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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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Exploring Global Connections Through UofA's iFriend Program
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About the Show: "International exchange is such a valuable experience." Cynthia Smith About the Guests: Clark Eckels Clark Eckels is the iFriend Coordinator at the Office of International Students and Scholars at the University of Arkansas. In his role, Clark is dedicated to creating meaningful connections between international students and the loc…
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Highway Ventures Brings Innovative Tech Startups to Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "Now that we've drunk the Kool-Aid and we're kind of on the inside here now, we're really trying to make those other groups feel comfortable with really, the imminent success, if not already successful, Northwest Arkansas ecosystem." Lane Patterson About the Guest(s): Joe Camizio: Joe is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Highway Ven…
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From Failures to Futures: The Power of Safe Spaces for Kids in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "At Soar, our kindergarteners are learning how to be strong communicators and public speakers." Ellie Hoyt About the Guest: Ellie Hoyt is the Director of Development for Soar Afterschool, a transformative program dedicated to creating nurturing and safe environments for young people in Northwest Arkansas. With over 14 years of exper…
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Decoding the Formula for Generational Business Success in Northwest Arkansas with Matt Lewis
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About the Show: "That just stuck with me. That was one of those quotes. It's like, if you will focus on helping enough other people get what they want, you'll get what you want." Matt Lewis About the Guest: Matt Lewis is the current leader of the Lewis Automotive Group, a fourth-generation family-owned car dealership in Northwest Arkansas. The comp…
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Exploring Welcoming Week 2024 with Margot Lemaster on IANWA Podcast
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About the Show: "We want to focus on building strong connections and really affirm that Northwest Arkansas is a welcoming and inclusive place." Margot Lemaster About the Guest: Margot Lemaster is the Executive Director of EngageNWA at the Northwest Arkansas Council. Margot has been instrumental in fostering community cohesion and inclusivity in the…
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Arkansas Community Foundation: Connecting Generous People with Causes in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "We want to build the kinds of communities where our kids will want to raise their kids." Jody Dilday About the Guest: Jody Dilday is a seasoned professional in philanthropy and non-profit management with a notable background in social work. She has served as the Executive Director for the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest…
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Exploring NWA Daily's Impact and Growth in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: “But there's something special about northwest Arkansas and how dynamic it is and how quickly it's growing.” Daniel Fritsche About the Guests: Luke Brasuel, Daniel Fritsche, and Tad Moore are the founders of NWA Daily, a popular newsletter dedicated to sharing the latest news, events, and happenings in Northwest Arkansas. Luke and D…
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Revolutionizing Trucking with FR8relay's Innovative Network Model
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About the Show: "So the beauty of the relay model is based entirely on the network structure that we have in the United States, the interstate structure." Ayush Thakur About the Guests: Demi Yuan and Ayush Thakur are the co-founders of FR8relay, an innovative logistics company focused on improving efficiency and work-life balance in the trucking in…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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