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Oklahoma Magazine adds Marc Kulick, founder and CEO of top real estate investment firm Vesta Capital, to its 2025 40 under 40 list. Visit https://okmag.com/blog/40-under-40-2025 for more. Vesta Capital City: Tulsa Address: 6911 S 66th E Ave Website: https://www.vestarealproperty.com/

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In this episode we talk to Shalynne Jackson, Oklahoma City's Chief Equity Officer, and Mikeale Campbell, Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager at Williams on the topic of Future of Work as it relates to inclusion. We talk about SHRM's decision to remove the word “equity” from DEI due to the anti-DEI movement. If and how companies should evolve DEI efforts. How executives can address the wrongful implication that DEI efforts mean giving preference to unqualified candidates and more.This episode is brought to you by VEST Her Ventures, a peer network and investment fund for women building the infrastructure needed to unlock women's labor participation, career potential, and lifetime earnings. Learn more at www.VESTHer.co.If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend and don't forget to leave us a review.Guest BiosShalynne Jackson serves as the City of Oklahoma City's first Chief Equity Officer. Prior to joining the City of OKC, Shalynne supported strategic Inclusion and Diversity initiatives for multiple Fortune 500 companies. She has served on various boards and is currently the Membership Chair for the Oklahoma Human Resources State Council (OKHR); serves on Schnake Turnbo Franks' I&D Advisory Committee; and is on the board of ReMerge - a comprehensive diversion program. Shalynne is recognized as a 2024 Oklahoma Magazine 40 Under 40 honoree, and in 2023, Shalynne was recognized by 405 Business Magazine as a Notable DEI Leader and one of the Metro's most influential leaders. A graduate of The University of Oklahoma, Shalynne holds a Master of Human Relations degree. Additionally, she is a qualified administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), a cross-cultural assessment of intercultural competence. Most importantly, she is the proud mother of daughter Hollis, 6, and son Liam, 3.Mikeale Campbell is a proud product of North Tulsa. After graduating from Booker T Washington, he attended the University of Tulsa, majoring in Business and Chinese. Upon graduation, Mikeale moved to Dallas, Texas, to participate in a program called, Teach For America (TFA). Teach For America is a program that takes aspiring leaders and supports them as classroom teachers for a minimum of 2 years. After five years in Texas's classroom and campus support roles, he moved back to the Tulsa area to create and lead TFA Greater Tulsa's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. During his 4 years with the organization Mikeale impacted the knowledge, skills, and mindsets of over 400 educators in the Tulsa area. Mikeale transitioned to the Williams Companies in November of 2020. Since then, he has immediately jumped in to support Williams in becoming a leader in the D&I space within our community. He is heavily involved in the Tulsa community, serving on several boards, including Tulsa Legacy Charter Schools, Pathways Adult Center, and Tulsa Regional Chamber's 2023 Inclusion Chair. Mikeale prides himself on being an active volunteer in the community, supporting many womxn lead organizations, STEM programs and all things Greenwood. Mikeale says he's lived a life rooted in a quote he lives by is, "Change If you enjoyed the episode share it with a friend and don't forget to leave us a review. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, apply to join our community of professional women, all eager to help you get there and stay there. Check out our VEST Membership and apply today! www.VESTHer.co

This episode of Grow With Us features Miguel Da Corte, Assistant Professor of Spanish at Tulsa Community College, and Chris Chumana, Academic Support Specialist at Tulsa Community College. Evan, Miguel, and Chris discuss the importance and discipline behind language acquisition, how it can bring us as a community together, and the different ontological implications of existing in multiple languages. Congratulations to Miguel Da Corte for being featured in the Oklahoma Magazine's 40 under 40! If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don't forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/. Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://careers.intulsa.com/signup.

