Timber People

Host Gena Timberman invites Carrie O'Rourke with OnMed to discuss new and innovative ways to deliver healthcare throughout Indian Country. They talk about new solutions in healthcare and exciting avenues by which tribes and others can access resources to support their services and healthcare needs for their citizens and beyond. Carrie and Gena talk about OnMed and what the Rural Health Transformation Program can provide to Oklahoma, Tribes, and Indigenous communities throughout the country.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Dr. Ashleigh Muse, founder of Chiropractic Wellness Clinic and OKC Wellness Clinics, to talk about quality of life and the value of a holistic approach to healing and being. Ashleigh shares about her own health journey and what it means to explore new and innovative methods of treatment as well as functional nutrition. They discuss the rewards and good feelings behind living from the inside out and inspiring others to heal.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Barbara Harjo and Dr. Mariah Ashbacher to share the vision and mission of the Benjamin Harjo Jr. Artist Fund, a nonprofit organization that honors Ben's gentle and generous spirit by paying it forward to Indigenous artists needing assistance to further their careers or expenses incurred traveling to art markets and exhibitions. They talk about beloved memories, community support, and what this year means for the Artist Fund in celebrating Ben's life and legacy by kicking off a special campaign the month of what would be Ben's 80th Birthday.

Host Gena Timberman sits down with Choctaw Legal Warrior, Gary S. Pitchlynn, to talk about his journey in writing his powerful and impactful book, The Usual Suspect. They discuss his experience as a young lawyer drawn into the representation of a young Cherokee man in the heinous cases, why he waited to release the book, and what it means for the American Criminal Justice System to require vigorous advocacy for everyone. Gary shares about his longstanding history of working with Tribes and what it means to mentor and develop the next generation of young lawyers who aspire to practice Federal Indian Law.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Dr. Kelli Mosteller (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) to share about her journey working with her tribe and coming to FAM as the Executive Director and CEO from her role as Executive Director of Harvard's Native American Program. They talk about the exciting new developments at the First Americans Museum (FAM), the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Eagle Aviary, and the upcoming FAM Gala Mskwabek: Where Earth Meets Sky.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes longtime friend Laurah Morningstar Winder to share about her new book which tells a beautiful story about the powerful bond between a grandson and his grandmother, and adapting to change. They talk about friendship, fun memories, and the importance of community and belonging.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Summit Carbon Solutions Chief Operating Officer, Jimmy Powell, and members of the Tribal Outreach Team, Troy Eid (Greenberg Traurig American Indian Law Practice Group) and Del Laverdure (Arrow Creek Law, PLLC) to discuss Summit Carbon Solutions' mission to capture, safely transport, and permanently store CO2. They share the many ways in which Summit is establishing new standards in working with Tribes and communities and what it means to develop the world's largest carbon capture and storage project to protect the environment and create jobs in Indian Country.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Cooper Shepherd to talk about beginning a podcast and how encouragement and inspiration can motivate us to do new things. Cooper shares about his love of sports and connecting with his Press Room Podcast audience and how podcasts can build bridges and connect us. They talk about their love of the Thunder and how sports brings us together. He expresses his entrepreneurial spirit and shares about the people who inspire him every day.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes internationally-renowned Chef Kurt Fleischfresser to talk about his passion and pursuit in elevating the Oklahoma identity in culinary and dining experiences. They talk about the influence and impact great food and dining experiences bring to our community and what it means to inspire the next generation through mentorship and education. Chef Kurt shares about his days at OSU, the experience in working with respected Chefs across the country, and representing Oklahoma internationally. They talk about the Oklahoma Centennial Experience at Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival and the upcoming Berlin experience in February.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes dear friend, Lorrie Monteiro, Curator and Founding Advocate for the American Pigeon Museum & Library, to talk about her journey coming back to Oklahoma and the mission behind the Museum. Lorrie shares about her love of art and history and the opportunities in the American Pigeon Museum to learn about the diversity, beauty, and impactful history of the Pigeon. They discuss the Museum as a place for all ages to learn about this incredible bird with a dynamic present and past.