A blog post about cool things in Wichita, Kansas.
We know 2020 has been a year to remember (or to forget) and an extremely difficult year for small businesses. Here is a list that is compiled from recommendations on social media of local small businesses to support and shop for Christmas gifts this Holiday Season. We already included a Read more…
Wichita Local Bookstores In the age of Amazon Prime, local bookstores struggle to keep up. This gives us even more of a reason to support local and shop local this holiday season. Here is a list of local bookstores we should all come together to support in the coming months Read more…
Best Coffee Shops in Wichita Wichita has a lot of great coffee shops. If you want drip coffee, fruity drink, straight espresso or a latte – there are a plethora of options. We went to Instagram to get a feel on what your favorite coffee shops are and here is Read more…
Today’s guest is Steven Werner. Steven is the Founder and CEO of Lawn Buddy. We first interviewed Steven on episode 15 of the podcast back in May of 2019. The link is in the show notes. We talk about updates on Lawn Buddy, how they have been handling the pandemic, Read more…
It is almost impossible to have missed seeing at least one picture on Instagram or Facebook of your family or friends in front of a beautiful Sunflower field. You may have even been yourself! But if not, you may be wondering.. Where can I find a sunflower field for some Read more…
Buy and Sell Online in Wichita There are numerous ways to buy and sell used or slightly used things especially with the internet. Some people prefer old school garage sales, but other times you just want to look online for something. But where is the best place to look in Read more…
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With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the future of movie theatres is uncertain. AMC has publicly stated they are not sure if they can stay in business. That being said, let’s dive into the theatre options here in Wichita. Currently the main two movie theatres players in town are AMC and Read more…
There are a lot of different options in Wichita, Kansas. To name a few of the big ones: VASA, Genesis Health Clubs, Planet Fitness, YMCA. And then there are boutique fitness centers like Pure Barre, Orange Theory Fitness, and so forth. We also have our fair share of mom and Read more…
Hello Wichita! These episodes are a little different. This is audio pulled from our local Wichita talk show, “The Wichita Life Show”. Our host Fayola sat down with Harrison Steele to talk about his music career and even play some tunes! Let us know what you think.
We previously looked at who has the Best Breakfast in Wichita. After my conversation with Jessica Sawatski of Visit Wichita, we wanted to find out who has the best breakfast burrito. I am sure there are plenty of other fantastic breakfast burritos in town, but here is a start. Some Read more…
On July 15, Governor Laura Kelly announced that all Kansas (she specified K-12), will not start the 2020-2021 school year until after Labor Day. This comes as the COVID-19 numbers continue to rise. Wichita School District USD259 had just released plans for a soft launch prior to this announcement. KSHSAA Read more…
Kansas State Fair Cancelled Add it to the list of cancelled events and activities due to COVID-19. For the first time in 106 consecutive years, the Kansas State Fair is cancelled. The fair which is hosted annually in Hutchinson, Kansas was voted unanimously by the Kansas State Fair Board to Read more…
Wichita, Kansas was founded in 1870 as a Cowtown. See our article on Wichita Cowtown. Wichita has gone through a lot of different time including producing 25% of the aircraft during WWII for our nation and being dubbed the Air Capitol of the World. Fast forward to 2020 and Wichita Read more…
Old Cowtown Museum is literally a museum built to look like an old Cowtown, or even what Wichita could have looked like cerca 1870. There are several buildings that are built inside and out to to look like that time period. You can visit a furniture store with actual furniture owned by some of Wichita’s founders, or visit the general store or saloon for some refreshments!
Many people have requested to see a list of black owned local Wichita businesses in the area, so I decided to go ahead and compile all the suggestions into one place.
The BEST Of Kansas magazine (https://www.thebestofks.com/) is a local, hometown publication here in the Wichita area. It is mailed out to over 102,000 homes in the area.
Every year in Wichita, thousands and thousands of people flock to the river to experience Riverfest. This is a festival to celebrate the river and celebrate Wichita. Riverfest consists of 9-10 days of concerts, food, games, contests, and much more.
The Wichita Life Show is a online talk show for Wichita. Wichita has a lot of outlets to highlight people, but nothing that quite fits that “Tonight Show” vibe, thus The Wichita Life Show was born!
Today’s guest is Alex Harb. Alex came to Wichita from Lebanon in 2000 to attend WSU. Since then, Alex has gone on to start Ribbit Computers and Meddy’s, As the founder of Meddy’s, Alex continues to improve the concept of fast casual dining for Mediterrean food. Meddy’s continues to grow with new locations on the west side, Tulsa, and I’m sure soon to be nation wide. Alex is an incredibly nice guy and a great business man. Enjoy my conversation with Alex Harb.
Today’s guest is Lacie Leatherman. Lacie is the CEO & Founder of Sip Brands and ZipSip. ZipSip is a premier beverage holder, but the only one on the market with a zipper on both sides allowing it to hold a solo cup, slim can, can, or bottle. Enjoy my conversation with Lacie Leatherman.
Today’s guest is Dibesh Pokharel also known as Arthur Gunn. Arthur is a musician from Nepal who has lived in Wichita for the last 6 years and is currently in the top 20 of American Idol. Arthur is a humble, down to earth guy who is also extremely talented. Keep an eye out for Arthur, he’s going to be a big name very soon. Enjoy my conversation with Arthur Gunn.
