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Hieu Le and Empower-ED’s Investment in the Financial Future of Youth

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan is speaking with Hieu Le, Founder of Empower-ED. They discuss Hieu’s journey to Tulsa, his organization Empower-ED which is empowering youth across Tulsa through financial literacy and investment, and how discipline can be channeled into social entrepreneurship.

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Cheena Pazzo and Communication Strategy, Tulsa Service Year Parents, and Fundamental Flexibility

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with Cheena Pazzo, Founder and CEO of ONE80. We discuss marketing and communications as an occupation, her daughter Sophie’s experience with Tulsa Service Year and the impact of that program on their family, and her keys to success in entrepreneurship and communication strategy.

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Claire Sbanotto and Social Entrepreneurship, Community Programs, and Impact Academy

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with Dr. Claire Sbanotto, Director of Community Programs at the Ronni K. Iranni Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth. They discuss Claire’s experience in K-12 and higher education, program and community engagement with social entrepreneurs, and programs like the Mine and Campus Tulsa’s Impact Academy.

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Jamar Rogers and Reconnecting with Tulsa through Health and Wellness

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan is speaking with Jamar Rogers, Content Creator and Tulsa Bound Cohort 1 Participant. We discuss Jamar’s experience returning to his hometown of Tulsa, his connection to the arts and music, and the Tulsa Bound program that helped him experience Tulsa in a new way.

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Joseph Onema and Tulsa Service Year’s Connection to Opportunity and Guidance

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with Joseph Onema, Manager of Youth Voice and Power at My Brother’s Keeper Tulsa. We discuss Joseph’s experience as an alumni of Campus Tulsa and soon to be alumni of Tulsa Service Year, his work at My Brother’s Keeper and ImpactTulsa, and his experience at Young, Smart and Local 2024 in Philadelphia.

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Josiah Robinson and Empowered Civic Engagement in Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with Josiah Robinson, Managing Director of the Prism Project. They discuss Josiah’s move back to Tulsa through the Tulsa Remote program, his quest to make Tulsa the most inclusive city in our region, and his experience navigating a queer identity throughout his life and career.

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Curcio Smith & Tim Gowin: Early Career Recruitment/Retention via Campus Tulsa and Tulsa Service Year

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with members of his team members at Campus Tulsa and Tulsa Service Year: Tim Gowin, Programs Manager and Curcio Smith, Talent and Recruitment Manager. They discuss the roles of Campus Tulsa and Tulsa Service Year as Talent Attraction and Retention Programs for early career individuals and how students can engage with their programs to connect more in Tulsa.

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Whitney Cipolla: Civic Engagement through TYPROs and Non-profit Board Participation

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with Whitney Cipolla, Board President of Oklahomans for Equality and former chair of Tulsa Young Professionals Organization. Whitney and Evan discuss her life and leadership in Tulsa, the missions and visions of OKEQ and TYPROS, and how to effectively and meaningfully invest in your community through leadership, service, and community.

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Kes Mitchell and Macullen Nadurak: Supporting Immigrant Communities in Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with Kes Mitchell and Macullen Nadurak of YWCA Tulsa. We discuss the YWCA Tulsa’s role in supporting refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers in Tulsa, how to navigate uncertainty in nonprofit and legal spaces, and where there is hope in the community.

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Levi Patrick and STEM Interventions Improving Outcomes for Tulsa Students

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with Levi Patrick, Executive Director of the Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance. We talk about the community opportunities to positively impact a student in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, the impact and reach of TRSA, and the importance of workforce development in education pathways.

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Seyi Fakoya, Techstars in Tulsa and Gaming For Good with Gamr

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with Seyi Fakoya, CTO and Co-Founder of Gamr. We talk about the Techstars Accelerator program in Tulsa, the Gamr platform and community, and how mentorship and volunteering can expand your networks.

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Darrell Harris and inTulsa’s Living on Tulsa Time Connection to New Opportunities

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with Darrell Harris, VP Consulting Project Manager at Bank of Oklahoma. Evan and Darrell dive into his journey to Tulsa through the Living on Tulsa Time event through inTulsa, what he’s looking to gain and share with the Tulsa community, and some food recommendations in Tulsa.

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Matthew Dean and Navigating Career Uncertainty through Perseverance

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:15:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with Matthew Dean, Crew Leader for Arts & Entertainment for TYPROS and Graphic Designer. Matthew and Evan discuss his role in marketing and graphic design, being a Crew Leader with TYPROs and its many initiatives, and his experience in the workplace with layoffs & furloughs.

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Morgan Phillips and Downtown Tulsa Partnership’s Downtown Forward Strategic Plan

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with Morgan Phillips, the Director of Marketing and Experience at Downtown Tulsa Partnership. Morgan and Evan discuss the role of Downtown Tulsa Partnership as an organization, her experience as an Employer Partner with Tulsa Service Year, and the Downtown Forward strategic plan.

Editor’s note: As of January 16th, 2025, Morgan is no longer employed at Downtown Tulsa Partnership. However, with Morgan’s permission, we released this episode as the content, mission, and vision of Downtown Tulsa Partnership remain unchanged.

