The I am Northwest Arkansas Podcast covers the intersection of Business, Culture, Entrepreneurship, and Life in Benton and Washington County Arkansas. If you are thinking about moving here or already live here, we've got great inspiring stories, ideas, things to do, places to see, people to meet, and food to eat. Learn why we are one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas of the US.
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This is the collective wit and ideation of a man in full mid-life crisis trying to remain relevant in a fast paced society. In all seriousness I enjoy encouraging and helping others be the best they can be and I share through my work and personal experiences. The content is all mine.
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Randy Wilburn from the Encourage Build Grow blog reveals his strategies to help Design Professionals - Engineers, Architects, Environmental Consultants, and Construction Managers become better leaders, better communicators, and ultimately better people. Discover how to get 1% better every day. That is 37% better in one year. Too often we look to take giant strides in our lives when it’s the small steps that will get you to another level of performance and achievement and the greatness that w ...
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Do you run a small business, or have dreams to start one? On The Tidbit, brought to you by Cureate, we discuss tidbits of knowledge around starting and running a small business with a food and beverage lens. Show host Kim Bryden sits down with guest experts and shares trending new topics on food, business and culture to help best prepare you for your business journey.
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Best of I am Northwest Arkansas®: Living on Two Wheels in Northwest Arkansas
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Episode Summary: Relive the highlights of our best moments from the “I am Northwest Arkansas®” podcast! We revisit some of our favorite conversations and insights in this special episode. Original Episode Reference: This segment originally aired in our Living on Two Wheels in Northwest Arkansas episode. Brian Squire shared his experiences and insig…
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Best of I am Northwest Arkansas®: Learn to Train and Pamper Your Dog in Northwest Arkansas
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Episode Summary: Relive the highlights of our best moments from the “I am Northwest Arkansas®” podcast! We revisit some of our favorite conversations and insights in this special episode. Original Episode Reference: This segment originally aired in our Learn to Train and Pamper Your Dog in Northwest Arkansas episode, where Denise Holmes shared valu…
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Best of I Am Northwest Arkansas®: The Buffalo National River Celebrates 50+ Years
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Episode Summary: Relive the highlights of our best moments from the “I Am Northwest Arkansas®” podcast! In this special episode, we revisit some of our favorite conversations and insights. Original Episode Reference: This segment originally aired in our Buffalo National River Celebrates 50 years episode, where Terrie Martindale, Board President of …
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The Tidbit Hotline: I think I have a good business idea, where do I start?
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To mark the ending of this season of The Tidbit, the hotline is open once again and answering the most commonly asked question among aspiring entrepreneurs: I think I have a good idea for a food business, where do I start? On today’s episode, we have FIVE Cureate Facilitators, Kim Bryden, Tessa Velazquez, Julia Raymond, Walton Smith and Candy Schib…
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Discovering the Hidden Gem of Northwest Arkansas: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
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About the Show: "I would say, great people. And maybe if this is the hidden gem of Fayetteville, then Northwest Arkansas is the hidden gem of Arkansas." Lane Berrey About the Show: Lane Berrey is the former Communications Manager at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. With a passion for nature and a dedication to environmental conservation, Lane wo…
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Food Influencer Samantha Gregory Shares Her Passion for Exploring and Promoting the Culinary Scene in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "Everything I post has weight to it, whatever it is. And I think everyone can learn that as well." Samantha Gregory About the Guest: Samantha Gregory recognized primarily through her moniker Munchin with Mantha, is a food influencer based in Northwest Arkansas. She began her journey while attending the University of Arkansas and has…
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Crafting Second Chances: Brewing Faith and Business with Michael Peerson
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About the Show: “The brand rendezvous junction, our mission of crafting beer that brings taste and buds together, our beer names all have to do with what happens or what can happen, and the circumstances around people coming together.” Michael Peerson About the Guest: Michael Peerson is the founder of Rendezvous Junction Brewing Company, a former W…
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Transforming Lives: Single Parent Scholarship Fund's 40-Year Journey in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "Our recipients aren't looking to get rich. They want to change their lives and provide more for their family." Tyler Clark About the Guest(s): Tyler Clark: Tyler is the President and CEO of the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas. With over two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, Tyler has dedicated his …
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Exploring Podcasting's Impact and Growth in Arkansas with Ti King
