On todays episode I chatted with KC from Traditions Leathercraft in OKC. Traditions are a full service leather dealer with over 30 years in the leather industry. They are Oklahoma's largest wholesale leather distributor, whether it's a hobby or a business Traditions can take care of you. They also host classes to take you from novice to expert. I will be taking one of these classes in June and can not wait!  They have a small store where all the products are made in Oklahoma, from wallets, purses, notepad cases, iPad cases, belts, honestly everything you can think of.  www.traditionsleathercraft.com Swinging K Family Farm products www.swingingkfarm.com This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof #thisisoklahoma 

This is Oklahoma

This is Traditions Leathercraft with KC

On this episode I chatted with musician Sun Deep about his love for rap music and how through his wife he was introduced to the genre. Sun Deep is from India but found his way to Oklahoma State and then on to Devon Energy where his day job is as a Geophysicist. Sun Deep is extremely passionate about his music but also putting it to use to raise money and awareness for his homeland. His event "Will Rap For Change" is March 19th  Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/will-rap-for-change-album-releaselistening-party-tickets-261280144947 Sun Deep has worked with a lot of Oklahoma artists on his latest album. Sending them just one sentence of inspiration. "What Does Change Mean To You?"  Listen to Sun Deeps work here: https://linktr.ee/sundeep_ This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com or for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof  #thisisoklahoma

This is Sun Deep Sharma - India to OKC | Will Rap For Change |

On this episode I chatted with Michael and Lexi owners of Balanced Coffee Co in Stillwater. Balanced Coffee has been open since 2017 and now has a second location at the Wesley Foundation. A dream of Lexi's has always been to open a coffee shop. So when life presented the opportunity for her to start fresh, she jumped in with Michael and her best friend. Michael and Lexi dove into the coffee scene, traveling to Oregon for an intense three days training. Returning to Stillwater they connected with Onyx Coffee Lab as their roaster and everything started to come together.  A great cup of coffee and a great scene for you to study, chill, read and host events. For more information go to www.balancedcoffeeco.com and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/balancedcoffeeco This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof #thisisoklahoma   

This is Balanced Coffee Co

On this episode I chatted with CEO of Stability Cannabis Denver Kitch. Denver grew up in Yukon and was a part of the very well known 2000's graduating class of Miller Baseball. Turning down a draft pick in Highschool he headed to OU with the hopes of turning Baseball into a career. Which he did until an injury and lack of love for the game brought him back to Oklahoma. Like most athletes who have committed themselves to one thing for so long he didn't know what to do when he returned. Fortunately getting into real estate helped channel his people skills into a successful business.  However, in late 2018 he and a past work colleague started talking about the Cannabis business. With the pending legality in Oklahoma Cannabis was a big business opportunity for investors. Denver already having an established real estate business didn't want to change careers but entertained the idea of investing. Life had other plans and quickly he saw himself as CEO of his own operation having built a fantastic team of business savvy Oklahomans, ready to opening their own grow operation. Fast forward three years and they sold half of the company at an 88million dollar valuation... Thats 44million after just 3 years for 50% of the business!  According to the Journal Record Denver is on the 2022 most admired CEO list and over the last three years Stability Cannabis has won award after award. https://journalrecord.com/2022/02/09/journal-record-announces-2022-most-admired-ceos/  Recognized for their companies business, employees, leadership etc. Their goal moving forward it to help more patients every year, as Oklahoma embraces the medical values of the plant moving forward. For more information on Stability Cannabis go to: www.stabilitycannabis.com This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame telling Oklahoma's stories through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/oklahomahof for daily updates. #thisisoklahoma 

This is Denver Kitch - Stability Cannabis

On this episode I chatted with fellow Oklahoma ambassador Clay Billman. Clay has the brand Oklamerica and in my opinion one of the best brand logos in the game! Clay talks about coming to Oklahoma, following in his mothers footsteps and studying at OSU. After college he jumped into the big world of advertising and Ackerman McQueen before returning to OSU where he now teaches a class on Sports Marketing and Branding as well as helping with the athletic departments branding. Clay tells us the story of how Oklamerica started, how his father has influenced some designs and how amazing it feels when you see someone wearing a shirt you designed.  If you don't already know the brand go to www.oklamerica.com and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/oklamerica  This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahomas story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and follow them on social media for daily updates www.instagram.com/oklahomahof #thisisoklahoma 