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Jonathan Martinez and San Miguel Middle School’s Impact on the Latinx Community in Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with Jonathan Martinez, Director of Graduate Support and Enrichment at San Miguel Middle School. We discuss the mission of San Miguel Middle school, supporting the Latinx community in education, and how to grow inclusively within educational institutions.

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Stan Khrapak: inTulsa’s Visa Network and Under the Canopy Schools

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with Stan Khrapak, Leader of the inTulsa Visa Network. Evan and Stan discuss the growth of the inTulsa Visa Network since its inception, Stan’s work with the Under the Canopy School, and Bike Polo in Tulsa.

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Brooke Randels and Early Career Talent Programs in Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with Brooke Randels, Director of Early Career Talent Programs. Brooke and Evan discuss the recent merger of the Campus Tulsa and Tulsa Service Year teams into Early Career Talent Programs, the Young, Smart, & Local network and Talent Retention working group, and reflections on evolving management styles.

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Grace Harrington-Qissy: Tulsa Remote’s Impact and Genesys Works Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us, Evan speaks with Grace Harrington Qissy, the Director of Corporate Partnerships at Genesys Works. Grace and Evan discuss her experience in the Tulsa Remote program, Builders and Backers Idea Accelerator program, the impact of Genesys Works internship accessibility work in Tulsa.

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Jameelah Stuckey: Navigating Meaningful Career Opportunities

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Jameelah Stuckey, Program Manager of the African American Leadership Academy of Tulsa. Evan and Jameelah discuss navigating different job sectors and opportunities and her meaningful impact in Tulsa through non-profit, education, and leadership development accessibility.

If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don’t forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/. Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://careers.intulsa.com/signup.

Lisa Toth and Maggie Bond: Rise Staffing Agency and the Hidden Workforce

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:15:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Lisa Toth and Maggie Bond, Director of Media and Education at Rise Staffing Agency. Maggie and Lisa discuss their advocacy work with differently abled individuals, the Rise Staffing Agency, and their own radio show and podcast, the Hidden Workforce.

Grace Fallon and Tulsa Pride 2024 & Civic Engagement in Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Grace Fallon, Board Member of the Dennis R, Neill Equality Center and Chair of Tulsa Pride 2024. Grace and Evan discuss the planning and execution of Tulsa Pride as it moves from June to October, civic engagement at the municipal level, and how to curb apathy in politics.

Victoria DeLeon & Cesia Brabson: Elevate Your Career through inTulsa’s Candidate Readiness Series

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Victoria DeLeon and Cesia Brabson from inTulsa. Cesia is the Talent Advisor, and Victoria is the Talent Project Manager. Victoria and Cesia share their experiences facilitating Elevate Your Career, a series on candidate readiness with virtual and in-person opportunities to build confidence in the job-seeking process.

Sara Allen and Campus Tulsa’s Impact Academy

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Sara Allen, a team leader and former intern of Campus Tulsa’s Impact Academy. On this episode, Evan and Sara discuss Sara’s impactful summers interning with the Impact Academy, her experience as an international college student, and what Tulsa looks like to her in the future.

Juddie Williams and Service in Social Impact Spaces for Community Empowerment

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Juddie Williams M.Ed. Juddie Williams is the Member Integration Manager for Tulsa Remote. On this episode, Evan and Juddie discuss Juddie’s dedication to service organizations, how to engage in spaces of social impact thoughtfully and meaningfully, and her role in supporting new Tulsans seeking community.

Paula Bearden and Supporting Students in Vocational Education at Tulsa Technology Center

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:15:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Paula Bearden M.Ed, Evan’s mom and a counselor at Tulsa Technology Center. On this episode, Evan and Paula discuss their journeys to Tulsa, the role of Tulsa Technology Center as an educational institution, and some of the challenges youth face in entering the workforce.

Parker D. Wayne: Unconventional Pathways to Fashion and Opening the Door for LGBTQ+ Communities

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Parker D. Wayne, Executive Director of Oklahoma Fashion Alliance. Parker and Evan discuss their experiences being LGBTQ+ in Oklahoma, Parker’s journey in founding the Oklahoma Fashion Alliance, and creating your own lane in fashion.

Miguel Da Corte/Chris Chumana and Growing the Spanish-Speaking Community in Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Miguel Da Corte, Assistant Professor of Spanish at Tulsa Community College, and Chris Chumana, Academic Support Specialist at Tulsa Community College. Evan, Miguel, and Chris discuss the importance and discipline behind language acquisition, how it can bring us as a community together, and the different ontological implications of existing in multiple languages. Congratulations to Miguel Da Corte for being featured in the Oklahoma Magazine’s 40 under 40!

Megan Shepherd, Scott Carr and Flywheel’s Big Ride and Big Bite

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Scott Carr and Megan Shepherd from the Flywheel team. Flywheel is the organizing team behind two huge Tulsa events that highlight either the local food and alcohol scene in the region or the live music experience. Evan talks with Scott and Megan about the process of bringing these events to life, their importance to the city, and why Tulsa should have events like Big Ride and Big Bite.

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Amber Sharp: Native Woman-Owned Medical Claims Clearinghouse, ClaimRev, and the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 09 May 2024 00:30:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Amber Sharp, CEO of ClaimRev. ClaimRev is a native woman-owned medical claims clearinghouse founded and situated here in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Amber and Evan discuss their Indigenous identities in entrepreneurship, the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma, and the Native American Woman Entrepreneurship Accelerator. Wado Amber!

