Bailey Maupin knew what she wanted to do since 6th grade, to play basketball and to be the best she could be at it. In this episode, you’ll hear Bailey share stories about the positives of small-town living and her goal of being a better person both on and off the court. You might even hear about her shoe collection and why she still can’t beat her dad at basketball. Whether you’re listening from your desk or your tractor, you won’t want to miss this episode.

Susan Talkmitt never knew she wanted to teach, she never thought that some of her work would be on the front page of the Washington Post and yet dreams she never knew she had started to materialize. In this episode, you’ll hear Susan share stories about good old West Texas ingenuity and never letting a good opportunity pass you by. You may even learn what’s in the mysterious off-site warehouse of the White House. Prepare to be energized and entertained during the charming episode.

Some people dream about running a hotel. Some people actually do it. Since 2015, Tina and Pat Carson have owned and operated Hotel Turkey. In this episode, you’ll hear Tina along with her co-worker and friend, Carley, share stories about ingenuity, tenacity and never saying no to an opportunity. Why don’t you pull up a chair and sit a spell for this fun and inspiring episode.

In 2012 Cassie Johnston’s daughter, Bryce, was diagnosed with Alstrom Syndrome, a rare disease that affects less than 1,000 people throughout the world. What began as heart break inspired Cassie to found Alstrom Angels, a non-profit that raises not only awareness of this disease but funds for research to find a cure. Cassie’s journey has also led to the creation of Milestones Park, an indoor park designed for kids with disabilities but open to everyone to foster inclusion among all children. Listen in for a story of resilience, determination and hard work. 

When Skyler Richardson received a greenhouse as a present from her “Grama” at the age of 7, she had no idea how the gift would affect her in later life. Now with hard work, perseverance, and family support, Skyler has built SkyGardens into a successful farm that supplies flowers to United Market Streets and is enjoyed by fans throughout West Texas. Listen in for bits of beauty.

We “kick off” our 3rd season in a big way with the first family of Red Raider football, Coach Joey & Debbie McGuire. It’s no secret that one of the biggest factors in Coach McGuire’s success is his wife, Debbie. Together they are building a strong culture not only for their fanbase but for their players, assistant coaches, and their families as well. Be sure to tune in for the beginning of what we feel could be a championship podcast season. Ready? Let’s go!

Join us for Season 3 of The Spirit of West Texas Podcast! We will share real, authentic conversations with some amazing West Texans.

Each episode, we’ll explore the people, businesses and values that embody the never-say-never, get the-job-done spirit that shines through everywhere you look in West Texas.

In this episode, David paints a beautiful picture of where his big dreams have taken him—from Argentina to Everest Base Camp—the incredible people he’s been blessed to encounter along the way, and the lessons he’s learned. Simply put, David’s story is inspiring, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

In this episode, you’ll hear about the amazing work and projects happening at Covenant Children’s, as well as Amy’s big dreams for further improving the way we care for children in our community. 

In this episode, Marc tells us about a few of his favorite projects in Lubbock’s history, his philosophy on leading a successful business and the bright future ahead.