Fast Facts at The Slate

Back by popular demand, Heather Sumlin joins us for a discussion about mental management. Listen in as she teaches us how to help ourselves and our kids approach competition with healthy mindsets. -To check out more about Sumlin Solutions visit heathersumlin.com.

Abby Ruth, the founder of Mustang Cheer, gives us the inside scoop on how cheerleading is ever-evolving. She shares with us the importance of athletic and personal development for her cheerleaders and gymnasts. She is a building a business while creating lasting memories for everyone who steps foot in her gym. #cheerit #slateit

She's cooler than we are, and it's written in piercings.  She's Alysa Teichman, the imaginative and edgy force behind Wildlike, a piercing and tattoo shop in the heart of Highland Park. She grew up watching her parents build Ylang 23, the fabled Dallas jewelry store.  And now she's innovating as only the next generation can. Listen in so you can hear how Wildlike has Dallas reimagining the piercing experience. #pierceit #slateit 

He's a household name in Dallas, Texas. Matthew Housson, Ph.D., joins us in the studio this week to tell parents how to step back, resist the urge to over-parent, and enjoy your role in your child's life. #SlateIt. 

Howdy! Pull on your boots, put in your earpods, this episode tells the story of Lizzy Chesnut's journey from the trunk of her car to Western glam. Founder of City Boots, she knows how to grow a team & build a storefront - all in custom boots. Listen in - she's a Texas treasure! 

Styling is not just fun- it's business. And the Dallas Style Maven excels at it. Jodie and Shelly sit down with Megan Flanagan to hear how she started her business... and to beg for fashion tips. Hone it. Own it. Slate it. Style it. 

Alexis Caldwell is the beauty and the brains behind VETTED on forbes.com. She has been a speaker at The Slate, a frequenter of The Slate's flex space, and now we feature her and all her insights on the Fast Facts Podcast. She is growing a team of editorial staff at Forbes that is poking, prodding, testing, and well -- vetting -- all of the products and services you find interesting. She is combing through the best of the best- and we are here to award all The Slate's superlatives... #vetted #slateit. 

The moms, educators, and visionaries behind The Compass School of Texas join us in the studio this week. Rapid growth in Dallas calls for innovators and initiators - and more desks for the influx of new students. Hear for yourself how The Compass School plans to nurture and educate its incoming class for the inaugural 2023-2024 school year. #SlateIt. 

Jewelry tells a story - and no one is showcasing that story better than Marc Bridge, the CEO & Founder of :AtPresent Jewelry Marketplace. Marc joins Jodie & Shelly in the studio this week to talk about artisans, family legacies, and building a business. Plus, Marc tells the ultimate truth - women don't need to wait for milestones or men to curate their personal jewelry collections. Preach! #SlateIt. 

What once was old is new again: needlepoint! Alli Eagan, the goddess of the art, joins us in the podcast studio to discuss her love of needlepointing - and the treasures gained from stitching. #StitchIt #SlateIt 

Curious about intermittent fasting? We are.  So we invited Kalene McGraner, Co-Founder of Ritual One, Yoga - Infrared - Sculpt, into the studio. Kalene is a wellness warrior, and we need it! tune in for fasting fast facts... and more! #SlateIt 

SHE'S BACK! Kelly Jameson is back in The Slate Podcast Studio talking about personality types, parenting, and navigating that parent-child relationship! We love Kelly so much that we had to make this podcast a 2 part series - one for Type A kids and the other for Type B kids!

SHE'S BACK! Kelly Jameson is back in The Slate Podcast Studio talking about personality types, parenting, and navigating that parent-child relationship! We love Kelly so much that we had to make this podcast a 2 part series - one for Type A kids and the other for Type B kids!

