This is Oklahoma

DJ LITE BRITE A graduate of SWOSU Jalen Dorsey started his DJ career in college back in Weatherford Oklahoma. Doing at house parties and then a local spot called JC Cowboys he soon amassed a local following. After gradating and moving to OKC he continued to perfect his craft, took advantage of every opportunity that came his way. With the use of social media he published his skills to the gram and his following continued to grow. DJ Lite Brite was a huge part of Fassler Halls new nightclub scene, after 40 shows there he's become a household name. Listen in as we talk about the OKC night scene, Oklahoma's music scene. His travels to festivals in Arkansas and opening for Snoop at Topgolf earlier this year. Please send all your love and prayers to the Dorsey family, as they get ready to welcome their second girl into the family. You can follow Jalen on Instagram @DJLITEBRITE93 Search DJ LITE BRITE on google and you'll see all you need. He's an incredible talent and he's only getting started. Thanks again for listening and as always, leave a review and comment who you'd like to hear next. Cheers, Mike #thisisoklahoma

Kennon TKRB Podcast Kennon – (The Man with Four Names) He's is a good friend of mine, so this podcast is kind of more of a chat amongst friends than an actual interview. His favorite word is RAD and the phrase he lives by is “wild again” which he explains in the podcast. Listen in as we talk about how he became a residential real estate photographer, travels the world, and now shoots commercial buildings for fancy magazines in OKC. Follow him here on Instagram @tuurk ( story behind that name also in the podcast, spoiler alert he's not Turkish ) Follow and book him here www.tkrb.co Thanks for listening and as always please subscribe, review and comment on who you'd like to hear next. Cheers, Mike #thisisoklahoma

On this episode I sat down with entrepreneurial couple Dustin and Hannah Green. Owners of many businesses around the OKC / Edmond area. You will be most familiar with Green Goodies the amazing cupcake bakery located in Classen Curve now in its 10th year!!! As well as Hannah's Barre3 OKC & Edmond franchise locations which she is the co-owner of with her friend Carly. Not to forget Dustin's latest business Wilder Coffee Supply named after their son Finn Wilder. Dustin & Hannah are Oklahoman's through and through, they met in high school stayed friends and then after Dustin returned from Colorado hit it back off and shortly after they were married. That's the short version, don't want to spoil the story too much for you. Living in Tulsa for a while working 9-5 jobs they always had their eyes on some side hustle and passion. Hannah had her eyes on Green Goodies in OKC and kept telling the owner that Tulsa needed a store. As fate would show up they were presented with an opportunity not to be wasted. The owners of Green Goodies wanted out and came straight to Hannah to see if they wanted to take over in OKC. This is where is all gets interesting and the story begins to come alive. Listen in as Dustin and Hannah tell their story about Green Goodies, Barre3 and now Wilder Coffee Co. Follow them on social media here: @greengoodies @wildercoffeesupply @barre3okc @barre3edmond Online here: www.wilder.coffee/details www.greengoodiesokc.com www.barre3.com/studio-locations/oklahoma-city They're doing an incredible job of running three businesses and we can't wait to see what the future holds for the Green family. Thanks for listening and as always please subscribe and review the podcasts. Mike #thisisoklahoma

On this episode I sat down with Bruce Waight Sr. This bio below was written by Oklahoma Black Entrepreneurs. It hits everything about Bruce and is by far better than anything I could have put together. Go follow @oklahomablackentrepreneurs on social media and on their website www.oklahomablackentrepreneurs.com • Bruce Waight Sr. is a father, professional barber, community advocate, and CEO from San Antonio, TX. After graduating from barber college in 2011 Bruce received his professional barbering license from the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. In 2014, Bruce, along with co-founder Vanessa Morrison; a non-profit professional and graduate from the OU College of Architecture's Regional and City Planning Graduate Program, wanted to change how people experience and access the barbershop space and culture, with a vision of eliminating obstacles and barriers. In 2015 they purchased a 1960 Airstream Landyacht, and restored and transitioned their vintage trailer into Oklahoma's first full service, self-sustaining barbershop. Bruce was also integral in getting legislation passed to help make mobile barbershops legal in the state of Oklahoma and launched in July of 2017. He was then appointed by the Governor's office to serve on the Oklahoma Barber and Cosmetology Board and currently sits as the Barber representative and the Legislative Liaison. In 2017 he expanded his entrepreneurial career and opened up his first storefront barbershop, Rooted Barber + Shop. Rooted hosts Oklahoma's first Artist in Residency Barbershop program, and a myriad of community events. Additionally, he is the co-founder of Cut it Forward; a non-profit dedicated to providing culturally specific hair and skin care for foster and adopted youth of color and is the founder of the Hair Collaborative; a collective providing free barbering services onsite at the Homeless Alliance’s Day shelter. • For more information: • Rooted Barber + Shop Website: www.rootedokc.com Address: 3515 N. Classen Blvd. OKC, OK Twitter: @rootedokc Instagram: @rootedokc Facebook: Rooted Barber + Shop Phone number: (405) 601-0154 En Root Mobile Barbershop Company Website: www.enrootokc.com Twitter: @enrootokc Instagram: @enrootokc Facebook: En Root Mobile Barbershop Company Email: [email protected] Cut it Forward Website: www.cutitforward.org Twitter: @cutitforward Instagram: @cutitforward Facebook: Cut it Forward #OBE Thanks for listening and as always, please rate and review the podcast. Leave a comment for who I should interview next. #thisisoklahoma Cheers, Mike.

