In this heartfelt and often hilarious episode, I sit down with Relo Adams—aka Mr. Ponca City—to talk about how a guy who never intended to join a pageant ended up wearing the crown. Relo walks us through the unexpected journey that led him to leadership, advocacy, and community service.

We talk about how he got roped into the Leadership Ponca City program, how he tried to pass the role off to someone else (spoiler: it didn’t work), and what the experience taught him about humility, service, and doing things for the right reasons. Relo gets real about his passion for helping kids, his background in mental health and child advocacy, and why showing up for the next generation is the most important thing we can do.

He also shares why he’s deeply committed to Dearing House and how his work there—and in the wider community—is about more than titles and accolades. It’s about building resilience, raising awareness, and being present.

This one’s packed with wisdom, laughs, and a ton of heart. Give it a listen—you’ll walk away feeling inspired to do a little more good in your own backyard.

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