I am Northwest Arkansas
436 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsThe I am Northwest Arkansas Podcast covers the intersection of Business, Culture, Entrepreneurship, and Life in Benton and Washington County Arkansas. If you are thinking about moving here or already live here, we've got great inspiring stories, ideas, things to do, places to see, people to meet, and food to eat. Learn why we are one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas of the US.
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44 - Meredith K. Lowry is Patently Fabulous
December 02, 2019 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBAbout the Show: In this episode, we sit down with Patent Attorney Meredith K. Lowry from Wright Lindsey Jennings, LLP in Rogers, Arkansas. Meredith is a ball of energy and a tremendous resource on Northwest Arkansas and the local Philanthropic community. After conversing with Meredith we lost track of all the programs and causes that she is affiliated with but let’s just say they are more than a few. Outside of her heart to serve Meredith is an excellent Patent Attorney that actually gave...
Meredith K. Lowry is Patently Fabulous
December 02, 2019 22:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBAbout the Show: In this episode, we sit down with Patent Attorney Meredith K. Lowry from Wright Lindsey Jennings, LLP in Rogers, Arkansas. Meredith is a ball of energy and a tremendous resource in Northwest Arkansas and the local Philanthropic community. After conversing with Meredith we lost track of all the programs and causes that she is affiliated with but let’s just say they are more than a few. Outside of her heart to serve Meredith is an excellent Patent Attorney that actually gave...
43 - Giving Thanks in the Ozarks
November 25, 2019 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBAbout the Show: In this episode, we sit down to reflect over the first seven months of the podcast. There is so much to be thankful for every day but Thanksgiving week is as good a time as any to tell people how much you care and appreciate them. I go down the list of all 42 episodes and share some highlights from each of them and the people behind them. I hope you like this episode. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! All of this and more on this episode of I am Northwest Arkansas...
Giving Thanks in the Ozarks
November 25, 2019 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBAbout the Show: In this episode, we sit down to reflect over the first seven months of the podcast. There is so much to be thankful for every day but Thanksgiving week is as good a time as any to tell people how much you care and appreciate them. I go down the list of all 42 episodes and share some highlights from each of them and the people behind them. I hope you like this episode. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Important Links and Mentions on the Show* Website for I am Nort...
42 - BBQ Is The Only 2ndHand Smoke That Nate Walls Is Blowing
November 18, 2019 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBAbout the Show: In this episode, we sit down with Nate Walls founder of 2nd Hand Smoke BBQ NWA in Fayetteville. Nate has been cooking over an Open Fire and Smoke Pit for years. He learned his craft watching his mother prepare comfort food in her Juke Joint in St. Louis. Nate has combined his love of food and seeing people happy after eating a great meal with his prowess on the BBQ grill. Now organizations like ALLPS, Seven Hills Homeless Center, and the Yvonne RICHARDSON Center, rely on N...
BBQ Is The Only 2ndHand Smoke That Nate Walls Is Blowing
November 18, 2019 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBAbout the Show: In this episode, we sit down with Nate Walls founder of 2nd Hand Smoke BBQ NWA in Fayetteville. Nate has been cooking over an Open Fire and Smoke Pit for years. He learned his craft watching his mother prepare comfort food in her Juke Joint in St. Louis. Nate has combined his love of food and seeing people happy after eating a great meal with his prowess on the BBQ grill. Now organizations like ALLPS, Seven Hills Homeless Center, and the Yvonne RICHARDSON Center, rely on ...
41 - Martha Londagin and Startup Junkie help 800 Entrepreneurs a year and counting
November 11, 2019 23:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBAbout the Show: In this episode, we sit down with Martha Londagin, Executive Consultant, with Startup Junkie in Fayetteville. Martha has a very interesting story to share about Northwest Arkansas and how her family has been around these parts for more than 160 years. Also not one to let the grass grow under her feet, Martha has done it all including being a great Wife, Mom, Teacher, Lawyer, Small Business Banker, and Entrepreneurial Consultant. We hope we didn’t leave anything out! Mar...
