Season 1

A growing individual is linked with a growing society. With a background in education and city development, Aaron Miller is Head of National Partnerships at Tulsa Community Foundation. In this episode, we talk through the pow...

A new beginning means a new roadmap to reinvent yourself. This guest swapped out pharmaceutical science for startup investments, and Silicon Valley for Oklahoma. Anita Ly is the Managing Director of gener8tor OKC. Her narrati...

Off the court, and into the conference room. The discipline of sports translates easily into the world of startups. Chandler is the CEO of Path, an AI powered skills trainer and career coach. In this episode, we chat about th...

Marisela Cartagena es una mujer emprendedora, empresaria y con un gran corazón al servicio. Nacida en Venezuela y con una maleta llena de sueños emigró a los Estados Unidos con su familia donde logró alcanzar sus objetivos. E...

We’re given unique gifts that lead to our destiny. How do you orchestrate our dreams? Daniel Weatherspoon is a Grammy, Dove, ASCAP and Stellar Award-winning producer and pianist. His narrative inspires to embrace mentorship a...

In a global culture of social drinking, there is courage in a sober lifestyle. Ryann Cooke is Founder of RYS “Radiate your Sobriety,” a supportive and uplifting movement for individuals embracing a sober or sober-curious life...

There is a remarkable capacity of the human spirit to emerge stronger. Dionne Lambert proudly serves as Director of Education and Training at the University of Tulsa. Through candid discussions, Dionne explores battling inner...

The cross between futurism and legacy is our featured guest, Miles Dotson. We discuss his background of investing, music production, and strategy that led to the birth of his company, DEVLAND. Miles’ adaptability pushes him t...

A pastor’s kid becomes a powerhouse attorney. This is Tiana Mann, Attorney and Founder of TLMann Law. She shares the raw and emotional tolls of taking the bar exam, carving a path beyond ministry, and keeping true with self-h...

From Lagos, Nigeria, to NYC, Aina Fadina is a former model and now Venture Capital Ecosystem Builder. We break down the cultural barriers and code-switching from the immigration journey, and her passion for creating inclusive...

Peruana de nacimiento, emprendedora, alegre y multifacética son algunas características que describen a Iris Mills Ramirez. Ella es la fundadora de Events by Iris 918 y agradece a New U por haberle dado la motivación para dar...

Comunicadora social, locutora y especialista en Marketing, Yadira McCoy, nos cuenta que la locución y la comunicación son un arte que ella expresa con mucho amor. Su propósito de vida es enseñar y compartir herramientas útile...

How does one become ‘the Most Connected Man on Earth’? We chop it up with Chris Dancy, writer, consultant, and mindful cyborg. They navigate a life’s worth of turbulence from being a white person raised by the values of a Bla...

He created his blueprint to become a promised hope for his family and native community of Uganda. We speak with Timothy Mwesigwa, Operations Manager of InTulsa. Raised as an Ugandan native, he traveled internationally as a st...

A young Honduran-American firecracker without true citizenship becomes a Founder. Mimi Martinez-Herrera is Chief Fun Officer of PicMe Photobooth and New U alumna. We follow her journey of navigating immigration from Honduras,...

Juan Miret es un autor y periodista venezolano que aboga por la comunidad hispana en Tulsa, Oklahoma. Su rol de Director de Desarrollo de la Escuela San Miguel le permite poner en práctica su extenso conocimiento y experienci...

Redefining who you are requires invaluable support and self-discipline. We chat with Marquess Dennis, Founder of Birthright Living Legacy, a nonprofit designed to cultivate fathers who will create positive parenting cycles an...

The onramp from a humble lemonade stand to huge entrepreneurial success led to rethinking what “winning” is. Our featured guest is Mike Basch, CEO and General Partner of Atento Capital. He proves that winning is subjective, t...

An injury that ended an NCAA scholarship and football career was the turning point. We speak with guest Isaac Bennett, Founder of Grow Daily. He is a Tulsa native and face of Big Bertha, a large hill and platform for encourag...

Disadvantages of growing up outside of the U.S. has actually shaped her path in a more meaningful way. Dr. Martha Zapata is a Colombian immigrant and Founder of UMA Tulsa, a Hispanic-focused business accelerator. Her story is...

The antelope transforms into a lion, using her fear as fuel to move forward. Dr. J Montana Cain is a master evaluator, Founder of JMC Consulting Firm, and beloved New U alumna. Her dedication to equity combined with a heart f...

Financial literacy is not emphasized enough in traditional education. We discover this topic through conversation with Ray’Chel Wilson. She is an entrepreneur, author of two financial literacy books, and Development Director ...

Can you transform your life through intentional identity development? Sherrae Lachhu did, and has made it her life’s work. She is a licensed marriage and therapy consultant based in evidence-based treatment. We follow her cha...

24,000 families are housed by this man. Dr. Howard Slaughter is a Navy veteran, C-Suite executive, and current President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh. We discuss his life path of humble beginnings, cl...