Morgan Ipanema: Framework Law Group and Empowering Creative Entrepreneurs

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:30:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Morgan Ipanema, an Attorney with Framework Law Group. Framework Law Group is a legal services firm targeting creative entrepreneurs and startups with affordable rates. Morgan and Evan talk about her experience navigating law school and subsequently starting her career in the legal field, and how Tulsa was a strong place to start.

Dr. Lindsey Smith: Center For Poets and Writers at OSU-Tulsa and Tulsa Lit Fest 2024

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:30:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Dr. Lindsey Smith, Professor of English and the Director of the Center for Poets and Writers at OSU-Tulsa. Evan and Lindsey discuss her roots in Tulsa and her boomerang experience back home, public creative workshops hosted by the Center for Poets and Writers happening this spring, and Tulsa Lit Fest’s return on April 18-21, 2024.

Leander Howard II: AI-Powered Job-Seeking Tools with WriteSea and Venture-backed Startups in Tulsa.

Talent InTulsa — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Leander Howard II, Chief Marketing Officer at WriteSea. Leander and Evan chat about his entrepreneurial journey to joining the WriteSea team, moving a company to Tulsa for venture capital funding, and how they are expanding their reach in Tulsa through partnerships with local institutions like Tulsa Community College.

Aaron Smith: Connecting students to employers and employers to degree-seekers and careers

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Aaron Smith, Employer Development Coordinator at Cane Careers (at the time of this recording), and now the Employer Development Representative at Atlas School. Aaron and Evan talk TU’s Cane Careers office, the Job Placement Guarantee at the University of Tulsa, and how students and employers can be proactive in their search for opportunities.

Robby Hedrick: Transition Services for Veterans at the Coffee Bunker Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us Features Robby Hedrick, Director of Transition Services at the Coffee Bunker Tulsa. Robby and I talk more about the Coffee Bunker Tulsa, the veteran experience more broadly, and how Tulsa + The Coffee Bunker aims to connect veterans to essential resources like professional guidance for education, employment, and entrepreneurship.

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LaTonya Pratt: inTulsa Connects Business to Candidates and Candidates to Careers

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:30:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features LaTonya Pratt, Head of Talent Solutions at inTulsa. We discuss the mission of inTulsa, upcoming events like Living on Tulsa Time, our Candidate readiness events, and how candidates can show up as their full authentic selves in interviews and in the workplace.

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Laziz Askarov: Enabling and Resourcing a Growing Creative Community

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:45:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Laziz Askarov, Co-Founder of Relance and participant in the Builders + Backers program. Laziz and Evan discuss their collective experiences in Builders and Backers and New U programs. They also reflect on their interactions within the Tulsa artistic community, and we explore Laziz’s work in connecting artists to support services that can amplify their impact and reach.

Lydia Jeong: Building an Authentic Brand for Yourself and for Others Professionally

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Lydia Jeong, Content Strategist for New U and the Founder/CEO of Lydsworks and Fugue Media. Lydia and Evan discuss Lydia’s experience creating an impactful brand with the New U program, the experiences that helped prepare her for being an entrepreneur, and discovering the many facets of a brand’s identity. This is a great episode for early career folks!

Gina Noble and Katie Burgess: Oklahoma State University-Tulsa Campus’s Department of Professional Studies

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Gina Noble and Katie Burgess, who represent the Oklahoma State University-Tulsa Campus’ Department of Professional Studies. Gina, Katie, and Evan discuss the degree pathways in organizational leadership, certified nursing assistants, and public safety. We also discuss the importance of companies investing in their employees' continued education through tuition reimbursement programs.

Brian Eckberg and LGBTQIA+/Indigenous Community Building in Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:15:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Brian Eckberg, member of the Tulsa Two Spirit Group. Brian and Evan chat about how Indigenous people seek community in an urban setting like Tulsa, and how the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center can play a significant role in community building through programming for LGBTQIA+ individuals. We also talk about the impact and aftermath of a fantastic opportunity to represent LGBTQIA+ Indigenous people and Tulsans. For more information about how to join Tulsa Two Spirit, please visit Tulsa Two Spirit on Facebook.

If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don’t forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/ Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://careers.intulsa.com/signup

Chris VanDenhende and Actualizing a Tech Future through Art, Marketing, and Community

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:15:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Chris VanDenhende, Chief Marketing Officer at Icon XR Studios. Chris and Evan discuss how a return to Tulsa unlocked almost a second life for Chris that involves impactful LGBTQIA+ programming centered around art and expression and a career in technology catalyzed by the Holberton School for Software Engineering. Chris shares how he navigated these big moves and how they’ve set him up for success in his new role at Icon XR Studios, where they engage customers with unique marketing practices for brand experiences.

Curcio Smith and Connecting College Students to Internship Opportunities through Campus Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Curcio Smith, Experience Manager at Campus Tulsa. Curcio and Evan discuss the work of Campus Tulsa in connecting college students to internship opportunities in Tulsa. Campus Tulsa recently launched a sponsorship model that will allow companies to support the programming of Campus Tulsa during the summer months. Campus Tulsa provides accessible short-term housing and an engaging summer internship experience for college students.