Greg Renoff is the author of “Van Halen Rising: How A Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal” and “Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer's Life In Music”. This week, both David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar celebrate birthdays and Greg is here to talk about the careers of both then, "right now" and in the future along with plenty of Van Halen discussion along the way. Greg Renoff was born in Bronx, New York, grew up in New Jersey. He earned his Ph.D. in American history from Brandeis University. His writing has appeared in Guitar World, LA Weekly, Vulture, Spin, Salon, Maxim, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Magazine, Oklahoma Magazine, Yahoo Entertainment, the Boston Herald and the Van Halen News Desk. Follow Greg RenoffFacebook: www.facebook.com/grenoffTwitter: https://twitter.com/GregRenoffGet the latest Van Halen news at The Van Halen News Desk: www.vhnd.comVisit the Van Halen Store: www.vanhalenstore.comListen to a playlist of the music discussed in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mgw0ixgI5jba4T3g0ZYLD?si=50d76a8b5be44597The Booked On Rock Website: www.bookedonrock.comFollow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/bookedonrockpodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/bookedonrockINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/bookedonrockpodcastSupport Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore here: www.indiebound.org/indie-store-finderContact The Booked On Rock Podcast:thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.comThe Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” & “Nasty” by Crowander (www.crowander.com)

 Clay Clark is the husband of the beautiful Vanessa Clark, the father of Havana Clark, Aubrey Napoleon-Hill Clark, Angelina Clark, Scarlett Clark & Laya Clark. “We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good fortune.” – Theodore Roosevelt Next, there is no other nation in the universe like America.  We boldly cherish God, individual freedom, and liberty. We fundamentally oppose government overreach and the suppression of the Constitutional Rights provided to all Americans. This country deserves someone to fight for her. Lastly, we want to not only empower and inspire American Patriots but globally!  We want to make 1776 Forever Free, inclusive to all Patriots regardless of location.  There is power in numbers, and we know there are millions, if not billions, of Patriots worldwide. During Clay's business career he and his companies have been honored and celebrated with numerous achievements including: - U.S. Small Business Administration Entrepreneur of the Year- Metro Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year- U.S. Chamber National Blue Ribbon Quality Award Winner- Knot.com “Best of Weddings”- Member of Oklahoma Magazine's “Top 40 Entrepreneurs Under the 40”- Member of Journal Records “Fastest Growing 40 Companies In Oklahoma Club”- His parody songs have been written about in the New York Times and the Washington Post- Keynote Speaker for State of Oklahoma's “Entrepreneur Day” at the State Capitol- Featured On ABC, NBC, CBS, & Fox Affiliates throughout the country- Hired as a business consultant / speaker / entertainer for numerous fortune 500 companies and industry leading clients including: BamaCompanies, Budweiser, Farmers Insurance, IBM, Maytag, McDonald's, numerous universities Pepsi, QuikTrip, Southwest Airlines, UPS, Valspar Paints, etc…Thanks to our sponsor DWSVIEWPATRIOTSHOPPINGCLUB.COM:  If you're tired of shopping at the big Box retailers and are ready to tap in to a Patriot manufacturer where all products are made here in America with 30 to 50% off reach out for your virtual tour!!!Thanks to our sponsor Coach Kim with Kim Yeater Peak Performance Coaching. If you are feeling frustrated or anxious because you are not performing at the level that you know you are capable of then Go to www.UnlockYourLifeCoach.com and set a time with Coach Kim for a Strategy Session to Unlock Your Life!!!DWsViewStandUp is also sponsored by American Patriot Mike Lindell of “MyPillow” – the Promo Code is “Standup” Call: 1 800-645-6436 https://www.mypillow.com/standup

Van Halen / Ted Templeman Author Greg Renoff sits down in studio 2  @Sunset Sound Recorders  with Host Drew Dempsey and studio owner Paul Camarata in a riveting conversation on his research and knowledge of Van Halen for his book "Van Halen Rising". Greg also speaks on his 2nd book and collaboration with producer Ted Templeman on "A Platinum Producers Life In Music" book which chronicles Mr. Templemans whole life and career. 100 Limited Edition Van Halen Demo Work Orders!!! https://sunset-sound-merchandise.myshopify.com/collections/misc/products/van-halen-demo-work-order-matte-poster Signed Copies of Gregs Books. www.templemanbook.com Van Halen Rising Book: https://www.amazon.com/Van-Halen-Rising-Southern-California/dp/1770412638 Greg Renoff BIO: Greg Renoff was born in the Bronx, New York, and grew up in New Jersey. Renoff earned his Ph.D. in American history from Brandeis University and is the author of Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal and the authorized autobiography of a Grammy-winning record producer, Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer's Life in Music. In addition, his writing has appeared in LA Weekly, the Los Angeles Times, Vulture, Guitar World, Los Angeles Magazine, Noisey, Ultimate Classic Rock and his work has been covered by Spin, Salon, Maxim, Rolling Stone, Oklahoma Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, the Associated Press, The Tulsa World, and The Boston Herald. As a commentator, he's appeared on Los Angeles Times Today, CTV's Your Morning, XM's Canada Talks, Debatable with Alan Light and Mark Goodman, The Eddie Trunk Show, and numerous other radio shows and podcasts, including Rolling Stone Music Now's tribute episode to the late Eddie Van Halen. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Merchandise: https://sunset-sound-merchandise.myshopify.com Host: Drew Dempsey: https://www.instagram.com/dfdproductions/ Sunset Sound IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetsoundrecorders/ Filmed at Sunset Sound Recorders Studio 2 Facebook: @sunsetsoundrecorders Website: www.sunsetsound.com

