This is Oklahoma

This is Tracy Zserdin - Made Possible By

On this episode I chatted with Tracy Zserdin. Tracy lives in Guthrie Oklahoma. Born in Boulder CO. She and her husband Mike moved to OKC for work. Then she found Guthrie and fell in love. Shortly after they moved a little north and started diving into the community. Tracy is a former President of the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce and still plays a huge role in the community today. We dive into her background, her love for Colorado, her love for Guthrie and their new start up called Made Possible By which you can visit here www.madepossibleby.us 

Follow Tracy here @tracy_z_thats_me @madepossibleby

Huge thanks again to our sponsor. This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's Story Through Its People Since 1927. Follow them on all social media platforms @oklahomahof and online at www.oklahomahof.com 

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This is Harold Storey -Tunes Toons Podcast

On this episode I sat with Harold Storey host of the Tunes Toons podcast here in OKC. Harold has a great podcast sharing funny stories with his guest about their music likes and what cartoons they're currently watching to watched growing up. I had a blast reminiscing on his show about all the Welsh cartoons I grew up watching as a kid. So this time it was my turn to share his story on the podcast. 

Listen to Harolds podcast here: "Tunes Toons" 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tunes-toons/id1279065086

Follow him on all social media platforms especially twitter because he's hilarious @haroldstorey @tunes.toons

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This is Stars & Stripes Co with Noah Elias

On this episode I chatted with return guest Noah Elias to talk about his company Stars and Stripes Company which makes hand made American flags. Based in Broken Arrow Oklahoma Noah has a great story. This business came from a need, Noah's uncle bought a barn and had visions of an American flag sitting above the barn doors. Noah searched the Internet and could only find flags made in China. So he taught himself carpentry and made a flag for his uncle. From that flag came more orders and the business was born. Now Noah has many products for all price ranges, from custom hand made flags to canvas prints and apparel. If you love America and what it stands for this is the item for you. 

Check out the store here www.starsandstripesco.com 

Follow them on Instagram and all other social media platforms @starsandstripescompany

Follow Noah @noahelias 

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 for all other information www.oklahomahof.com 

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This is Ace In The Bowl - Salsa Worth Betting Your Chips On with Susan Witt

On this episode I sat with Susan Witt. Born and raised Oklahoman living in the Midwest City / Del City area all her life. The Witt family business is Rosebud cleaners a MidDel businesses for over 55 years. But todays story is about Susan's incredible home made salsa called Ace In The Bowl - Salsa Worth Betting Your Chips On. What a tag line!!!!! 

www.aceinthebowl.com 

Susan story is the stuff you hear on shark tank, or in movies. She's made this salsa for family gatherings, her husbands golf group and church events for over 20 years. Over the last 9 years its been on the shelves around the OKC Metro area and she's shipped to homes across the nation. 

Susan tells the story of her husbands friend who begged her to take this product to market 20 years ago and to this day said it was his biggest failure for not convincing Susan back in the late 1980's. Well he finally convinced her and in 2012 she started the process along with the help of MIO to bring her famous salsa to the shelves. 

Enjoy the story and go to her website to find out where you can buy this incredible salsa. believe me when I say this IT IS WORTH BETTING YOUR CHIPS ON! 

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This is Kevin Deshazo - Culture Wins

On this weeks Oklahoma Hall of Fame episode I sat with Kevin Deshazo. Kevin has spend the last decade helping athletes, coaches and administrators to be better on social media. He founded Fieldhouse Media to help leaders and teams create championship culture with Culture Wins, a division of GiANT Worldwide. He's presented and spoken on more than 250 college campuses and national conventions over the past 9 years. He's been quoted by the likes of ESPN, The New York Times and USA Today. He's fueled by coffee, mostly Eote coffee as his office sits directly above it. He likes to read a lot of books and run a lot of miles. His new book "Keep Chopping Wood" is available on his website here 

Kevin lives in OKC with his wife Megan, and three boys Gabe, Noah and Asher.