If you or a college student you know are interested in Campus Tulsa’s internships, please check out the Campus Tulsa job board: www.campustulsa.com/job-board.

Jabraan Pasha and Juno Medical: Modern Healthcare Designed for You and Your Family

Talent InTulsa — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Jabraan Pasha, the Tulsa Market Medical Director for Juno Medical. Jabraan and Evan discuss the newly opened Juno Medical Clinic in the heart of the Greenwood District. Juno is the modern doctor’s office: Primary Care, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Same-Day Care & more.

Marcela Swenson and Navigating Government Assistance Programs

Talent InTulsa — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Marcela Swenson, the executive director of Tulsa Responds. Tulsa Responds is an amazing resource for Tulsans that provides hands-on assistance for families who are eligible to apply for programs like SNAP, Medicaid, and Internet Subsidies. Additionally, Tulsa Responds includes IRS-certified tax preparers who offer free tax preparation with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Marcela came to Tulsa with one job that quickly evolved into a running a task force that later became Tulsa Responds, and in this episode, she highlights how this experience was possible through involved and supportive funders, a well-built team that leads with empathy, and the flexibility to pivot and excel as generalists. Through this mission, Tulsa Responds ensures that federal funds are reinvested into the Tulsa community while providing crucial support to residents facing economic challenges. In this episode, Marcela and Evan discuss the origins of Tulsa Responds, how the organization has scaled and continued to serve Tulsans, and how the impact of this work can be seen in the community of Tulsa.

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Janessa Mondestin and Impactful DEI Strategies, People Plans, and People Development

Talent InTulsa — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Janessa Mondestin, Head of Talent Strategy at inTulsa. Janessa and Evan discuss Janessa’s Talent Advisory work at inTulsa, the Predictive Index as a behavioral and personality assessment tool for team collaboration, and Janessa’s involvement with DEI-focused organizations in the Tulsa community.

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Darbee Rich and Impact Internships in Non-Profit Consulting Pt. 2

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:15:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Darbee Rich, teacher at the DeKalb Independent School District and Team Lead for the Lisa’s House consulting group of the Campus Tulsa Impact Academy. Darbee and Evan discuss Darbee’s previous experience as an Impact Academy intern and this summer’s opportunity to lead a student group through the same experience she had last summer. Darbee led the team of students who are working on a consulting project with Lisa’s House. Lisa’s House is a transitional housing model aimed to provide stability, employment resources, and mentorships to at-risk of homelessness folks from ages 22-34. In this episode, Darbee and Evan discuss skill-building in internships, working with vulnerable and stigmatized populations of folks in our cities, and the importance of organizing the art community in a thriving art scene.

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Daniel Jackson and Impactful Internships in Non-Profit Consulting

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:15:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Daniel Jackson, a rising senior at the University of Oklahoma and Team Lead for the J’Parlé consulting group of the Campus Tulsa Impact Academy. Daniel is pursuing a Film & Media Studies major with a minor in Arts Management & Entrepreneurship. Daniel and Evan discuss Daniel’s previous experience as an Impact Academy intern and this summer’s opportunity to lead a student group through the same experience he had last summer. Daniel is leading the team of students who are working on a consulting project with J’Parlé LLC. J’Parlé is aiming to provide opportunities for BIPOC artists to navigate opportunities, access to physical space, and community building in Tulsa. In this episode, Daniel and Evan discuss skill-building in internships, how to gain confidence early in your career, and the importance of organizing the art community in a thriving art scene.

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Luisa Krug and Place-Making, Culture Cultivation, and Tulsa’s Global District

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Luisa Krug, the Executive Director of Tulsas’s Global District. Luisa is dedicated civil servant to the city of Tulsa having served organizations like the Tulsa Health Department and the Tulsa Planning Office, and now, Luisa leads the Tulsa Global District whose mission is to serve all East Tulsa residents, entrepreneurs and small business owners by fostering connection, economic opportunity, education and advocacy through inclusion and celebration of multicultural diversity. In this episode, Luisa and Evan discuss the cultural geography of Tulsa, the importance of listening to and uplifting the voices of a community, and how a city can create new traditions and opportunities for the folks already in the city.

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Trey Thaxton and Launching Notable and Meaningful Brands

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Trey Thaxton, the Chief Executive Officer and Creative Director of Goldmill Co. Trey is a long-time Tulsan with a passion for uplifting and highlighting the legacy of Black Wall Street. Trey launched Goldmill Co. a multi-disciplined creative consultancy based in Tulsa, OK. We work in tandem with our clients to realize and deliver high quality production on identity, film, and visual communication projects. In this episode, Trey and Evan discuss the origins of brands like Fire in Little Africa and Silhouette Sneakers & Art, storytelling in brand marketing, and how the legacy of Black Wall Street continues to permeate through entrepreneurship and community.

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Ellen Hughes and Data-Informed Practices for Improving Educational Outcomes

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:15:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Ellen Hughes, Director of Data Strategy and Analytics at City Year Tulsa. Ellen is a dedicated educational and data advocate for students through her work at City Year where she creates data infrastructures and projects that create indicators for student outcomes. In this episode, Ellen and Evan discuss her journey to Tulsa’s non-profit sector, three projects that Ellen manages and leverages for improving student success in partner schools, and how data can be leveraged from K-12 to inform workforce development and opportunity creation.

