Today’s guest is Matt Tannehill, President at OneRise. OneRise Health Campus is changing the game when it comes to mental health, affordable housing, and so much more. Enjoy my conversation with Matt Tannehill.
Today’s guest is Trey Dulaney. Trey is a ultra marathon runner and his story is a roller coaster. We dive into the why behind his current story, why he is so passionate about pushing his body and spreading the sober message. This episode goes into his mental health journey and Read more…
Today’s guest is Abbi Lee. Abbi is local, Kansas children’s author right here in Wichita. Her first book was Ghost Town Treasure Hunt that centers around a geocache adventure. The next book in the series is called Hometown Treasure Hunt and comes out on March 3rd, 2026! Follow along the Read more…
Today’s guest is Tyler York. Tyler is the President and CEO of the Wichita Area Builders Association (or WABA for short). We talk about his journey from small town Kansas to the nations capital and his path to WABA. WABA puts on big events like the twice a year Parade Read more…
D’Aydrian Harding is a big time youtuber who has grown an audience of over 16 million followers or subscribers across Youtube, Tiktok, and Instagram. We talk about his journey to doing social media full time, some of the lessons learned, what it is like to be friends with Da Baby, Read more…
Today’s guest is David Hogan from Throne Consulting. David is a fractional Chief of Staff who specializes in helping startups scale and overcome growth obstacles. We define what a fractional Chief of Staff is, who needs one, who your first hire should be and more. Enjoy my conversation with David Read more…
I was browsing Reddit a while back, as one does, and came across a post about a project making the front page of Kickstarter (a site where users can fund people with ideas that need funding). This project was called “SEE YOU NEXT YEAR: The “Halloween-est” Story of All Time Read more…
Today’s guest is Dustin Herman. Dustin is the manager at R&J Discount Liquor. We talked all about the liquor industry while we tested out some delicious bourbon. If you’re only listening to this, check out the video over on youtube. Highly recommend you head to R&J to check out their Read more…
Today’s guest is Derek Sorrells aka the Willy Wonka of Wichita. Derek is the founder of Scion Capital Partners and has opened many of Wichita’s favorite and fun places like Papa’s, The Arcade, Just a Sip, Sweet n Saucy, Let’s Go Build and his most recent business Flight 1868 a Read more…
Today’s guest is Fayola Oyatayo. Fayola is the CEO of a production media company called Fays Solutions, he is the Emcee for KU football games and WSU Basketball games and he has come to be known as Mr. Wichita. We talk all about his journey to Wichita, his favorite parts, Read more…
Today’s guest is Jessie Hartke. Jessie is an independent music advocate and entrepreneur. Jessie and her husband Adam own Hartke Presents, D Tour, the Wave Venue, part owners in The Cotillion and most recently, Midtopia We talk all about the music industry in general, in Wichita and how Midtopia is Read more…
Todays guest is Vanessa Whiteside. This is Vanessa’s second time on the podcast. The first was to promote her book 100 things to do in Wichita before you die. This time we talk about her newest book, Secret Wichita, a guide tot he weird, wonderful and obscure. We talk about Read more…
Today’s guest is Spencer from SB Mowing. SB Mowing is the name of Spencer’s lawn care (and pressure washing) social media empire with 23 million followers across Youtube, Facebook, Tiktok, and instagram. We talk all about how he got started, how quickly he grew, the darkside of social media when Read more…
Today’s guest is Jocelyn Galicia Powell. Jocelyn runs multiple businesses with her most well know business being 2UAuto which is a mobile detailing service. We talk all about the inspiration for 2UAuto (which she started at 19), her 5 other businesses including a restaurant at Cheney Lake and a Rave Read more…
The Story of Korleone Young Only 41 players ever have gone straight from high school to the NBA and one of Wichita’s very own Korleone Young is among this elite crew that includes Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Kevin Garnett and more. Before we dive into an abridged version Read more…
Todays guest is Korleone Young. Korleone is one of just 41 basketball players to go from high school to the NBA. We talk all about Wichita, biddy ball, his career growing up in town, playing at east, playing at Hargrave academy then making the decision to jump to the pros. Read more…
Today’s guest is BJ Hunt from Walnut River Brewing Company. We talk about the origins of Walnut River, the flagship and seasonal flavors and everything else you’ve ever wondered about running a local brewery. Enjoy my conversation with BJ Hunt. walnutriverbrewing.com Thank you to our sponsor Il Primo Espresso Caffe.
