money on a mission trip to Africa.
This is where the story gets really interesting and honestly I'm going to skim the details because Matt does a far better job of telling the story on tomorrow podcast. But in short, after a young boy dies in the village that Matt and his wife are living in because of dirty water. He builds a well, and another and then insists the help of Water4. He stays in Africa building wells across the country for years!!
Only to be crippled by the same dirty water that killed the young boy. He is rushed to the hospital, eventually sent back to the states for medical attention and spends months recovering. The drug that saves him is over $3000 a month!
Matt's journey kicks on again from this point, after thinking he was done, thinking his life was over he has a new perspective on the opportunity we call life. He is over weight at 300+ lbs and decides that he is going to run a half marathon. He starts by running to the end of his driveway and back. Then that year he runs a half marathon, then a marathon and then runs an ultra marathon. This year Matt was supposed to complete his first half iron man. Due to Covid19 the event was cancelled. That didnt stop him, he did it solo with the help of his wife and kids, rode, ran and swam it all in Guthrie. Matt has also ran the rim to rim to rim in the Grand Canyon. Thats one end, down into the valley, up the other end and then back.
Matt is a true inspiration and now is the CEO of Water4 impacting lives all across Africa building wells and providing clean water for thousands.
For more information about the WALK FOR WATER click here
https://water4.org/walk4water2020/
Follow Water4 on all social media platforms @water4 and follow Matt @matt.hangen
This podcast is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's Story Through Its People Since 1927. Follow them on social media @oklahomahof and online www.oklahomahof.com
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Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
On this episode I sat with Head Sugar Slinger Melissa Wedman. CEO of this fantastic caramel and toffee candy company which starts out of her fathers love for caramel. GO BUY HER CANDY! www.mollycoddledhashslinger.net Follow her on instagram @mollycoddledhashslinger
ABOUT
While we'd love to tell you that our story began in the early 1900's at our Head Sugar Daddy's great-uncle Andrew Wedman & great-uncle Ralph Lawson's Palace Confectionery in Yukon, OK (shown above)...we can't.
Our vision has grown into the American dream of one day opening a brick-and-mortar location in our hometown of Yukon, OK. It was businesses like the Palace Confectionery that molded communities across the nation into what they are today. The businesses that made America great were the businesses that people drove from town to town to visit. The businesses that made America great were the businesses that relied on each other for survival, especially during tough times. Those businesses gave our nation the heartbeat we're often missing today.
Our goal is to bring those qualities back to the communities we serve today.
As we share our beginning and who we are today below, a few things will remain as the foundation of Mollycoddled Hash Slinger-- We will always source supplies and ingredients from other small businesses, especially those in our local community. We will always hand-craft our candies just as was done in the early years of our great nation. We will always provide you with candy that truly leaves an impression whether for yourself or as a gift. Above all, we will always work hard to provide you with a piece of the American dream.
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.
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
On this episode I sat with owner operator Joshua Ozaras of the Chalkboard Restaurant in Tulsa. The Chalkboard sits in the basement of the historic Ambassador Hotel in Tulsa. The hotel and the restaurant have a rich history which Joshua dives into today. But also this story is a story of family business. Joshua and his sister Shannon. They were exposed to the restaurant business at a very early age.
Literally growing up in the hospitality business, their father, Ayhan Ozaras from Istanbul, Turkey owned restaurants since the 70’s. Both Josh and Shannon officially started working in the food and beverage industry in their late teens and performed virtually every restaurant job imaginable – from dishwasher and busboy to server, bartender and manager.
At the beginning of 2012, Josh and Shannon’s father retired from the restaurant business where they had the opportunity to buy The Chalkboard and carry on the family business. By taking ownership of the restaurant, they have honed the traditions and skills with a renewed sense of life and style.
For dinner I had the Chalkboard Burger. There's a lot of tasty sounding meals on the menu but after a miserable day on the golf course the only thing I wanted was a big burger and it did not disappoint!
Then to finish off the night I had some ice-cream and OH MY LAWD. I LOVE anything caramel, and I mean LOVE. So the Pralines & Cream (Vanilla Ice Cream, Candied Pecans, House Caramel, Caramel Oat Dust) just hit the spot. As a kid my granddad used to give me caramel werthers sweets. This dessert reminded me of that experience and tasted amazing! Thank you Chalkboard for the awesome experience and bringing a wonderful memory to me.
Follow them on Instagram @thechalkboardtulsa
www.chalkboardtulsa.com
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
This week I drove 2 hours from my home in Yukon all the way to Jet Oklahoma. The reason, to interview Max McDermott and Alsyon Penco of DeVine Water company. What a great experience, right close to the Salt Plains up there are these natural wells and the water is fantastic.
Growing up nearby Max and many others would stop off at the well on their travels and some specially drive a ways to drink the water and fill up jugs to take home. DeVine water is natural artesian water all the way from the Rockies n Colorado. "deVine water owes its origin to the last Great Ice Age 15,000 years ago when clear, pure, pristine glacier waters flowed from Colorado ice fields through northern Oklahoma and southern Arkansas. The glacier waters were naturally trapped underground in natures purest groundwater reservoir-natural sandstone- where it is enhance with healthy minerals stored by nature".
If you know about this well you already know the story. But if you don't, Max bought the land in 2003 after the previous owner had passed. After purchasing the land they found a few more wells on the property and began the process of extracting and bottling it up to sell. Over years the business has grown and you can now buy their water is grocery stories as well of larger bottles for office supplies etc.
Max's daughter Alyson came home from New York to help start the business and has been involved in the process from 2003.
The well is free to visit and fill up as much water as you want.
GO VISIT!
www.devinewater.com
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.
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