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Kyra Carby and Creating Community within Metropolitan Green Spaces

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Kyra Carby, Community Engagement Manager for the Gathering Place, Lowdown, and Guthrie Green. Kyra is a Black and Mvskoke educator, chef, and community organizer whose work is centered in the communities where she was raised and still lives to ensure access to resources for all ranging from green spaces to food insecurities and healthy eating to access to high quality education. Kyra and Evan discuss the importance and definitions of green spaces, the role the Gathering Place plays in Tulsa, and her community engagement strategies that create opportunities for kids and folks of all backgrounds in a large urban park.

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Eric James Stephens and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Eric James Stephens, entrepreneur and PhD in Rhetoric, Communication, and Information Design. Eric is a passionate and dedicated educator committed to creating a technology solution to the ever-growing demands of professors/teachers/lecturers. In his research and experience in teaching, countless hours of educators’ time can be spent on teaching, or re-teaching, subject matter that is outside their purview or speciality, which ultimately limits the opportunity to provide valuable feedback to students who are eager to learn from subject matter experts. In this episode, Eric and Evan discuss artificial intelligence’s role in higher education, Eric’s Builders and Backer’s project called Project Rhizome where students can submit college’s essays for a chance to win $500, and how the Tulsa entrepreneurial community is supporting Eric’s vision and journey to create a technology solution.

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TikTok: @translate.academia

Website: www.ProjectRhizome.com

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Gloria Arias and Higher Education Pathways in Tulsa’s Global District

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 09 May 2023 00:30:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Gloria Arias, the Diversity Outreach Manager at Tulsa Community College’s Education Outreach Center. Gloria is a lifelong student who is dedicated to providing opportunities for Spanish speaking folks in her community in East Tulsa. The Education Outreach Center stands at 22nd and Garnett in Tulsa’s Global District, and the center connects folks to English-second language courses, informs high-school students of opportunities to continue their education at Tulsa Community College, and hosts a variety of afterschool programs for community members and kids.

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Matt Carney and Root: Tulsa’s Insider Guide to Event Discovery and Community

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Matt Carney, the Executive Director of Root. Matt started his career in journalism and returned to Tulsa to build Root, an event discovery program that helps Tulsans promote and uncover different events and gatherings around the city. Root features events, daily deals at local restaurants, tours and guides around town, and a blog that highlights cool, unique experiences.

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Jazzy Tobie and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Work Environment

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:15:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Jazzy Tobie, the Culture and Community Conductor at the Fancy Hippie Group. Jazzy is an experienced DEI strategist & facilitator who helps companies implement comprehensive DEI initiatives. Jazzy and Evan discuss the candidate preparation section of Tulsa’s website titled Make Your Career move, the importance of DEI in the corporate world, and the difference between assimilation vs acclimation in the work environment.

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Julia Core and Addressing Burnout and Mental Health in the Workplace

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:15:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Julia Core, Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Resolve Behavioral Health Services. Julia is an amazing and empathetic mental health professional who also helps companies and people develop effective and meaningful cultures and practices around mental health in the workplace. Julia and Evan discuss burnout and its debilitating effects on workplace productivity, the importance of a healthy workplace culture around mental health, and how an individual can take action for themselves amidst burnout, exhaustion, and inefficacy.

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Krystal Speed and HR Strategies for Operationalizing Businesses

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:15:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Krystal Speed, founder of Your HR Strategist. Krystal is an entrepreneur with a heart and passion for helping people and companies learn how to implement meaningful HR Strategies that can help optimize organizational effectiveness. Krystal and Evan discuss Build in Tulsa’s Female Founder’s Pitch competition, Your HR Strategist’s HR accelerator program for people operations professions, and the biggest challenges of finding and retaining talent.

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Emily Harden and Techlahoma’s Community for Technologists

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:30:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Emily Harden, Executive Director of Techlahoma. Techlahoma is a non-profit organization that provides community through user groups, programming and conferences for ongoing education, and opportunities for jobs through its dense network. Emily supports this community in both the Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas. On this episode, Emily and Evan talk about the growth of the organization through the pandemic, the upcoming conferences in 2023, and how Techlahoma plans to expands its impact through continuing education and connection.

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Aaron Whigham and Discovering the New You That’s In You

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:15:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Aaron Whigham, Program Manager of NewU. The NewU program is a personal development program designed to help unlock human potential within ourselves. Aaron has helped countless Tulsans learn how to explore new business ventures, discover alternative career paths, and build new senses of purpose in their lives. On this episode, Aaron and Evan discuss the power of perspective, how intentionality can drive innovation in your life, and connecting diverse talent with opportunities they may have never seen themselves in.

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Grant Bumgarner and Experience Tulsa’s Curated Introduction to the City

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Grant Bumgarner, Program Director of Experience Tulsa. Grant is a lifelong Tulsan who’s professional career entails serving the Tulsa Remote community. In this episode of Grow With Us, Grant and Evan talk about our experiences growing up in Tulsa and coming back for work, Tulsa fun facts, Experience Tulsa’s role in the Tulsa business ecosystem.

