The newest edition of Fort Worth Forward is out now! In this episode, we talk to IDEA Public School's Ana Martinez Shropshire on the state of education, two of your very own Neighborhood Police Officers (NPO's) tell us about the NPO program and how to engage with them when needed and finally Sarah Castillo, owner of Taco Heads and Tinie’s, tell us her story of being a successful entrepreneur.

The latest episode of Fort Worth Forward is out NOW. This one includes special guests:

Manya Shorr, Director of the Fort Worth Public Library

Cathy Neece Brown, Executive Director of the James L. West Center for Dementia Care

Cameron Cushman, Assistant VP of Innovation Ecosystems, UNT Health Science Center Fort Worth

Markus Kypreos, Founder of Blackland Distillery

It was a great show talking about the new opportunities in Fort Worth and what the future holds for our great city.

This month I took "Fort Worth Forward" on the road to The Shops at Clearfork to witness all the hustle and bustle as people prepare for the holidays.

This episode featured representatives from The Greatest Gift Catalog Ever, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County, Don't Forget to Feed Me - Pet Food Bank, Inc. and The Shops at Clearfork.

'Tis the season to be thinking of others and these organizations and shops provide the perfect way to give to loved ones and those in need.

Fort Worth Forward moved farther west to enjoy a good burger and a cold a beer at the new Fred's Texas Café!

Listen to my conversations with:

Quincy Wallace, Fred's Texas Café
Anette Landeros, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Jesse Herrera, CoAct

It was great to talk about growth on the west side and how small businesses and non-profits can flourish here in Fort Worth. And it never hurts to wrap a shoot with a good hamburger. Enjoy!

On this episode, we visit the new office of Mik Ortho co-locating with Fort Dental on Bryant Irvin to learn more about Dr. Mik's Orthodonist office. In addition we hosted Fort Worth ISD Trustee CJ Evans and Lauren Wessinger of The Mindful Project and Lauren Yoga on her programs and how they're supporting people and police in the DFW area.

On this episode, we visit the wonderful BLANC cowork + studio to record our latest episode of Fort Worth Forward.

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Guests include:

Mayor Mattie Parker, Fort Worth Mayor and host of Go Time

Jamey Ice, co-host of Stories with Soul

Brinton Payne, co-host of FORTitude

EJ Carrion, co-host of 817 Podcast

The Fort Worth focused podcasts share the best of Fort Worth.

The warmer weather inspired me to use Sundance Square as the backdrop of the latest episode of Fort Worth Forward.

Guests include:

Ed Kraus: Chief Security Officer, Sundance Square

Ariel Davis: Co-Owner and Manager of Love Texas Art

Armando Castelán: Artist and Muralist

Russell Kirkpatrick, Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival

Enjoy the episode and get a chance to check out the art, food and fun around our city.

I'm happy to debut a new episode of Fort Worth Forward. My guests include:

Trey Bowles, Managing Director of Techstars

Chief Neil Noakes, FW Police Department

Ms. Opal Lee, American Icon & Grandmother of Juneteenth

I hope you enjoy the newest show as much as I did taping it.

For this episode, we visited the amazing Dickie's Arena as kick off the 125th year of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Rise & Shine!

Joining me for this episode:

Matt Brockman & Cal White, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

J.T. Aughinbaugh, Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate

Becky Renfro Borbolla, Women Steering Business

Jodie Connaughton, Methodist Justice Ministries

Some exciting things are happening over the next few weeks with the stock show and rodeo and there are some incredible organizations impacting Fort Worth.