Oklahoma Women Want To Know

Tammy Stokes and her husband took over the family business in their early 20s and built Oklahoma Disaster Restoration into the powerhouse it is today. Tammy talks candidly about their struggles with finances and learning to balance family life while trying to grow a business. Tammy and the crew take on some really big jobs from flooding to tornadoes and even crime scenes. Find out more information at https://okdisaster.com

Victoria Kolbash was kidnapped and held at gunpoint by her ex-husband. Victoria filed a protective order in Oklahoma and fled to Missouri, but her ex-husband tracked her down. He was arrested across the street from her apartment with a sawed-off shotgun and a box of ammunition. After escaping her abuser, Victoria is now using her trauma to fight for stronger domestic violence protections in Oklahoma. Victoria talks about what it was like to stare her abuser in the eye in court and promise him that she’ll continue to testify and fight for change.

It's one of the most high-profile, unsolved murder cases in Tulsa history: the disappearance and murder of Dena Dean. 16-year-old Dena Dean was kidnapped and murdered in 1998; her case has never been solved, but there have been significant leads in the case. Larry Dean always refers to himself as Dena's daddy, and after nearly three decades, he is still looking for answers. Larry talks about who Dena was, the circumstances surrounding her death, and the possible suspect.

A New Leaf is a non-profit that provides adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with life skills, job training, and a place to live. Miranda Figueroa is A New Leaf's CEO, and she tells us about the life-changing services they offer and their mission to help boost the quality of life and independence for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Find out more about A New Leaf: https://www.anewleaf.org/

L.A.Z.I.E. is an up-and-coming Tulsa singer/songwriter who’s had a few detours along her path to reaching her dreams. She was booking gigs and sharing her music around town until all her equipment was stolen. Shortly after, L.A.Z.I.E. was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. L.A.Z.I.E. says when she woke up after surgery to remove her thyroid cancer, she got some devastating news. Doctors accidentally severed her right vocal cord. L.A.Z.I.E. has worked hard to get her voice back, and now she is back out on the music scene. Check out L.A.Z.I.E. : https://open.spotify.com/artist/1x1wgmZqno9uLFesK9RtgA?si=-gNAdU3NQ3i2Xe_MFETFGg

Prepare to be inspired. Before Rustic Cuff became a household name, founder Jill Donovan was just a creative kid with a big imagination. Jill tells us about how taking up every hobby she could think of led her to find joy and gave her an outlet to inspire other women. Jill talks about creating her own brand and how she got celebrities to show off her bracelets.

Starting out as a single mother with a vision, Joni Rogers-Kante created the global beauty brand SeneGence International. You may have heard of the “wear all day” lip color, LipSense, Joni’s most popular creation. SeneGence has now expanded into other cosmetics and skincare lines beyond just lip products. Joni tells us how she created a business plan at her kitchen table and transformed a big idea into a thriving international beauty brand. Joni shares what she’s learned along the way and the real story behind building a business from the ground up. Joni is helping build up other women and giving them independence with direct sales. Joni also talks about her other projects in the growing town of Sapulpa.

Tulsa Lawyers for Children advocates for kids in the courtroom and beyond. TLC is a non-profit that provides pro bono legal representation for children in suspected cases of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Savannah Mendenhall with TLC shares with us how their attorneys fight for the best interest of the children and help give kids a voice. TLC also works with parents and guardians through mediation and mentorship. For more info: https://www.tulsalawyersforchildren.org/

City Year Tulsa is a team of passionate young leaders who dedicate a year of service to support Tulsa students and schools. Hollis McAllister, City Year Chief of Staff, and Tanika Anderson, a 3rd-year Americorps member, talk with us about their experiences going into classrooms and changing lives. City Year's mission is to support students, especially those in under-resourced schools, by helping them with academics, social-emotional growth, attendance, and creating more inclusive, engaged school environments. Visit www.cityyear.org/tulsa for more info.

As women, we’ve all had that moment walking to our car in a dark parking lot where our keys magically turn into ‘ninja weapons’ in our minds, but that is not how it works. Damsel in Defense helps women swap out the ‘stab-you-with-my-car-key’ plan for actual tools that work. Julie Robinson with Damsel in Defense is on a mission to help women feel prepared, not scared. Julie brings out the big guns, stun guns that is, along with alarms and other tools to defend yourself against would-be attackers. As women, we need to take back our power and learn to protect ourselves. And what’s better than listening to women talk about high-powered stun guns? For more info: www. damselschargeon.com