Clay Clark is the husband of the beautiful Vanessa Clark, the father of Havana, Aubrey, Angelina, Scarlett & Laya. During Clay's business career he and his companies have been honored and celebrated with numerous achievements a minimum of 49 including:·       - U.S. Small Business Administration Entrepreneur of the Year     - - Metro Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year·       - U.S. Chamber National Blue Ribbon Quality Award Winner·       - Knot.com “Best of Weddings”·       - Member of Oklahoma Magazine's “Top 40 Entrepreneurs Under the 40”·       - -Member of Journal Records “Fastest Growing 40 Companies In Oklahoma Club”·      - His parody songs have been written about in the New York Times and the Washington Post·       -Hired as a business consultant / speaker / entertainer for numerous fortune 500 companies and industry leading clients including: Bama Companies, Budweiser, Farmers Insurance, IBM, Maytag, McDonald's, numerous universities Pepsi, QuikTrip, Southwest Airlines, UPS, Valspar Paints, etc…REAWAKEN AMERICA TOUR: Plans activities throughout the country as well as online activities.What We Believe1776 Forever Free is a 501(c)3 which focuses on actively educating Americans of their Constitutional Rights, regardless of political party, gender, race, religion, or creed.  This is a movement to empower our fellow Patriots to recognize societal issues, inspire others, and most importantly, take action.  We need you Patriots, here and abroad, to bring Freedom back to our world for future generations.What We DoRoadmap for the FutureWe exist to equip would-be patriots and politicians who don't see a clear path to “getting involved” by using our simple, paint-by-numbers approach to running for and winning local office positions.SAVE them from the confusion on how-to get involved by de-mystifying the process by setting a clear path to running for office in front of them – without having to give up core beliefs in exchange for backing in their run for local office.EQUIP them with a powerful knowledge base and a community of like-minded politicians and political hopefuls who can offer personalized support and guidance along the way.SEND them into their local communities for offices, both non-contested and highly-contested positions.First, we believe in a Free Market and Economic Freedom for all Americans.Second, we believe in the Freedom of Speech and the Right to Peaceably Assemble as guaranteed by the 1st Amendment of The Constitution.Third, no other land on the planet looks like the American landscape. We want to protect it for generations to cherish and enjoy.“We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good fortune.” – Theodore RooseveltNext, there is no other nation in the universe like America.  We boldly cherish God, individual freedom, and liberty. We fundamentally oppose government overreach and the suppression of the Constitutional Rights provided to all Americans. This country deserves someone to fight for her. Lastly, we want to not only empower and inspire American Patriots but globally!  We want to make 1776 Forever Free, inclusive to all Patriots regardless of location.  There is power in numbers, and we know there are millions, if not billions, of Patriots worldwide. https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/need-business-coach/#coaching-about-founders

