Hey Amarillo
350 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsHey Amarillo is a weekly, one-on-one interview podcast hosted by Jason Boyett, and featuring the people and stories of Amarillo, Texas.
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Melodie Graves
June 22, 2020 21:01 - 48 minutes - 67 MBA conversation with Melodie Graves, Associate Director of Advising at Amarillo College and member of the executive board of the Amarillo Branch of the NAACP. A long-time community activist, she shares with host Jason Boyett about being bussed to south Amarillo from the North Heights, her experience with subtle racism in high school and explicit racism while pursuing her Masters, and what the last few weeks of pandemic and protests have taught her about Amarillo. This episode is sponsored by ...
COVID Chronicles Chapter 18
June 15, 2020 20:52 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB“What I'll remember most is...” In mid-May, while cases were still rising in Amarillo and before the worldwide protests following the death of George Floyd, host Jason Boyett asked local listeners to call in and record the events, experiences and feelings they would remember most from the Coronavirus pandemic and shutdown. This final COVID Chronicles episode features the voices and perspectives of 24 different listeners in Amarillo, Canyon and elsewhere in the Texas Panhandle. This episode i...
"Value my life" / Discussing race and justice in Amarillo
June 05, 2020 19:34 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB“Value my life as a human being. Cry when you see harm done to a person that looks like me, and do your best to stand beside me.” The murder of George Floyd has sparked national protests across the United States and an unprecedented conversation about race. Against this tragic backdrop, African-American residents of Amarillo share their experiences, their emotions, and their longing for change. Guests include Bowden Jones Jr., Jasmine Taylor, Joseph Peterson, Lia Warren, David Lovejoy and Pa...
COVID Chronicles Chapter 17
June 01, 2020 20:28 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB“As a nation, we are in a pain dance.” As May ended, another crisis compounded the pandemic's disruption. Protests spurred by the pain and outrage around racism spilled onto American streets. In this episode, Mayor Ginger Nelson shares with host Jason Boyett about Amarillo’s response to both crises, and the challenge of leading in times of uncertainty. Meanwhile, Jackie Kingston of KAMR Local 4 News and Patrick & Krystal Burns of Palace Coffee return to update listeners as the city re-emerg...
COVID Chronicles Chapter 16
May 25, 2020 18:36 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB"It was a nightmare. I can't think of a better word." In this episode, Amarillo residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 share their personal stories. Guests include a local Tyson plant employee still in quarantine, an 82-year-old woman whose husband spent several weeks in the hospital, and a single mom who got the virus from her teenage son. All presented a variety of symptoms and levels of severity. All have recovered. This episode is sponsored by SKP Creative and Wieck Realty.
COVID Chronicles Chapter 15
May 18, 2020 15:48 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB"It was the toughest decision I've ever had to make." Businesses are beginning to reopen around Amarillo. But taking this step is not as simple as unlocking doors or posting a sign. In this episode, local business owners and experts reveal the discussions they're having about moving forward. How do they balance the economy with public health? How do they protect their bottom line while also protecting customers and staff? Guests include Jason Harrison (Amarillo Chamber of Commerce), Kasey Ta...
COVID Chronicles Chapter 14
May 11, 2020 14:51 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB"You have to take every day as a blessing." The pandemic and shutdown have devastated high school seniors, who had the final weeks of their school careers taken away from them. In this episode, a graduating senior from each Amarillo ISD high school shares what it's been like, what they regret, and what they'll remember from this moment. Guests are Shandra Ahsan (Amarillo High), Jared Arellano (Caprock), Kourtni Wilburn (Palo Duro) and Andrew Beggs (Tascosa). This episode is sponsored by Shem...
COVID Chronicles Chapter 13
May 07, 2020 17:32 - 45 minutes - 42 MB"When people are afraid, they'll believe lies." How are the economic shutdown and pandemic impacting Amarillo's most vulnerable residents? Ryan Pennington tells host Jason Boyett how Amarillo's immigrants and refugees are coping. Junie Wagner explains how Guyon Saunders Resource Center helps the homeless stay safe. Kristi Greenway shares what this moment looks like at Park Central, Amarillo's largest retirement community. And Brooks Boyett of Mission 2540 gives insight into the plight of chi...