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Brooke Randels and Creating Meaningful Internships Opportunities through Campus Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Brooke Randels, Program Manager of Campus Tulsa. Brooke is a dedicated servant to opportunity creation for college students that are looking for an impactful internship experience during their undergraduate career. Through her work at Campus Tulsa, the program creates an summer internship experience with a Tulsa-based company where students get first-hand job experience and the opportunity to connect with a thriving business community. On this episode, Evan and Brooke talk about the origins and impact of Campus Tulsa’s creation, the importance of involving corporate partners in talent development, and how the program plans to grow in 2023.

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Jamie Leupen and Coworking, Connecting, and Coordinating Community for Tulsa Entrepreneurs

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:15:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Jamie Leupen, Director of Marketing and Communications at 36 Degrees North. Jamie is a passionate Tulsa-native who enjoys creating and curating space for entrepreneurial development in town by collaborating with business owners, entrepreneurs, and small businesses looking to grow. We talk about 36 Degrees North’s expansion plans for the future, how it’s a growing community of entrepreneurs and business owners, and the importance of physical space in community building.

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Ray’Chel Wilson and Exploring Entrepreneurship and Creating Access for Communities

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Ray’Chel Wilson, Founder/CEO of Raise the Bar Investments and Director of Development at KIPP Tulsa Public Charter School. Ray’Chel is an opportunity seeker looking for ways to grow communities and provide access to financial literacy to BIPOC/underrepresented folx in the city of Tulsa and beyond. In this episode, we discuss the founding of Raise the Bar Investments, working with students in North Tulsa at Kipp Tulsa Public Charter, and her experience in the NU program.

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Stan Khrapak and Immigration Opportunities through the inTulsa Visa Network

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:15:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Stan Khrapak, Lead of the InTulsa Visa Network. Stan is a dedicated servant to the communities that he’s been apart in Tulsa, be it the Jewish community, the tech community, and the immigrant community. Through his work with the inTulsa Visa Network, Stan leads a team aiming to reduce barriers in the immigration process for Ukranians and other foreign nationals open to relocating to Tulsa, OK. In this episode, we talk about pathways to citizenship in the US through the InTulsa Visa Network, the opportunity for local corporations and businesses to support foreign nationals interested in relocating to Tulsa, and how this program is providing options for folks with existing visa statuses.

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Tori Burris and Software Engineering School for Non-Traditional Students

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Tori Burris, the Assistant Director of Career Services at the Holberton School of Software Engineering. Through her work at Holberton, Tori has helped students and graduates of the software engineering school with career development and job placement opportunities in the growing tech industry. In this episode, we discuss her story with the ecosystem and community building in Tulsa, the growth of software engineering talent through the Holberton school, and how to support growing tech talent as they embark on a new career journey.

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Luke Scuitto and LGBTQIA+ Organizing and Community in Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Luke Scuitto, Membership Coordinator at the Dennis R. Neill Oklahoma Equality Center. Luke is Tulsa-transplant who found a meaningful community at the Equality Center, and he was able to create an opportunity to serve the LGBTQIA+ community of the Tulsa Metropolitan and beyond. In this episode, we discuss Luke’s involvement in programming events for the Equality Business Alliance, different programs available to folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, and the ways to serve locally in LBGTQIA+ spaces.

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Tyrance Billingsley II and Black Tech Street’s Community Innovation

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Tyrance Billingsley, the founder of Black Tech Street. Tyrance is a Tulsa born entrepreneur and his ancestral lineage connects his family back to the Black Wall Street Massacre. Tyrance is honoring his familial legacy by creating an organization whose mission is to empower Black people to create intergenerational wealth in the tech industry. In this episode, Tyrance and Evan discuss his political and entrepreneurial start, how it led him to another civically minded experience at City Year, and how Black Tech Street is planning to change the landscape of the tech industry in Tulsa.

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Jessica Loyd and Upskilling to Job Placement

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Jessica Loyd, the Customer Success Manager at Fansub. Jessica is a Holberton student that found out about an opportunity at a local tech startup through LinkedIn messaging from an inTulsa Talent Partner. In this episode, Jessica and Evan discuss her experience at the Holberton software engineering school, her love and passion for music, and how that blended into a great career opportunity at Fansub.

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Trae Sjogren and Risk-Free Skill Development

Talent InTulsa — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Trae Sjogren, the founder of Skillfund. Trae is a Tulsa Remoter that came to Tulsa on a whim, but he was able to find a community of creatives here that helped him make the decision to stay. Trae is elated to create this opportunity for young creatives in Tulsa through Skillfund. Skillfund is a program designed to invest in young creatives who are hoping to turn their skills into a career. On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan and Trae dive into Trae’s journey to Tulsa and his decision to stay and Skillfund, a program for 18-21 year olds to develop a creative skill.

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Aaron Sloan and Gamifying Boxing in Virtual Reality

Talent InTulsa — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Aaron Sloan, owner and founder of the Engine Room Boxing Studio. Aaron Sloan is a USA Boxing certified coach, judge and referee as well as a certified 1 Star AIBA boxing coach. In addition to his USA Boxing and AIBA certifications Coach Sloan is licensed with the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission and a licensed promoter. On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan and Aaron discuss Aaron’s latest business venture into the virtual reality gaming industry, how to build a scrappy team, and how to grow your business with a new product.