It's game time! Lindsay Caudill, Brand Manager of Dallas Fuel at OpTic Gaming, walks us through what it takes to "game." It's competitive, quick, and takes unmatched skill. Jodie & Shelly needed a gaming interpreter, and Lindsay is the gaming whisperer. Press play to learn the ABCs of competitive gaming. #Gameit #Slateit 

We welcome a long-awaited guest - Jennifer Houston Scripps! She is President and CEO of Downtown Dallas, Inc., and she is a walking treasure trove of downtown deets. Hear from the woman who has her fingers on the pulse of what we think is the heart of Texas – Downtown Dallas. Press Play! 

It's raw, real, and undeniably stylish.  Founders of La Vie Style House, Lindsey McClain and Jamie Coulter, add style to this episode of Fast Facts. This is an episode with funny, fabulous fashionista friends who love Costco and Chanel. And there is absolutely zero chill. #SlateIt! 

We welcome Eve Wiley to The Slate, but this time to podcast with us! Eve, a product of fertility fraud and an advocate for change, joins us for a personal conversation about an issue that was discovered through commercial DNA tests. This is an episode to learn the facts about fertility fraud and what questions we need to be asking.

As daughters of a dentist, Jodie & Shelly love smiles – and all that goes into keeping their gums & pearly whites healthy.  So, meet Russel Moon and Nick Henderson of PerioSciences, the leader in anti-oxidant oral care products. Russel is the co-founder and former co-CEO of SkinCeuticals, and now he is tackling the beauty regimen that is oral health. This is an episode for all of you who are obsessed with self-care or fascinated by what it takes to bring a product to market. Or maybe, you just love teeth. Whatever your preference, #BrushIt & #SlateIt. 

Reunited, and it feels so good! On this episode, we welcome back Lila Stewart, Co-Founder of Hari Mari. The Queen of flip flops shares the adventures of scaling and delegating the path to a new Dallas storefront for the beloved sandal brand. 

Michelle Castro from Heritage Auctions joins us in the studio to share more about the art of auctioning. We are talking "The Biebs," sports, comics, Berkin bags, and Sylvester Stallone. This may just be the fastest fact-filled Fast Facts yet. Hit play to learn why you should probably hoard it, store it, and #SlateIt

On this episode, Dallas Mahjong extraordinaire Molly Hardy "charlestoned" her way into the studio and The Slate's Mahjong playbook. She shares tips and tricks about how to play the game at any skill level. Molly is leading Mahjong Mom Camp on May 6th, 2022 at The Slate. Join us for a day full of teaching, play, prizes, and more! So how did Molly grow to be an expert at the game? Tune in - then grab your seat at Mom Camp to study up & Mahj out. P.S. - hold on to those flowers!!!

We are BACK! Jodie and Shelly are kicking off Season 3, and as always, #SlatingIt!

Encore! The Defined Dish is back with an encore episode introducing her second cookbook: The Comfortable Kitchen.  Check out this episode for hints of what's to come - from Alex Snodgrass herself!  

She embodies style and designs the most breathtaking spaces - but we leave this podcast most enamored with Jean Liu’s unwavering discretion. At the helm of Jean Liu Design, her commitment to her clients (and often their privacy) is palpable - and alluring. But don’t worry - we eked out details about an upcoming & exciting project in Dallas. Tune in for details and design advice from the lovely Jean Liu. 

Curious about Virtual Events and how to tackle them?  Listen in on a talk with Jodie & Shelly when they recently shared insights into best practices for Virtual Events. Learn ideas for set design, tips for event logistics, and predictions for hybrid events!

Musical Wallpaper. When Lucy Wrubel pens her autobiography, we insist on this title. She knows life is best when set to music - music everywhere. This beloved Dallas DJ joins us in studio with tales of playing on yachts, at "secret proms" & in Roman nightclubs. Hear how a start in sketch comedy helps her read a room with a sixth sense. Lucy lives the adage that when you do what you love, success follows - along with unadulterated joy (exception for Red Bull + vodka). She also ushers in our inaugural explicit episode. Get out your turntable. We're hangin' musical wallpaper with Lucy. 