COVID Chronicles Chapter 12
April 30, 2020 14:47 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB"It's an ugly death. It is NOT like the flu." Few Amarillo residents know as much about the devastating physical and emotional impact of COVID-19 than local nurses who have been serving in New York City area ICUs. These healthcare workers have seen it up close. In this episode, Monica Blucher, Chuey Hernandez and Amber Lea Edwards tell host Jason Boyett about their experiences. Hernandez just returned home. The others are still on the job in NYC. While Amarillo's cases and hospitalizations i...
COVID Chronicles Chapter 11
April 27, 2020 16:03 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB"I have to do something. How can I help?" As residents feel the impact of the economic shutdown due to COVID-19, Amarillo people are finding ways to help. Alex Fairly of The Fairly Group explains the company's "Stay Home and Sing" contest, as voting begins with a generous giveaway. Kelsey Forsberg has sewn around 500 cloth masks. Tremaine Brown of Shi-Lee's Barbecue & Soul Food Cafe has given out 30,000 meals to hungry kids. Amarillo College president Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart has spent a mont...
Remembering Rachael Edwards
April 23, 2020 14:51 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBRachael Edwards, a prolific and deeply respected Amarillo artist, passed away on April 15, 2020. She originally appeared as a guest on this podcast in June 2019. In this new episode, host Jason Boyett interviews Amarillo residents Karen Welch, Colin Cummings and Nannette Pilcher about Rachael’s life and legacy, followed by a re-release of part of Rachael’s original interview from last year. Learn more about her career and see some of her work at rachaeledwardswithpaint.com.
COVID Chronicles Chapter 10
April 20, 2020 14:37 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB"I'm just very proud to be part of Amarillo ISD right now." With Gov. Greg Abbott having announced that Texas schools won't reopen this spring, we look at how the school district has adapted to meet needs during the crisis. Julie Huntley (South Georgia Elementary) and Kisaundra Harris (Tascosa High School) share teachers' perspectives on distance learning. Director of Child Nutrition Matt Buck explains how AISD continues to feed vulnerable kids. And Director of Counseling Tracey Morman detai...
COVID Chronicles Chapter 9
April 16, 2020 19:27 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB"Everything shifted when we started staying home." First, Jason Boyett checks in with Angelina Marie. Then the show features three conversations about opportunity in the midst of trials. Homeschooling veteran Careese Wood advises parents who suddenly find themselves managing a "classroom." Crossfit 806 owner Kyle Cato shares how his gym and community have gone virtual. And WTAMU marketing professor Dr. Nick Gerlich speculates what business might look like on the other side of the pandemic. T...
COVID Chronicles Chapter 8
April 13, 2020 15:34 - 36 minutes - 33 MB"We've had to make adjustments to everything we do." A tale of two cities: In this episode, the city managers of Amarillo and Canyon discuss their actions in response to the pandemic. What is each city doing to minimize risk for employees and residents? What's happening behind the scenes of the public communication? Are citizens following the stay-at-home orders? Guests are Jared Miller (Amarillo) and Joe Price (Canyon). These interviews were recorded prior to April 13, 2020. Things may have...
COVID Chronicles Chapter 7
April 09, 2020 15:17 - 50 minutes - 46 MB"Everyone is taking it seriously." Recent episodes have detailed the pandemic's impact in Amarillo, but what about Amarillo people who live elsewhere? This episode tells the stories of COVID-19 in other cities as we check in with former locals who now live across the country. Guests are Micha Boyett-Hohorst (San Francisco), Tom Patterson (New York City), Natalie Schlabs (Nashville) and Jonathan Baker (Portland, Maine). These interviews were recorded on April 8, 2020. Things may have changed ...
COVID Chronicles Chapter 6
April 06, 2020 14:44 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB"The local banks have been wonderful." COVID-19 cases are rising slowly in Amarillo as business seek a safety net and families deal with financial uncertainty. These interviews were recorded prior to April 6, 2020. Things may have changed by the time you listen. Guests are Vicki Wilmarth (Wright Wilmarth Byrd PLLC), Matt Morgan (Amarillo Area Foundation), Paige Jones (Fresh Paige Counseling) and Chris Seals (Still Austin). This episode is sponsored by Dr. Eddy Sauer (Shemen Dental).