This is a special podcast to raise awareness and money for a very special young man, Clark. Clark at 30 days old was diagnosed with an incurable genetic disease that makes his body unable to break down certain proteins. The protein, that comes through food and nutrition that is required to live, builds up as an acid in the blood and wreaks havoc on this little boys body. Despite his medical issues, Clark is happy, sweet, 6 year old little boy that changes the life of everyone that he meets. This year Cycle Bar Classen Curves, Body Heart and Soulfest is aimed at raising funds for Clarks foundation. A non-profit organization, whose mission is to raise awareness of these rare genetic diseases, such as MMA and advance the use of gene therapy as a curative treatment. On Sunday the 13th of October, you can help raise money for Clark buying signing up to this festival via the link on the @bodyheartandsoulfest Instagram page. This is the not end of Clarks fundraising, Jessica his mother is the only one running Clarks foundation and can use all the help she can get. Raising Clark and his two other siblings is hard enough without having to raise money. So please, give anything you can to help A Cure For Clark and I hope to see you all there on Sunday afternoon outside Cafe 501 in Classen Curve. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode I sit down with founder, entrepreneur, designer, husband, father Mr Ashton Owens. Ashton was born near Branson Missouri into a big family. Although growing up was different for him compared to his older siblings Ashton saw his father own multiple businesses, love his mother and take the family on many trips around the world. His father instilled good business practices in him and his siblings, from a young age making them have jobs and reading The Richest Man in Babylon. After his father tragic passing, at the age of 17 Ashton naturally needed some time to soul search and figure out what he wanted to do with his life. Through the guidance of his then girlfriend and soon to be wife, they moved out of town to Joplin in and shortly after were hit by the tornado that devastated the community. They reached a crossroads. With nothing to keep them in Joplin, an opportunity presented itself in OKC so they made the move in 2011. A love of basketball from a young age definitely helped them move to OKC, although at the time OKC was in the very early stages of its growth. Ashton sensed a great feeling from the community here after working at a non-profit his design work which he'd been doing on the side took off. Ultimately leading to him closing to dive in full time. I won't spoil the story for you anymore, listen in as Ashton how he put a huge emphasis on networking his entire career, by always doing his best for no matter what the outcome is. Seeing this all leading to where he and his team are at now and the incredible people he's met and worked with along his journey. This is just the beginning for Studio Flight (most known around town for their involvement with the OKC Thunder and Eote Coffee) I hope this helps you understand the brand and Ashton a little more. I have huge respect for the adversity he's overcome and he is proof that with hard work and determination. You don't need a college degree to get to where you want to be. Enjoy the episode, as always leave a review and subscribe for many more stories to come. Follow Ashton here @amowens23 and @studio_flight or see their work www.studioflight.com Do yourself a favor and start whatever it is you want to do. Prioritize your friendships, build new ones, sent emails, messages, letters. Connect with whoever you have to connect with and turn your idea into life. Thanks for listening, Mike #thisisoklahoma

On today's podcast we share possibly the best story we've ever had the opportunity to share. Felipe & Schay both grew up in Brazil and moved to OKC. They met when Felipe interviewed Schay for a position at his work. Although things didn't workout at Schays new job and she started a new position at an oil and gas company in downtown OKC. Schay worked extremely hard (90hour weeks) found herself bringing work home and making a huge difference in the company she worked for. However, when her manager got the recognition for all his (her) hard work. She decided enough was enough. This was the day Felipe & Schay started to dive into what we call today as the "flip game" buying items at garage sales, thrift stores and estate sales and selling them on Facebook, eBay and now their website and business Angel Heart Boutique. The first item they flipped was a Barbie set, bought for $4 and sold for $80, they were hooked! Today they have a multi million dollar business, inc 500, metro 50 winners (fastest growing company in OKC 2018 & 2019) with a growth of over 900% in three years. Listen in as they share their story, how they quit both their day jobs and now have the life they dreamed of. Follow them here: @angelheartboutique @schaysilva @felipe.resende Thanks for listening and as always leave a review and comment on who you think should be our next interview. #thisisoklahoma

Scott Lewis Jr, a self made successful entrepreneur shares his story on today's podcast. Scott grew up in Edmond is the eldest of three kids. His younger brother who he would eventually go into business with and his younger sister. Scott was raised in an entrepreneurial family, his father a loving pastor had many side jobs, which turned into larger national businesses. He always taught his sons to be entrepreneurial, to sell anything they could to make money for the things they wanted to do. Scott shares his stories from those days walking door to door on the streets of Edmond. How these practices at a young age molded him into the salesman and entrepreneur he is today. Scott has seen his fair share of adversities over his time and talks about how he's overcome those adversities, how he plans to use what he's learned to change lives today and how motivation has been a great way for him to give back to over 600,000 people on his social media platform @millionaire_motivator Follow Scott here @scottlewisjr Thanks for listening, as always please rate and leave a review on the podcast. #thisisoklahoma Cheers Mike @thisisoklahoma

On this episode I sit down with Major Ed Pulido. Major Ed Pulido, U.S. Army (Ret.) is the Sr. VP of the Folds of Honor Foundation a Veteran’s charity which provides the spouses and children of the fallen and wounded educational scholarships. Additionally, he is a Founding member of Warriors for Freedom Foundation a leadership institute focused on the mental, physical and wellness support of our wounded Veterans and their families. He is the spokesperson for AROGA Health. Finally, Major Ed is the Founder of Warrior Nation, a movement focused on the rights of liberty, freedom and patriotism with an autobiography entitled Warrior for Freedom: Challenge, Triumph and Change, the Major Ed Pulido Story. On the 17th of August, 2004, Major Pulido hit an Improvised Explosive Device (I.E.D) or roadside bomb while serving with the Coalition Military Assistance Training Team under the command of General David Petraeus. Due to the extensive injuries to his left knee, doctors had to amputate his left leg on October 1, 2004. For his heroism and valor on that August day, the President of the United States along with General David Petraeus awarded him the Bronze Star with Valor, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, and Joint Service Commendation and Achievement Medals. Today Major Ed spends is time traveling the country talking to businesses, charities etc spreading the word of his experience and how he has overcome adversity. You can follow him here @majoredpulido on his website here at www.majored.org www.warriorsforfreedom.org www.foldsofhonor.org Us here @thisisoklahoma Thanks for listening and as always rate and review this podcast. Mike