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About the Show: "Even if you know there's somebody that already puts out very similar content to what you're wanting to put out, someone is going to pick you over them because they enjoy the cadence of your voice or the way that you present the material." Ti King About the Guest: Ti King is the founder of the Arkansas Podcasters Group, known as Our…
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Emma Willis Discusses Preserving Black History in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "All of these stories are intertwined and connected, and they bring up these very interesting stories about what was it like to be black in Northwest Arkansas." Emma Willis About the Guest: Emma Willis is the founder of Impact Period and a representative for NWA Black Heritage. She is passionate about preserving African American his…
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What Legal Concerns Small Businesses Should Keep In Mind
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Entrepreneurs of all types deal with a myriad of concerns about legal issues, like risk mitigation, trademark law and intellectual property, to name a few. These topics are especially prominent in the competitive food and beverage industry because legal rules about label and marketing claims are strict. On today’s episode of The Tidbit, host Kim Br…
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Juan Bahena discusses the success and vision of Tula, a Mexican restaurant in Fayetteville
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About the Show: "My goal is for Tula to be a destination restaurant in Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas." Juan Bahena About the Guest: Juan Bahena is the owner and visionary behind Tula, a destination Mexican restaurant located right on the square in Fayetteville, Arkansas. With roots originally from Chicago and family ties to Guerrero, Mexico, …
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Architect Daniel Parolek discusses the Important of Housing
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About the Show: "It's going to take effort on everybody's part, not one person or one group is going to bring the solution to the table." Daniel Parolek About the Guest: Daniel Parolek is an innovative architect, urban designer, and author recognized for his work in sustainable urbanism and housing solutions. He is the co-founder of Opticos Design,…
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The Tidbit Hotline: How Do I Decide When to Add New Specialty Products?
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The Tidbit Hotline is open once again! On today’s episode, hosts Kim Bryden and Tessa Velazquez are teaming up with guest Vance Reavie of Junction AI to continue the conversation from last week’s episode about how AI can help small businesses. Small business owner Jon Henry of Jon Henry General Store in Virginia, called in wondering how to best add…
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Charting New Paths: Dr. Jeff Flanigan's Educational and Inspirational Impact in NWA
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About the Show: "God will always place what you need and who you need when you need them." - Jeff Flanigan About the Guest: Dr. Jeff Flanigan is the principal of George Junior High School in Springdale. With a history deeply rooted in Arkansas, Dr. Flanigan's journey from student-athlete to educator is marked by a series of steadfast commitments. B…
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NWA Transplant: CEO of Smart Eye Technology Discusses Relocating to Northwest Arkansas and the Importance of the Local Business Ecosystem
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About the Show: "We want to build the kinds of communities where our kids will want to raise their kids." Dexter Caffey About the Guest: Dexter Caffey is the innovative CEO of Smart Eye Technology, where he leads the way in revolutionizing data protection through continuous facial recognition technology. Based in Northwest Arkansas, Dexter focuses …
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Crafting the Future: Bruce Katz on Urban Innovation and Northwest Arkansas's Potential
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About the Show: "Cities are the vanguard of problem-solving in the modern world." Bruce Katz About the Guest: Bruce Katz, a renowned urban policy expert and the founding director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University, joins us to share his deep insights on the transformative power of cities. With a rich background that includes advisi…
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How AI Can Benefit Your Small Business
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Artificial Intelligence or AI has been hyper prominent in the news for the last few years because it is changing the way we work. On today’s episode of The Tidbit, we are diving into all things AI, including how small business owners can use it to their advantage. Host Kim Bryden speaks with Matt Scharpnick, Associate Director at BCG X, the tech bu…
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Keeping It Real: How NWA Transplants Authentically Share Their Journey
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About the Show: "Northwest Arkansas is part of Arkansas. You're going to find a lot of different areas, and, no matter what you're into, you're going to find your people." Brittany Swiderski About the Guests: This podcast episode offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of Brittany and Amin, a young couple who uprooted from New York to Northwest A…
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St. James Food Pantry Director Discusses Serving the Community in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "Allowing people to work within their strength strengthens our whole operations of the food pantry." Monique Jones About the Guest: Monique Jones is a pastor and the Director of Outreach and Community Engagement at the St. James Food Pantry, part of the Squire Jahagan Outreach Center, a non-profit arm of St. James, the oldest Africa…
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The Tidbit Hotline: How to scale a small business when making an artisan product?
