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Stories with Soul

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There’s a story behind every great business. We started the podcast, Stories with Soul, to dive into the wins, lessons, and secrets behind the success of heavy hitting leaders, entrepreneurs, and artists in our community. Join host Jamey Ice and co-host Jimmy Williams every other Tuesday to unpack another great story behind Fort Worth’s favorite brands. Brought to you by 6th Ave Storytelling.
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We’re flipping the script as Jamey Ice, the man behind the mic, takes a spin in the hot seat for an interview about his ​​decades of entrepreneurship and his unwavering love for Fort Worth. Don’t miss this deep dive on the strengths, the weaknesses, and the inspiring advice of one of this city’s most accomplished serial entrepreneurs.…
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In this episode, Jamey and Melissa Ice sit down with Fort Worth's 45th Mayor, Mattie Parker. She’s the politician and visionary reshaping this city's landscape, but even more, she’s a remarkable leader, dedicated wife, and passionate mother of 3. Overflowing with inspiring stories and sage advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves …
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In this episode, Jamey sits down with Derrick Kinney - financial expert, podcast host of Good Money with Derrick Kinney, bestselling author of Good Money Revolution: How to Make More Money to Do More Good, and CEO of Good Money Framework. Derrick shares his wisdom on wealth and walks us through his inspirational journey to success, revealing the pi…
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In this inspiring episode of Stories with Soul, Jamey sits down with Red Sanders, the trailblazing founder of RED Productions. Red's journey began at the age of 12 when he launched his first successful business (hint: you may have hired him for a school dance or wedding back in the early 2000s.) From there, he cultivated an unwavering passion and a…
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In this empowering episode of Stories with Soul, Jamey sits down with Rusty Reid, the accomplished and admired President and CEO of Higginbotham. Tune in to learn how he went from being a pre-med undergraduate student to becoming the president of an insurance company less than 10 years later. You’re sure to walk away from this episode inspired and …
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Jamey and Melissa sit down to hear the incredible story of a Fort Worth fashion power couple - Bekah and Tyler Pollock. If you don’t already know about their wildly successful boutique on Camp Bowie, Hale House, or https://shophalehouse.com/, we’re pretty sure you’ll be a huge fan after this episode. Tune in to hear how these two have seamlessly bl…
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Meet two of the Fort Worth coffee scene’s favorites: Mia Moss, owner of Black Coffee, and Katherine Morris, owner of Cherry Coffee Shop and Novel Coffee Roasters. These women are continually lifting up their communities while roasting and brewing some of North Texas’ best coffee. In this episode, you’ll hear their origin stories, take in wisdom abo…
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Join Jamey for an awe-inspiring interview with entrepreneurial husband and wife duo, Jennie (aka @the.little.bird) and Brad Neathery (co-founder of Oak & Eden Whiskey, JOJO Cookie Dough Whiskey, Modern Huntsman, and more.) This episode explores the power of being told “no” and why “The American Dream” isn’t quite as dreamy as it might seem. Listen …
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Sarah Castillo, the founder and managing partner of Taco Heads, Sidesaddle Saloon and Tinies, shares the story of her rapid rise within the Fort Worth culinary and entertainment scene, as well as her next adventure, a local tequila distillery she describes as her “end game.” Sarah has changed the hospitality game in Cowtown by leveraging an entrepr…
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Katie Brown launched the ranch water cocktail craze when her Lone River Ranch Water hit shelves in 2020. She shares with Jamey and his wife, Melissa—both big fans of the product—how the drink pays homage to her Far West Texas roots. Although some of Katie's story may sound like the brand was an overnight success, many years of research, development…
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Joe T. Garcia’s has been a Fort Worth institution since 1935. The family-owned Mexican restaurant has become an iconic eatery in Cowtown while serving only two dishes at dinner, thanks in very large part to delivering one of the very best outdoor dining experiences in the state of Texas. In this episode of ‘Stories with Soul,’ we caught up with the…
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Leonard Firestone co-founded Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co with Troy Robertson which included two signature products, TX Whiskey and TX Bourbon. He shares with Jamey how they quickly scaled to become the largest American whiskey distillery west of the Mississippi and one of the biggest brands to come out of Fort Worth. After selling to a mult…
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It’s not surprising that Eric and Sainty respectively hold records as the youngest producer and female producer to win an Emmy. They both took their raw talent and put in a lot of hard work to bring their dreams to life. Before Eric landed a career-defining role on 1883, he was on Broadway and Hulu’s revival of All My Children. Casa Manana was Sain…