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Conor Godfrey and Innovative Workforce Partnerships

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Conor Godfrey, Portfolio Manager for Cybersecurity and Data Analytics at Tulsa Innovation Labs. Conor is a lifelong public servant at home and abroad with over a decade of experience building diverse coalitions to achieve national security goals. On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan and Conor discuss the launch of the Cyber and Data Analytics Skills Center partnership with Tulsa Community College and the development of innovative workforce partnerships to create opportunities for Tulsans, present and future.

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Jake Cronin and Patrick Hosford Tulsa’s Right to Win with Tech - 1 Year of Grow With Us!

Talent InTulsa — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Jake Cronin, Director of Research and Analysis, and Patrick Hosford, Partnerships and Research Analyst, at inTulsa. In this special episode commemorating the one year anniversary of Grow With Us, Evan, Jake, and Patrick discuss the growth trajectory of Tulsa’s technology economy, the importance of the tech industry to diversifying Tulsa’s economy, and how our local partners are collaborating on this city-wide ecosystem development initiative. Grow With Us is one year old! Let us know how you think we are doing by leaving a review!

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Laura Latta and Unique Higher Education Opportunities

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Dr. Laura Latta, the Executive Director of the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium. A lifelong Tulsan, Dr. Latta committed her entire career to education and has held leadership roles as an award-winning teacher, professor, school administrator, community coordinator, researcher, and nonprofit director. In this episode, Dr. Latta and Evan discuss the role of THE Consortium in creating accessible post-secondary opportunities for Tulsans, and how Tulsa’s higher education institutions are innovating this space for the better.

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Marcia Bruno-Todd and Inclusive Community Building

Talent InTulsa — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With features Marcia Bruno-Todd, Director of Programs & Community Impact at Leadership Tulsa. Marcia supports non-profits with diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and consults on developing authentic community partnerships. Marcia and Evan talk about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workspace and in the fabrics of our communities to facilitate belonging.

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Tracy Spears and The Importance of a Established Team Culture

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Tracy Spears, founder of Exceptional Leaders Lab. Tracy is an internationally-recognized speaker, trainer, facilitator, and coach with specialties in diversity, equity & inclusion, workplace communication, personal branding, culture development, leadership training, executive team coaching, and strategic planning.Tracy and Evan talk about navigating our own queerness in the workspace, and how important it is to show up for marginalized folks through an equitable and inclusive team culture.

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Derrick Alexander and Growing Your Financial Knowledge

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 17 May 2022 17:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Derrick Alexander, a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual. Derrick is a lifelong Tulsan and University of Tulsa graduate with a huge passion for equipping folks with financial knowledge that helps them advocate for themselves.

Evan and Derrick talk financial advice, the communities that helped support his personal and professional growth, and how folks can take their financial futures into their own hands.

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Naomi Sanon and Ed-Tech’s Potential for Growth

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Naomi Sanon, Program Manager at Bloomboard. Naomi is an experienced Tulsan and education professional with a passion for serving students in and outside of the classroom. Evan and Naomi talk about the education-tech industry and how it can break barriers for education.

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Curtis Kline and Serial Tech Entrepreneurship

Talent InTulsa — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Curtis Kline, Technology Consultant. Curtis is a long-time Tulsan who has worked on a variety of projects and companies throughout his career. Curtis and Evan talk about joining teams at the right times, getting connected to Tech communities, and how to position yourselves for new tech opportunities.

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Maria Kim and Meaningful Place-making in Tulsa’s Tech Ecosystem

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Maria Kim, Brand Strategist and Consultant for Act House. Maria is a Tulsa Remoter who loved Tulsa enough to stay beyond her year to dive deeper into the tech ecosystem in Tulsa. Maria and Evan talk about Tulsa’s brand, her journey to town, and why she is staying here for a little while longer. Interested in taking the ACT Assessment beta? Check it out on their website here.

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Teresa Bigelow, Spiral5, and Democratized Public Relations in Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Teresa Bigelow, Publicist and Founder of Spiral5. Teresa is a world-traveling publicist with a passion for empowering folks to explore a freelance lifestyle in the PR Industry. In this episode, Evan and Teresa discuss the elements of a growing city, Spiral5’s mission of democratizing access to the PR industry, and how Tulsa can be a landing spot for entrepreneurs at any stage.

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Tara Payne and Breaking into Entrepreneurial Spaces

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Tara Payne, Member Success Coordinator at 36 Degrees North. Tara is an entrepreneur, mother, and connector of people in Tulsa. In this episode, Evan and Tara talk about the importance of strong support networks when trying something new, Black History Month in Tulsa, and the Black Gold Entrepreneur series.

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Jordan Gill and Mission-Driven Talent Development for Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Jordan Gil, Business Development Lead at inTulsa. Jordan and Evan discuss the importance of community-centered work, reframing opportunities in light of the rise in remote work, and how employers can expand their talent pipeline. Join us today! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify to get notified of our releases and share with anyone. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast

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Muneeb Ata and Actualizing Tulsa’s Future

Talent InTulsa — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Muneeb Ata, Program and Communications Associate at the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Muneeb and Evan discuss growing up in Tulsa, finding their path throughout college, and Muneeb’s experience working on huge civic initiatives in Tulsa. Join us today! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify to get notified of our releases and share with anyone.