Today’s guest is Samantha Lucciarini. Sam is a 3rd generation real estate professional, but not exactly what you’d imagine. While she does have her real estate license, she runs a niche publication called Real Producers as well as a podcast called Beyond the Pages. Sam also runs a local publication Read more…
Today’s episode is a little different. I was asked to moderate the Startup Grind Wichita Fireside Chat with Alex Harb of Meddy’s & RBS IT Solutions. I last interviewed Alex in May of 2020 and things have changed a lot. We talked about his journey from falling asleep at LSILogic Read more…
Hi, my name’s Wichita and I like to party. People come out in droves to Riverfest, Tacofest, all the fests. Next to Riverfest, there is one organization that continues to add new events in Wichita and push the limit of what is possible here. Festive ICT. What is Festive ICT? Read more…
Today’s guests are Jacob O’Connor and Jon Peterson. Jacob and Jon started Player Card which is looking to make an impact in the Name Image Likeness (NIL) space for college athletes. We talk about what drew them both to Wichita State, their backgrounds in startups, Player Card and much more. Read more…
There are many levels of “fame”. There is Harrison Ford / Han Solo / Indiana Jones famous (who isn’t from Wichita, but often frequents it) that pretty much anyone can recognize. There are other levels of fame where you recognize a face or a name from something. There is also Read more…
Today’s guest is Vanessa Whiteside. Vanessa is the creator behind One Delightful life and author of 100 Things to Do in Wichita before you die. We talk about her journey as a blogger, writer and influencer as well as what it’s like to write a book. Make sure you head Read more…
Today’s guest is Stacy Ward Lattin. Stacy and her husband Torrey own and operate Hopping Gnome Brewing which they opened in 2015. We talk about why they got into the brewing industry, the ups and downs, their upcoming 7 year anniversary party, and much more. Enjoy my conversation with Stacy Read more…
Today’s guest is Courtney Nance. Courtney is the creator of the Yadda Yadda Yadda Show and Yadda Fest. The Yadda Yadda Yadda Show is a talk show that consists of interviews with local musicians, bartenders, cooks and includes musical performances. Yadda Fest is a huge party to celebrate the show Read more…
Today’s episode is a little different. I had the opportunity to facilitate a fireside chat at the April 2022 Startup grind event. I sat down with Angela and Deborah of QuickHire to discuss their startup company and talk all about their journey. Thank you to our sponsors Il Primo Espresso Read more…
Today’s episode is a little bit different. The Wichita State alumni association runs a podcast called the Shock Talk podcast. A series they do is called Innovators and I had the opportunity to go on as a guest. The following is my conversation with Jacob O’connor, the host of the Read more…
Today’s guest is Graham Krizek. Graham is the founder and CEO of Voltage. Voltage is building out infrastructure for bitcoin and specifically the lightning network. They also just raised $6 million in a seed round. We talk Graham’s experience with bitcoin, how he got started and his journey to building Read more…
“2 auto, or not 2 auto – that is the question.” Well … not quite. At least, not according to one local company who believes the real question is 2UAUTO. This Wichita-based startup is taking a Zen approach to solving the messy car problem. It’s goal: to provide you peace Read more…
One person’s food scrap is another person’s … COMPOST?!?! Not exactly how the Old English proverb goes, but don’t tell that to Nudge Compost. This Wichita-based startup has quickly made a big impact. 302,411 LBS. OF IMPACT TO BE SPECIFIC. That is the weight of food scraps Nudge Compost has Read more…
Today’s guest is Trevor Crotts. Trevor is the CEO of buddy brands which consists of a wide array of pet companies. He is also the CEO of Scan Shop USA and Compel Commerce We talk all about the start of his first pet company, buddy rest, why he owns multiple Read more…
Today’s guest is Rob Gerlach. Rob is the executive director of tech transfer and commercialization at WSU. Rob basically helps take technology that is being created and innovated by students, faculty, and the community and turn it into products or services that can help make a real impact in people’s Read more…