Have you ever wondered if being a criminal lawyer is as fun as it looks on Law & Order?  Erin Hendricks shares the ABC’s of criminal law – so you don’t have to pay a lawyer to learn some basics.  And, as Erin says “everyone has that cousin . . . “  Joins us in the podcast studio as Erin gives an inside look on the life of a criminal lawyer.  Jodie insists this is an episode to download.  Hear more about some of Erin's most captivating cases on this week's episode of Fast Facts at The Slate!

Are you an early adopter? Wish you had paved the way on Instagram? Hear from Leah Frazier, of PR Yourself, about how Clubhouse – a new social media app – can be your chance to outthink the algorithm. Listen in for “nuts & bolts” of advice about how to utilize this app, grow your personal following, and monetize your message.

How does a dress go from a sketch to a runway look? We asked Nardos Imam of Nardos Design – and traveled her design process as she shared how custom dresses come to life. Nardos has be designing luxury gowns in Dallas for years – and is the first call many Dallasites make for milestone events and more. Listen, and you’ll leave inspired to infuse some glamor into our casual world.

Are you trying meditation? Working on grounding yourself? We have found a lovely outlet – gardening. Take time to nurture a garden of any size, and according to Donna Letier, co-founder of Gardenuity, you will reap the wellness benefits (not to mention herbs and produce). She’s a mother & tenacious entrepreneur; and she is looking out for the inner-gardener in us all. Thumbs up, green and otherwise, for this chat.

“Thank you” – the two words Gretchen Carlson hears often – but are more powerful every time this international women's rights advocate hears them. And, our gratitude runs strong. From taking down Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes to giving a "voice to the voiceless," Gretchen is working to eliminate toxic workplace environments. In this episode, Gretchen joins us in The Slate Podcast Studio to discuss the Lift Our Voices Foundation she created alongside two other brave women. Simply put, this episode is a BOMBSHELL.

Fast Facts has gone crypto! The Slate has always been digitally savvy, but this episode taught us about a new digital avenue: digital money. That's right! We are talking Blockchain, Bitcoin, and more. Jodie and Shelly sit down with Lee Bratcher, an Executive Director at DBU and founder of the Texas Blockchain Council, to hash out the fundamentals of cryptocurrency: what does it mean, how does it work, is it safe? Tune in to this episode to learn about the shockingly substantial value in Blockchain, Bitcoin & beyond. . .

Cocktail Hour just got a whole lot more fun. On this week's Fast Facts, Jodie and Shelly sit down with Meredith Levesque, creator of Mixy. Meredith has taken craft cocktails and the art of mixology to a whole new level. From her start of mixing in her duplex to scaling her brand nationally. Grab a drink and join us for a fruitful conversation about the business of alcohol.

We love sisterly duos, and on this week's Fast Facts, we are going behind the scenes of Miron Crosby, a high-fashion, bespoke boot brand. These Texas ranch kids, (as they call themselves), are talking family, businesses, and scaling their brand. This episode is nothing short of entertaining, as the Slater sisters ask: What is it like to work with your sister? Get ready to laugh and learn....

The world leader in social robotics hails from right here in Dallas. Richard Margolin, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Robokind, leaves Jodie and Shelly speechless during this week’s episode. He has developed (and deployed) humanoid robots in schools to support social and emotional learning for children with Autism Spectrum differences. Tune in and hear how robots built to model human facial expression are enrolling in a classroom near you.

Who knows the secret tricks to disabling parental controls? Well . . . kids. So, Shelly & Jodie invited Grant Shroyer, a high school junior and a tech wizard, into the podcast studio to pull back the curtain on how kids are navigating their way to the web when parents are none the wiser. Hear about apps and games that enable communication between your child with the outside world. Get app & web savvy on this week's episode of Fast Facts.

Kellie Fischer, CFO of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, joins Jodie & Shelly to discuss the proverbial curve ball that was 2020. Get an inside look at an evolving organization - and plans for 2021!

