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We explore how Rebecca “Queenie Be” Luther turned a need for belonging into two thriving communities: a singles social network and Hive Networking for small businesses. 

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Bentonville is buzzing with energy, but the real story is in the people who make the city feel like home. We sit down with Wyatt Layman, publisher of Bentonville City Lifestyle magazine, to unpack how a conservation writer-turned-operator returned to the Ozarks, took a leap into entrepreneurship, and built a print magazine that the community looks forward to opening. 

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We trace Justin Shoener’s journey from early restaurant jobs to COO of Indigo Road and explore how thoughtful hospitality is reshaping Northwest Arkansas. The conversation blends leadership lessons, cultural fit, and why small service details change entire dining experiences.

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We sit down with producer Allyson de la Houssaye - AWAL Productions founder, former Jerry Springer producer, documentary storyteller, and co-founder of Women of Oz—to trace the route between media mayhem and the quiet, durable power of community. Her new film, Ridge to River, follows a 472-mile ride from the Ozark mountains to the Delta rivers, stitching together personal grit with the layered history of Arkansas. 

Content Note: Contains discussion of sensitive subject matter pertaining to talk show television. 

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The Two Danielles are back and better than ever as they kick off Season 3 with a heartfelt catch-up episode that bridges the summer gap and sets the stage for exciting new stories from Northwest Arkansas for Season 3. 

The podcast remains committed to capturing the voices shaping this evolution through authentic, meaningful conversations that celebrate both longtime residents and newcomers alike.

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Krista Cloud shares how she transformed from a farm-dwelling, home-brewing mom to the owner of Natural State Beverage Company, creating craft kombucha and functional beverages for a growing sober-curious market.

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As co-founder of Jazzy Jae NWA, Black-Owned NWA and Black Paper Party, Jasmine Hudson's entrepreneurial spirit has consistently identified and filled gaps in the market. What makes Jasmine's story particularly fascinating is how she's leveraged business expertise from corporate America while staying true to her community's needs. Her ventures don't just solve problems; they create joy, connection, and representation where it's desperately needed. That is how she and her business partners landed a deal on Shark Tank!

Ready to be inspired by an entrepreneur who knows no barriers? Listen now and discover how sometimes the most meaningful businesses are built by simply asking, "Why not me?"

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Video podcasting is becoming increasingly popular but can be intimidating if you don't know how to achieve good quality that audiences expect on social platforms.

• Bryan from Go Rogue Studio has operated his full-service production studio for over six years
• Getting the audio right should be the first priority before adding video elements
• Video podcasting serves as another way for audiences to consume content, alongside audio and written formats
• Bryan and his wife became foster parents and went from zero to four children in 18 months
• Go Rogue Studio focuses on "founder-led marketing" - helping business owners, C-suite executives, authors and coaches create professional video content
• The studio hosts quarterly meetups for creators to network and connect

Find Bryan on Instagram at @heybryanhey and learn more about his studio @go_rogue_studio and goroguestudio.com.

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Amber Dietrich, founder of Confident Coffee, shares her journey from corporate logistics to building a thriving coffee business in Northwest Arkansas with a unique vision for the future. Her passion for quality coffee and community shines through as she navigates expansion while staying true to her vision. 

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What does it take for a 10-year-old child to survive alone in the jungle for two and a half years? Toua Tony Lee knows firsthand. His remarkable journey from a Hmong refugee child to American citizen unfolds in this powerful conversation about his memoir, "A Star on the Other Side."

This memoir chronicles his harrowing journey of resilience and survival against a conflict that many were unaware of, as the Hmong people stood alongside Americans in the shadows of the Vietnam War. 

Now settled in Northwest Arkansas, Toua reflects on how his experiences shaped his parenting philosophy and appreciation for life's simplest pleasures. His oldest daughter Stephanie Richardson, who narrated the audiobook, offers moving insights about discovering her father's story as an adult and how it changed her understanding of him.

This conversation goes beyond one man's survival story to reveal powerful truths about human resilience, intergenerational healing, and the unseen stories behind every face we encounter. As Toua wisely notes, "No matter how refined someone may appear, judge not, because you never know what it took for that person to be placed in front of you."

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