Season 1

Aug. 16, 2023

Isaac: Big Bertha’s Beacon

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...

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June 14, 2023

Martha: Resilience of Immigrant Entrepreneurship

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...

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June 14, 2023

Montana: Embracing Fearless Entrepreneurship

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...

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June 14, 2023

Ray’Chel: Redefining Education through Financial Literacy

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 ...

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June 14, 2023

Sherrae: People Pleaser to Expert Healing

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...

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May 24, 2023

Dr. Slaughter: 24,000 Families Housed

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...

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May 11, 2023

Jessica: Crossroads of CEO and Mother

The crossroads between CEO and mother of four is one of our honored guest, Jessica Brooks Woods. She joins us as a Healthcare Executive and Founder of PBGH at Earn Staffing Solutions. We discuss balancing career with family, ...

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April 19, 2023

Emmai: From Homelessness to Emmys

A profound trajectory from homelessness to Emmy awards. This is the legacy story and breakthrough of Emmai Alaquiva, 2x Emmy Award-winning film director, photographer, composer, and CEO of Ya Momz House, Inc. In this episode,...

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April 5, 2023

Mikey: Living out Legacy until Age 87

Age 87 is when this featured guest will accomplish his life’s legacy. We break bread with Mikey Manghum, Founder and Owner of Manghum Consulting and Senior Vice President of INSPiRE Financial Group. In this episode, we talk a...

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March 22, 2023

Cecilia: Finding Purpose in Pitfalls

The harder one falls, the higher one can bounce. In this episode, we break bread with Cecilia Wessinger, Director of Global Community at Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN). Her life journey’s milestones illustrate the rock...

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March 6, 2023

Jahaziel: Culture Shock and Immigration

NU Voices serves as the megaphone for individuals who have endured transformational change. Our desire is to create a safe space for pivotal conversations, which in turn will deepen the story and provoke hope for you. Host Aa...

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