COVID Chronicles Chapter 5
April 02, 2020 14:30 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB"It's a patchwork-quilt effort." As Amarillo stays at home, the City has opened up drive-through COVID-19 testing. Local businesses continue shifting to meet needs and manage a public health crisis. These interviews were recorded on April 1, 2020. Things may have changed by the time you listen. Guests are Casie Stoughton (Amarillo Public Health), David Prescott (Talon/LPE), Dr. Kristina Drumheller (WTAMU) and Cullen Lutz (Panhandle PBS). This episode is sponsored by Bivins Pointe.
COVID Chronicles Chapter 4
March 30, 2020 13:57 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB"We have to be ready to help them." Local families are feeling the impact of job losses and a transformed economy as the nation battles Coronavirus outbreaks. These interviews were recorded on or prior to March 29. Things may have changed by the time you listen. Guests are Zack Wilson (High Plains Food Bank), Dr. Kirk Coury (Amarillo Endodontics), Benton Allen & Trent Kelly (BTG Products/WTAMU), and Bobby Lee (The Big Texan). Complete the podcast demographic survey here.
COVID Chronicles Chapter 3
March 26, 2020 14:33 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB"We are prepared for it." As Coronavirus infections begin to increase in Amarillo, local people discuss the impact on hospitals, grocery stores, churches and education. These interviews were recorded on or prior to March 25. Things may have changed by the time you listen. Guests are Dr. Brian Weis (Northwest Texas Hospital), Ken and Jarrett Copheranham (Fiesta Foods), Pastor Manny de los Santos (Power Church) and Anna Kay Reeves. This episode is sponsored by SKP Creative.
COVID Chronicles Chapter 2
March 23, 2020 14:40 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB"If you can, you do." This episode features short interviews with Amarillo people about what things look like right now in the city due to the spread of the Coronavirus. Interviews were recorded the afternoon of Sunday, March 22. Things may have changed by the time you listen. Guests are Charles D'Amico (Jimmy John's), Lytton St. Stephen (Panhandle COVID-19 Home Help), Katie & Seth Wieck (Wieck Realty, Boys Ranch), and Robin Brewton (Carson Wealth). This episode is sponsored by Wieck Realty.
COVID Chronicles Chapter 1
March 19, 2020 15:40 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBA new podcast format going forward: This episode features short interviews with Amarillo people about what things look like right now in the city due to the spread of the Coronavirus. Interviews were recorded the afternoon of Wednesday, March 18. Things may have changed by the time you listen. Guests are Wes Reeves (Xcel Energy), Bekah McWhorter (Bivins Pointe), Jason Burr (NCW), Kyla Frye (WT Enterprise Center), Patrick & Krystal Burns (Palace Coffee) and Jackie Kingston (KAMR Local 4 News)...
Neal Nossaman
March 16, 2020 20:59 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBA conversation with Neal Nossaman, an Amarillo eye doctor. Neal grew up in Amarillo and, after schooling, returned here to join his father's practice. Today he's a partner at Broome Optical, which started in 1929. With host Jason Boyett, Neal shares about serving in north Amarillo early in his career, what it meant to finally marry his husband Greg, and how they found a church home at St. Andrews Episcopal. This episode is sponsored by Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum.
Shilpa Shah
March 09, 2020 21:10 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBA conversation with Shilpa Shah, an Amarillo immigration attorney who serves clients around the world. Shilpa grew up in Amarillo—her father was the first Indian-born physician in the city—and speaks with host Jason Boyett about her career, her multicultural upbringing, her Hindu faith and how Amarillo's community of Indian families works to maintain its heritage and traditions in the Texas Panhandle. This episode is sponsored by Bivins Pointe and Jimmy John's.
Jim Livingston
March 02, 2020 22:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBA conversation with Jim Livingston, a fine arts photographer known for his Texas Panhandle landscapes as well as his "I Am Rt 66" portrait series. Jim has spent the last decade pursuing photography but has a deep, intriguing resume. He's been a Jesuit priest, spent years as a social worker, and was once technically homeless after being forced to uproot rapidly from his life in Wichita Falls. He and host Jason Boyett discuss these things and more in this episode, sponsored by Dr. Eddy Sauer o...