Martha Londagin and Startup Junkie help 800 Entrepreneurs a year and counting
November 11, 2019 22:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBAbout the Show: In this episode, we sit down with Martha Londagin, Executive Consultant, with Startup Junkie in Fayetteville. Martha has a very interesting story to share about Northwest Arkansas and how her family has been around these parts for more than 160 years. Also not one to let the grass grow under her feet, Martha has done it all including being a great Wife, Mom, Teacher, Lawyer, Small Business Banker, and Entrepreneurial Consultant. We hope we didn’t leave anything out! Ma...
40 - 65 years of Symphonic Excellence, an insiders look at SoNA - Part Two
November 04, 2019 22:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBAbout the Show: In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Herren, Executive Director and Julianne Brown, Chairman of the BOD with SoNA. This is the second of two interviews that we did with SoNA. In episode 37 of I am Northwest Arkansas, we sat down with SoNA Conductor Paul Haas who walked us through the artistic process of putting on a Season of the symphony. Matthew and Julianne provided some great insight into how the Symphony started and what they have to do behind the scenes to make ...
39 - Voted Most Likely to be a Chef in HS, Jason Paul has created an Heirloom that tastes so good!
October 28, 2019 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBAbout the Show: One of the greatest lessons my Grandfather taught me was the importance of relationships. He would say, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know!” I’m sure many of you have heard that said to you at some time or another. I have lived by this maxim all of my life. The relationships that I’ve developed here in Northwest Arkansas have driven the arc and growth of this podcast. While I have no fear and I’m willing to “cold call,” or “cold email,” anyone it’s always nice...
Voted Most Likely to be a Chef in HS, Jason Paul has created an Heirloom that tastes so good!
October 28, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBAbout the Show: One of the greatest lessons my Grandfather taught me was the importance of relationships. He would say, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know!” I’m sure many of you have heard that said to you at some time or another. I have lived by this maxim all of my life. The relationships that I’ve developed here in Northwest Arkansas have driven the arc and growth of this podcast. While I have no fear and I’m willing to “cold call,” or “cold email,” anyone it’s always nice t...
38 - For Rachel Fox and NWA Girl Gang Timing is Everything
October 21, 2019 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBAbout the Show: One of the things that I enjoy about doing the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast is all of the really cool people that I get to meet here in NWA and beyond. In this episode, we sit down with NWA Girl Gang founder Rachel Fox to discuss her time here in Northwest Arkansas and why a little serendipity never hurts when it comes to building relationships and being intentional about getting out, meeting new people and making friends. Rachel is great at doing all of those things...
For Rachel Fox and NWA Girl Gang Timing is Everything
October 21, 2019 21:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBAbout the Show: One of the things that I enjoy about doing the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast is all of the really cool people that I get to meet here in NWA and beyond. In this episode, we sit down with NWA Girl Gang founder Rachel Fox to discuss her time here in Northwest Arkansas and why a little serendipity never hurts when it comes to building relationships and being intentional about getting out, meeting new people and making friends. Rachel is great at doing all of those things ...
37 - SoNA Conductor Paul Haas is leading 65 years of Symphonic Excellence in the Ozarks
October 14, 2019 22:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBAbout the Show: I must confess that I love classical music. Especially the Symphony. I grew up on Tchaikovsky, Handels Messiah, and Pachabel Canon. I also love the Opera but we’ll get to that later. I learned very early on in my time here in NWA that we have our own Symphony and that it’s not just a program that has sporadic events but one that has been in existence for 65 years and counting. The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas or SoNA as it is called has developed a following and provided ...
SoNA Conductor Paul Haas is leading 65 years of Symphonic Excellence in the Ozarks
October 14, 2019 21:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBAbout the Show: I must confess that I love classical music. Especially the Symphony. I grew up on Tchaikovsky, Handels Messiah, and Pachabel Canon. I also love the Opera but we’ll get to that later. I learned very early on in my time here in NWA that we have our own Symphony and that it’s not just a program that has sporadic events but one that has been in existence for 65 years and counting. The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas or SoNA as it is called has developed a following and provided...
36 - The Genius behind Onyx Coffee Labs and why you should drink their coffee
October 07, 2019 22:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBAbout the Show: It took a while to finally get connected with the folks at Onyx Coffee Labs. But, as they say, persistence does pay off. I finally connected with Andrea and Jon Allen the founders of Onyx Coffee. Jon was kind enough to sit down with me and share his story of going from a local musician and barista at Arsagas to the Founder of one of the top Coffee Roasters in this country. My personal coffee journey started back in the day when I lived in the Bay Area and was exposed to ...