On this episode myself and local food blogger Logan from @edibleexcellenceokc sat down with Jonathon Stranger to talk about his concepts and newest concept Bar Cicchetti. Jonathon Stranger's family of restaurants are among the most popular in Oklahoma City. Today we talked about his career in the hospitality industry, the acquisition of Prairie Wolf Distillery, the partnership with acclaimed restauranteur Fabio Viviani and some exciting future projects. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with Logan and Jonathon for this episode, really excited to hear all your reviews on his new concept. Thanks for listening, Follow us here: @thisisoklahoma @edibleexcellenceokc @jonathan.stranger #thisisoklahoma

On this episode I sat down with the first ever signing for Energy FC Michael Thomas and fellow team mate Coady Andrews. Both players grew up in Kansas and shared many stories about their childhood. The Energy FC are in a pivotal time with MAPS 4 coming to light and the hope of a new downtown soccer stadium in the plans. This would be huge for the city and the Energy FC community. Soccer is a huge sport and has grown every year since coming to OKC in 2014. Both Michael and Coady share many stories from their time at the Energy as well as what they do for a living now which is Soccer Allies. Soccer Allies found here online soccerallies.com is a facility where they provide the best option for recreational and academy youth soccer players outside of team practices to develop a better understanding of when, why, and how to use deceptive touches or skills. Using a challenging but enjoyable program, players are given opportunities to fall in love with the game at a young age. Listen in as both Energy vets tell us all about youth soccer and how your kids can benefit from their amazing program here in OKC. Thanks for listening and as always please rate and review the podcast. #thisisoklahoma Mike

On todays podcast episode I sat down with Noah Elias founder of Stars & Stripes Company. Noah works his ass off to provide for his wife and young daughter. He's worked hard from a young age. One day working for his uncle he decided to make an American flag out of wood to hang above the barn doors. Noah took great pride in his work and produced a flag that he was proud of. Many orders came in from his uncles friends and the business was born. Working two sometimes three jobs at a time, bodybuilding and working in medical sales. Noah kept his flag business going, hand carving flags for friends, family and others. The orders kept coming in. At this point in time Noah has put his flags in the hands of many famous people. As you'll hear in the interview, thats not what keeps him going. What keeps him going is the American man who's paid for this flag with his hard earned cash. The man who works hard, supports his country and will do anything to provide for his family. The men overseas protecting this nation we all live in. The American man and woman that is untied under these stars and stripes. Its an exciting time for Noah and his business and it was an absolute pleasure to sit and share his story. Follow him here @starsandstripesco and www.starsandstripesco.com #thisisoklahoma Thanks for listening and as always follow our guest and leave a review. #thisisoklahoma

Not Just A College Pastor — Timmy Riggs College friend Timmy Riggs had no idea what he wanted to do in college. He changed his major 5 times, didn’t value school, his grades and loved Netflix. Move on 8 years and he’s a college pastor at one of the biggest churches in the Nazarene denomination and multiple business owner. I met Timmy at SNU and i’ll be honest he was kind of a pain in the ass. What non Americans call a “typical American” loud, cocky and walking on clouds in a world of his own. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Over the past year i’ve gotten to know Timmy more and more. He’s developed the ability to command an audience on stage, has more passion for his job and others that rivals Danny Thomason and is truly a great human. We finally sat down to record a podcast to share some of his story and how he’s ended up at BFC is quite remarkable. Timmy came to SNU, walked on the football team as a QB. Quickly realizing QB1 wasn’t going to be happen, he did what he said he’d been doing since highschool and that was just enough to be on the team. If you know Timmy, its definfiley his humor that kept him around. To be fair to him, he’s pretty funny. After ending his first semester with 0.6 GPA he knew something had to change. But what, he didn't know. Teaching, ministry, business he tried them all. Growing up as a pastors kid, the ministry scene was normal. Seeing his Dad up there every Wednesday / Sunday fully living the life he preached about. A great role model. At the end of 5 years Timmy was offfered a positon in Arizona as a youth pastor. After a year there BFC called and this is where he had to put some trust in them and believe that this was a good move. BFC didn't really have a full time position available, but he knew he would grow more of he made the move. So he packed up the car and drove back to OKC. This was the first time I’d seen Timmy since college, the real Timmy not the loud cocky American i’d always thought he was. I remember the first time I heard him speak to the college group. Even though he’ll tell you he works extremely hard at looking like a natural up there. He just had this ability to capture you, take you away from your phone and make you want to listen to what he had to say. ( NOT EASY IN TODAYS WORLD ) Timmy moved into the full time role of being BFC’s college pastor last year and blew it out of the water. Every Wednesday college kids come to hangout, hear him preach, connect with friends, eat great food and get away from college stress for a few hours. In November of that first semester, Timmy started a window cleaning business https://www.facebook.com/streakerswindow/ with buddy Bryton. Timmy’s Dad told him from a young age, you dont get into ministry to make money so start a side business to supplement your income. The side business was born, but its November who wants clean windows in November? How do they get the word out. Bryton came up with the idea of Christmas Lights. They made a video and within a few days they had 31 houses on the schedule. From that money they bought all the equioment they needed for Streakers to become a thing. Jan 1 they were off. After almost a year they have 4 employees multiple business accounts, get up at 4.30am to clean windows before school and work. Nothing will stop them making this a successful business. Another business Timmy has wanted to be involved in is real estate. Every business book he’s read points to real estate more specifically owning it. Timmy calls me one day and says, "we want to buy a duplex” baring in mind Emma and Timmy live in an apartment right now and don’t have their own home. (Not your normal first property purchase, but one that makes total sense) We searched high and low for the perfect duplex and came across this history property near downtown OKC. Perfect. They have remodeled it and currently in the process of moving tenants in. One of my favortie quotes from our interview together, Timmy was explaining how Emma is level all the time. Compared to him where he’s 100mph then 10mph then back to 100. He’s got more ideas than he knows what to do with so he says. “i’m going to do them all until Ican’t do them anymore” It hit me after hearing it again while editing the podcast. Most people just punch in punch out, go home watch tv and repeat. They don’t realize that this is the life we have and its only once we get to live it. ( as far as we know ) Timmy lives life to the full, doesn’t waste any seconds of the day and absolutly loves doing it. Whatever it is that you enjoy doing, do that. Don’t put it off until you have time. You have time you just choose not to use it the way you should. Anyway enough bragging about my mate Timmy Riggs. Come to Wednesday nights at BFC from 9pm til 10.30 and you’ll see what I'm talking about. And go follow STREAKERS WINDOW CLEANING! Thanks for listening, as always leave a review and any recommendations to who I can interview next! Cheers Mike @thisisoklahoma

