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. 

Treasure Hunting with Janelle Stone. With nearly 35 years of estate liquidation experience, Janelle Stone has stories to tell!  Learn how to mix in and integrate antiques into your home to bring depth to your decor! Janelle is an expert at finding one-of-a-kind steals at antique sales! 

Forecasts & fun with Pete Delkus - Chief meteorologist at Shelly’s former news station, WFAA. Hear his behind the scenes stories from the newsroom – not to mention memories of Shelly as an anchor.  Join Jodie & Shelly for this conversation with a beloved Dallas news personality.    

Jodie and Shelly called in Pam Stoyanoff, president and COO of Methodist Health System, and Cheryl Vera-Burkhalter, MD, family medicine at Uptown Methodist Family Health Clinic, to discuss how telemedicine has developed and changed rapidly this year. Is telemedicine here to stay? Find out on this episode of Fast Facts.