You know Shelly believes in the power of storytelling. Join us this week as we explore a favorite topic from a PR angle with Amy Power of The Power Group. She’s a secret introvert who thrives on crisis communication. Tune in - you won’t want to miss these insights.

Who says trademark law has to be boring? Kandace Walter, Director/ Adjunct Professor at SMU Small Business Trademark Clinic, joins Jodie (real lawyer) and Shelly (honorary lawyer) in the podcast studio to dive into the world of trademark law. Can you trademark your name? What limits are there to protecting the name and logo of your business? Turn the volume up on this one, entrepreneurs, you won't want to miss this helpful information!

Klyde Warren Park is the crown jewel of Dallas. Kit Sawers, President of Klyde Warren Park, joins Jodie & Shelly in the podcast studio after recording some groundbreaking announcements (literally and figuratively) in the Slate’s broadcasting studio. It is hard to believe this beloved green space could be improved upon, but tune in to hear how Klyde Warren Park is about to exceed your every expectation.

David Harrell, COO of Durkin LLC, is spearheading the renovation of an urban planner’s dreams – Richardson, Texas. David tells us how he and his team have transformed a sleepy city center into a thriving, urban district. We cover adaptive reuse, zoning triumphs, and a list of restaurants that will make your stomach growl. It’s a Renaissance in Richardson – and let us tell you – we are here for it. We all want to see old buildings revived and communal spaces celebrated. Tune in – we talk with David as the Richardson streetscapes are being completed.

Tanya Foster is an acclaimed Dallas-based lifestyle blogger. Jodie and Shelly sit down with Tanya to explore her expertise in beauty, fashion, and travel. Her most important message: women can be stylish at any age. Her most important question: do you live your life in an 8-count? Listen in for beauty tips, travel ideas, and the backstory to Tanya's steadfast blogging stardom.

Kimberly Schlegel Whitman is an author, entertainer, mother, and hostess extraordinaire. In this episode of Fast Facts, Jodie and Shelly sit down with Kimberly to hear about her path to success, the latest in her world, and how her daughter might be her favorite co-author yet.

Rebecca Bender, CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative and Founder of the Elevate Academy, is an author, podcaster, speaker, and, most importantly, a survivor. Back in Dallas, she joined Jodie and Shelly in the podcast studio to share her story of overcoming life after surviving sex trafficking in her early 20's.

Nicole Small, CEO of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, joins us to share what is on the horizon for this Dallas philanthropic powerhouse. Hear about the development of Pegasus Park, a mixed-use office campus designed to bolster local biotech, social impact and corporate innovation. We also get an update on the If/Then initiative, which The Slate was honored to support last year by hosting the 100 female scientists for media training. Listen in about how these If/Then Ambassadors have been turned into statues – and will be installed at NorthPark Center in 2021. Even better – learn how to statue-ify yourself with an Instagram filter!

She came to Slate Fame during Mom Camp when she told us how to live a life with more joy and less second-guessing! Author of "Don't Overthink It", Anne Bogel joins Jodie & Shelly to talk strategy for coping with all of the crazy that 2020 has thrown at us.

Want to hear what's been happening at The Slate since we launched Fast Facts? Jodie and Shelly tackle the podcast solo this week to catch you up on what they've been up to in the Design District.

Ivy Awino, a.k.a. Poizon Ivy the DJ, dropped some knowledge – and a beat – with Jodie & Shelly in this episode. Not only is Ivy the DJ of the Dallas Mavericks, but she is the Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility for the Mavs. Her first time back at American Airlines Center since March 11th? To vote. Listen to hear how she found the perfect career to combine her love of music and her fondness for basketball.

How do you call on your past roles to develop new and innovative ideas today? Keri Kaiser has the answers – and she shares them with us in this podcast. As Chief Marketing and Experience Officer at Children’s Health System of Texas, she is focused on growing culture through empowerment.