Stories with Soul

Stories with Soul

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Stories with Soul episodes

  • Eric Nelsen & Sainty Nelsen
    It’s not surprising that Eric and Sainty respectively hold records as the youngest producer and female producer to win an Emmy. They both took their raw talent and put in a lot of hard work to bring their dreams to life. Before Eric landed a career-defining role on 1883, he was on Broadway and Hulu’s revival of All My Children. Casa Manana was Sainty’s first stage as a Fort Worth native. Since then, she’s acted and produced for film and TV, including several voice acting roles such as Netflix’s Trolls: The Beat Goes On and Gabby’s Dollhouse. The Nelsens now have two children and are glad to live near family in Fort Worth.
    2 hr 17 min
  • Patrick Coddou

    Patrick Coddou, CEO and Founder of SUPPLY, shares how through trial and error he created a direct to consumer brand that offers premium shaving, grooming, and skincare products for men. With a background in engineering, Patrick launched a business in a field he knew little about, and because of help from others, his strong belief in the product, and his drive, Patrick Couddou created a company that was so successful he was able to sell it, fulfilling every entrepreneur’s dream. Listen to this week’s episode to learn about how Patrick Coddou became a Twitter influencer and how one phone call can change the trajectory of someone’s life.

    1 hr 51 min
  • Matt Homan
    Matt Homan, the President and General Manager of Trail Drive Management Corporation, shares the story of the inception — and subsequent ascent — of Dickies Arena, a venue that has quickly become one the most popular and sought-after locations in the country for superstar musicians, top sporting events, and a laundry list of other big time events, from Disney on Ice to the Fort Worth Rodeo. Homan, who continues to play the role of mastermind, helped shape the design and development of TDMC and Dickies Arena after arriving in Fort Worth by way of Philadelphia, where he served as the general manager of the Wells Fargo Center, home to Philly’s Flyers and 76ers. In this episode, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the remarkably unique task of running an arena, and we learn how a desire to focus on family ultimately enticed Homan to leave his hometown for Cowtown.
    2 hr
  • Pam Minick

    Pam Minick, one of the most recognized women in the equine world, former Marketing Director for Billy Bob’s, and producer of Gentle Giants, a television series focusing on draft horses on the farm, shares how she became the legend she is today. From growing up in Las Vegas, to traveling the country roping and riding, to settling down in Fort Worth, Pam stays true to herself, exemplifying grit and tenacity. In her broadcasting career, she learned how to shine a spotlight on someone else’s spirit and work, which is evident in everything she does. There is very little that Pam Minick cannot do, and yet she remains humble and kind, a true cowgirl through and through. 

    1 hr 33 min
  • Jonathan Morris

    Jonathan Morris, a true entrepreneur’s entrepreneur, Magnolia Network TV star on Self-Employed, and hotelier, shares his journey through the twists and turns of creating communities and opening businesses like Fort Worth Barbershop, The Lathery, and Hotel Dryce. From an obsessive idea to creating companies, Jonathan shares how he follows his fascinations, bringing life and culture to the city of Fort Worth. In each of his stories, Jonathan’s gratitude for his journey is more than evident. With his laid-back demeanor, Jonathan Morris is the king of cool and is changing the ecosystem of small businesses in Fort Worth for the better. 

    1 hr 51 min
  • Alex Snodgrass
    The New York Times Bestselling author of The Defined Dish and The Comfortable Kitchen, Alex Snodgrass is also a recipe developer, food stylist, author of three cookbooks, and creator of SideDish Dressings, a multi-purpose salad dressing line with Paleo and Whole30 approved options. Since Alex was a young girl, she was by her mom’s side helping in the kitchen. In college, she began cooking for her friends, experimenting with daring recipes and making big pots of chili. Eventually on a journey towards a more healthy lifestyle, Alex began creating and sharing her delicious Whole30 recipes online and found a like-minded community, and the rest is history. Listen in to hear Alex share her heart and her belief that food is art.
    1 hr 33 min
  • Sarah Ayala
    Fort Worth native, Sarah Ayala, talks openly about her journey becoming a full-time artist. Sarah shares how she dropped out of TCU to pursue an art career, even though she hadn’t really explored the art world, and how it worked out. Not only has she been a successful full-time artist for five years, Sarah Ayala can’t be boxed in. She is always trying new methods. Currently, she is creating her first sculpture, a commission from the City of Fort Worth. Follow along in this episode to hear about this artist’s twists and turns as she navigates her journey.
    36 min
  • Tom Martens
    Fort Worth Ambassador, Tom Martens, shares how he became the Associate VP of Creative and Branding for Visit Fort Worth and the Director of Hear Fort Worth. His dream was to build a community around the musicians of Fort Worth, supporting locals while also improving the local economy through tourism. From a Lockheed USB Drive with music made by Fort Worthians to the city’s music video, Tom reveals different methods of branding because he knows it helps bring the city to life. A supporter of the arts, Tom has also worked hard to make Fort Worth a “Music Friendly City” by supporting musicians and working with the city to make playing music around town less complicated. Through Visit Fort Worth and Hear Fort Worth, Tom Martens has helped capture the heart beat of Fort Worth. Listen in to hear why Tom Martens is so proud to call Fort Worth, “The Modern West,” and to share his city with tourists and locals alike.
    39 min
  • Matthew Miller (Sunflowerman)
    A renowned fashion and watch artist, Matthew Miller talks about his journey creating art and finding his niche. Since childhood, people have called him the Sunflowerman and in this episode, he explains the origins of his beloved nickname. Don’t miss this episode full of fashion commentary, the discussion of time as an illusion, and the stories of a nomad.
    52 min
  • Abel Casillas
    Abel Casillas, member of the Squeezebox Bandits, shares his love for honky tonk and Tejano music, how he worked hard to buy his first accordion, and how their band found their unique sound. The Squeezebox Bandits are an accordion led Honky Tonk band with a Tex Mex flavor and have headlined shows at Gruene Hall, Billy Bob’s Texas, and the State Fair.
    43 min

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There’s a story behind every great business. We started the podcast, Stories with Soul, to dive into the wins, lessons, and secrets behind the success of heavy hitting leaders, entrepreneurs, and…