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Lawrence MacAlpine and Developing Tech Roadmaps

Talent InTulsa — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Lawrence MacAlpine, a technology consultant for early-stage founders and startups, who helps founders develop minimum viable products and technology solutions. Lawrence and Evan discuss his recent move to Tulsa, how to spot a visionary, and entrepreneurial mentorship. Join our Talent Network at https://jobs.intulsa.com/talent-network.

Andreya Williams and Opportunity Creation for Recent College Graduates

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Andreya Williams, Program Director at Tulsa Service Year. Andreya and Evan discuss the ins and outs of Tulsa Service Year, how important it is to find community, and high impact work in a growing city. Applications for Tulsa Service Year are open now until December 3rd, 2021 for the 2022 cohort of fellows. Join our Talent Network at https://jobs.intulsa.com/talent-network.

MaryBeth DeWitt and Stepping Into Your Career

Talent InTulsa — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features MaryBeth DeWitt, Program Manager at inTulsa. MaryBeth and Evan talk about MaryBeth’s path to inTulsa, how to challenge yourself in your career, and recognizing your strengths. MaryBeth helps people define their personal brand when it comes to the job application process and interview preparation. Stay tuned for our Minisodes with MaryBeth where she discusses multiple ways to prepare yourself for your next career opportunity! Join our Talent Network at https://jobs.intulsa.com/talent-network.

Brandi Ross and Connecting Culturally in Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Grow With Us, Evan is joined by the chair of the Arts & Entertainment Crew for the Tulsa Young Professionals Organization, Brandi Ross. Brandi Ross is an Indigenous woman from the Cherokee Nation and has called Northeast Oklahoma her home for her whole life. Brandi and Evan talk about the importance of representation in the media, the landmark McGirt decision, and how to support Indigenous communities in 2021. Join our Talent Network at https://jobs.intulsa.com/talent-network.

Patrick Hosford and Data Driven Economic Impact

Talent InTulsa — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Grow With Us, Evan is joined by Data and Partnerships Associate at inTulsa, Patrick Hosford. Hailing from Kansas City, Patrick brings with him a passion for positive change and the creative approaches to implementing said change. Join Evan and Patrick as they discuss the power of data, midwest and coastal energies, and the tech direction of data cities. Join our Talent Network at https://jobs.intulsa.com/talent-network.

Kelli Brown and Finding a Game-Changing Career

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0500

This episode features Sales Development Representative at Sprockets, Kelli Brown. Kelli and Evan talk about the advice she took that landed her a new career and her industry pivot. Kelli Brown is a Tulsa native with heart-shaped glasses and a knack for sales that helps her tackle her new job with an ambitious mind every day. Tune in to hear more about Kelli’s journey to Sprockets, gamifying sales, and finding a new career in technology. Join our Talent Network at https://jobs.intulsa.com/talent-network.

Valerie Nierenberg and Finding Your Technology Niche

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Valerie Nierenberg, a Holberton School of software engineering student with a passion for Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. Valerie and Evan talk about finding your path to a career with high growth potential, getting involved in communities and organizations devoted to positive change, and the Holberton school of Software Engineering. As a native Tulsan, Valerie also reflects on her path that led her to the technology sector.

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Marc LaManque and the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Tulsa

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Marc LaManque, Tulsa Service Year Fellow at 36 Degrees North. 36 Degrees North is the entrepreneurial hub of Tulsa that provides resources to founders and entrepreneurs through community engagement initiatives and coworking spaces. Tune in to find out how Marc started his career in Tulsa and how the entrepreneurial spirit can be fostered through community.

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Ioneeyau Casey and Building a Dedicated Team of Tulsans

Talent InTulsa — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This episode of Grow With Us features Ioneeyau Casey, Operations Lead at Build in Tulsa. Evan and Ioneeyau discuss the importance of strong company culture and how to build small teams. We think you will want to tune in to learn more about staying mission-focused, company culture, finding ambitious candidates, and how equitable entrepreneurship is on the rise in Tulsa.

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Nicole Horton and Best Practices for Getting a Job

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan is joined by Talent Partner, Nicole Horton. Nicole works with candidates as they prepare for interviews at growing startups and new to Tulsa companies. Nicole tells listeners what she loves about her job, how to present your best self during interviews, and how to ask hiring managers for feedback. Check out our first episode of Grow With Us, and rate, review, and subscribe to stay in touch with all things Grow With Us.

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Come Grow With Us

Talent InTulsa — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Grow With Us is a Talent inTulsa Podcast that will feature recruiter advice on how to land tech jobs, Tulsans who’ve connected to this city in new ways, and personal testaments on how Tulsa is poised to be a new technology player. Talent inTulsa connects innovative companies with diverse talent to grow Tulsa into a vibrant and inclusive community. In this mission, we seek to be a talent matchmaking driver, empowering Tulsa to be a hub of diverse companies and communities committed to the region’s continued growth. Come Grow With Us.