This is Oklahoma

This is Brian Bogert - Social Order Dining Collective

On this episode I talked with Brian Bogert. You probably know of Brian but if you don't you'll definitely know the restaurants and bars he and his business partner Manny own. They started with Texadelphia but have recently sold it. Currently the have The Jones Assembly, Fuzzys, Seven 47 and soon Spark. 

Here's a little about their story. "We have been bringing social hospitality to Oklahoma for close to two decades. We are a group of fun-seekers, game-changers and food enthusiasts. We play hard, but work harder, always keeping our head on a swivel.

After graduating from SMU and quitting their corporate jobs, best friends Brian Bogert and Manny Leclercq brought one of their favorite college hangouts to Norman, OK. Texadelphia opened on the corner of Lindsey & Berry in 2003. From there, Seven47 was born and has turned into a landmark on OU’s Campus Corner. In 2010 we franchised the Fort Worth based, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop. 10 years and 7 locations later, Fuzzy’s quickly turned into our bread and butter. The same year Fuzzy’s became part of our brand, a second Texadelphia location was added to the landscape of Lower Bricktown.

But it wasn’t until 2016 when The Social Order really came to life. With The Jones Assembly on the verge of opening it was time to bring these individual concepts together as one family. The Jones Assembly put us on the map as it is the largest concept and biggest endeavor we have undertaken yet. While concepts have come and gone (Texadelphia was sold back to Texas corporate in 2020), we are proud of the community The Social Order has created in Oklahoma. We are invested in the renaissance and continued growth of our great state of Oklahoma. Whether it’s creating a new concept or furthering the success of an existing brand, we believe in raising our standards and never settling for less than the best. Every Restaurant. Every Team. Every Time."

Brian was a pretty decent tennis player in Highschool winning state championships in his sleep but decided to pursue a career and not tennis, going to SNU in Dallas. He's recently stepped down as their coach after winning I believe its 8 state championships for Heritage Hall. He had to step down to focus more on the business and as you can imagine COVID19 has all of his attention. 

Really appreciate Brians time and what he and Manny have done for Norman and OKC in the restaurant industry. Go follow him on Instagram @teambogie and also all their other businesses for news, events and more 

@socialorderdiningcollective @thejonesokc @fuzzysokla @seven47norman @eatatspark 

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This is Ryan Broyles - OU | NFL | Real Estate Investor

On this episode I chatted with OU Football star receiver and retired Detroit Lions NFL player Ryan Broyles. Ryan is born and raised Oklahoman. Born in OKC, attends high school in Moore and accepted a scholarship to OU. But not till late in the year. He received the call late from OU and had many offers to go elsewhere. Especially OSU, as he mentioned in the podcast. OSU had been in touch since high junior year and he'd committed to go there before OU swooped in and stole him away. 

Ryan talks about entering OU with a chip on his shoulder, all the naysayers doubting his height, his ability and his size. His first game after a redshirt freshman year he set a freshman record and continued to break records all through college. Ryan broke the all time receiving record in the NCAA in senior year and unfortunately had to sit on the sidelines after a torn ACL cut his season short. He's currently still the 3rd all time NCAA receiver. 

It was at the moment that he realized this could be the end, and that it could end at anytime. Ryan started to plan for his future. Knowing he's probably going to the NFL he planned to make his signing bonus and contract last for a long time.

Ryan went in the second round to the Detroit Lions and lived off a 60k budget as an NFL player. Putting his money in investments and later real estate. 

A friend’s family introduced him to real estate, so he bought his first flip home for 19k. Put 20k into it and rented it out. He refinanced and made double his initial investment. He was hooked. As he continued to play in Detroit he bought properties and then once he retired he and his wife Mary Beth went all in to real estate. Ryan currently has 50 rental properties; they have a college bar in Norman and have just started the selling side of real estate as licensed realtors. 

Follow Ryan here @ryanbroyles and his new website www.ryanbroyles.com

This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall Of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's Story Through It's People Since 1927. Follow them online www.oklahomahof.com and on social media @oklahomahof 

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This is Justin Moose - Oklahoma Golf #15

On this episode I chatted with Justin Moose the #6 Ranked Professional Long Driver in the World. Justin and I played a tournament together down in Arteisa NM last year and have remained friends. He finished runner up in 2018 at the World Long Drive Championship held at Winter in Thackerville Oklahoma. Justin talks a lot about his experiences, how he prepares for each event, the workouts, the yoga and of course Brysons new found length. 

Follow Justin on Instagram @mooselong412 and fingers crossed we'll see him at this year Oklahoma Open here in Edmond Oklahoma in August. 

