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THE WACO EXPERIENCE
THE WACO EXPERIENCE episodes
- Actor Polly Reavis
Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/
Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.
Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors
Polly Reavis and her husband live the Texas dream in oil fields and acting. She is represented by the prestigious Acclaim Agency in Austin: https://www.acclaimtalent.com/profiles/polly_reavis/ . You can find her listing on the Internet Movie Database: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7610093/
Sponsored by:
- Ray's Automotive Specialists: FixMyCarRay.com
- Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/
- Christian Family Law Solutions: https://1c6.law
- PresentGifting.com
- Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com
- The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com
#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #todaysoffice #talkshow #1000thanks #WACO #WacoTexas
29 min - Filmmaker Toby Donica
Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/
Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.
Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors
Filmmaker Toby Donica is a Texas native, Army veteran, has worked in the Texas oil fields, and is advancing movie making here in the Heart of Texas.
https://www.tobyfilms.com/
Sponsored by:
- Ray's Automotive Specialists: FixMyCarRay.com
- Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/
- Christian Family Law Solutions: https://1c6.law
- PresentGifting.com
- Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com
- The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com
#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #todaysoffice #talkshow #1000thanks #WACO #WacoTexas
29 min - Debbie Wright of Cultivate Waco
Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/
Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.
Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors
When I decided to move to Waco, I started searching podcasts and came across, "Know Waco" by Debbie Wright. Little did I know then that she would become the owner of a gallery and event space called, "Cultivate Waco". We learn about Cultivate Waco and her new show, "Spend a Day with Debbie"
Sponsored by:
- Ray's Automotive Specialists: FixMyCarRay.com
- Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/
- Christian Family Law Solutions: https://1c6.law
- PresentGifting.com
- Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com
- The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com
#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #todaysoffice #talkshow #1000thanks #WACO #WacoTexas
29 min - Ashley Bean Thornton
Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/
Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.
Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors
I met Ashley Bean Thornton days after making Waco my home. We met at the Prosper Waco Summit (a bi-annual event focusing on non-profit organizations). She has been on my list to interview from our first conversation. In this episode, we focus on education.
Sponsored by:
- Ray's Automotive Specialists: FixMyCarRay.com
- Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/
- Christian Family Law Solutions: https://1c6.law
- Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com
- The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com
#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #todaysoffice #talkshow #1000thanks #WACO #WacoTexas
29 min - On Site at Waco Waffle Co. Third Anniversary
Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/
Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.
Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors
Shortly after moving to Waco, I met Seth Dumont. He owns a number of businesses in the area - including, The WACO Waffle Company. Seth and I sat down in the little hotel opposite the restaurant for a conversation, then I spoke with staff and patrons on the day of the WACO Waffle third anniversary celebration.
Waco Waffle Co
Sponsored by:
- You X AI Summit: September 12, 2026 https://youxai.live/
- Ray's Automotive Specialists: FixMyCarRay.com
- Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/
- RepublicLaserTherapy.com
- Christian Family Law Solutions: https://1c6.law
- Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com
- The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com
#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #todaysoffice #talkshow #1000thanks #WACO #WacoTexas
29 min - Gene and Stephanie Smith
Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/
Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.
Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors
Gene and Stephanie Smith run a construction company in Waco, Texas. Not only do they work together in the business...this is a love story.
https://geneshomecare.com/
Sponsored by:
- You X AI Summit: September 12, 2026 https://youxai.live/
- Ray's Automotive Specialists: FixMyCarRay.com
- Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/
- RepublicLaserTherapy.com
- Christian Family Law Solutions: https://1c6.law
- Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com
- The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com
#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #todaysoffice #talkshow #1000thanks #WACO #WacoTexas
29 min - You X AI Summit
Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/
Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.
Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors
The YouXAI.Live Summit is the brainchild of co-founders Fernando Labastida and Mike Hamilton. In this episode we talk about the Summit, what drove Fernando to become an expert in AI, and how Mike Hamilton uses AI at Rouge Media Network.