Laci Scott
February 24, 2020 22:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBA conversation with Laci Scott, who has spent the last decade working in public health with a focus on refugee resettlement. With host Jason Boyett, she explains her early involvement with the Emergent Village movement in Evangelical Christianity, how she ended up "breaking up with church," the friendliness difference between Amarillo and Kansas City, and what it's like for refugee families when they finally make it to America. This is a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation, sponsored b...
Chandra Perkins
February 17, 2020 21:58 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBA conversation with Chandra Perkins, founder/director of Storybridge, an Amarillo nonprofit that gives free, age-appropriate books to at-risk children. A longtime educator, Chandra saw that early introduction to books at home was the #1 predictor of academic success for a child. Her kids had dozens of books. Some kids had zero books. With host Jason Boyett, she explains how she set out to rebalance that inequality for Amarillo kids. This episode is sponsored by Panhandle Plains Historical Mu...
Kaleb West
February 10, 2020 22:14 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBA conversation with Kaleb West, co-owner of Pondaseta Brewing Co., a brewery and taproom on 45th Street in southwest Amarillo. With his friend Trever Martin, Kaleb opened Pondaseta in 2018 after a career installing equipment in other breweries across the country. Having grown up in Canyon, Kaleb explains to host Jason Boyett why he moved back from Austin and Orlando, what makes Amarillo the perfect location for Pondaseta, and how he and Trever turned an old tire shop into a taproom. This epi...
Nicole Fleetwood
February 03, 2020 22:47 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBA conversation with Nicole Fleetwood, co-owner of Scratch Made Bakery. Nicole arrived in Amarillo on the heels of winning a Season 7 episode of Cupcake Wars on the Food Network. She had been living in North Carolina, but moved after the show aired and found herself having to build a new life—and business—in a new place. With host Jason Boyett, she explains how she ended up on TV, her culture shock upon arriving here, and why she located her bakery downtown. This episode is sponsored by Pestt...
Jeff Justus
January 27, 2020 22:04 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBA conversation with Jeff Justus, community liaison for the Amarillo Fire Department. Despite a long career as a firefighter, Justus also spent several years as a traveling stand-up comic before finally trading that life for one with more stability—a decision that brought him to Amarillo. Today he serves as the public face of AFD in a position he helped create. With host Jason Boyett, Jeff describes the difficulties of performing comedy as well as the unique challenges of firefighting on the ...
Ruby Moreno
January 20, 2020 22:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBA conversation with Ruby Moreno, executive director of the Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Ruby immigrated to the U.S. when she was very young, grew up in rural Kansas and Wyoming, and made her way to Amarillo by way of West Texas A&M University. In college, a stint interning for the Hispanic Chamber led to her current position. With host Jason Boyett, Ruby talks about local entrepreneurship and the importance of Hispanic- and minority-owned business in Amarillo. This episode is spons...
Steve Brown
January 13, 2020 22:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBA conversation with Steve Brown, founder of ROI Online and author of the new book The Golden Toilet. With host Jason Boyett, Steve shares how a former "chicken fried steak guy" and lifelong Amarillo kid had his eyes opened while living in Japan. He finally returned to Amarillo, attended AC as a nontraditional student, found his way into the world of website design and ended up launching a local marketing agency with a national footprint. This episode is sponsored by Jimmy John's and the Mani...
Hilary Marie
January 06, 2020 22:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBA conversation with Hilary Marie, a local musician and bookkeeper who lived in Borger and New Orleans before making a home in Amarillo. With host Jason Boyett, Hilary shares the details of her personal story, which involve finding healing—mentally, physically and emotionally—after multiple cycles of addiction and abuse. Their discussion covers plenty of unique territory, from Hilary's American Idol auditions to her discovery of eastern spirituality in Amarillo. This episode is sponsored by B...