Tiffany Bias Patmon – WNBA Champion & God Benefits Founder Today’s guest is Tiffany Bias Patmon. Tiffany graduated from Andover Central where she led them to 2 state titles before playing at Oklahoma State where she led the cowgirls to a sweet 16 and is the all time assists leader Read more…
Audra Dinell – The Thread Today’s guest is Audra Dinell. Audra is a Wichita-native. After leaving town for several years, she returned mid-pandemic from Hawaii to start The Thread, a women’s leadership collective. We talk about her journey of leadership and entrepreneurship as well as her experience with the first Read more…
Wichita has numerous talented people. Many of these people are authors. Whether they are from Wichita, lived in Wichita, or still live in Wichita, we are going to claim them. This list is not all inclusive, so please send in any additional authors so we can add them! We are Read more…
BW Barkley and Robert Feeney – KaaS & Ringorang Today’s guests are BW Barkely and Robert Feeney. BW and Robert run Knowledge as a Service (KaaS). Their product is Ringorang which is working to modify behaviors and habits with technology. They recently relocated to WIchita. We talk about what led Read more…
Today’s guest is Jennifer Strong McConachie. Jennifer is an author and endurance athlete. Her book, “Go Far: How Endurance Sports Help You Win At Life” comes out on September 28th.” You can pre-order it today and find it on amazon, barnes and noble, and locally at places like Watermark books Read more…
Who is Kendrian Elliott? Kendrian Elliott grew up in Wichita, Kansas. High school: Kendrian started all 4 years at Wichita South High School where she helped lead the Titans to 4 straight state championships. She was the 2015-16 Kansas Gatorade girls Player of the Year. She earned All-State 3 times Read more…
Ron Baker – Shocker Legend & Former Pro Basketball Player Today’s guest is Ron Baker. Ron grew up in Scott City before walking on at Wichita State and playing a pivotal role in the best run of Shocker basketball which included a final four appearance, an undefeated regular season and Read more…
Just a Kid from Wichita A lot of success has come out of Wichita. We have had successful businesses, successful musicians, and successful athletes. Many of these people have something in common: they are just kids that grew up in Wichita. DJ Fisher, founder of Defining Sports, brings together many Read more…
The Summer Olympics start on Friday, July 23rd and run through Sunday, August 8th. Kansas Athletes in Tokyo 2020 Olympics After searching for Kansans in the Olympics, we came across two women competing in the 2021 games. Adrianna Franch from Salina is one of the 18 players on the Women’s Read more…
Ramsey Jamoul – CEO of Unified Esports Today’s guest is Ramsey Jamoul. Ramsey is the CEO of Unified which is an esports company that brings competitive gaming events for all levels including collegiate and semi-professional. We talk about his journey with the company and what the future of esports looks Read more…
What is Nikoyle Noel? Nikoyle Noel is a collective of musicians. They are not only classically trained in orchestral performance, but also church and R&B. They perform a fusion of hip hop/soul and classical music which they call a new genre: Symphonic Soul. The name is created after the middle Read more…
Wichita Wolves: The Official Esports Team of Wichita Wichita has a number of official teams. The Wichita Wind Surge, Wichita Wings, Wichita Thunder, Wichita Force. On Tuesday, April 13th, The Wichita Wolves were named the Official Esports team of Wichita. You might find it surprising that we even have an Read more…
Last April, in the midst of American Idol and the start of the pandemic, we recorded a zoom call with Arthur Gunn / Dibesh to talk about his time on Idol. We had the opportunity to sit down with Arthur Gunn once more. This time we could go more in Read more…
Today’s guest is Elbert Mack III aka Skinnychipyatted. Elbert grew up in the northeast part of Wichita and currently lives here. Elbert attended Butler Community College where he played football. He went on to play at Troy and then with the Tamba Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans Read more…
Today’s guest is Max Sheets. Max is the founder of Chick N Max here in Wichita. After 30 years in the food industry ranging from scraping cheese off pizza pans at Pizza Hut in Newton to helping run Ted’s Montana Grill, Freddy’s, and more, Max was ready to start his 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…
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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.