When it comes to law school, women outnumber men in both enrollment (54%) and graduation (51%) rates with women of color representing 20% of those numbers. Women also account for almost half, or 47% of all law associates, though that percentage drops to just 22% (three percent women of color) when looking at the number of equity partners at law firms. There is also a big discrepancy in earnings. Median weekly earnings for women lawyers are reported at $1,665USD while men reported earning $2,324 USD. In this episode, VEST Members Liz George, Founding Partner at the Law Office of Liz George and Danae Grace, Shareholder at McAfee & Taft talk about the challenges women still face in the industry and the differences between working for an established firm and running your own practice. Follow Danae GraceDanae Grace is a transactional lawyer known for her representation of her clients' interests in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, and general corporate matters.  Her primary focus is representing private and public companies in mergers and stock and asset acquisitions and sales of all sizes. Danae's achievements have earned her inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch and Oklahoma Super Lawyers‘ list of “Oklahoma Rising Stars” for multiple years, which recognizes the state's top up-and-coming attorney. Danae is the Chair of the Oklahoma Business and Corporate Law Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association.Follow Liz GeorgeLiz is the founder and managing attorney at Liz George & Associates law firm located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Liz received her Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law, where she received honors from the National Association of Women Lawyers and the Oklahoma Bar Association.  In addition, Liz holds a bachelor's degree in vocal music from Cameron University School of Music in Lawton, Oklahoma. Active in both her local community and legal industry, Liz serves as a Board Member for Blanchard Public Schools.  Liz also sits on the Board of Directors for the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Oklahoma City.  In addition, she is an active member of the American, Federal, Oklahoma and McClain County Bar Associations. Liz was honored for her service to the community with the Oklahoma County Bar Association Pro Bono Award in June 2016. She was also named a Rising Star by Oklahoma Super Lawyers, 2015 – 2020 and as a Super Lawyer in 2021.  In 2018, Liz was listed in Oklahoma Magazine's 2018 class of 40 Under 40 honorees. Liz also serves as an adjunct professor teaching Skills Courses in Civil Procedure to first year law students at Oklahoma City University School of Law.About VESTVEST is a network of influential women committed to supporting one another through our career journey and building power collectively by working together to expedite the pipeline of women in positions of power. We make it easy to gain proximity to other influential women so you can grow your network, be top of mind for opportunities, and learn from the experiences of other women. Our extended network use us as a talent bank and trusted pipeline to fill career opportunities, board appointments, investment and public speaking opportunities. 

This episode covers community minded development, strategies for avoiding displacement, metrics for measuring impact, and the role of partnerships and intergovernmental collaboration.About Cornell WesleyWith over fourteen years of experience managing professional staff in both the public and private sectors, Cornell is a seasoned executive with in-depth expertise that includes personnel staffing and management, oversight of complex organizational budgets and management of technical and policy teams, as well as a proven track record as a skilled negotiator. He has extensive knowledge in regional coordination and planning and is adept at setting and achieving priorities. He has a proven ability to manage multiple projects in tandem without compromising the quality of the outcomes.Cornell previously served as the Economic Development Representative for Oklahoma and North Texas for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). He worked to successfully build coalitions among regional economic development organizations in his service area and efficiently managed over $20 million in federal investment, yielding a $1.5 billion impact in private investment and creation of over 4,000 jobs and retention of over 3,000 jobs. Notably, Cornell was the first EDA representative in over twenty years who chose to live and raise his family in Oklahoma.Cornell came to Oklahoma after working as the Financial Services and Economic Development Manager for the East Arkansas Planning and Development District, where he developed and implemented lending policies, underwriting guidelines, and approval processes for the District's EDA Revolving Loan Fund and managed lending and economic development projects in 117 cities over a 12-county region. He located in Arkansas after having served in various management positions for a number of financial institutions in the Atlanta, Georgia, area, where he oversaw multi-million dollar portfolios, loans and credit lines, as well as government guaranteed lending. As an SBA lender, he managed an expansive 49 state lending territory.A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Cornell's education is as varied as his work experience. A Morehouse College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, he also holds a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University and a Master of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center of Atlanta, Georgia. He also holds certifications in management, economic development and entrepreneurship from a number of universities and economic development institutions across the United States.Mayor Randall L. Woodfin recently appointed Cornell to serve as the new director of the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity (IEO). IEO is the principal economic development department for the city of Birmingham and the premier destination for small businesses. It is responsible for creating economic vitality through innovation and inclusive growth. Cornell is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma's Class 31. He received a commendation in 2017 from Governor Mary Fallin for his work in economic development. He has been recognized as “Top 40 Under 40” by Oklahoma Magazine and the Oklahoma Journal Record.