Sponsored by:
- You X AI Summit: September 12, 2026 https://youxai.live/
- Ray's Automotive Specialists: FixMyCarRay.com
- Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/
- RepublicLaserTherapy.com
- Christian Family Law Solutions: https://1c6.law
- Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com
- The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com
#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #todaysoffice #talkshow #1000thanks #WACO #WacoTexas
29 min - Story Teller Kennisha Thornton
Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/
Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.
Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors
Kennisha Thornton is an entrepreneur, author, publisher, speaker, educator, and storyteller (among her accomplishments). Learn more about her and her work: https://createandblossom.com; https://www.instagram.com/ms.kennisha; and her new podcast: https://www.instagram.com/beneaththesurfacewithkennisha/.
Sponsored by:
- Ray's Automotive Specialists: FixMyCarRay.com
- Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/
- RepublicLaserTherapy.com
- Christian Family Law Solutions: https://1c6.law
- Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com
- The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com
#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #todaysoffice #talkshow #1000thanks #WACO #WacoTexas
29 min - Jason Smith and Biker Church Waco
Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/
Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.
Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors
Jason Smith tells us about a startup church: BikerChurchWaco.org
Sponsored by:
- Ray's Automotive Specialists: FixMyCarRay.com
- Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/
- RepublicLaserTherapy.com
- Christian Family Law Solutions: https://1c6.law
- Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com
- The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com
#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #todaysoffice #talkshow #1000thanks #WACO #WacoTexas
29 min - Dr. Timothy Packer of The COVE
Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/
Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.
Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors
Addressing the needs of youth in our community who are experience homelessness: This is the mission of The COVE and its Executive Director, Dr. Timothy Packer
TheCOVEWaco.org
Sponsored by:
- Ray's Automotive Specialists: FixMyCarRay.com
- Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/
- RepublicLaserTherapy.com
- Christian Family Law Solutions: https://1c6.law
- Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com
- The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com
#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #todaysoffice #talkshow #1000thanks #WACO #WacoTexas
29 min
About THE WACO EXPERIENCE
From the publisher's feed
An American Story – in Waco, Texas. The City of Waco is celebrating a significant anniversary – the 175th. Established in1849, Waco is a prospering community. This show is broadcast on KBBW from Waco in Central Texas and as a podcast.
I’m D. Scott Smith, a new resident to Waco, inspired to create this radio program and podcast based on my many years of involvement with chambers of commerce. It’s been my experience that the local chamber is the one place in the universe where leaders from business, government, and non-profit organizations sit at the same table with the same goal: building nice communities.
Each of these groups are necessary to reach that goal…and each has a different set of tools. Working together they provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for the citizens.
In this program I interview leaders from businesses, our local governments, and non-profit organizations to gain insight, learn what is available, and…perhaps, get a little peek behind the scenes. You’ll get to know the people and their stories. Along the way, you may just learn more about yourself and your community.
The Waco Experience is an American story. And though the individuals I speak with represent the Greater Waco area in Central Texas, this story is repeated in communities across America. Businesses, governments, and non-profit groups working together for a more perfect union; promoting the general welfare, and securing the blessings of liberty.
Seventy-three years after the founding of the United States of America, and 175 years ago, Waco, Texas was founded. A growing community. Like all communities, people have endured hardships and celebrated abundance. Wherever you live, the story of Waco is your story.
I look forward to bringing you conversations with leaders from businesses, local government, and our non-profit community. You’ll discover that the story of Waco, Texas is similar to your own community.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. Waco’s story, much like the story of America herself, is one of growth, resilience, and collaboration. Through the voices of business, government, and non-profit leaders, we will continue to explore how these key players work together to make our communities better places to live and work.
The conversations we have in this program serve as a reminder that while each community is unique, the challenges we face and the solutions we create are universal. Whether you live in Waco or beyond, I know these stories will resonate with you and perhaps even inspire you to become more involved in your own community.
I look forward to bringing you insightful discussions in the episodes ahead. Don’t forget - you can catch The Waco Experience every Saturday morning at 8:30 AM on KBBW in Central Texas (and share this podcast with those you know.)
The Waco Experience, An American Story.