Scott Raef
December 30, 2019 22:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBA conversation with Fr. Scott Raef of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Canyon. A longtime Amarillo resident, Scott has served in a variety of positions within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Amarillo, including St. Thomas the Apostle Church and St. Mary's Cathedral. With host Jason Boyett, he shares about his career and calling, the Catholic history of Amarillo, and about time he spent during a recent sabbatical driving Lyft and Uber for local residents. This episode is sponsored by Wieck Realty.
Phyllis Nickum
December 23, 2019 22:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBA conversation with Phyllis Nickum, owner/operator of Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West, a tourism company on the rim of Palo Duro Canyon. Phyllis literally grew up in hotels, spent decades in hotel management and operations—including the Ambassador Hotel in Amarillo—and "retired" to a second career on horseback. She talks to host Jason Boyett about her career, the Ambassador's heyday, and why riding horses in the Panhandle is on so many travelers' bucket lists. This episode is sponsored by P...
Jennifer Gallardo
December 16, 2019 22:32 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBA conversation with Jennifer Gallardo, a vice president at Amarillo National Bank. Jennifer manages the ANB branch at NE 24th & Grand, where she deals with a remarkably diverse customer base, and has worked at the bank since she was 17. In this episode, she tells host Jason Boyett about her career path, growing up in the Barrio, and her involvement on the Amarillo Civic Center Complex executive committee. In particular, they discuss its needs for the future. This episode is sponsored by the...
Kent Harris
December 09, 2019 22:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBA conversation with Kent Harris, a working potter and the owner of Blue Sage Pottery. A Missouri native who got a fine arts degree from WTAMU, Kent is one of those unique Amarillo creatives who is making a living as an artist. His stoneware pottery sells online and has appeared in galleries across the United States. With host Jason Boyett, Kent discuses how he and his wife, Megan, built their business, why pottery is so addictive and therapeutic, and how the Texas Panhandle shapes his work. ...
Emmi Hilbish
December 02, 2019 22:10 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBA conversation with Emmi Hilbish, an elite wheelchair athlete and graduate of River Road High School. Born with spina bifida, Emmi struggled to walk and was entirely wheelchair-bound by the age of 10. After getting her first sports wheelchair in high school, she discovered a talent for wheelchair basketball, got a full-ride scholarship to the University of Texas at Arlington, and won a national championship with the Lady Movin' Mavs. With host Jason Boyett, Emmi shares about her athletic car...
Dr. Billy Graves
November 25, 2019 22:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBA conversation with Dr. Billy Graves of Amarillo Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AOMS), one of the nation's largest oral surgery practices. A native of Kentucky, Dr. Graves intentionally picked Amarillo as the place to start his practice after he finished his schooling and residency. With host Jason Boyett, he reveals why Amarillo was his ideal choice, why the people here continue to surprise him, and how AOMS gains national attention through social media, its 4-Hour Smile giveaway and more. T...
Dajana Johnson
November 18, 2019 22:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBA conversation with Dajana Johnson, the owner/operator of The Slay Station, a salon at 1st and Polk near downtown Amarillo. Only 22 years old, Dajana is a young entrepreneur who is carving out a career despite the challenges of her low-income upbringing. With host Jason Boyett, Dajana reveals her career path so far, why her salon is only "Level 3" in a multi-step career, and why it's so important for young women like her to see other females and minorities in ownership positions. This episod...
Chris Seals
November 11, 2019 22:05 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBA conversation with Chris Seals, cofounder and CEO at Still Austin Whiskey Co. An economist who spent the last 15 years in Amarillo, Chris now splits his time between here and Austin, where he runs the first whiskey distillery in the state capital since Prohibition. With host Jason Boyett, Chris reveals how his career developed, why a change in Texas law made Still Austin viable, and why this area is so important to the distillery's latest release. This episode is sponsored by the Mani Campe...
Libby Lane
November 04, 2019 22:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBA conversation with Libby Lane, owner and designer of Libby Lane leather handbags and accessories, an international business based in Amarillo. Libby grew up in Bushland, attended the Art Institute of Chicago, and now assembles each of her products by hand in Amarillo. With host Jason Boyett, she explains how her business began, why the Panhandle is so central to her products' story, and how she found balance and simplicity here after having lived in Chicago and New York. This episode is spo...