This episode was a really interesting look into the world of social media and what is can and can't do for student athletes, coaches and administrators. In the beginning coaches and admins asked Kevin to come to campus and convince their athletes to stay off social media. 9 years later they are pushing their athletes, helming them build their social media footprints, their brand to increase views, eyes, and advertising of their institutions. Social media is where we get all of our information. Its where we want to see what the college athletes, coaches and athletic directors engaging. Showing the fans who they are, what they like to do and why we love them as fans. 

Follow Kevin on all platforms @kevindeshazo 

This podcast is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's Story Through Its People Since 1927. Follow them on all social media platforms @oklahomahof and online for more information about the museums events www.oklahomahof.com 

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This is Russell & Tabitha Clark with R&R Homes

On this episode of our House and Home Series I sat down with Russell and Tabitha Clark of R&R Homes in Moore Oklahoma. Russell started the business with is Dad after the Moore tornado. They decided to purchase two wrecked tornado lots and build their first two homes. Since that day they have strived for excellence. Built more homes around Moore and the OKC Metro area and continued to grow their business into other areas. Tabitha has her baby, reclaimed warehouse where she shows her designers vision and where clients and can come to pick out their home decor. The Clarks are rooted in Moore Oklahoma and are a huge part of the community. It was great to share their story and from personal experience, some recent clients of mine purchased one of their homes. I can truly say they are a pleasure to work with!

Follow R&R Homes on Instagram @rrhomesllc

Reclaimed Warehouse - @reclaimedwarehouse www.reclaimedwarehouse.com

Tabitha Clark - @tabithaclark_

Russell Clark - @russellclark

This is The Marak Family Farm - Dairy Farming Since 1912

On this episode I chatted with generational Dairy farmer Travis Marak about his family business. A small farm continuously operated by the Marak family since 1912. We offer Grass-Fed dairy, bottled at the farm, and seasonal produce. 

Go here to find all you need to know about where you can support the farm and buy fresh product. www.marakfamilyfarm.com or on Facebook www.facebook.com/maraksmilk/

This podcast is presented by LOklahoma. Looking for fresh, local food? Oklahoma farmers and ranchers are excited to offer meat, produce, dairy, eggs and honey from their farms and ranches. Loklahoma is a way for you as the consumer to connect to producers in your area. Find Loklahoma - that is Oklahoma with an L in front - on Facebook to find local food now. 

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This is Toby Rowland - The Voice of the Sooners

On this episode I was fortunate enough to chat with Legendary voice of the OU Sooners Mr Toby Rowland. Toby and I both graduated from SNU. As a Nazarene pastors kid it was written on the wall that he would attend SNU in Bethany Oklahoma. We talked a lot about his time at SNU learning about sports broadcasting under the watchful eye and guidance of another SNU legend Dr Larry Mills. Toby was a basketball player but the coach at the time gave him his opportunity to develop SNU's sports broadcasting program in a nice way of saying "I need your scholarship for someone who' going to do more than sit on the bench" The best thing that could have happen to young T. Rowland at the time. This opportunity lit his fire and he began his long childhood dream of calling games. 

Through the help of some SNU faculty Toby moved to intern at Channel 9 where he worked after college for a decade  until the OU job came available. 

Toby talks about the interview process, the dream, getting through each round and then meeting with President Boren for over an hour talking life. 

He got the call and his dream became a reality. Toby would be the new voice of Sooner football, basketball and baseball. He hasn't looked back and has had the incredible opportunity to call some of the best sooner games in the last 9 almost 10 years. 

Follow Toby on all platforms @soonervoice and buy his new children's book. Unhitch the Wagon, The Story of Boomer and Sooner is the rhyming tale of Bennie and Bud, two ponies who have a big dream to one day become Boomer and Sooner, the greatest ponies in all of Oklahoma.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734463775/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UaAeFbWXEM154

This podcast is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's Story Through Its People Since 1927. Follow them on all social media platforms @oklahomahof and online for more information about the museums events www.oklahomahof.com 

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This is Crossed Arrows Alpaca & Fiber Mill with Brenda Wyler

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.

www.crossedarrows-alpacas.com 

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 Jake Keyes - Skydance Brewing Co. Oklahoma City's First Native American Owned Craft Brewery.

 

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