Dreamers & Doers Podcast: Biz Boot Up Edition

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Stick with it - Always believe in yourself - Be creative and have fun

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Do what you love - Put your best self forward - Be creative and have fun

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - As a dreamer, remember that you need to balance the do - Learn how to communicate - Don't let others stop you from doing what you love To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/09/21/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-66-motivational-management-with-mike-crandall-and-shining-star-jewelry/(opens in a new tab)

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - The beginning is always the hardest part, stick with it - The path to success is not a cookie cutter, each journey is different - Success is not always grand, but in the consistent growth you make towards your goal - Always listen to the advice, it doesn't mean you need to take it To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/?p=2936

Welcome to Loveworks' Business Boot-Up Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Owning your own business can't be done alone. Build relationships that will last and don't forget to ask for help! - Life lessons are best learned through experience. - Know you WHY. Ask yourself "what value do I want to add to the world?" To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/08/30/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-64-xx-with-johnny-sompholphardy-and-simply-sudz/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Focus on the customer - Keep learning - Always do what is best for you and your company - Creating a business doing something you love To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/08/30/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-63-keep-your-eye-on-the-goal-bobby-lepak-and-julias-happy-naturals/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Stay close with your customers - Stay focused on your role in your company - Communication is the key to success To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/08/23/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-62-the-key-to-success-with-sannan-khan-and-certified-sitters/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Develop your people skills - Always go a little bit further - Keep a vision to go towards - Working with your friends makes all the difference To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/08/04/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-61-go-the-extra-step-with-sharon-thompson-and-abc-brookie-break/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Find people who will take a chance on you - Research takes time but will save you money in the long run - Don't waste time trying to be like everyone else - Selling takes responsibility To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/08/09/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-60-be-yourself-with-ron-bolen-and-made-by-mya/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: -Take risks -Having a set of core values for yourself and your company is critically important -Be a lifelong learner -The joy of a happy customer To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/08/01/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-59-explore-the-possibilities-with-justin-brown-and-lumberjack-woodworks

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Entrepreneurship is a team effort - The world is full of people with problems, entrepreneurship is the pursuit to find solutions -Don't just focus on your career but developing an ecosystem of support - Dream to impact the world by helping others expand their vision'- Just because some people don't like your product doesn't mean it's the end of your business To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/07/16/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-58-expanding-your-vision-with-russ-browder-and-gookies/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Don't always listen to your friends - Take risks - Build wealth, not income - Find what you love about your business To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/07/16/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-57-time-equals-freedom-with-rod-cleveland-and-little-landscapes/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: -Start with an entrepreneurial mindset -Talk to as many people as possible -What needs to change in order to make something work -Don't feel the pressure to be perfect all the time To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/07/12/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-56-connections-are-key-with-cassandra-rigsby-and-tinsley/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Patience is a good friend - It's probably not going to work the way you want it to - Do lots of things, try lots of thinks, experience lots of things To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/07/01/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-55-try-and-try-again-with-brent-wheelbarger-and-5-arrows-garden-creations/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Addressing environmental issues and poverty - Forming bonds and local cooperations - Have fun with your business To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/06/29/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-54-making-a-difference-with-jacki-saorsail-and-bow-meow-beds/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Recognize your uniqueness - Save your money and invest it - Be intentional, find a mentor - No matter the challenge, find a way to get it done To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/06/22/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-53-be-intentional-with-ralph-cissne-and-mandles/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Don't be afraid to go for it - Ask for help - Plan out what you want to do - Have fun! To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/06/03/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-52-dont-forget-to-have-fun-with-brittany--madison-lee-and-sunshine-scrubs/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: -Your path is always changing and thats ok -Surround yourself with the smartest people. -Never give up -Communication is key -There is chaos in entrepreneurship, but it is rewarding To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/06/01/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-51-surround-yourself-with-the-best-with-stuart-hudson-and-the-connectors/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: -Make sure to do your research -Don't be afraid to ask for help -Stay focused stay on your own path and don't get distracted -Always know how to motivate yourself -You can put your mind to anything -Never give up -Embrace your mistakes To learn more about the featured businesses, visit http://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/06/01/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-50-lean-on-your-people-with-karena-crawford-and-javier/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: -It's crucial to have a mentor -It's okay to change your mind -Spread joy to your customers & family -Don't be afraid to ask questions To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/05/16/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-49-branch-out-and-do-it-with-jen-may-and-snowy-snow-cones/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: -Value of giving back to the community -Be adaptive to change -Never give up on your dreams -Find something you love and you'll never work a day in your life -The importance of memorization -Work smart as a team To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/05/16/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-48-find-something-you-love-with-jeremy-sparks-and-lux-lotion/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: -The importance of reaching out to those who need a friend -Never lose your passion -Do not let a "no" discourage you -Stay consistent with your ideals -Prioritize your time doing the things you love -Know your plans might change To learn more about the featured businesses, visit biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-47-be-a-kind-leader-with-the-gallions-and-hattie-shepard