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The Tidbit Hotline is back! Hosts Kim Bryden and Tessa Velazquez are answering entrepreneurs' questions about everyday challenges they are facing. On today’s episode, a Northwest Arkansas chocolatier is looking for advice about how to grow her small business — especially when scaling a labor-intensive product! To help answer her question, two scrat…
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NWA Transplant Series: James Hawkins Discusses Mental Health and the Importance of Seeking Support
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About the Show: "There's a lot of culture here in Northwest Arkansas even then. So what I ran into in my job at that time, I worked with a lot of business leaders, the church community, but also I worked with what they identified themselves as the hillbilly community." James Hawkins About the Guest: James Hawkins is a seasoned therapist and the cli…
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Fayetteville High School Football Coach Casey Dick Reflects on Championship Season
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About the Show: "When they walk through that door, there are no differences. That's what we want to drive home." Casey Dick About the Guest: Casey Dick is a prominent figure in high school sports, known for his illustrious career both on and off the field. With roots in Allen, Texas, Dick has a storied background as a former quarterback for the Uni…
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How Improv Helps Entrepreneurs Navigate Uncertainty
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To be successful in business, entrepreneurs need to be able to adapt to change, communicate clearly, build trust, and handle any unexpected challenges that come their way. On this episode of The Tidbit, Kim speaks with Mary Lemmer about how improv can help entrepreneurs navigate difficult situations, reduce stress and teach us important life lesson…
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NWA Transplant Series: Chef Michael Robertshaw Shares His Journey to Opening Pizzeria Ruby
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About the Show: "I just wanted something a little more out of it, something a little more spiritual. But I think food is just one of those things that you can touch people's lives with everything you do every day." Michael Robertshaw About the Guest: Chef Michael Robertshaw is a seasoned culinary expert with deep roots in the New England culinary t…
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NWA Transplant Series: Nick and Meredith Castin Share Their Journey from Southern California to Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "If you're not growing, you're dying. Nothing's going to stay the same forever." Nick Castin About the Guests: Nick and Meredith Castin, a dynamic couple originally from San Diego, have made the picturesque Northwest Arkansas their new home. Meredith, with strong roots in Northeast Texas, aspired to be closer to family and sought ou…
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NWA Transplant Series: Introduction with Kyle Kellams
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About the Show: "What percentage do you think are people who have moved here within the last ten years?" Kyle Kellams About the Guest: In this episode, host Randy Wilburn is joined by Kyle Kellams, the well-known voice behind KUAF 91.3 FM's "Ozarks at Large." Kyle's seasoned experience as a radio host and interviewer brings a unique perspective to …
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The Tidbit Hotline: What can new farmers consider regarding access to land?
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The Tidbit Hotline is officially open! In this new format of The Tidbit, entrepreneurs send in challenges they are facing and hosts Kim Bryden and Tessa Velazquez brainstorm solutions and suggest actionable ideas along with special guest experts. On today’s episode, a mushroom farmer new to Northwest Arkansas is struggling to find a permanent place…
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Ozark Beer Company: Brewing Tradition and Building Community in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "We always feel like we're working very hard... I think we feel immensely grateful to have ended up in Northwest Arkansas." Lacie Bray About the Guest: Lacie Bray is a co-owner and visionary behind Ozark Beer Company, a craft brewery based in the Ozarks, celebrating the intersection of traditional brewing styles and community buildi…
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