From Fired to Successful Online Business 3 in Months Kerry Egeler from Broken Arrow Oklahoma, founder and owner of The OKC TEE SHOP. Kerry’s background. Kerry was fired from his job just a few years ago and finally his brother in law ( an online marketing, business building coach ) said, “ now will you trust me and let me help you build your online business?” Kerry took the jump with a young child and one on the way he dove into building his online t-shirt business. Within a few months of OKC Thunder basketball his busienss was profitable. Kerry built his business with the help of his brother in-law with zero start up money. All online, all drop shipped product, no inventory. Just a website, social media accounts and his creativity designing Thunder themed t-shirts. Kerry’s biggest advantage over his competition is speed. If something happens at a Thunder game, someone tweets a quote, gets in the media whatever it is. Kerry can turn that into a t-shirt design and its live on the website within hours. For example the recent Baker Mayfield chugging a beer at that baseball game was on a t-shirt and online within hours. With the help of social media marketing, these t-shirts are on the market. Unlike his competition who have to print these designs, and have inventory at their store and online which takes weeks. Speed is the key. Today we thrive on speed, instant gratification is our drug. From Amazon Prime delivery in hours, ordering food, buying concert tickets. Speed is our favorite drug, we HATE waiting for more than we need to, when wifi is slow its the worst thing in the world! Right? After a few years Kerry as his online business down to a tee. (pun totally intended) He’s working on building online courses to show others how this can be done, how you can start your online business with zero start up money and have sales within hours. Great news for This is Oklahoma fans, our t-shirts will be up on the website www.okcteeshop.com available for purchase. If you want to learn more about Kerry’s business send him a message on Instagram @okcteeshop. Thanks for listening and as always, please leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma Mike

Not Just A Hospital — Healthcare Philanthropy — The Integris Foundation A very emotional podcast with Jon and Anne at the Integris Foundation. For this interview I sat down with Jonathon McCoy and Anne Clouse to talk about healthcare philanthropy. A lot of people see the Integris centers across the metro and think it’s just a hospital. Personally I hate hospitals, the smell and the color of the décor. For me hospitals are a bad place, or I thought they were. To clarify, this is from my experience back in the UK. Jon and Anne came on the podcast to share their personal stories about how Integris has played a huge part of their lives and how they through their work at the foundation help those who need it. There are many inspirational stories from this podcast but I’ll just touch on a couple of them. Integris is the largest Oklahoma governed health institution and it’s a non-profit. All the money is reinvested in the business and caring for those in need through the foundations. Jon has two sets of twins. How awesome is that! Both his twins had care at Integris and seeing that his gift back to fertility helped pay for the equipment that they used to care for his wife and then his twins once they were born. I asked Jon and Anne what they think of when they hear their mission statement “ Your passion changes lives” Both shared the story of Sarah Brumley who was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer with a 6% chance of living more than 5 years. Sarah worked with the Integris cancer institute and the integrated medicine program, which is a holistic way to help patients through their diagnosis. This is not covered by insurance. So Sarah and the Integris Foundation challenged everyone at the Integris Gala to raise money for her project to help others without the ability to pay for this program. At the Gala Sarah’s goal was to raise $5000. At the end of the night 700 guests raised $189,000. Sarah’s passion for helping others from her diagnosis is now a fully funded program in the Integris Foundation. Sarah survived 4 years and sadly passed but she’s left this legacy behind and cared for hundreds of others. If you’ve ever given anything to charity and had a personal connection to that person or the lives you have impacted the high is hard to explain. Anne mentions that high is almost a selfish feeling to helping people because the high she gets from changing someone’s life is so good, she wants to keep doing it. I asked Jon and Anne how working here at the Foundation and in healthcare philanthropy impacted how you see the world. How it impacts your day-to-day life. They both mentioned perspective, how raising 35Million for their Arcadia Trails project seems like too big of a task. But after hard work they received multiple seven figure donations. Seeing who is giving and the way they are giving is comforting regardless of how much it is, they want to give is. Events coming up, the foundation has a golf tournament on October 22ndat Jimmie Austin GC in Norman. This is going to be one of the best events you have ever played in. If you would like to donate reach out to integrisgolf.org If you are a food vendor and want to donate or be a part of the event also reach out to the website above. Thanks for reading I hope this gives you a better incite into The Integris Foundation. Follow them on social media Integris Foundation. Integrisgiving.org and sign up to their monthly newsletter to see the difference that’s being made. Mike @thisisoklahoma

This was such a greta interview, Chad shared a lot of his personal views and deep connection to building a business around connectivity. In the words of Stitch themselves - "Stitch is a hospitality concept created by husband and wife team, Chad Grubbs + Jen Semmler Grubbs, with inspiration from key team members, close friends and mentors. Chad, former owner of Okay Yeah Co. and previously BENT on Creativity, and Jen, owner of Plant Shoppe, are best known for their resourceful approach in creating unique experiences and offerings to the Oklahoma City scene. Born and raised in Oklahoma, the couple strives to make positive, inspiring impacts in the community through various craft ventures. The intention of Stitch is to offer a simple, yet holistic approach to the cafe experience while creating an environment that allows individuals the opportunity to experience connection by encountering authenticity, honesty, creativity, intentionality, and passion through food and beverage service. With its casual minimalistic style, Stitch Cafe will aim to become a gathering space for conversation and sharing through food, beverage and hospitality. Those that visit will be encouraged to slow down and understand that they are a part of the story. We believe that each person matters, no matter who they are, where they’ve come from and where they are in their own personal journey. All are welcome to come in, converse, and share in this common everyday experience we have around the table. In doing so, we hope that guests are left with the experience of feeling connected (or rather “stitched”); a part of something much larger than themselves." Thanks for listening and as always please leave a review. 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