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This is Christina Chicoraske

On this episode I sat with friend Christina. She's has Oklahoma City "home" since 2003. As a Water Conservation Coordinator for the City of Oklahoma City's Utilities Department, Christina oversees the department's outreach and public education programs. Previously, Christina served as Executive Director for Oklahoma City's Historic Uptown 23rd District. As Executive Director, she oversaw the organization's committees, events, programs, and maintained Uptown's contract with the City of Oklahoma City.  Before her work with Uptown23rd, Christina was the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Oklahoma City University, overseeing the admission and recruitment of the university's first-time freshman population.  An alumnus of Oklahoma City University and holds a Masters in Public Administration from The University of Oklahoma, Christina is committed to growing and cultivating local organizations, economic development for local business, and community involvement.  An avid reader and baker, Christina is married to Tim Chicoraske, a network systems architect at Integris Health.  The couple has two corgis and enjoys Sooner Football, OU Women's Gymnastics, and OKC EnergyFC! Christina is a proud member of the OCU Alumni Board, Junior League of OKC, and Leadership OKC's LOYAL Class X.

Follow her here:

www.christinachicoraske.com 

Instagram @cmchicoraske

Twitter #cmchicoraske

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Host @mikehearne_

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This is Deanne Brodie-Mends

On this episode myself and Taryn interviewed longtime college friend of mine. Deanne Brodie-Mends @theladydeanne on all socials. Links below. Deanne's family is from Ghana and moved to the states before she was born. She grew up in Moore Oklahoma in an education focused house. Her mom would always have her and her siblings reading, speaking on stage and learning new words. As many immigrants will know, immigrant parents push education as the way to succeed from a young age. Many friends of mine have had the same experience, as Deanne said "there's a small window of what you can be as an immigrant child. Doctor, Lawyer etc." Deanne's mom put her on stage from a young age which now is the reason she is so comfortable performing, speaking and sharing her work. 

Deanne is currently working full time and has a masters degree in education but her passion and the reason for our podcast was to share her stories, poems and the fire that she has inside of her to spread the word throughout the community. 

Deanne is incredible on stage, spoken word, poems really anything. Her delivery, the weight of the words that come from her writing. Its just a joy to see a friend do so much with the gift she's been developing for years. 

Deanne has only been doing this on stage for 3/4 years but a lifetime of moms backing to go on stage, write assignments and participate in all kinds of social settings has developed this skill. Her latests poem and piece is called "The Single" its about single women and how they feel. You can watch it here its POWERFUL! This is just the start of Deanne's projects for 2020, there's a book coming and many more performances. Follow all of Deanne's big projects here.

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vr-OGye3EM

Instagram @theladydeanne

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PRESENTED BY THE OKLAHOMA HALL OF FAME. TELLING OKLAHOMA'S STORY THROUGH ITS PEOPLE SINCE 1927. FOLLOW THEM ONLINE WWW.OKLAHOMAHOF.COM AND ON SOCIAL MEDIA @OKLAHOMAHOF

This is Malorie Avaline

On this episode I sat with serial entrepreneur and cultivator Malorie Avaline. sit back because you are in for one wild ride. An incredible story of one of the best comeback stories I've shared on the podcast. Born in Hollis Oklahoma Malorie LOVED to dance. But times took a turn for the worse and that sweet young dancer grew into a dark place. Turning down a scholarship to dance in Dallas Malorie slid into a deep spiral of drug addiction, an abusing marriage and it began to look like nothing was going to stop her life going down hill. 

But, because she is gritty and determined she clawed her way back to success and now has this story which she is going to tell you today. 

Malorie has a successful Salon in Nichols Hills, featured in stylist magazines across the country, styled hair and make up for the elite at red carpet events and has build a coaching business off the back of her fight to live the best life she can live. 

Go check out her podcast and follow her on social media @malorieavaline there's a lot more coming and its a great honor of mine to bring this story to you today. 

Malorie's links.

Podcast - The Truth Evolves https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-evolves/id1458038650

Salon - @saloncollective - www.saloncollectiveokc.com

www.malorieavaline.com

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This is Til Vacuum Do Us Part w/ Ashley

On this episode I interviewed Ashley a Mom from Owasso Oklahoma. Ashley has a YouTube channel with over 120,000 subscribers. In just a few short years Ashley has turned her passion into a business. Posting cleaning videos to her YouTube channel three or four times per week. Engaging with her subscribers and building meaningful relationships, Ashley is able to help moms like herself get through the daily tasks of cleaning, doing laundry and styling their space. Truly awesome story of how anyone including you, can turn your passion into a business. Follow Ashley on youtube Til Vacuum Do Us Part:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeGiKk9esjkoTWr7NQV1h8A

Her instagram @tilvacuumdouspart 

Her families channel called Ashley and Chase Vlogs 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2uy73v2wXF7M2dJuvCQMOg

Instagram page @ashleyandchasevlogs 

Cheers,

Mike

This is Meriruth Cohenour - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture

On this episode I sat with Meriruth Cohenour who is the director of market development for the department of agriculture, food and forestry in Oklahoma. She's got a fascinating job! Ever changing, always meeting new interesting people and real Oklahoma stories from all over the state. Meriruth grew up in Oklahoma, studied at OSU and graduated with a degree in agricultural communications and animal science and then got her masters in Agricultural Education. Meriruth then took her dream job, she was a youth coordinator for an equine breed association, Pino horse association she grew up in that area and loved it. Then worked at Redlands CC as the equine instructor and equestrian team coach for five years and then found her way to the department of agriculture. Starting in Agrotourism for three years and then just a year ago moved into her current role. 