The Genius behind Onyx Coffee Labs and why you should drink their coffee
October 07, 2019 21:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBAbout the Show: It took a while to finally get connected with the folks at Onyx Coffee Labs. But, as they say, persistence does pay off. I finally connected with Andrea and Jon Allen the founders of Onyx Coffee. Jon was kind enough to sit down with me and share his story of going from a local musician and barista at Arsagas to the Founder of one of the top Coffee Roasters in this country. My personal coffee journey started back in the day when I lived in the Bay Area and was exposed to ...
35 - A Howling Good Time with Jonna Summers from Banshee Manor
September 30, 2019 22:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBAbout the Show: This is the first of an annual podcast episode that we will do highlighting all of the Ghoulish and Frightening things to do in Northwest Arkansas in the month of October. I remember growing up and being exposed to Michael Myers of the Halloween movie series and most of Stephen King's early scary thrillers like Christine, Cujo, and The Shining. I can remember waking up extra early on Halloween so excited to go Trick or Treating. I think I was mostly obsessed with candy,...
A Howling Good Time with Jonna Summers from Banshee Manor
September 30, 2019 21:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBAbout the Show: This is the first of an annual podcast episode that we will do highlighting all of the Ghoulish and Frightening things to do in Northwest Arkansas in the month of October. I remember growing up and being exposed to Michael Myers of the Halloween movie series and most of Stephen King's early scary thrillers like Christine, Cujo, and The Shining. I can remember waking up extra early on Halloween so excited to go Trick or Treating. I think I was mostly obsessed with candy,...
34 - Adam Evers has released the Kraken of Energy Drinks with BLUMANIA
September 23, 2019 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBAbout the Show: One of the things we wanted to do with IANWA, that’s our abbreviation for I am Northwest Arkansas the podcast, is highlight Entrepreneurs who are stepping out to build something great here in the Ozarks. We got a call from a representative of our next guest who suggested that they come on the show. Adam Evers, the Co-Founder of BLUMANIA Energy Drinks, came on the show to talk about the launch of his drink here in Arkansas. Including the Natural State, Adam has launched his...
Adam Evers has released the Kraken of Energy Drinks with BLUMANIA
September 23, 2019 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBAbout the Show: One of the things we wanted to do with IANWA, that’s our abbreviation for the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast, is highlight Entrepreneurs who are stepping out to build something great here in the Ozarks. We got a call from a representative of our next guest who suggested that they come on the show. Adam Evers, the Co-Founder of BLUMANIA Energy Drinks, came on the show to talk about the launch of his drink here in Arkansas. Including the Natural State, Adam has launched his...
33 - What's Happening? Just Ask JazzyJaeNWA
September 16, 2019 22:00 - 49 minutes - 33.6 MBAbout the Show: People move to Northwest Arkansas for a variety of reasons. Some come for the obvious opportunities provided by Fortune 500 firms like Wal-Mart, JB Hunt, and Tyson. Still, others come to attend the University of Arkansas. And some people actually come here to retire. Go figure! We sat down with the dynamic duo of J’aaron Merchant and Jasmine Hudson also known as JazzyJaeNWA to learn how they got started curating and sharing cool information and the latest events here in Nor...
What's Happening? Just Ask JazzyJaeNWA
September 16, 2019 21:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBAbout the Show: People move to Northwest Arkansas for a variety of reasons. Some come for the obvious opportunities provided by Fortune 500 firms like Wal-Mart, JB Hunt, and Tyson. Still, others come to attend the University of Arkansas. And some people actually come here to retire. Go figure! We sat down with the dynamic duo of J’aaron Merchant and Jasmine Hudson also known as JazzyJaeNWA to learn how they got started curating and sharing cool information and the latest events here in Nor...
32 - Waste Not Want Not with Food Loops
September 09, 2019 23:11 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBAbout the Show: Imagine being able to divert 95% of the waste produced at an event with 10,000 people and recycling it?!? In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Michael Kraus, Project Manager with Food Loops who shares his story, the origins of Food Loops, and how they only had to send 5% of the waste from the Roots Festival to a landfill. Food Loops has worked hard to create a sustainable environment for programs like Bite NWA, events at Crystal Bridges, Heartlands Summit, a...