OKC is mostly known for the OKC Thunder and recently Westbrook leaving us. However, OKC has a badass food scene that's been popping off for a few years now. Not your first choice in the midwest but its becoming one of the best. I interviewed Logan about his food blog called @edibleexcellence on Instagram. He’s turned his passion and hobby into a thriving blog and budding business. Hosting monthly events connecting with restaurants, other local bloggers and serving on many non profit boards such as the Girls Scouts of Western Oklahoma. I met Logan at one of his influencer brunch events at En Croute. Logan organizes a monthly event for local food blogegrs to get together, have brunch and network. The event was really cool, i got to meet a lot of faces behind the instagram accounts which is always nice. A few years ago Logan challenged himself to eat at a different resturant every week for one year. This took him on quite a journey, eating goat was one of the things he mentioned. As well as finding the best hole in the wall places that he would never have found if he stayed in his normal routine. Half way through this challenge a friend asked if he was sharing his challenge with anyone and that this would be perfect for Instagram. After that, it was off to the races and Edible Excellence was born. Logan’s passion isnt just food. He’s a hige fan of cocktails. Mentioning his favorite places like R&J, 602 Bistro in Guthrie and PonyBoy in Uptown. OKC is thriving with new restaurants and most recently a food court concept, The Collective has recently opened and The Parlor is coming soon to Broadway this fall. All these concepts are great for OKC’s tourism, it puts our city on the map and keeps our brains busy with choice. What better place to live than a place that has so much variety for any meal of the day. If you want follow search @edibleexcellence on instagram to follow Logan’s recommendations. Thanks for listening, as always leave us a review 5* preferred. If you’d like to recommend anyone for the podcast send me an email [email protected] and follow us @thisisoklahoma on instagram. Thanks

Jeremy Schulz a professional drummer. He's taught at the Seattle Drum School for ten years, traveled the world playing infant of thousands and writing music for some of the best rock bands in the world. Jeremy wanted to do something big to raise money for charity and after being bullied as a kid there was only on charity to raise money for. Justin Wren's Fight For The Forgotten. When Jeremy heard about the new FFTF bullying prevention program coming to schools across the nation soon, it was a no brainer. The two got connected and the dates were set. Jeremy is walking from Brooklyn Bridge NYC to Reading California. Finishing up there in October which is National Bullying Prevention Month. Justin and Jeremy have similar stories as kids, both being bullied for being different. Jeremy shares some incredible stories from his first half of the walk, from falling off a cliff, being chased by coyotes, sleeping on the side of the road and of course meeting amazing people. I was fortunate enough to spend sometime with these guys while Jeremy takes a well earned week off here in OKC. Jeremy is an amazing human being and will definitely change lives with his story in the future. Just like Justin, both have overcome bullying and depression to make a change in the world and both are striving to pass this forward to others can realize its possible. Being bullied can be a dark place and its not so easy for parents to spot if their child is bring bullied. So if you see something say something. Jeremys goal is to raise $250,000 by October. You can follow him and donate here http://www.beatsfromthecore.com/beats-for-a-cause Follow Jeremy journey on social media @beatsfromthecore_ Justin Wren here @thebigpigmy ( Justins story is episode 21 in our feed ) This is Oklahoma here @thisisoklahoma As always thanks for listing and don't forget to leave a review 5* preferred.

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Oklahoma Abandoned creator and photographer Jesse Edgar. Jesse's brainchild The Oklahoma Abandoned Project takes him all over the state of Oklahoma photographing historic, abandoned, and forgotten parts in hopes to preserve the history behind Oklahoma architecture, his goal is to make others aware of the condition of the more unfortunate parts of our state. Jesse was born on January 27th, 1985 in Rolla, Missouri. He moved to Seminole, Oklahoma when he was 2 years old. Throughout his life he's lived in Shawnee, Tecumseh, Earlsboro, Wewoka, Moore, Norman, Tulsa, Midwest City, North Oklahoma City, and currently South Oklahoma City. Certainly no stranger to little towns in Oklahoma. Jesse owns a computer repair business in Oklahoma City called OKComputerGuy. Follow Jesse's project online at www.oklahomaabandoned.com on Instagram and Facebook @oklahomaabandoned Thanks for your time and as always leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma @thisisoklahoma everywhere, If you have any guests that you'd love to here on our podcast please reach out [email protected] as well as any apparel or stickers you'd like to purchase. Mike ​

Today's awesome podcast sheds some light on an incredible event coming up in OKC this Thursday called Cookies and Cocktails. This event is presented by the Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma to raise awareness and money for their new camp here in OKC. Learn more about what the Girl Scouts are doing to make a change in this area and this incredible event. 28 restaurants incroporating GS Cookies into their new creations. Foodies from all over the state will be in attendance to raise money for this amazing organization. Follow them here at @gswesternok get tickets here www.gswestok.org use discount code FRIEND See you there at the OKC Farmers Market this Thursday 6th August 5.30-8pm 21 and over event. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode I sit down with young entrepreneur Ethan Blagg. Ethan is has a very interesting story and a strong will to be the next Tony Stark, Elon Musk, Bruce Wayne type person. To create such a company that propels mankind further into the future for the better. Ethan is a college dropout which you'll hear more about in this interview. In his short time on this planet he's done some incredible things an continues to work toward his end goal everyday. Follow Ethan on Instagram @ethanblagg and his company @breker for more innovative insights. If you need help marketing your brand on social media. Look no further. Thanks for listening and as always leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma Follow up here @thisisoklahoma