If you want to learn about the amazing things happening in the Oklahoma Agriculture industry this is the podcast for you. 

Thanks for listening and be sure to check out the department of Agriculture for all the outdoors adventures you can imagine. 

This is Rachel Cannon

On this episode I sat with Actress Rachel Cannon. Rachel was born in Tulsa, graduated from Yukon Highschool ( Go Millers ) and studied at OU. Rachel interned for Gray Frederickson ( 2019 Oklahoma Hall of Famer ) before heading to LA to pursue her career in acting. This podcast shares her struggles and triumphs while in LA for 20 years Rachel worked and lived in Hollywood. You'll see Rachel in shows like, Two and A Half Men, Mad Men and Fresh Off The Boat. Now Rachel is back in Oklahoma with her Husband and Musician Noah Engh and their son. Producing, writing and diving into the Oklahoma film industry as well as continuing her passion to champion women. 

Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelwcannon and online www.rachelcannon.com

Follow Noah on Instagram @noahengh and check out his spotify here 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/13uuABUdUTffeCIYBCr5et?si=N7ACVsxKSGy32XQm_4nBfQ

This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's Story Through Its People Since 1927. Follow them online www.oklahomahof.com

and on Instagram @oklahomahof 

Cheers, 

Mike

This is Kaldwell Grant

I've seen Kaldwells feed before, he lives on his bike. I'm sure he would agree with me that he's addicted to riding and rides everywhere. Yes, everywhere. So naturally he's a very good cyclist. Riding a 100 miles in one day is no joke and something that I have on my 2020 to do list. 

 

At first glance reading his caption, the bike part got my attention. I need all the advice I can get for my 100 mile race. The more I read the more I realized its not about the anniversary of his century ride. So I sent Kaldwell a message and asked if he'd like to share some stories from his cycling journey over the last 5 years and life in general experiences.

 

Today we connected and although I have a passion for cycling, I am nowhere near his level of rider. But I will be one day. We talked for over an hour about the differences and commonalities we have centered around life, food, cycling, movies and our shared love for OKC. 

 

Like I said on Saturday after the car show, it doesn't matter what you look like, where you come from or who you parents are. A common passion levels all differences in the world. When you get together all you want to talk about is that one thing you have in common. 

 

I'll be honest, as a white male from Wales. I was nervous about talking with Kaldwell. Not about cycling, food, movies but about the current state of our world. As someone who didn't grow up around black culture, I was nervous about saying the wrong thing. Being disrespectful in any way. I think its because of all the media telling us what to do and what not to do. I let it get in my head which only makes it more difficult to have tough conversations. You know when you think about doing something for so long that it becomes this huge task. Well that went right out the window the minute we started talking. Kaldwell said it best,

 

"We have to have these hard conversations, its been 9 or so days since George Floyd was killed, we can't fix anything in 9 days but we have to continue to work towards fixing it." 

 

I appreciate Kaldwell and his son for inviting me into their home to talk about life and the opportunity to share their story. Go and have a person to person conversation with your friends. Just have real conversations and hear each others point of view. If you can't meet them face to face have a zoom call and hangout, engage with each other. 

 

Kaldwells is now putting his face on his Instagram to show people it can be done. In a predominately white sport like cycling the world needs more Kaldwells. Especially because he's like a superhero on his bike. A quick story from the podcast, Kaldwell was once stopped in a small town on one of his rides. This guy came up to him, told him he looked like a superhero. He didn't know if he was taking the piss or if he was genuinely complimenting him. If you've seen a cyclist you'll know what that guy was thinking, yes everything matches and we're dressed head to toe in lycra! Like Power Rangers and we have no shame, its part of the sport. 

 

If you want to get into cycling, even if you're starting out for the first time. Talk to your local bike shop, find a friend that wants to do it wth you and go ride your bike. If you want to get to the level of Kaldwell, like I do. Reach out to him and ask some questions. He and his son have started riding together, last weekend they rode 17 miles to go have an icy. His son is 12, believe me if a 12 year old can cycle 17 miles you can cycle 10 around Lake Hefner. 

 

Soon I'm going to go ride with Kaldwell and i'll try to keep up! 

 

Follow Kaldwell Grant @_fearlessleader_