Waste Not Want Not with Food Loops
September 09, 2019 22:11 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBAbout the Show: Imagine being able to divert 95% of the waste produced at an event with 10,000 people and recycling it?!? In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Michael Kraus, Project Manager with Food Loops who shares his story, the origins of Food Loops, and how they only had to send 5% of the waste from the Roots Festival to a landfill. Food Loops has worked hard to create a sustainable environment for programs like Bite NWA, events at Crystal Bridges, Heartlands Summit, an...
31 - Doing Business in Bentonville
September 03, 2019 07:50 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBAbout the Show: In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Andy Wilson, Executive Director of Doing Business in Bentonville. Doing Business in Bentonville is a professional speaker series for current and prospective suppliers to WalMart and Sams Club. They focus on best practice topics that are critical for supplier success. All of this and more on this episode of I am Northwest Arkansas. Important Links and Mentions on the Show: Andy Wilson Connect with Andy on Li...
Doing Business in Bentonville
September 03, 2019 06:50 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBAbout the Show: In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Andy Wilson, Executive Director of Doing Business in Bentonville. Doing Business in Bentonville is a professional speaker series for current and prospective suppliers to WalMart and Sams Club. They focus on best practice topics that are critical for supplier success. Important Links and Mentions on the Show* Email Andy Wilson Website for Doing Business in Bentonville Doing Business in Bentonville on LinkedIn This e...
30 - Junk Brands - Making the Best Athletic Headbands in the Industry Right Here in NWA
August 26, 2019 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Craig Lile, President of Junk Brands in his Bentonville office. It’s no accident that Craig is in the position that he’s in. Hear how he arrived in NWA back in 1997 from South Africa, became an SEC Golfer, earned his stripes on the PGA Tour, worked his way up the ladder at Acumen Brands, and eventually landed the plum assignment of growing an established organization like Junk Brands. Junk Brands makes some of the b...
Junk Brands - Making the Best Athletic Headbands in the Industry Right Here in NWA
August 26, 2019 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Craig Lile, President of Junk Brands in his Bentonville office. It’s no accident that Craig is in the position that he’s in. Hear how he arrived in NWA back in 1997 from South Africa, became an SEC Golfer, earned his stripes on the PGA Tour, worked his way up the ladder at Acumen Brands, and eventually landed the plum assignment of growing an established organization like Junk Brands. Junk Brands makes some of the best w...
29 - And Now a Word From Our Sponsor
August 20, 2019 04:22 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we hear from our fearless founder, Randy Wilburn. It’s been 29 episodes of the show in less than six months. We discuss our experiences and some of the highs and lows of doing a podcast. In addition, we make the case for the growth of podcasting and voice applications like Alexa, Siri, and Bixby. There is still so much to be done here in Northwest Arkansas when it comes to podcasting and we are working behind the scenes to bring you ...
And Now a Word From Our Sponsor
August 20, 2019 03:22 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we hear from our fearless founder, Randy Wilburn. It’s been 29 episodes of the show in less than six months. We discuss our experiences and some of the highs and lows of doing a podcast. In addition, we make the case for the growth of podcasting and voice applications like Alexa, Siri, and Bixby. There is still so much to be done here in Northwest Arkansas when it comes to podcasting and we are working behind the scenes to bring you the b...
28 - Matt Cooper is The Preachers Son
August 12, 2019 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Chef Matt Cooper from The Preachers Son in Bentonville, AR. Originally from Arkansas and an actual Preachers Son, Chef Matt spent time on the West Coast in Oregon where he attended culinary school and then made his way back to The Natural State spending time in the Little Rock area and then coming here to NWA. Chef Matt has run a number of successful restaurants and The Preachers Son is no different. We spend time discuss...
Matt Cooper is The Preachers Son
August 12, 2019 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Chef Matt Cooper from The Preachers Son in Bentonville, AR. Originally from Arkansas and an actual Preacher's Son, Chef Matt spent time on the West Coast in Oregon where he attended culinary school and then made his way back to The Natural State spending time in the Little Rock area and then coming here to NWA. Chef Matt has run a number of successful restaurants and The Preachers Son is no different. We spend time discuss...