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Patrick Coddou, CEO and Founder of SUPPLY, shares how through trial and error he created a direct to consumer brand that offers premium shaving, grooming, and skincare products for men. With a background in engineering, Patrick launched a business in a field he knew little about, and because of help from others, his strong belief in the product, an…
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Matt Homan, the President and General Manager of Trail Drive Management Corporation, shares the story of the inception — and subsequent ascent — of Dickies Arena, a venue that has quickly become one the most popular and sought-after locations in the country for superstar musicians, top sporting events, and a laundry list of other big time events, f…
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Pam Minick, one of the most recognized women in the equine world, former Marketing Director for Billy Bob’s, and producer of Gentle Giants, a television series focusing on draft horses on the farm, shares how she became the legend she is today. From growing up in Las Vegas, to traveling the country roping and riding, to settling down in Fort Worth,…
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Jonathan Morris, a true entrepreneur’s entrepreneur, Magnolia Network TV star on Self-Employed, and hotelier, shares his journey through the twists and turns of creating communities and opening businesses like Fort Worth Barbershop, The Lathery, and Hotel Dryce. From an obsessive idea to creating companies, Jonathan shares how he follows his fascin…
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The New York Times Bestselling author of The Defined Dish and The Comfortable Kitchen, Alex Snodgrass is also a recipe developer, food stylist, author of three cookbooks, and creator of SideDish Dressings, a multi-purpose salad dressing line with Paleo and Whole30 approved options. Since Alex was a young girl, she was by her mom’s side helping in t…
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Fort Worth Ambassador, Tom Martens, shares how he became the Associate VP of Creative and Branding for Visit Fort Worth and the Director of Hear Fort Worth. His dream was to build a community around the musicians of Fort Worth, supporting locals while also improving the local economy through tourism. From a Lockheed USB Drive with music made by For…
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A renowned fashion and watch artist, Matthew Miller talks about his journey creating art and finding his niche. Since childhood, people have called him the Sunflowerman and in this episode, he explains the origins of his beloved nickname. Don’t miss this episode full of fashion commentary, the discussion of time as an illusion, and the stories of a…
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Abel Casillas, member of the Squeezebox Bandits, shares his love for honky tonk and Tejano music, how he worked hard to buy his first accordion, and how their band found their unique sound. The Squeezebox Bandits are an accordion led Honky Tonk band with a Tex Mex flavor and have headlined shows at Gruene Hall, Billy Bob’s Texas, and the State Fair…
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Fort Worth native, Sarah Ayala, talks openly about her journey becoming a full-time artist. Sarah shares how she dropped out of TCU to pursue an art career, even though she hadn’t really explored the art world, and how it worked out. Not only has she been a successful full-time artist for five years, Sarah Ayala can’t be boxed in. She is always try…
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With restaurants from Seattle to Knoxville, celebrity Chef Tim Love is known for his Western Urban Cuisine including local favorites like Lonesome Dove Bistro and the Woodshed Smokehouse. From bootstrapping his ideas by selling beer or gambling to open restaurants, Tim has never let anything hold him back from chasing his dreams or opening a new co…
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Country Music legend, Pat Green, invites Jamey behind the scenes of his life, sharing with him how he landed in the perfect position to be a trailblazer for Texas Country Music. By taking big risks (and bribing artists like Willie Nelson), he hustled to transform his dreams from aspirations to reality, and Pat isn’t afraid to admit he’s made mistak…
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With a deep passion for creating good content and telling good stories, Richard Connor tells his journalism journey. From writing the police beat one summer to being the editor of the Star Telegram for eleven years to owning the Fort Worth Business Press, Richard Connor shares the highlights and lowlights of his time in the industry thus far. Plus,…
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Abraham Alexander is known for his authentic lyrics, soulful charm, and of course, his one-of-a-kind sense of fashion. Before embarking on a solo career as a musician, Abraham Alexander’s future was up in the air. Coming off a career ending injury playing soccer and working as a bank teller, Alexander found himself back at the start: lost. Since th…
