Tyler talks about what Restorative Justice means and how Flourish chose it as their focus for investing in 2020. Flourish is a Hobby Lobby initiative.
Conversations Around Good - Thomas Hill and Amy Mason
This is a deep dive. Together with our guests Thomas Hill & Amy Mason we discuss leadership; blogging; achieving goals; farming; addiction; engineering; family; and of course bison. Thomas CEO of Kimray Inc. and author of Recovering Leadership, authentically shares his road from CEO to addiction; and how he came to redefine success. Amy, Executive Director of The Kimmell Foundation shares how she grew up on a farm, and picking untold thousands of peaches paid for her college education. Great stories of how this family business began with an inventor and grew into a community minded, others centered corporation. That’s the Kimray way.
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Snippet of Good with Thomas Hill & Amy Mason - Kimmel Foundation
In this Snippet of Good we hear from Thomas Hill, CEO of Kimray Inc and how he believes that providing opportunities for our youth to see, and experience success is key to our societies healthy growth. To hear more about Thomas' road to addiction recovery; about Amy Mason and the Kimmel Foundation; how Kimray chooses to invest in their communities; and how North America has lived a lie with the buffalo, catch their full episode of Conversations Around Good.
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Conversations Around Good - Benton Service Center
Family businesses can be tricky. Not for the owners, Don and Lance Benton, of Benton Service Center. In this episode, hear how the Benton family has worked together successfully for almost 30 years. How they invest in their community; love to watch their customer's kids grow; and have a blast together in the process.
Conversations Around Good - Julie Tucker BE Offices London
In this episode, our guest is Zooming in all the way from Great Britain. Julie Tucker, PR & Corporate Social Responsibility Manager for BE Offices (flexible workspace), is a dancer; co author and book editor. She shares how her mother inspires her to serve others, and how that service turned into a career. Learn how BE Offices makes a huge impact in their communities. Supporting Meningitis Research Foundation; Cancer Research UK; Cross River Partnership (Air Quality Ambassador); The Heart of the City; Aaron Phipps, GB Wheelchair Rugby; Golden Mile Productions; Rays of Sunshine; Save the Children, POD Volunteer, North London Hospice, and much, much more. BE also places a great deal of emphasis on reducing their environmental impact. Their offices boast a zero environmental impact! This is an episode you wont want to miss. BE Offices, David Saul, Simon Rusk, Headspace Group, &Offices, BE.Spoke, &Meetings, Velocity Virtual, David P Perlmutter.
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Conversations Around Good - Courtney Hurst of Fertile Ground Coop
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. We have all heard the mantra, but do we take it seriously? The products we buy today have so much packaging, and the majority is sent to landfills. Hear how making simple changes can make a WORLD of difference. Also hear how this small business is providing opportunities for everyday workers to become co owners. Courtney Hurst of Fertile Ground Coop has the deets.
Conversations Around Good - Jim Priest - Goodwill Industries
Have you ever known someone for years and learned something new about them and it blew your mind? That was how we felt with today's guest. Jim Priest is the President and CEO for the Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma. We all know about their stores, but they are so much more. Serving homeless veterans; helping people find employment; employing disabled or the recently incarcerated for starters. Enjoy!
Good Table Talk - Erika Lucas, Sarah Sears & Jefferson Killgore
Join us for a Conversation Around Good with Erika Lucas Co Founder Stitch Crew; Sarah Sears Founder of S Design and Jefferson Killgore from Mach Resources.
Conversations Around Good - Dylon Breslin & Brian Fletcher
In this episode we hear from Round2 Co-Founders who are in year two of development and already giving back to their digital community. Dylon Breslin, who has worked in digital marketing from LA to NY, and Brian Fletcher former professional athlete, have created a unique platform that helps people all over the world find quality sporting goods for reasonable prices. Shout out to Press Sports, Carlos Carrasco & Delino DeShields for making this goodness happen.
Conversations Around Good - Jeremiah Shaw
This episode has so much goodness it might pop! Jeremiah Shaw, Executive Vice President at Strata Leadership LLC, shares how training new leaders and giving access to those who don’t already have it can change the world.
Conversations Around Good - Brent Allen Riversports OKC
Have you ever met an ocean protector? Now you have. Brent Allen of Riversports OKC has been working for decades to clear our beaches and rivers of toxic pollutants. Hear how a native Oklahoman has founded several organizations, Protect Monterey Bay & River Protectors, that have cleared thousands of pieces of waste across several states. Learn how you can join him and help turn the tide. See what we did there? :)
Conversations Around Good - Jonathan Stranger
This episode we are joined by Johnathon Stranger, chef extraordinaire, restauranteur and business owner, Creative Director of Prairie Wolf Distillery, chef and co owner of Osteria, Bar Cicchetti, and the newest addition I2U. He shares his road to becoming a chef and the many visionaries he studied under; what he loves the most about each of his restaurant; and how his team chooses to give back to their communities.
Conversations Around Good - Mike Koehler of Smirk New Media
Mike Koehler - Founder of Smirk New Media, OKC's original Digital Marketing Agency, digital marketing evangelist and social media guru. He shares tips for each venue and how his company invests in their community.
Conversations Around Good - Brittany Timmons Guthrie Chamber of Commerce
Brittany Timmons, President & CEO of the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce, shares how the they are working hard during the pandemic to promote business and community involvement. How working together is more important than ever, and the wins they have seen during these difficult times.
Conversations Around Good - Corey White
This episode, unlike the others, is focused on an individual. How one man chooses to give back to his community. Corey White, partner and senior vice president at Future Point of View, is passionate about the causes criminal justice reform; social equality; and mental health awareness. He serves on the board at Oklahoma Messages Project, which helps to connect children with their incarcerated parents. He is a founding member of the young professionals board at A Chance to Change, a mental health and addiction recovery center. He is also a contributing member of Stronger Together, which is devoted to racial reconciliation, as well as a member of Salt and Light Leadership Training, which connects Christian leaders in different spheres of influence to make a difference in the Oklahoma City area.
Conversations Around Good Other Options with Mary Arbuckle & Jim Everette
This week’s Conversation Around Good podcast you will hear how one man’s life was forever changed when he contracted HIV and syphilis while providing CPR. How one woman’s vision to help those living with AIDs has impacted thousands of lives all over the country. Join Mary Arbuckle, Executive Director of Other Options and Jim Everette, their Pantry Manager for true stories of Good.
Conversation Around Good Aly Cunningham & Linda Lee
Aly Cunningham, #CommunityMinded entrepreneur & Co owner of Happy Plate Concepts (where people come before profit), and Linda Lee, (Aly’s very own Mr. Miyagi) lifetime foodie and lover of everything OK, talk about mentorships. How they happen organically, and how sometimes, the roles are reversed.
Conversation Around Good Chelsea Banks & Ginger Casper from Workflow
Thank you for joining us for another Conversation Around Good. We hope these conversations inspire you to being a part of the good happening around the world. In this episode Tracy Zserdin sits down with the ladies behind Workflow Chelsea and Ginger. Learn more about the ladies at this link: https://workflowokc.com/about/
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Conversations Around Good - Trilogy Purchasing Alliance with Maggie Clark
Our host Tracy Zserdin sits down with entrepreneur Maggie Clark of Trilogy Purchasing Alliance. Hear how she helps lead the local Rotary Club and how they gave 275 gallons of hand sanitizer from Prairie Wolf Distillery to first responders.