This is Clay Billman - Oklamerica

On this episode I chatted with Bailey Wilson founder of Bondi Bowls. Bondi just opened their first store a couple of weeks ago. A year ago we chatted on the podcast about Bailey's origin story and the beginning of Bondi Bowls. A year and 6 months on from founding the company Bailey has 1 location 1 location coming and 17 trucks in 7 states across the country. A truly incredible achievement in such a short space of time. On todays podcast we talk about the new store, the menu and what it takes to become a franchisee of Bondi Bowls. If you haven't listened to Baileys previous episode please do, it helps set context to her story. Linked below.  Episode 262 - Bailey & Bondi's Origin Story: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-bailey-wilson-bondi-bowls/id1387331955?i=1000504564013 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wh3QJeTpqk88t4wCkqVcj?si=eb3dd61e03d44fd8 For more information go to www.bondibowlsusa.com and follow them on instagram. www.instagram.com/bondibowls Bondi Bowls secret instagram menu here www.instagram.com/bondi.bowls.secret.menu   This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall Of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and on instagram www.instagram.com/oklahomahof #thisisoklahoma 

This is Bailey Wilson - Bondi Bowls GRAND OPENING!

On this episode I chatted with fellow car enthusiasts Brett & Jess Nelson. Brett & Jess own a car storage facility in Midtown OKC. They share some great stories from their travels. From Brett's first sports car to flying all the way to Germany to collect something very special. We talk about the car community here in OKC as well as across the country and how the passion for cars brings people together.  For more information on the storage facility head over to www.midtownautohaus.com and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/midtownautohaus  This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and for everyday updates follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/oklahomahof  #thisisoklahoma 

This is Brett & Jessica Nelson | Midtown Autohaus

On this episode with return guest Kelli Masters we talk about Kelli's new book. "High-Impact Life: A Sports Agent’s Secrets to Finding and Fulfilling a Purpose You Can’t Lose" How she wrote the book, recorded the audio book and has room for three more books. Kelli shared impactful stories about her clients Aja Evans (Olympic Bobsledder) and Amy Olson (LPGA Player) talking about the importance of brand building. We talk about the college NIL deals and how it's making agents, schools and players think twice about their actions. Finishing up Kelli talks about her experience with the Julius Jones case, right up til the last few hours before he was granted clemency.  For more information on Kelli to go www.kellimasters.com Buy her book here: https://www.amazon.com/High-Impact-Life-Secrets-Finding-Fulfilling/dp/1496444531 Listen to Kelli's previous episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-kelli-masters-kmm-sports/id1387331955?i=1000413503101 The Branch Office Co working Space: https://thebranchus.spaces.nexudus.com/?portal& This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/oklahomahof #thisisoklahoma  

This is Kelli Masters - High Impact Life

On this episode I chatted with return guests Jake Keyes about the opening of his first Brewery location right across the street from the Parlor in OKC. "Skydance Brewing Company is OKC’s Native American owned craft brewery. Our indigenous culture has taught us the importance of community." Myself and Jake share a passion for entrepreneurship and podcasting. Jake was on episode 206 back in August of 2020, a lot of what he talked about then has come to fruition all be it a little later than we had all planned due to the pandemic.  In this episode we talked about Skydance's new beers, the event space, hosting OU game day watch parties and more. Check out their new beers coming out every week. The latest being "Juice Wolves" www.skydancebrewing.com  www.instagram.com/skydancebrewing www.instagram.com/its.jake.keyes Skydance Brewing Address: 1 NE Seventh St Unit A Oklahoma City, OK 73104 United States This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/oklahomahof  #thisisoklahoma 

This is Jake Keyes - Skydance Brewing Co.

On this episode I chatted with longtime friend Tim Braaten about his journey into coaching. Tim is currently the Assistant Golf Coach at ORU. Tim grew up in the Tulsa area, moved to OKC to go to university at Southern Nazarene to play golf. Which is where we met. Tim has a love of history and baseball so golf really wasn't on the radar until he was offered a spot on the team by our Hall of Fame Coach Steve Hulsey. Sadly for Tim his eligibility ran out before he finished college so he had the opportunity to coach baseball at Bethany Highschool right across the street, this led him to SCU as a college baseball coach and RD of one of the dorms. During this time the SCU golf coaching position opened up and with some thought Tim took the job.  Looking back this is where Tim's golf coaching kicks off. SCU's golf program was unknown at this point, to the point that people literally didn't think they had a golf program. In three years Tim took the SCU golf program from unknown to the first national championship in school history. incredible achievement for him and the team of guys he assembled. Excited to return the following year, little did he know that others had taken notice and a position at D1 ORU in Tulsa ( Tim's Home City ) had opened up.  As far as timing goes, it was terrible. The week before school starts Tim takes the ORU position as Assistant Golf Coach and has been pouring his heart and soul into the team ever since.  In this podcast we talk about the timing of everything, the subtle things in Tim's story that led him to coaching golf and the work he does everyday to make him and his players better.  As a friend I am extremely proud of Tim's coaching achievements, but in no way am I surprised by his results because of his dedication to improvement and love for the game.  Follow Tim and ORU'S progress here www.instagram.com/orumensgolf www.instagram.com/oruwomensgolf  This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and follow them on instagram for daily updates www.instagram.com/oklahomahof #thisisoklahoma 

