Homelessness is increasing at alarming rates. In Tulsa alone, homelessness jumped 20% last year. Much of the unhoused are children. Imagine not having a safe place for your children and how scary it is for a child without a home. Tina Massey is the Executive Director of Family Promise of Tulsa County. Massey says children are her passion and every child deserves a home. Family Promise of Tulsa County helps families get back on their feet by providing shelter, transportation and food for up to 120 days. This gives parents a chance to get back on their feet and be able to provide for their children again. Massey tells us about the program and how we can help Tulsa’s children. Find out more: https://www.familypromisetulsa.org/

Fatherhood is one of the most important and rewarding roles a man can take on in life. The impact of being actively involved in a child's life cannot be overstated. It’s not just about providing for them financially, but about being present, emotionally available, and offering guidance through life's challenges. Marquess Dennis started Birthright Living Legacy after searching for ways to become a better father. Dennis tells us about his passion for helping men reach their full potential as fathers, the importance of a healthy relationship with their child’s mother, and how crucial it is for children to have an active father or male role model in their lives. Find out more at https://brlivinglegacy.com/

Hair removal has become an obsession for many women. Women are waxing everything from their upper lip to where the sun doesn't shine. The Wax Lady, Dana Adair, gives us the low down on Brazilian waxing and laser hair removal. Dana talks about baring it all and even tells a hilarious story about her first attempt at waxing a customer and herself. She also talks about the struggles women have with accepting their womanly parts.

Ladies, it’s time to crush those fitness stereotypes and lift like a boss! Lifting weights is one of the BEST things you can do for your body. It builds strength, boosts your metabolism, and helps you feel unstoppable! Kristen Medlock is a bikini competitor, fitness trainer, and health and nutrition coach. Kristen talks to us about the importance of weight training for women as we mature and how to target the areas that need the most work. You can contact Kristen at 918-845-4000

Many women are opting to skip hospital births and have their babies in the comfort of their own homes. Ruth Cobb-McDaniel has been helping women give birth for 49 years. She calls it catching babies. She provides a holistic model of care, with careful attention to both the physical and the emotional aspects of pregnancy. Women can be surrounded by family and choose to have their babies at home or in a birthing center. Ruth owns Special Delivery Midwifery and Special Delivery Birth Center. You can reach Special Delivery at (918) 477-9343

Imagine a school where every child is seen, heard, and supported. Microschools blend the best aspects of homeschooling, traditional schooling, and innovative education. Lea Nance opened Knowledge Nest Microschool in Owasso after seeing the need for a different approach to learning. Many kids thrive in smaller classes and learn better with a more hands-on approach. Lea tells us about how her learners are thriving, not just educationally, but emotionally. You can check out all the cool stuff happening at Knowledge Nest by visiting their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/knowledgenestteacher1 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knowledgenest_microschool/?hl=en

Mocktails are one of the fastest-growing trends these days. A lot of Gen Xers are starting to drink less alcohol these days and Millennials and Gen Z have taken the sober movement by storm. Bryan Keating has opened a new bar in Tulsa called ReBar. Keating says he opened the bar without a liquor license and started serving mocktails, coffee, and smoothies. So far the bar has been a hit and no one seems to miss the alcohol.

Johnny Netters was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer just before the pandemic hit. He battled through months of treatments and finally was able to get a bone marrow transplant. Throughout his ordeal, he never lost sight of his faith and credits his complete remission to divine intervention. Netters talks about strangers who were put in his path and how so many people made a huge impact on his life. Netters has written a book sharing his experiences and faith. Check it out on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hTbEHHX

ICYMI: One of our favorite podcasts with an 80s icon!

As little girls growing up in the 80s, most of us fell in love with Strawberry Shortcake and her friends. Muriel Fahrion created Strawberry Shortcake first as a greeting card and went on to create a line of characters we all know and love. Fahrion also created Care Bears and The Get Along Gang. Fahrion calls Tulsa home and talks about her sweet smelling adventures.

The new program at Tulsa Public Schools offers girls the opportunity to get scholarships to colleges and learn valuable team lessons.