Brady Sherman – microMansions Today’s guest is Brady Sherman. Brady is a co-founder of microMansions. Think Tiny homes, but luxury with full size appliances. This is a really interesting idea and I’m excited for you all to hear more about it. Enjoy my conversation with Brady Sherman Brady Sherman – Read more…
Today’s guest is Daniel Mariotti, owner of our sponsor, Il Primo. Daniel is a transplant to Wichita and after leaving for college and a few years after college, he came back and got into real estate. We talk about his journey to owning Il Primo and what it’s like to run business in Wichita in 2020. Enjoy my conversation with Daniel Mariotti.
Makayla Brownlee – American Idol Today’s guest is Makayla Brownlee. Makayla is 17 years old and lives in Wellington, Kansas. After competing at the Wichita American Idol auditions, Makyla made it to the celebrity judge round in Oregon and then made it to Hollywood! After a few rounds in Hollywood, Read more…
Why is Wichita called the ICT? Wichita has a lot of nicknames: the 316, Ta-Town, Doo-Dah (this will have to be an article of it’s own), the Air-Capital of the world, ICT, and many more (including several that aren’t family friendly, but very entertaining). Wichita, KS – The ICT ICT Read more…
Intrust Bank Arena first opened in January 2, 2010 and has hosted a wide array of events since then. The arena is located downtown at the northeast corner of Emporia and Waterman Streets. The arena seats 15750 for concerts, 15004 for basketball games, and 13450 for hockey games. It is home to the Wichita Thunder (hockey) and the Wichita Force (indoor football). It has hosted numerous concerts, NCAA Basketball events, UFC, indoor football, monster trucks, hockey, and much, much more.
‘Feminism with a Smirk:’ A Wichita Artist with a Social Message
Welcome to another episode of the Wichita Life Podcast. My name is Landon Huslig. Today’s guest is home town hero Davontae Harris. if you haven’t heard his name yet, you’re about to start hearing it a lot more. Davontae played football at Wichita South and Illinois State before being drafted Read more…
A new era of baseball has arrived in Wichita. The Wichita Wind Surge will take the field in April 2020. The new stadium in Wichita will host many events!
A guide to the best breakfast places in Wichita, Kansas. This list was recommended by Wichitans and voted on by Wichitans.
Good Day Kansas is a great segment on KSN where Josh Silverman and Jillian Carroll go all over Kansas interviewing and telling the good stories of people in Kansas. We would like to say thank you to Jillian Carroll, Josh Silverman, and the team at Good Day Kansas for having Read more…
If you have been in Wichita for any amount of time, odds are you’ve been to the Keeper of the Plains. But do you know about the Wichita Troll Statue?
Are you a budding entrepreneur in the Wichita area? Or maybe just want to get more involved in town and network, but you don’t know where to start? Here is a list of several organizations in town to help you get started: Event Based Twice a year (Typically fall & Read more…
The Keeper of the Plains in Wichita, KS is one of the primary icons to Wichita. Created by Blackbear Bosin, The Keeper offers a piece of history in WIchita.
Today’s guest is Jason Toevs. Jason is the co-founder and CTO of Quicc, a tech company right here in Wichita. Quicc aims to give creators back a billion minutes of their time and help them be heard. We talk all his ventures leading up to Quicc and the start up Read more…
Wichita Life Podcast #18 – Eddie Sandoval, Founder and CEO of Pinole Blue
Steven Werner – CEO and Founder of Lawn Buddy
Hello Wichita! Many people visit downtown throughout their week, but most of the time people will only hit a few restaurants (often times chain restaurants) and don’t necessarily break out of their bubble. Let us ask you this: How many times have you explored Wichita as a “tourist”? Candace and Read more…
Wichita Life Podcast #13 Andrea Stang is a business strategist helping entrepreneurs in the Wichita area. She is the founder of The Hive which is a co-working space and a community with a focus on women. Enjoy my conversation with Andrea Stang. Show notes: https://www.thehivewichita.com/home-page https://www.instagram.com/thehivewichita/ Lean In – Sheryl Read more…
Wichita Life Podcast #12 Shelby Grosch is the author of the book Young dumb and not broke as well as a blog of the same name. We talk about how Shelby got started writing about finance and everything else that goes along with that and starting a side hustle. Enjoy Read more…
Perfect for Easter or parties 1/2 c. dark brown sugar 1/4 c. Makers Mark 46 1/4 c. Maple syrup 3 Tbl. Dijon mustard 3 Tbl. Worcestershire Redmond Real Salt & pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in small saucepan, bring to boil & reduce to simmer, simmering approximately 10-15min. Bake ham Read more…
Dax is an up and coming hip-hop artist. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, he came to the USA to pursue his dream in basketball where he ended up playing Division 1 at Montana and then playing 2 years at Newman University in Wichita where he led the conference in scoring his Read more…
Wichita Life Podcast #8 Shari Burckhardt is an author who specializes in novellas and westerns.Shari teaches English in china, while living in germany with her Chilean husband. We discuss her life as a writer and her fight against a traumatic brain injury and how it still affects her short term Read more…
‘Back to the drawing boards’: Wichita State looking to bounce back after 13-point season-opener loss Sports with Aliyah – @funschelle18 https://sportswithaliyah.com/2018/11/07/back-to-the-drawing-boards-wichita-state-looking-to-bounce-back-after-13-point-season-opener-loss/amp/?__twitter_impression=true Wichita State lost a season opener for the first time in 16 seasons after Louisiana Tech handed the Shockers a 13-point loss in their official first game of Read more…