On this episode I sat down with Bailey the creator of Cookie Tour. Bailey loves chocolate chip cookies and has built a business around her passion for them. Bailey like most kids in America grew up baking cookies with her mum. Her mums world (locally) famous cookies. Fast forward a few years, Bailey was traveling the country and whenever she was in a new place she'd get a chocolate chip cookie as a taste of home. "At first, I didn't think anything of it. Then I realized that some people visit every college football stadium they can, take double-decker buses to see stars' homes or visit cultural icons. I eat cookies. Thus, Cookie Tour was born. What I've found is that each cookie is as unique as the cities, restaurants, coffee shops and people who make them. Yet they all have the same effect. They bring a smile and a moment of joy. So, I hope you'll join me on the Cookie Tour. The posts will be short and sweet. Whether you're at home or on vacation, I think you'll find your favorite cookie and maybe even have a little fun along the way." Cookie Tour now has a bike tour in OKC, partnered with RIDE OKC. Bailey heads the tour around OKC stopping at some of the best places for cookies. Everything you need to know is @cookie.tour or www.cookie-tour.com Thanks for listening and as always please leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode we have something a little different. I am happy to announce my partnership with the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. This partnership will be co hosted by head curator or the museum Justin Lenhart. Justin has a huge passion for sport, showing off Oklahoma's amazing moments and the artifacts that come along with it. This is my first episode of the partnership with non other than Oklahoma Hall of Famer and BMX legend, Mat Hoffman. Mat grew up in Edmond and is known as the Condor for his record setting heights off the big ramp. Mat invented the big ramp used in X Games all over the world and in his career has done some unbelievable things. Listen in as Mat shares his best moments, what Oklahoma means to him and what his plans are for the future of BMX in Oklahoma. Follow Mat on Instagram @condorbmx Follow the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame @okshof and us here @thisisoklahoma Thanks for listening and as always please leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with StitchCrew founders Chris & Erika Lucas. StitchCrew was born out of a strong belief that most of the pressing challenges we face today will not be solved through policy or traditional mindset, but by disruptive technologies, bold entrepreneurs and open collaboration. The StitchCrew accelerator is a 12 week program and is currently taking applications for Batch 4 deadline July 19th. Listen in as we dive deep into the application process. You can apply for Batch 4 at stitchcrew.com or search Stitch Crew on any social platform to find Chris and Erika. Thanks for listening and as always leave a review, 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Trey and Julie operators of Dominion House in Guthrie. Today, the Dominion House is an events center, hotel and restaurant equipped for the 21st century. It is a beacon of old-world archicture and elegance. In 1923, this property was built to impress. Having now witnessed two centuries, the Dominion House stands to impress once again, like never before. Before the Dominion House became what we know today, it was the Masonic Children's Home – one of the largest children's facilities in Oklahoma at the time. The Masonic Children's Home designed by architects Hawk and Parr and constructed by Campbell and Price. It's an example of a classical Revival design. If you havent already been to Dominion House it is a MUST, and get the fried avocado's!! Thanks for listening follow us on Instagram @thisisoklahoma and Dominion House here - @domionionhouseboutiquehotel As always please leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Justin Rader owner and Professor at Legacy Martial Arts in Edmond. Justin was raised in Oklahoma where he began wrestling at a young age and throughout his childhood fought in many disciplines. Justin is a World Champion, Super Hero fanatic and lover of leadership. His passion for empowering the future generation in intoxicating as you'll soon find out in this interview. Listen in as we go back over some of Justin's finest moments as well as talking about the present day and what he and his superhero team are doing at Legacy MA for the future leaders of Oklahoma. Follow Justin on Instagram @legacy.martialarts and as always thanks for listening and don't forget to leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with artists and college friend Bek Barkocy. Bek grew up in an extremely creative and curious household. With 8 kids in the family there was no shortage of things to do. Growing up Bek's parents instilled creativity and curiousity into her leading her to love anything creative. Bek painted, wrote and was always a bubbly personality growing up which has definitely continued into her adult years. Listen in as she shares her stories, from traveling to Europe for 90days with her sister to diving into her painting process and how she choses her series themes. If you drink coffee in any of the coffee shops dotted around OKC you've probably seen one of Bek's pieces on the wall. It was a pleasure to share Bek's story, to buy her art work or commission her to paint a piece for you, slide into those DM's and follow her on Instagram @prawduct she's going places! Thanks for listening and as always please leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Chad and Brad from Scars & Stripes Coffee. Scars & Stripes Coffee empowers Veterans to build their own business using an e-commerce platform. When you buy coffee from Scars and Stripes, you are buying from a Veteran, and your purchase directly impacts the men and women who have served our country. Listen in as they dive into this mission and share the in's and outs of why this is so important for the Veteran and actively service community. Thanks for listening, be sure to follow Scars and Stripes on all social platforms and leave a review. 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Thunder MC and FOX 25 Feature Reporter Malcolm Tubbs. Listen in as he shares how he got the MC job at the OKC Thunder and talks about some of the craziest moments in Thunder Basketball. Malcolm is at the beginning of his career and in such a short time has done so much. Malcolm is an incredible human being and it gives us great pleasure to bring his story to you. Hit him up on Instagram @mc_mtokc Follow us @thisisoklahoma and as always tell one friend and leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Amy Young founder of 612 in the Paseo. 612 is a school that Amy has dreamed about opening for some time now. As a child Amy would play school with her friends and always wanted to be a teacher and eventually have her own school. Well with lots of hardwork and determination. 612 is the outcome. Listen in as Amy tells her story and how 612 is changing the way children learn for the better. Follow Amy on Instagram @amyy612 and @612okc As always thanks for listening and don't forget to leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On the episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Director of Operations at The Energy FC, Mr Padraic Farrelll. Paddy was on the previous Energy FC podcast but todays episode dives in to a lifestyle he's been living by since the start of this year. This lifestyle embodies chasing greatness in anything that you do. For Paddy the start was to run the OKC Memorial Marathon. Listen in as Pad tells us all about his struggles, his findings and how he plans to empower more people to chase greatness in anything they pursue. Follow Paddy on Instagram @padthelad_ Follow us @thisisoklahoma and as always thanks for listening and don't forget to leave us a review! 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Taylor Artman co-founder of Surf & Turf Golf. Taylor grew up in Norman Oklahoma, played golf his entire childhood and now runs a golf and lifestyle apparel company with his friends. Listen in as TA tell us all about his journey and how golfing has shaped who he is today. #thisisoklahoma