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: -Work hard as a team -Hard work pays off -Take the harder right over the easy wrong -If you want to get started, you just gotta start -Find a book and read it -Don't be afraid to take advice To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/04/26/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-46-you-can-learn-from-anyone-with-nick-mauldin-and-recycled

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - If you can listen to someone you are better able to help them - Share your success and failures - Passion makes you unstoppable - If you know it's right, follow your dream To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/04/26/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-45-passion-versus-excitement-with-gina-bertoletti-and-olivia-lepak/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! This week's episode features local husband and wife realtor team Jason and Jerica Pound and young entrepreneur, Zoe Diaz of Zoe's Lemon Shop. Key Takeaways: -Follow your dreams -Work on your business not just for it -Research is vital but sometimes you have to jump off into the deep end To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/04/20/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-44-the-importance-of-making-connections-with-jason-jerica-pounds-zoe-diaz/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: -Do what you love, and don't worry about the money -Learn how to celebrate the wins and don't get lost in the losses -Make connections -Follow your dreams To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/04/06/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-43-building-a-strong-foundation-with-rob-miles-carter-beckham/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - The importance of making connections - Follow your dreams - Work on your business not just for it - Research is vital but sometimes you have to jump off into the deep end To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/03/31/biz-boot-up-podcast-episode-42-jumping-into-the-deep-end-with-kim-torres-and-braden-breinholt/

---- Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Find mentors and connections - Seek out constructive criticism - Don't be scared to “get dirty” To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/03/24/biz-boot-up-podcast-41-service-with-a-smile-with-cassie-dell-and-motorbug/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Be kind. - If you have any problems, look around for a solution - Do get discouraged and keep trying To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/03/17/biz-boot-up-podcast-40-be-the-solution-with-tim-herbel-and-beecandle/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Serve for a greater purpose not just yourself - Prove them wrong - Be prepared to do more than what is expected of you To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/03/09/biz-boot-up-podcast-39-doing-the-unexpected-with-randy-gardner-and-arya-ramineedi/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Work in your industry before jumping in blindly  - Find people that do what you want to do, and learn from them - Don't give up. Whatever your do, open the business - Don't get in a rush to find your passion - Never ever too young   To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/02/24/biz-boot-up-podcast-38-learn-from-the-best-with-brady-sexton-and-caden-harris/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Pursue all your interests, as you don't know how they'll all come together. - Always keep trying new things to discover what you like - Making connections are important! Meeting different people will open up lots of different opportunities To learn more about the featured businesses, visit http://loveworksleadership.blog/?p=1667

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: -The importance of teamwork and knowing your strengths -Have Fun! -Know that you can't control everything To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/01/28/biz-boot-up-podcast-36-sticking-with-the-dream-with-richie-splitt-and-gookies/

Welcome to the Business Boot-Up Edition of The Dreamers and Doers Podcast! We believe you are never too young to start a business. We're bringing you live interviews from Loveworks Leadership in Norman, OK. Each episode will feature one of our student-run businesses where they will be sharing what they've learned by starting a business to encourage you to start yours too! Key Takeaways: - Be you, but most importantly find who You are - Dream constantly - Loving what you do and finding joy in it To learn more about the featured businesses, visit https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/01/21/biz-boot-up-podcast-35-dreaming-constantly-with-dr-gabriel-bird-and-cozy-comforts/

Mustafa was born and raised in the coastal city of Karachi, Pakistan. He has a Master's and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. His training has focused on Robotics for STEM education, and Robotics in Healthcare. Mustafa has been involved in various STEM education activities over the last 15 years. When he was in high school, he went through a little known STEM education program. He had some amazing mentors there. That is one of the many sparks that drive him to this day. His robot, NONI is a free Robot Simulator that teaches logical thinking and planning skills, along with a little bit of math and a little bit of art. Children learn by making a robot do different activities, such as drive through mazes, or paint. The best part is, the activities have been designed such that children spend most of their time AWAY from the computer screen. Children plan each activity with a set of action cards and an activity mat. Once the plan is laid out, they can then enter the instructions on the NONI Robot Simulator to see the robot in action. Sconing Around got started in the Loveworks Leadership Business Boot Up program at Terra Verde Discovery School located in Norman, OK. This group of students is made up of 3 8th grade students Abriana, Adwen, and Hana who are whipping up scones and hot chocolate that will delight your senses! Key Takeaways: -Trial and error -Keep moving forward/Get back on the horse -Be who you are -Listen listen listen to your teammates -Find joy in what you do For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/01/12/biz-boot-up-edition-ep-34-getting-back-on-the-horse-with-mustafa-ghazi-and-sconing-around/