This episode covers community-minded development, strategies for avoiding displacement, metrics for measuring impact, and the role of partnerships and collaboration.About Cornell WesleyWith over fourteen years of experience managing professional staff in both the public and private sectors, Cornell is a seasoned executive with in-depth expertise that includes personnel staffing and management, oversight of complex organizational budgets and management of technical and policy teams, as well as a proven track record as a skilled negotiator. He has extensive knowledge in regional coordination and planning and is adept at setting and achieving priorities. He has a proven ability to manage multiple projects in tandem without compromising the quality of the outcomes.Cornell previously served as the Economic Development Representative for Oklahoma and North Texas for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). He worked to successfully build coalitions among regional economic development organizations in his service area and efficiently managed over $20 million in federal investment, yielding a $1.5 billion impact in private investment and creation of over 4,000 jobs and retention of over 3,000 jobs. Notably, Cornell was the first EDA representative in over twenty years who chose to live and raise his family in Oklahoma.Cornell came to Oklahoma after working as the Financial Services and Economic Development Manager for the East Arkansas Planning and Development District, where he developed and implemented lending policies, underwriting guidelines, and approval processes for the District's EDA Revolving Loan Fund and managed lending and economic development projects in 117 cities over a 12-county region. He located in Arkansas after having served in various management positions for a number of financial institutions in the Atlanta, Georgia, area, where he oversaw multi-million dollar portfolios, loans and credit lines, as well as government guaranteed lending. As an SBA lender, he managed an expansive 49 state lending territory.A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Cornell's education is as varied as his work experience. A Morehouse College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, he also holds a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University and a Master of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center of Atlanta, Georgia. He also holds certifications in management, economic development and entrepreneurship from a number of universities and economic development institutions across the United States.Mayor Randall L. Woodfin recently appointed Cornell to serve as the new director of the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity (IEO). IEO is the principal economic development department for the city of Birmingham and the premier destination for small businesses. It is responsible for creating economic vitality through innovation and inclusive growth. Cornell is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma's Class 31. He received a commendation in 2017 from Governor Mary Fallin for his work in economic development. He has been recognized as “Top 40 Under 40” by Oklahoma Magazine and the Oklahoma Journal Record.

This episode covers community-minded development, strategies for avoiding displacement, metrics for measuring impact, and the role of partnerships and collaboration.About Cornell WesleyWith over fourteen years of experience managing professional staff in both the public and private sectors, Cornell is a seasoned executive with in-depth expertise that includes personnel staffing and management, oversight of complex organizational budgets and management of technical and policy teams, as well as a proven track record as a skilled negotiator. He has extensive knowledge in regional coordination and planning and is adept at setting and achieving priorities. He has a proven ability to manage multiple projects in tandem without compromising the quality of the outcomes.Cornell previously served as the Economic Development Representative for Oklahoma and North Texas for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). He worked to successfully build coalitions among regional economic development organizations in his service area and efficiently managed over $20 million in federal investment, yielding a $1.5 billion impact in private investment and creation of over 4,000 jobs and retention of over 3,000 jobs. Notably, Cornell was the first EDA representative in over twenty years who chose to live and raise his family in Oklahoma.Cornell came to Oklahoma after working as the Financial Services and Economic Development Manager for the East Arkansas Planning and Development District, where he developed and implemented lending policies, underwriting guidelines, and approval processes for the District's EDA Revolving Loan Fund and managed lending and economic development projects in 117 cities over a 12-county region. He located in Arkansas after having served in various management positions for a number of financial institutions in the Atlanta, Georgia, area, where he oversaw multi-million dollar portfolios, loans and credit lines, as well as government guaranteed lending. As an SBA lender, he managed an expansive 49 state lending territory.A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Cornell's education is as varied as his work experience. A Morehouse College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, he also holds a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University and a Master of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center of Atlanta, Georgia. He also holds certifications in management, economic development and entrepreneurship from a number of universities and economic development institutions across the United States.Mayor Randall L. Woodfin recently appointed Cornell to serve as the new director of the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity (IEO). IEO is the principal economic development department for the city of Birmingham and the premier destination for small businesses. It is responsible for creating economic vitality through innovation and inclusive growth. Cornell is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma's Class 31. He received a commendation in 2017 from Governor Mary Fallin for his work in economic development. He has been recognized as “Top 40 Under 40” by Oklahoma Magazine and the Oklahoma Journal Record.