27 - Jerrmy Gawthrop's Deep Roots in NWA
August 05, 2019 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Jerrmy Gawthrop, Founder of Greenhouse Grille, Woodstone Pizzeria, and Co-Founder of The Roots Festival. Jerrmy has been around the world and then some. Starting out in New Orleans with a pit stop in Indiana before spending his formative years in Benton County. He’s personally witnessed and been a part of the explosion of growth and transformation of Northwest Arkansas. Jerrmy cut his teeth at a young age in a restaurant...
Jerrmy Gawthrop's Deep Roots in NWA
August 05, 2019 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Jerrmy Gawthrop, Founder of Greenhouse Grille, Woodstone Pizzeria, and Co-Founder of The Roots Festival. Jerrmy has been around the world and then some. Starting out in New Orleans with a pit stop in Indiana before spending his formative years in Benton County. He’s personally witnessed and been a part of the explosion of growth and transformation of Northwest Arkansas. Jerrmy cut his teeth at a young age in a restaurant kit...
26 - Dr. Bowtie Todd and his passion for people
July 29, 2019 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Dr. Todd Jenkins, Global Inclusion Leader with JB Hunt. We discussed everything that he is working on including the upcoming NWA Young Professional Summit. The #NWAYPSummit is taking place at the Walton Arts Center on August 9th, 2019. Dr. Todd talked about growing up in Columbia, SC, where he learned first hand that it does take a Village to raise up future champions and giants. Never seen without a Bowtie on Dr. Todd ...
Dr. Bowtie Todd and his passion for people
July 29, 2019 21:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Dr. Todd Jenkins, Global Inclusion Leader with JB Hunt. We discussed everything that he is working on including the upcoming NWA Young Professional Summit. The #NWAYPSummit is taking place at the Walton Arts Center on August 9th, 2019. Dr. Todd talked about growing up in Columbia, SC, where he learned firsthand that it does take a Village to raise up future champions and giants. Never seen without a Bowtie on Dr. Todd lives...
25 - Tyler Clark is helping move single parents and their families out of poverty and into prosperity
July 23, 2019 09:39 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Tyler Clark, Executive Director of the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA (SPSFNWA). We wanted to learn more about the philanthropic underpinnings of Northwest Arkansas. Tyler was just the person to give us a history lesson. He spoke about the impact that Harvey and Bernice Jones from the Jones Truck Lines had on him and why their generosity and support encouraged him to get involved in philanthropic efforts wherever he...
Tyler Clark is helping move single parents and their families out of poverty and into prosperity
July 23, 2019 08:39 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Tyler Clark, Executive Director of the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA (SPSFNWA). We wanted to learn more about the philanthropic underpinnings of Northwest Arkansas. Tyler was just the person to give us a history lesson. He spoke about the impact that Harvey and Bernice Jones from the Jones Truck Lines had on him and why their generosity and support encouraged him to get involved in philanthropic efforts wherever he we...
24 - Did you know that NWA used to have a lot of Apple Orchards The guys at Black Apple Crossing Cidery did
July 15, 2019 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Leo Orpin one of the founders of Black Apple Crossing in Downtown Springdale and Manuel Tejeda, the event coordinator. Leo is proud that Black Apple Crossing is the first Cidery in the Natural State. In a few short years, they have perfected the cider process and invoked some of the historical aspects of apple production in this region. Who knew that NWA used to be the epicenter of Apple producing in this part of the countr...
Did you know that NWA used to have a lot of Apple Orchards The guys at Black Apple Crossing Cidery did
July 15, 2019 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Leo Orpin one of the founders of Black Apple Crossing in Downtown Springdale and Manuel Tejeda, the event coordinator. Leo is proud that Black Apple Crossing is the first Cidery in the Natural State. In a few short years, they have perfected the cider process and invoked some of the historical aspects of apple production in this region. Who knew that NWA used to be the epicenter of Apple production in this part of the country?...
23 - From 10,000 Watts to 100,000 Watts, The Evolution of Public Radio in NWA with Kyle Kellams
July 09, 2019 02:50 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Kyle Kellams, News Director of KUAF, 91.3 FM and Producer of Ozarks at Large. Kyle has been with the public radio station for more than 30 years. In High School, Kyle started out in radio on KTLO in Mountain Home, AR, where he grew up. He attended the University of Arkansas where he spent time working at KUAF among other stations. Kyle produces the Ozarks at Large show on KUAF. The locally produced news magazine cover...