Travis as an author, bluegrass fiddler, public speaker and owner of Oklahoma's most in-demand music company, FCM Entertainment. Travis authored the book "Celebrate the C - Turning Academic Challenges into Real World Success" and has had several of his leadership articles published in the national magazine - DJ Times. Travis takes his message to the stage often to help elevate purpose in people's lives and to help them be significant - not just successful. He lives in Norman with his wife and two rescue dogs! Global Goods got started in the Loveworks Leadership Business Boot Up program at Terra Verde Discovery School located in Norman, OK. This group of students is made up of 4 8th grade students: Alya, Brayvan, Khalid, and Miles who as a team offer culturally diverse treats and goodies so everyone can get a taste of the world. Key Takeaways: - Find your niche and expand from there - You are not the main character - Be nice to your teammates - Push through the fear and nervous - Play to each other's strengths For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2022/01/05/biz-boot-up-edition-ep-32-finding-your-niche-with-travis-wackerly-and-global-goods/

Ed Copelin grew up in Western Oklahoma and came to Norman to work in the energy and banking industries until establishing his office supply company amid the 1980s Oil Bust. Copelin's Office Center has been a fixture near the corner of University Boulevard and Main Street for many years, evolving with the times to capture new business in a changing market. Today, the store is known as much for its teaching tools and toys as it is for its office supplies and its office furniture. Ed has been married to his wife, Lin, for 50 years, and they share the family business with their three children, Jill, Chad and Brad. Abram Beck Atchley is a vivacious ten year old who enjoys baseball and choir. Alongside his business partner, fellow 4th grader and best bud, Duke Alvis who loves math, football, and ice cream, they joined the Loveworks Business Boot Up program and started The Bros Know company in order to begin their journey of entrepreneurship. Key Takeaways: -Entrepreneurs take risk -Relationships are key/be involved with your community -Adapt to your customer -The value of a good partner

From his fuzzy red suit and his long white hair and beard to the reindeer who pulled his sleigh, we all know jolly st. nick who distributes presents to kids all around the world. Beside every good man is an even better woman, she is known for making cookies with the elves, caring for the reindeer, and preparing toys with her husband. Key Takeaways: - Find the joy in what you do - Find your voice, help others find theirs - Teamwork is essential and organization is the key to success

Jory is a dad first, an entrepreneur second. He hopes to inspire others to be confident & comfortable in their own creativity. His goal is to make sure he leaves an inheritance to his children's children. Aidan is a 17 year-old incoming Junior in high school. He's had various volunteering experiences through both Loveworks and other camps throughout the years, and is one of the founding members of Wrist World, and he is actively working for the marketing team, specializing in art and graphics. His favorite activities include volunteering, tabletop games, and reading.

Jared Deck is an award-winning musician, business owner, and work-at-home dad. ​ While earning a BA in Music Performance at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Jared worked at a factory to pay the bills and pursue his passion for music. He went on to own a retail cell phone dealership and was a partner in an independent insurance agency. In 2016, Jared won the Woody Guthrie Songwriting Contest and was named to Rolling Stone's Top 10 New Artists You Need To Know. Today, Jared is a professional musician and an active member of our community. He is a member of Local American Federation of Musicians and currently serves on the boards for several local organizations, including Variety Care, Moore Norman Technology Center, ACLU of Oklahoma, and SWOSU Alumni Association. He is also a member of the Sooner Rotary Satellite Club. Malachi, age 12, has been building and making things since he was young. At age 4, he took the training wheels off a bike, grabbed a board and tried to make a skateboard with them. He started Malachi's Workshop when he was 8. He learned about the Children's Business Fair in Oklahoma City and came up with the idea to make and sell birdhouses and it has grown from there. He enjoys running, playing his violin, basketball and has dairy goats. He dreams of owning his own ranch someday. He wants to be a carpenter (he already is!) and plans to study mechanical engineering in college.

Daniela Cooper Marr is a baker in Norman, Oklahoma who specializes in birthday and wedding cakes. She trained at the San Francisco Cooking School in California after graduating from the University of Oklahoma. She enjoys cooking for others, puzzles, and going on walks with her husband, Nick, and their dog, Lando. Ella is ten years old and the founder of Little Bead. She attends Evergreen Acton Academy and has previously sold her product at an Acton Business Fair at the Norman Farmer's Market. She is also an excellent singer and has performed in two musicals at her school, and is preparing for a musical at her church. Her favorite color is pink and her favorite game is Uno.