This is Tim Braaten - A Journey to Coaching D1 College Golf

On this episode I chatted with stunt coordinator Krista Perry. Krista is a native Californian, grew up traveling the country at the age of eight for competitive swimming. Finishing out her career as an All American Swimmer in the state of California. Moving to Florida for school she became immersed in the movie business and took full advantage of her life. Working in the movie business Krista soaked up everything she could and when the opportunity to become a stuntwoman presented itself she jumped at it. Krista has an impressive resume. Check out her IMDB for the full details, but productions like Minari, Reservation Dogs, Stillwater and the Battle of Honey Springs.  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4611192/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm Krista moved to Tulsa Oklahoma for work. Krista has an awesome story, oh and she is a proud member of the "Church of Peloton" which some of you may understand.  Follow Krista on instagram www.instagram.com/kristamcperry This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and for more details on events go to www.oklahomahof.com and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/oklahomahof #thisisoklahoma 

This is Krista Perry - Stuntwoman

On this episode (Part 2) of my chat with T.W. Shannon the current CEO of Chickasaw Community Bank and State of Oklahoma Commissioner of Transportation.  We talked about his personal brand and how he has leveraged that to raise the banks social media presence. We talk about the power of social media and using it as a tool to tell stories. We dive into his Native American heritage and how it has impacted his life and families lives as well as the great state of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Hall of Fame which he honored to be a board member.  Follow T.W. on instagram www.instagram.com/twshannon Go to ccb.bank for Chickasaw Community Bank and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/chickasawcommunitybank www.instagram.com/chickasawcommunitybank This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame telling Oklahomas story through its people since 1929. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and follow them on instagram for daily updates www.instagram.com/oklahomahof #thisisoklahoma 

This is T.W. Shannon - CEO of Chickasaw Community Bank ( Part 2 )

On this episode I chatted with T.W. Shannon the current CEO of Chickasaw Community Bank and State of Oklahoma Commissioner of Transportation. T.W. is a busy man and has a fascinating career leading to this point. If you follow him on social media there's no secret where he stands politically and we talk about all of it in todays podcast. This is part one of a two part podcast. Part one we dive into his upbringing, college life and early aspirations into politics. In part two we talk more about what Chickasaw Community Bank is doing in the metro.  Follow T.W. on instagram www.instagram.com/twshannon Go to ccb.bank for Chickasaw Community Bank and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/chickasawcommunitybank. This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame telling Oklahomas story through its people since 1929. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and follow them on instagram for daily updates www.instagram.com/oklahomahof #thisisoklahoma 

This is T.W. Shannon - CEO of Chickasaw Community Bank ( Part 1 )

On this episode I caught up with previous podcast guest Matt Payne co owner of Prairie Surf Media at their studios in Downtown OKC. We talked about the new partnerships they have developed with surrounding schools to offer more education opportunities for anyone wanting to learn more about the movie industry and to pursue a career in its many options.  For more information go to www.prairiesurf.com and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/prairiesurfmedia This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Sharing Oklahoma story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/oklahomahof  #thisisoklahoma 

This is Prairie Surf Media - Collaborating With Local Educators

On this episode I chatted with Amir. Amir is from Iran and has aa fascinating story and journey to Oklahoma. He was a refugee who emigrated to the US at age 11 from Iran. Converted to Christianity. Met his wife. Was working as a photographer at a local paper when she fell ill with MS. They learned how diet could contribute to her wellness and started their first restaurant in order to feed her and anyone else who wanted to be a health nut with them. They later realized they wanted to grow they are she's doing well managing her MS well. After 14 years and eight locations, with a ninth on the way, the Health Nut Cafe has changed its name to Bee Healthy Cafe. Founders Cindy and Amir Alavi and company Chief Executive Officer Cody Pepper announced the change last week along with plans to switch from sole ownership to a franchise-ownership model. For more information go to www.beehealthycafe.com This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/oklahomahof #thisisoklahoma 

This is Amir Alavi - Bee Healthy Cafe

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