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In this episode, Grace Mitchell shares how her love for creating beautiful things started at a young age, how she handled intense setbacks and losses, fought for happiness, pursued her passions, and continues to make her family her main focus. She tells how she attempts to embrace the imbalance of life and enjoy it’s seasonality. Knowing that she c…
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From the age of six, Nancy Lamb was creating art and by fourteen, she was teaching six year olds how to make pottery. All of her life, she’s focused on capturing the world around her. Known as the patron saint of the arts in Fort Worth, Nancy Lamb also beautifully supported her fellow Fort Worth artists during 2020 by highlighting 490 artists on he…
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In this episode, Marc Istook shares how he chased his dreams to LA and back. He shares his journey of risking it all, putting positivity into the world, making sacrifices, leapfrogging from gig to gig, and how he’ll never get over where his career has taken him. Today, he’s back in Texas waking up DFW every morning and it’s a combination of everyth…
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Originally, Chef Jon Bonnell started out as a Math and Science teacher for middle and high schoolers. He quickly discovered that he didn’t appreciate being bored. Having grown up with parents who loved good food and were fine chefs in their home, Jon Bonnell noticed that he spent all his time cooking, and so this fourth generation Fort Worthian pur…
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Since middle school, Betsy Price has been volunteering in her community and making a difference. Having run a successful business for seventeen years, she became a pro at juggling her work, family, and community. Before running for tax assessor and eventually mayor, she was a Cub Scout leader, Junior League Member, and Sunday school teacher, just t…
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Katey McFarlan grew up reading European blogs in middle school as she pursued help for an autoimmune disorder. The connection she felt and the help she received were a huge relief during an especially hard season. Now as a wife and mother of two and a blogger herself, Katey’s primary focus is on offering other women the same comfort she found years…
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When you grow up in a family that’s been ranching West Texas for seven generations, family expectations are inevitable. For Lou Lambert, that meant at least one semester at his father’s and grandfather’s alma mater, TCU, and a commitment to working hard wherever he ended up. While attending TCU, he discovered that a love of cooking paired well with…
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For Fritz Rahr, staying in Fort Worth after graduating from TCU meant he was opting out of the family business. After trying his hand at home brewing while climbing the corporate ladder, Fritz realized it was time to change the course of his own life. That meant instead of being an employee at his family’s malt production company, he would be a cus…
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Even in high school, Frank Moss was standing out with his style in the Distinguished Gentlemen group, wearing a suit or button down every Tuesday. In college, he “rode the wave” into a new focus — rapping — which changed his wardrobe but not his passion: fashion was one of several subjects he rapped about. Later, Frank continued to ride the wave as…
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Taylor not only shares her story — from an accident that confirmed her passion for helping others to her journey back to health — she also provides a great definition for success. As a board-certified family nurse practitioner and family medicine practitioner, Taylor offers clients both a traditional and integrative approach to wellness. She shares…
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To go from a bartender at a chain restaurant to an executive chef and part owner of several creative concepts is no small feat. On this episode of Stories with Soul, Jamey and Jimmy sit down with Chef Stefon Rishel of Wishbone & Flynt to hear his journey. While Stefon is known now for his fun personality, it was his wife who helped him see that his…
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Josh Weathers is a local musician and co-founder of the nonprofit, Love Like You Mean It. He joins Jamey and Jimmy in the studio to talk about how his father’s blessing gave him the freedom he needed to leave school and what led him to press pause at the height of his career. Josh shares the story how adopting their first daughter internationally l…
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Kari is the founder of MELT Ice Creams and an ultrarunner who has run The Grand Canyon and Leadville. Kari joins her neighbors, Jamey and Jimmy, to share how traveling helped her realize Fort Worth was missing good local ice cream and her decision to fill that void. Kari shares about how both starting a business and getting to the next level someti…
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Jamey Ice and Jimmy Williams are best friends, entrepreneurs, and now the co-hosts of Stories with Soul. On each episode you’ll listen in on their conversations with Fort Worth leaders, artists, and business owners. In this prequel, Jamey and Jimmy interview each other, discussing their vision for the show, the origin of their friendship, and their…
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