This episode covers community-minded development, strategies for avoiding displacement, metrics for measuring impact, and the role of partnerships and collaboration.About Cornell WesleyWith over fourteen years of experience managing professional staff in both the public and private sectors, Cornell is a seasoned executive with in-depth expertise that includes personnel staffing and management, oversight of complex organizational budgets and management of technical and policy teams, as well as a proven track record as a skilled negotiator. He has extensive knowledge in regional coordination and planning and is adept at setting and achieving priorities. He has a proven ability to manage multiple projects in tandem without compromising the quality of the outcomes.Cornell previously served as the Economic Development Representative for Oklahoma and North Texas for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). He worked to successfully build coalitions among regional economic development organizations in his service area and efficiently managed over $20 million in federal investment, yielding a $1.5 billion impact in private investment and creation of over 4,000 jobs and retention of over 3,000 jobs. Notably, Cornell was the first EDA representative in over twenty years who chose to live and raise his family in Oklahoma.Cornell came to Oklahoma after working as the Financial Services and Economic Development Manager for the East Arkansas Planning and Development District, where he developed and implemented lending policies, underwriting guidelines, and approval processes for the District's EDA Revolving Loan Fund and managed lending and economic development projects in 117 cities over a 12-county region. He located in Arkansas after having served in various management positions for a number of financial institutions in the Atlanta, Georgia, area, where he oversaw multi-million dollar portfolios, loans and credit lines, as well as government guaranteed lending. As an SBA lender, he managed an expansive 49 state lending territory.A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Cornell's education is as varied as his work experience. A Morehouse College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, he also holds a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University and a Master of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center of Atlanta, Georgia. He also holds certifications in management, economic development and entrepreneurship from a number of universities and economic development institutions across the United States.Mayor Randall L. Woodfin recently appointed Cornell to serve as the new director of the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity (IEO). IEO is the principal economic development department for the city of Birmingham and the premier destination for small businesses. It is responsible for creating economic vitality through innovation and inclusive growth. Cornell is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma's Class 31. He received a commendation in 2017 from Governor Mary Fallin for his work in economic development. He has been recognized as “Top 40 Under 40” by Oklahoma Magazine and the Oklahoma Journal Record.

On this episode I chatted with author of Van Halen Rising Greg Renoff. Greg was born in the Bronx, New York, and grew up in New Jersey. Renoff earned his Ph.D. in American history from Brandeis University and is the author of Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal. His writing has appeared in medium.com/cuepoint, Guitar World, LA Weekly, and Vulture, and he and his work have been profiled in Spin, Salon, Maxim, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Magazine, Oklahoma Magazine, Yahoo Entertainment, and the Boston Herald. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma and enjoys connecting with readers via vanhalenrising.com and twitter.com/GregRenoff Buy Gregs Book here https://www.amazon.com/Van-Halen-Rising-Southern-California/dp/1770412638 Listen here https://www.audible.com/author/Greg-Renoff/B001JSE0E4 #thisisoklahoma 

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Brian and Dr. Chris Housenick sit down for a conversation with Greg Renoff, about his writing, methods for writing music history and his other publications. Renoff was born in the Bronx​ ​and grew up in New Jersey. Renoff earned his Ph.D. in American history from Brandeis University and is the author o​f 'Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal,' which will be published by ECW Press in October 2015. ​​​He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His writings have appeared in medium.com/cuepoint, Guitar World, LA Weekly, and Vulture, and he and his work have been profiled in Spin, Salon, Maxim, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Magazine, Oklahoma Magazine, Yahoo Entertainment, and the Boston Herald. vanhalenrising.com and twitter.com/GregRenoff Buy Van Halen Rising here: https://www.amazon.com/Greg-Renoff/e/B001JSE0E4?ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vu00_i1

Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen Rising: How A Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal and Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer's Life In Music joins us to talk about David Lee Roth, Van Halen, Ted Templeman, and so much more. It's a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from the backyard parties that launched VH, Templeman's role with VH and so much great music, to the story behind the songwriting credits on "I'll Wait" from Van Halen's 1984 album. Plus, the acting stylings of Dave's dad, Dr. Roth! And...Tim Conway! Greg Renoff was born in the Bronx, New York, and grew up in New Jersey. Renoff earned his Ph.D. in American history from Brandeis University and his writing has appeared in medium.com/cuepoint, Guitar World, LA Weekly, and Vulture. He and his work have been profiled in Spin, Salon, Maxim, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Magazine, Oklahoma Magazine, Yahoo Entertainment, and the Boston Herald. Greg lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma and enjoys connecting with readers via vanhalenrising.com and twitter.com/GregRenoff. Greg Renoff's books are available online and at your favorite local bookstore.    

Welcome to the Young Businessmen of Tulsa podcast sponsored by Trost Marketing. Here at the young businessmen of tulsa our mission is focused on connecting, developing and inspiring young business leaders to find and pursue there passion. Today you get to listen into our monthly luncheon keynote from an experience and practical businesses leader in our area. Today’s speaker is Sean Kouplen, the Chairman & CEO of Regent Bank, a small businesses owner, investor, and a popular author and speaker. Kouplen has authored three best-selling books including - Twelve Life Lessons Every Graduate Should Know, The Priority Promise; and his most recent, The Abundance Mentality, an Amazon.com best seller. On April 1, 2008, Kouplen fulfilled a lifelong dream by leading an investor group that purchased 110-year old Regent Bank. Since that time, the bank has expanded to Tulsa and Oklahoma City, tripling in size from $72 million in assets to over $300 million in challenging economic times. Regent Bank has been named the Oklahoma Small Business Financial Services Champion by the Small Business Administration, and Sean was recently named the Central U.S. Community Banker of the Year by the ICBA. Kouplen’s many awards also include Journal Record’s Most Admired CEO, his fraternity’s top national alumni award, Citizen of the Year in Bixby, and being named to Oklahoma Magazine and Tulsa Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 lists. Let’s listen to Sean’s story and his message to young businessmen.

Eric Himan joins Candi & Randy to talk about his newest music, upcoming dates, and his recent op-ed piece for The Advocate regarding LGBT music artists. Eric Himan is an award-winning nationally touring soulful/folk/rock artist based in the Tulsa area. He has won top honors Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year at Urban Tulsa Weekly’s Absolute Best of Tulsa Music Awards, Best of the Best in Oklahoma Magazine for 3 years, while nationally winning the Singer/Songwriter Awards and licensing his original songs to MTV, Vh1, Oxygen, and E! Eric’s music has been featured on Sirius/XM’s Coffeehouse radio station with his song, “Save The Afternoon” and version of the Simply Red classic, “Holding Back the Years”. He has appeared in The Advocate, newspapers nationwide, and gained a working endorsement with Fender Guitars. Find out more about Eric at his official website - www.erichiman.com Plus, award winning singer/songwriter Matt Zarley calls in to join the conversation.

Eric Himan joins Candi & Randy to talk about his newest music, upcoming dates, and his recent op-ed piece for The Advocate regarding LGBT music artists. Eric Himan is an award-winning nationally touring soulful/folk/rock artist based in the Tulsa area. He has won top honors Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year at Urban Tulsa Weekly’s Absolute Best of Tulsa Music Awards, Best of the Best in Oklahoma Magazine for 3 years, while nationally winning the Singer/Songwriter Awards and licensing his original songs to MTV, Vh1, Oxygen, and E! Eric’s music has been featured on Sirius/XM’s Coffeehouse radio station with his song, “Save The Afternoon” and version of the Simply Red classic, “Holding Back the Years”. He has appeared in The Advocate, newspapers nationwide, and gained a working endorsement with Fender Guitars. Find out more about Eric at his official website - www.erichiman.com Plus, award winning singer/songwriter Matt Zarley calls in to join the fun.  Lots of talent to go around. Call in with your questions or comments.

Trying something different in this week's podcast. Joining me is Chad Henderson of and David Lodge of in our first group cast. Review of presidential election. Election media coverage. Oklahoma Magazine's . Chad & David list some of their favorite blogs & podcasts. Show Links: Voice Mail Drop: Twitter: , , ,