From 10,000 Watts to 100,000 Watts, The Evolution of Public Radio in NWA with Kyle Kellams
July 09, 2019 01:50 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBAbout the Show: On this podcast episode, we sit down with Kyle Kellams, News Director of KUAF, 91.3 FM, and Producer of Ozarks at Large. Kyle has been with the public radio station for more than 30 years. In High School, Kyle started out on the radio on KTLO in Mountain Home, AR where he grew up. He attended the University of Arkansas and worked at KUAF among other stations. Kyle produces the Ozarks at Large show on KUAF. The locally produced news magazine covers news, sports, politics...
22 - Clint Schnekloth is a Good Shepherd
July 01, 2019 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Clint Schnekloth who is the Pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fayetteville. We talked about a wide range of topics including how Clint and his family ended up here in Arkansas, his views on the Bible belt, his heart for refugees and how he worked to start Canopy NWA. All of this and more on this episode of I am Northwest Arkansas. Important Links and Mentions on the Show: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Ca...
Clint Schnekloth is a Good Shepherd
July 01, 2019 21:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Clint Schnekloth who is the Pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fayetteville. We talked about a wide range of topics including how Clint and his family ended up here in Arkansas, his views on the Bible belt, his heart for refugees, and how he worked to start Canopy NWA. Important Links and Mentions on the Show* Website for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Website for CanopyNWA Website for Apple Seeds Teaching Farm Web...
21 - Living Gluten Free in NWA with Joseph Suarez
June 24, 2019 22:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Joseph Michael Suarez from Springdale to discuss his Gluten Free lifestyle and how he navigates the local restaurant scene to find a great meal. Joseph was diagnosed with Celiac less than 10 years ago. If you ask him, this diagnoses not only changed how and what he ate but it fundamentally changed his life for the better in many ways. He is a cancer survivor and if that is not enough he is also an accomplished Chef that ha...
Living Gluten Free in NWA with Joseph Suarez
June 24, 2019 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Joseph Michael Suarez from Springdale to discuss his Gluten Free lifestyle and how he navigates the local restaurant scene to find a great meal. Joseph was diagnosed with Celiac less than 10 years ago. If you ask him, this diagnosis not only changed how and what he ate but it fundamentally changed his life for the better in many ways. He is a cancer survivor and if that is not enough he is also an accomplished Chef that has ...
20 - 9-Hours short of graduation Burt Hanna quits the U of A to start a Multi-Million dollar Potpourri and Candle company and the rest as they say is History
June 18, 2019 07:45 - 33 minutes - 23 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Burt Hanna of Hanna’s Candles to discuss his Entrepreneurial path, being a World-Class Water Skier, the son of a former Mayor of Fayetteville, and why he quit the University of Arkansas 9-hours shy of graduation to start his company. Extremely interesting and engaging Burt shared his recipe for business success which begins and ends with hard work and sometimes a little bit of luck. Burt started out with Potpourri and found ...
9-Hours short of graduation Burt Hanna quits the U of A to start a Multi-Million dollar Potpourri and Candle company and the rest as they say is History
June 18, 2019 06:45 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Burt Hanna of Hanna’s Candles to discuss his Entrepreneurial path, being a World-Class Water Skier, the son of a former Mayor of Fayetteville, and why he quit the University of Arkansas 9-hours shy of graduation to start his company. Extremely interesting and engaging Burt shared his recipe for business success which begins and ends with hard work and sometimes a little bit of luck. Burt started out with Potpourri and found ...
19 - Hannah Withers Discusses Bread, Cocktails, Fried Cauliflower, and The Entrepreneurial Spirit Of Fayetteville
June 10, 2019 22:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBAbout the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Hannah Withers. Hannah along with her husband Ben Gitchel are the owners of Maxine’s Tap Room and the Leverett Lounge both in Fayetteville. Hannah has been working in a food-retail environment since she was thirteen years of age. Those valuable experiences coupled with her husbands time as a Saucier have brought them to the place we find them today. Maxine’s Tap Room was just named one of the best bars in America by Esquire M...