On todays episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Luidgi at Café Kacao. If you've already eaten at Kacao you know how good the food is. But what you may not know is the back story to its success. Café Kacao has been the dream of the Del Cid Family for close to a decade at the heart of the family is Veronica Del Cid, who since her young years has been taught recipes that have been passed from generation to generation. Listen in as Luidgi the son of Veronica shares their amazing story, a true example of the American dream. If you haven't been to Kacao, make the time to go, ask many questions and definitely try the coffee! You won't be disappointed. Thanks for listening and as always leave a review 5* preferred. Follow us on Instagram at @thisisoklahoma Follow Café Kacao @cafekacao

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Rachel Cope. Rachel founded 84 hospitality a restaurant group with some amazing concepts. The original and most popular being Empire Slice House located in the Plaza District in OKC. If you've ever met Rachel you'll know she is a very cool person, definitely someone you want to be around. She's highly competitive and always looking for the next concept to add to her group. Listen in as Rachel tells us her story from growing up in Ada Oklahoma to winning a national championship at OCU, wanting to be a lawyer and now crushing it in the restaurant space. Rachel continues to be a huge part of OKC's emerging food scene and isn't stopping anytime soon. Thanks for listening and as always, tell one friend and leave us a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Jabee, a rapper born and raised in OKC. Jabee has toured with Run the Jewels (Killer Mike and El-P) and Murs, and has been featured on Sway in the Morning, MTV, XXL, Complex, The Source and Vibe. He has also performed at Kevin Durant’s celebrity basketball game and Russell Westbrook’s celebrity comedy show. He released his first full-length album, Blood is the New Black, in 2008, co-produced by DJ Vadim, and the following year linked with DJs Mick Boogie and Terry Urban to record a mixtape called Must Be Nice. In 2011, Jabee partnered with DJBooth.net and IMKING clothing to produce the Lucky Me EP, featuring Carlitta Durand. In 2013, his second full-length album, Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt, recorded under the guidance of hip-hop legend Murs debuted at #50 on iTunes. A track from the album, “Stephanie (Super Ugly),” was produced by El-P. Jabee received the Oklahoma Gazette’s Woody Award for Best Hip Hop in 2007 and 2009, the Oklahoma Street Music Award for Album of the Year (Blood is the New Black) in 2009, and in 2010 was recognized by URB magazine as an Artist to Watch. In 2014, Jabee collaborated with Oklahoma City-based marketing agency Funnel Design Group to create, “What If?” a television commercial promoting Science Museum Oklahoma. The video won an Emmy for commercial writing and performance. Most recently Jabee's passion for food has shone through, he's started @jabeelikesfood Listen in as Mike and Jabee talk about life, the OKC hip hop scene, OKC Memorial Marathon and future plans. #405fries Follow Jabee @mynameisjabee www.mynameisjabee.com @jabeelikesfood and as always thanks for listening, leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Brides of Oklahoma founders Kami & Ashley. You're probably familiar with the brand but what you won't know is that Brides of Oklahoma was just the beginning. Listen in as these two OCU grads turned a passion into a giant media operation. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Chief Salesman aka pavement pounding, door knocking businesses grower Bryan Grigsby. Bryan tells us all about Elk Valley Brewing Company. The new tap room we recorded in was opened in December 2018 and now serves a a community hub for the Midtown residents. Its such an inviting place to sit and enjoy a beer. There's plenty of variety to suit your taste buds and even better you can bring your dog! Listen in as we talk craft beer in OKC and how Elk Valley is building community in Midtown through their passion for craft beer. Thanks again for listening, go follow Elk Valley on all social media platforms and stop in for a beer the next time you're in Midtown. If you have anyone you think we should interview send us a DM to @thisisoklahoma As always, thanks for listening and please leave us a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Roam Coffee founders Dom & Miguel. Roam Coffee Company is an extension of its founders and reflects the core values that are so important to us. Dom and Miguel were both born abroad and independently settled in Oklahoma City. Their diverse paths and combined years of life experience and travel have taught them that INTEGRITY, EQUALITY AND RESPECT are the simplest but truest standards by which we all should live. They have created Roam Coffee Company to introduce and share amazing coffee with us, their fellow Oklahomans. They provide a quality cold brew that they believe is missing in today’s market. Their goal is to provide a top-notch product while giving back to the community they love. "With an open heart and welcoming spirit, we invite you to join us in a cup and look forward to meeting you." Thanks for listening and supporting local Oklahoma businesses like Roam Coffee. Please follow them @roamcoffee.co and online at www.roam-coffee.com. Tell one friend and leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Kristen and Kat from OKC Beautiful. OKC Beautiful's mission is: Enhancing the image and appearance of Oklahoma City through education, programs and community engagement. In 1962, the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce organized a beautification committee. This group expanded to become the Mayor's Committee for City Beautification, appointed and organized by Mayor James H. Norick with the assistance of the Chamber. A new organization was formed to meet the committee's goals, and on March 26, 1971 was incorporated as Oklahoma City Beautiful Inc. as the only nonprofit organization dedicated to the beautification of Oklahoma City. Thank you for listening and as always it would mean the world if you left us a review 5* preferred. If you have a story to tell or would like to hear someone on our podcast please email us at [email protected] #thisisoklahoma