While Allen was born in Oklahoma, his family relocated to Wyoming where they started their family business, Timco Service and Supply. Timco is an Oil field equipment supplier that now has offices in both Central Wyoming and Oklahoma City. Allen started sweeping floors and dusting shelves when he was just 10 years old. After getting married and settling down in Virginia with his wife received a call from his father to return to Wyoming to help with the family business. He knew nothing about running a business except a few classes in accounting and computers. Blessed to have a business mentor that helped see the potential and future of the company, they expanded their products and sales efforts. Allen has successfully managed the business for over 33 years, becoming a business partner in 1994. He met his wife on a high school mission trip to Guatemala and has two grown sons, one of which works in the family business. In addition to running Timco, he has also served the community as an EMT, deputy coroner and as a board member for several local non-profit organizations. He currently volunteers as a business mentor for SCORE, the largest network of free volunteer small business mentors in the nation and serves at LifeChurch Moore as an Operations Team member. Jack's Jellies is a family run business started in 2021 by 4th grader Jack Rosas. Jack and his mother Erin spend a lot of time in the kitchen together cooking so when Erin showed Jack the process of making pepper jelly, Jack's Jellies was born. Jack's Jellies are homemade using a simple recipe, come in several flavors from smokey to sweet, and each batch is crafted with love.

Sooner Chilled is a student led company, composed of members who are dedicated to growing together in knowledge of the entrepreneurial industry while uniting the OU community through a product that both fulfills their beverage chilling needs and spreads Sooner pride. Josh Robinson is a junior from Norman, OK. He's majoring in Entrepreneurship at OU with a Pre-Law focus. He serves on the Marketing Committee and Operations Committee of Sooner Chilled. Josh enjoys developing relationships through his faith with his family and friends. Zach Munjas is from Allen Texas. He is currently double majoring in finance and entrepreneurship. He is the Vice president of of finance of sooner chilled. Zach's passions include sports, stocks, and sneakers.

Mike is passionate about saving lives and helping companies manage operations through effective communication of weather risks to businesses and the public. He was a co-founder of Weather Decision Technologies in 2000 and was the President and CEO for the 18 years in operation until the business was sold to DTN in late 2018. Mike then ran the 700-person Weather Business Unit of DTN for 2.5 years, leaving them in March 2021 to form his own consulting business. At present he consults with numerous companies in the weather industry, helping them with strategy and mergers and acquisitions. Before founding WDT, Mike worked at the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) for 16 years, the last 7 as the Assistant Director. He has 3 degrees from the University of Oklahoma: B.S. and M.S. in Meteorology and an MBA. Today he is pursuing his photography passion and being an entrepreneur by launching a new business with his two daughters, Weather and Nature Photography. Brothers Levi and Nathanael Park started Sporty Sweetz as a way to combine two things they love—cookies and sports. They spent several years living abroad in Thailand, where they started their first business, a driveway stand selling snacks, when Levi was just starting kindergarten. Now in the third and fourth grade, they are avid football card collectors and love playing a variety of sports, from baseball to flag football to daily GaGa ball matches at school.

Rachel Dennis is the owner and operator of Rachel's Bakery. She's had the incredible opportunity to own her own bakery since she was thirteen years old. Baking is something that she has always enjoyed doing since she was little. She remembers making banana bread and it was always the highlight of her day. To this day it still is, but in a much different way now than before. You can find Rachel's baked goods at conscious community co-op in Edmond as well as in season at Norman farmers market. Cami Kennedy is 9 years old and in 4th grade at Evergreen Acton She is the proud founder of Stuck on you by Cami. She makes stickers and magnets for all ages as well as custom stickers for your family or your business.  Cami loves dinosaurs, space, legos and of course stickers!

Addison Self is the man behind the roaster at Trek Coffee Company, a small town coffee roastery. He was a barista throughout college and has since dreamed of opening a coffee roastery here in Oklahoma. He believes everyone should be drinking the freshest coffee throughout their days, and he's making it his mission to get it to you. Gabrielle and Eden who were looking to find a creative way to help people with the stress of Covid. At Spaliciouse, they guarantee that every single purchase you make will be a seamless process from start to finish.

