Cultivate OKC

Ever meet someone who is passionate about something? It's invigorating. That is how we feel when we spend time with Valerie McMurry and Julie Coffee, Co-Founders of Ground Root Development. Hear how their vision for creating a redemptive atmosphere in south OKC is transforming an entire neighborhood. Enjoy!

In this Cultivate Sneak Peek we hear from Valerie McMurry, Founder of Ground Root Development. She shares why she chose to sell her home in a gated neighborhood to move into a neighborhood south OKC full of broken sidewalks, slum landlords and poverty. Come back later this week to catch her entire episode. 

Talking about banking isn't always exciting but, hearing a story of a man who, through utilizing the services provided by Growing Oaks, went from incarceration to owing his own home is. In this episode Pam Greening and Michelle Reynolds share their hearts for helping break the cycle of debt and payday loans, and how it changes lives. 

In this episode we hear from a creative genius with a heart for people. Caleb Arter, owner of Blue7,  puts relationship back into retail. The "Frankin Flannels", hat station where you an create a one of a kind hat, to the home items and gifts, Blue7 is full of 

In this introductory episode we hear from several Cultivate team members, Lance Humphreys, Shenita Jefferson, Natanya Hernandez & Tracy Zserdin. They share what Cultivate's vision is for OKC, how they are executing that vision, and what type of ventures should apply. Come back next week to meet the current Fellows, and hear their Cultivate Stories. 

This segment is so inspiring! Hear a story of a man who, through utilizing the services provided by Growing Oaks, Elevation Station, he went from incarceration to owing a home. 

In this segment we hear how relationships are the foundation of Blue7’s business. How for owner and creative genius, Caleb Arter, it all comes down to caring about people. He shares one particularly inspiring story around a young brides wedding shoes.