Lara Escobar
October 28, 2019 21:04 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBA conversation with Lara Escobar, the executive director of Amarillo Area CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates). Lara lived in El Paso, College Station and Lubbock before coming to Amarillo ten years ago. With host Jason Boyett, she shares about her career in social work and public health, what she discovered upon relocating to Amarillo, and how volunteer advocates can change the life of a child in foster care. This episode is sponsored by Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum and Cara Hendr...
R. Taylor Moore
October 21, 2019 21:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBA conversation with R. Taylor Moore, a former CIA analyst and operative who now lives in Amarillo as a full-time writer of thriller novels. Taylor grew up in South Texas, traveled the world, and found his way into a decade-long career in intelligence. With host Jason Boyett, he shares how, a few years ago, he arrived in Amarillo "kicking and screaming" but saw that decision change the direction of his life. This episode is sponsored by Wieck Realty and Bivins Pointe.
Lytton St. Stephen
October 14, 2019 21:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBA conversation with Lytton St. Stephen, a mental health case manager and relative newcomer to Amarillo. Lytton arrived less than a year ago from Albuquerque, and it gave them an opportunity to reinvent themselves—and embrace their true identity. With host Jason Boyett, Lytton shares about being gender non-binary, finding community, standing out in a conservative place, and why the city has been so pivotal to their growth. This episode is sponsored by Dr. Eddy Sauer and the Mani-Camper.
Howard Smith
October 07, 2019 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBA conversation with Howard Smith, a member of the city council and longtime local Realtor. In the mid-20th century, Howard's family operated the historic Hub Clothiers and he was part owner. He also served aboard the USS Guadalcanal when the U.S. Navy ship was used to recover Apollo 9 astronauts after they landed in the Atlantic. With host Jason Boyett, Howard shares about his career, how he's seen the city change, and why he's still passionate about mountain biking in Palo Duro Canyon. This...
Julie Ballard
September 30, 2019 21:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBA conversation with Julie Ballard, a recent graduate of the REZ program at Faith City Mission. Now a marketing consultant working on the administrative side of this organization, Julie arrived in Amarillo two years ago after decades of fighting addiction and even homelessness—and her struggles weren't over. With host Jason Boyett, she details her harrowing journey and explains how Faith City helps people like her. This episode is sponsored by Wieck Realty and Cara Hendricks/Edward Jones (806...
David Ritchie
September 23, 2019 21:02 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBA conversation with David Ritchie, pastor of Redeemer Christian Church. David comes from a family with deep West Texas roots, and his church community is also historic. Instead of planting a new church from scratch, he "replanted" Redeemer within a struggling, multi-generational church that dated back to the 1920s. With host Jason Boyett, he shares the Redeemer origin story and explains why it's so crucial for church members to find ways to serve the city. This episode is sponsored by Panhan...
Becca White
September 16, 2019 20:57 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBA conversation with Becca White, owner and designer of M Street Studio, a jewelry and leather goods company based in Amarillo and shipping handmade products all over the world. Becca first learned jewelry-making at Amarillo High School, started her career in Austin and Dallas, and then returned to Amarillo. With host Jason Boyett, she reveals how M Street began, why it has exploded in popularity over the past two years, and how her designs ended up being featured in Vogue and Vanity Fair. Th...
Alex O'Brien
September 09, 2019 21:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBA conversation with Alex O'Brien, a retired professional tennis player, U.S. Open winner, and the former number-one doubles player in the world (2000). Now the President and CEO of BOC Bank, Alex grew up in Amarillo and decided to bring his family back here after retiring from pro tennis. He and host Jason Boyett discuss Alex's tennis career, the unusual history of his bank, and what advantages Amarillo offers over his former home base of Los Angeles. This episode is sponsored by Dr. Eddy Sa...
Ashley Jourdan
September 02, 2019 21:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBA conversation with Ashley Jourdan, who provides human trafficking prevention and outreach for Family Support Services. Ashley grew up in an itinerant family—spending her first 15 years on the road—and describes Amarillo as the only "home" she's ever had. She and host Jason Boyett discuss her unique upbringing, what human trafficking looks like in the Texas Panhandle, and why it's so vital that she's discovered a powerful, loving community here. This episode is sponsored by the Mani-Camper a...