Liz, a native of Albany, Georgia, moved to Norman in May 2012 with her husband's job. She acclimated quickly into Norman community life by joining Norman Next and graduating from the Norman Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Norman Class of 2015, as well as serving on Norman Arts Council, and Sooner Rotary in both members and board leadership positions. She also helped start Moore Involved, patterned after Norman Next. She was raised in a cooking and entertaining family and those southern hospitality roots run deep through Liz's favorite family recipes today. Liz has spent over 15 years in the hospitality and catering industry. She brings a love of food and connecting food with people to social butterfly catering. Whether it's a fun theme or helping to nourish and comfort, Liz is passionate about connecting people and having fun with food! Wristworld began as an experiential learning project in collaboration with Loveworks Leadership, a non-profit youth leadership organization that teaches leadership, character development and entrepreneurial skills to middle school students and Trifecta Communications, a tech and ad agency based in Oklahoma City. By using augmented reality technology, for months the students worked hard to develop the interactive game world, plot and characters and introduced Wrist World, an AR video game on 4 slap band bracelets in 2018. In 2020, they struck a licensing deal with Hatsune Miku, a popular Japanese vocaloid which opened up international sales. Their product is now available in 100 stores in Oklahoma at Oncue and Love's Country Stores and also online on Amazon, Walmart.com, Newegg.com, Ebay, and their own website. Connor, now in 10th grade, joined the team as an 8th grade student and is now the CPO of Wrist World.

Mark is the Regional Publisher and Ad Director for the Norman Transcript, the oldest continuous business in Norman, the Norman Transcript. Founded in 1889, the newspaper has been awarded the Sequoyah Award for Best Newspaper in Oklahoma for three years running: 2017, 2018, 2019. In his role as publisher, Mark coordinates multiple newspaper operations in OKC metro and south central Oklahoma. These include: Duncan, Chickasha, Moore and Edmond. He is the publisher of two printing presses, one in Edmond and the other in Norman. REAL Garden is a team made up of Loveworks students who, with the guidance of our resident gardener, harvest, package, and sell produce from the Loveworks Garden at the Norman Farm Market. The garden is sponsored by Ecowood Solutions. Small seeds can become big dreams!

Pops and Di Di loved reading children's books to their two children decades ago and now more recently, reading books to and with their grandchildren is a special time of togetherness. Feeling that way about reading together inspired Pops and Di Di to write Jaylyn and Jaxon, books one and two. There may be more coming in the future! Their motto, Be something, Do something, Leave something is incorporated into each of their stories. These books are now a part of the legacy they will leave-so, happy reading! Earth to Rainbow Art is a business that sells Handmade Functional Ceramics and Motivational Art to spread Joy and Cheer. Each piece is lovingly and uniquely made to elevate your surroundings and your mood. Eco friendly and sustainable material good for us and for our animal friends too.

TurboBeads is a video tutorial series on YouTube teaching the craft of beads. What originally started out as a small passion project has expanded into something much larger. Justin Bennett, the creator of this video series, started out at a young age crafting with beads and many other visual arts forms, In highschool he took up media/video broadcasting learning how to film and edit. In this timeframe, Justin decided to combine arts & crafts with the video and editing skills acquired to make a simple bead tutorial," How to make a bead lizard". As a couple of years had gone by, in 2008 Justin uploaded this tutorial along with the other video projects from highschool media class to YouTube. Not thinking much about these video uploads, it never occurred to Justin that they'd be videos to be watched or popular. In 2009 the bead lizard video started to gain traction and some friends started to take notice of the attention it was receiving and encouraged Justin to continue with video/arts. In 2010 the video “How to make a bead Lizard” had reached Over 60k views, After seeing the exponential growth of this video, it was clear that there was something interesting to be seen. Several years Later, July 2015, Justin Bennett finally decided to return to YouTube creating more bead videos/tutorial and giving an official name to the bead Tutorials, (TurboBeads) Crochet Jo is a custom order, handmade crochet item company. Jo's vision is to start a leadership organization for teens and young adults that want to learn crochet, developing confidence in themselves by creating items for homeless shelters, nursing homes, and animal shelters.

Brian Ruttman joined Moore Norman Technology Center as superintendent/CEO on July 1, 2019. During his first 90 days, he has focused on taking Moore Norman from “great to greater” by building relationships inside and outside of the organization and by exploring new areas of opportunity like aerospace. Brian joined Metro Technology Center in 2003, where he held numerous positions including Chief Officer, Executive Officer, and Associate Superintendent. Brian is described by his peers as an innovator and a team builder. Brian has a strong desire to see CareerTech as a leader in workforce development and as a driving force behind economic growth. Additionally, he is active with several community organizations, education foundations, and youth sport organizations. He credits his involvement with these organizations for allowing him to connect individuals and businesses with programs and services available through the technology centers.