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Editors’ Notes: “I want to give everybody the tools to solve their own etiquette problems,” says Nick Leighton, cohost and producer of Were You Raised by Wolves?, a weekly podcast in which he and cohost Leah Bonnema look into the many sticky social situations we all face. “With each of the questions that we get, from the bonkers to the ordinary, I always try to take a step back and ask, ‘What are the bigger principles here?’ I'm always looking for topics that help us make a larger point.” In ...
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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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This book opens with a young wife and mother, vacationing at a resort in the Gulf of Mexico with her husband and children. The resort is run by an elderly Frenchwoman, who manages the place along with her two sons. The young wife and one of the sons develop a deep and passionate attachment to each other, with devastating effects on both families and their circle of friends. When Kate Chopin's 1899 novel The Awakening, originally titled A Solitary Soul, was first released, it evoked a storm o ...
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About the Show: "I'm a CPA by trade, and my background was in audit and doing financial analysis." Bret Raymond About the Guest: Bret Raymond is the co-founder and CEO of PacShack and the General Manager of Neighborly Food Co. With a foundational career as a CPA focused on audit and financial analysis, Bret's life changed dramatically through his i…
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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about gifting frozen vegetables, enjoying public restrooms, obsessing over necklaces, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.com QUESTION…
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About the Show: "I've seen Northwest Arkansas evolve over the past many years, and it's been fun to watch." Connie Cottingham About the Guest: Connie Cottingham is a local author and resident of Northwest Arkansas, particularly from Rogers. She has roots in the area dating back to her childhood and has witnessed the region's growth firsthand. Conni…
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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle experiencing Lucha Libre, perfecting guest rooms, spying on neighbors, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE: Lucha Libre…
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About the Show: “So the amount of people that we see on a daily basis, it can average from 75 to 150. It depends on the season. It depends on the day of the month actually.” Becci Sisson About the Guest(s): Becci Sisson is the CEO of Seven Hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She brings extensive experience working with nonprofit organi…
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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about hiding from window washers, riding in rental cars, lowering toilet seat lids, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.com QUESTIONS …
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About the Show: "The whole company was born out of a curiosity and a fascination with the sun and how much energy the sun... hits the face of the earth every day." David Stitt About the Guest: David Stitt is the second-generation leader of The Stitt Group, a pioneering company in sustainable and energy-efficient home design based in Northwest Arkan…
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About the Show: "Once that vision came clear to me, the idea of a self-assembling and self-sustaining house, I immediately filed for the patent and then began Renewed Robotics." Daizhan Ennals About the Guest: Daizhan Ennals is the CEO and founder of Renewed Robotics, a pioneering company with a mission to revolutionize the housing industry with in…
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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they answer listener questions about mistaking customers for store employees, forgetting you've been introduced before, …
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About the Show: "Once I learned that they'd give me trophies and awards and scholarships for saying words, I thought, that's in my wheelhouse." Aaron Mankin About the Guest: Aaron Mankin is a highly-recognized Marine veteran and motivational speaker. Hailing from Rogers, Arkansas, Aaron served as a combat correspondent during the Iraq War. His life…
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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle going to Burning Man, staring at tattoos, sending extra holiday cards, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE: FBI Hostage…
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About the Show: "I really believe that social infrastructure is one of the most crucial pieces of our future resiliency and our democracy." Alison Sant About the Guest: Alison Sant is a renowned artist, designer, and author celebrated for her work in urban resilience and sustainability. She is the co-founder of the Studio for Urban Projects, which …
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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about handling stray hairs, backing out of dinner parties, tipping for strangers, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.com QUESTIONS FR…
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About the Show: "When you can collaborate with a wonderful person and have fun doing it, it makes the process a lot more fun, but also it makes the end product better." Rob Ruck About the Guests: Liann Tsoukas and Rob Ruck: Liann Tsoukas is a researcher and author who has co-authored the book Mal Goode: Reporting the Life and Work of a Black Broadc…
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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle sitting on suitcases before a trip, going on ghost tours, being disappointed by mahi-mahi, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE…
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About the Show: "We don't save land from people. We save land for people." Marson Nance About the Guest: Marson Nance is a dedicated environmentalist and Director of Philanthropy at the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust. He hails from western North Carolina and studied Environmental Science with a concentration in Ecology and Biology at the University …
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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about picking people's brains, dividing group gifts fairly, whittling down excessive guest lists, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.…
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About the Show: "We think that certified organic is going one step beyond, taking it to another level, and using waste and carbon to mitigate climate change." Jody Hardin About the Guests: Richard Ims Richard Ims is a serial entrepreneur with a background in animal husbandry, truck farming, and corporate business. Based in Northwest Arkansas since …
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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle eating grapefruits, paying for damaged pans, photographing Great Danes in public, and much more. Please foll…
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About the Show: "Our mission is to meet the needs of the community, and anyway that we can do that is the way that we'll do that." Nina Hodgson About the Guest: Nina Hodgson is the Marketing Director at the Springdale Public Library, where she plays a pivotal role in enhancing the library's visibility and connecting with the diverse community of Sp…
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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle savoring soufflés properly, responding to condolence notes, keeping cutlery at buffets, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BO…
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About the Show: "Anytime I go, I never fail to meet somebody interesting and engaging to just kind of hang out with and talk. Like you said, get coffee. It's always, it's so easy to connect with people in this area, and that's a great way to do it. I thoroughly enjoy that." Justin Johnson About the Guest: Justin Johnson is a co-founder of Square Si…
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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about avoiding dance videos, roaming around B&Bs in robes, enforcing coaster usage in one's home, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.…
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About the Show: "And when I came here to Northwest Arkansas, I was just so taken by the genuine opportunity that we have here to build a global hub for innovation." Serafina Lalany About the Guest: Serafina Lalany is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a rich background in building startup ecosystems. Before joining as Executive Director of S…
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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle crossing the equator, going apple picking, deciphering bathroom signs, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE: Crossing th…
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