On todays episode you host Mike Hearne sits down with Carl Martin owner of Sign Service in OKC. Carl has been in the sign business for 30+ years. However, his sign business just pays the bills. Carl's real passion is training and using horses through non verbal communication. Carl uses his horses as therapy horses with disabled children and veterans. Tackling autism and other daily struggles such as social anxiety. Carl's work has transformed lives, built self confidence and turned many families around. Listen in as Carl tells us how his passion for horses developed and how he turned that passion into helping others. Thanks for listening and supporting This is Oklahoma, it would mean the world to us if you left a review, told one friend and reached out to us on Instagram @thisisoklahoma. We appreciate you. #thisisoklahoma "

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Jeff and Theresa Beck or Beck's Garage. Beck's Garage has been proudly serving Oklahoma City for over 25 years and is excited to be in the heart of the freshly booming Western Avenue District. Providing dependable, superior vehicle service in a transparent, informative and friendly environment. They do ALL ASPECTS OF AUTO REPAIR (including Full Tire Service), on vehicles with timeless technology to MODERN CARS with modern electronics. Drive-ups are welcome, or please feel free to call to speak to our knowledgeable Service Advisors to schedule an appointment. Sitting down with Jeff and Theresa was a real treat, they are unapologetically themselves which is one of the best things about them and their business. Listen in as They share their story and how they continue to service OKC. As always thanks for listening and please leave us a review 5* preferred. Check out Beck's Garage online at becksokc.com or social media Beck's Garage. #thisisoklahoma

On today's episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Caleb and Micah from 1032 Space. 1032 Space is a high end mens fashion store in Deep Deuce OKC. Both have a huge passion for fashion and have taken the opportunity to bring unseen brands to OKC. 1032 Spaces only been open 6 months and in a short period of time they have elevated into the go to store in OKC for high fashion. Collaborating with Russ on up and coming projects has been the highlight of their business so far. Listen in to their amazing story as they share the reason behind 1032 Space and the driving force for future fashion in OKC. Thanks for listening, tag us @thisisoklahoma on Instagram when you listen. Would love to hear your thoughts and as always leave us a review 5$ preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne visits Woodsman Trading Co in OKC to talk about the outdoor lifestyle with store owner Gaylon Cornsilk. You will learn that Oklahoma has so much to offer within an hours drive of your current location. As well as some amazing small businesses that hand make every product from custom knives to bars of soap made in BA. Heres a quick word from Gaylon, "Welcome to Woodsman trading! I'm so happy you're here. I strive to carry unique, curated & eco-conscious brands. We take pride in treating our customers as family whether you purchase online or in our store. On behalf of my family & I, we want to thank you for shopping small. It's your endless dedication & support to businesses like ours that allow for us to do what we love and that is supporting our community & loving life. As you explore our online store or OKC location please don't hesitate to let us know if we can help you in anyway." It would mean the world if you told one friend about this podcast, go plan that hike you've been wanting to go on! Thanks for listening and don't forget, leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with cohost Copper Siems to interview Oklahoma Professional Skateboarder Clint Walker. Clint is from Altus Oklahoma, a tiny town near the Texas boarder. Altus had a small but passionate skate scene which captured Clints natural ability and spurred him to pursue his passion of becoming a professional skater. Moving to Cali straight after high school, Clint went all in and in a short time got picked up by none other than the King of Skateboarding Mr Tony Hawk. Listen in as Clint tells his story, from his Altus days to riding on the Birdhouse team for Tony Hawk. Huge thanks to Cooper for setting this one up and as always don't forget to share this with one friend and leave us a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike sits down with Lauren Schlepp, Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame museum curator. Established in 1986 originally as the Jim Thorpe Association, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame main goal is to promote Oklahoma, while honoring and recognizing great Oklahoman’s who have represented the state positively at not only the state level, but also the national and international levels. In August of 2013, the two brands, which were literally the same organization with the same administration, same board of directors and same values, selected the name "Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame" as the cohesive umbrella brand of the organization going forward. “OUR MISSION...To encourage excellence through sports, academics, health and fitness; preserving our sports heritage, while building pride in Oklahoma in the spirit of Jim Thorpe.” The Hall of Fame is now located in the Bricktown Ballpark on the second level. This is a free museum, so next time you’re in Bricktown you should definitely stop by! Follow The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame on Instagram @oksportshof and online at oksportshof.org. Thanks for listening, tell one friend about this episode and don’t forget to leave a review. 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Chad Whitehead & Stephen Tyler who are the main men behind all operations at Tower Theatre. After Tower was bought by a group of investors called The Pivot Project who invested $6.5M to bring Tower back to its former glory. These two gentlemen saw an opportunity to help make that happen. After many years of darkness and despair Chad and Stephen approached the Pivot Project with their vision and in the past two years have brought Tower Theatre back as one of Oklahoma's top venues. Thanks for listening and as always leave a review. 5* preferred. Instagram @thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with 5th generation custom home builder Kyle Cornman. Kyle's whole life has revolved around construction, he's born and raised in Piedmont, Oklahoma where he still lives today. After working for his Dad and Grandpa for as long as he can remember, Kyle made the decision to pave his own path and dive head first into the modern home building world here in Oklahoma. Kyle's passion for Marvel movies led him to wanting to build a modern home.

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Table Investment founders Alyssa Dyer & Curtis Kupfersmith. Alyssa & Curtis are two years into their new business providing investors with a seem-less approach to owning investment properties. If you’re like me, you dream of sitting on a beach somewhere earning passive income. Table investments makes it extremely easy to turn that dream into a reality. Listen in as we dive into their story and find out how you can start investing too. Thanks for listening and remember to leave a review. 5 stars preferred.

On this episode your host Mike Hearne shares the story of one mans quest to making OKC the hub of watersports in the states. What started as a flyer on the wall at OSU sparked a passion for rowing in a young Mike Knopp. Listen in as Mike shares his story from rowing at OSU to turning this ditch in OKC into what it is today.

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Energy FC Head Coach Steve Cooke and Director of Team Operations Padraic Farrell for an update on the Energy's up and coming season. Learn about Coach Cooke's background, how him and Paddy connected and how the team is preparing for the 2019 season. First home game March 16th at 7pm!"