Upgrade Adam

We are back! Again! On this very special episode Adam is joined by Dr. Katie Smith (OBGYN) of OU Medicine to discuss servant leadership. As you will soon find out, Dr. Smith is unbelievably accomplished and unendingly kind and thoughtful. Enjoy! Note: This episode is slightly different than our other episodes. It is a recording of a conversation I was asked and grateful to join Dr. Katie Smith in for an online homecoming event at our shared Alma Mater, Southern Nazarene Unive...

Upgrade Adam is back! It's been a few weeks since our last episode and we are very excited to be back. Cara McCarty joins Adam and Amanda to talk about her journey to becoming a LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). She offers authentic insight and encouragement that you won't want to miss.Please check out Cara's practice:ResilienceCounselingOK.com

Adam is back and thankfully still bad at a huge amount of things. On this episode we are breaking out the chalk and scantrons to talk about teaching with Aaron and Lauren Toler (and Amanda!). They give us a glimpse into elementary and middle school teaching and shine some light on a few silver linings that might get lost in the 2020 of it all. And a special bonus as Aaron quizzes us on current middle school lingo and we fail miserably at what the kids are actually saying. ———Check out Make Hi...

On this episode Adam is bad at lots of things and he’s joined by his wife Amanda for a recap of one of their busiest weeks ever. Amanda drops some big news and Adam reveals a shameful secret. Come on!

On this picturesque episode Adam is bad at running a wedding venue and he’s joined by Stephen and Chainey Austin, owners of the beautiful new venue, Merrick Hollow, in historic Merrick, Oklahoma. Merrick Hollow is the culmination of a near decades long journey of hard work and dedication, and the story has more turns than a bowl of macaroni. Amanda stops in to round out the group and things get very personal with the story of how Stephen and Chainey met. ——Follow Merrick Hollow on Social Medi...

Surprise! We’re back...with a bonus episode featuring Adam and Amanda. Our host delve into current family ups and downs, they get personal playing a weird question game, and finally they offer some insight into what they are currently trying to do better. ———Important items referenced:The Sandwich King was a show on the food network featuring host, Jeff Mauro. Adam is currently trying to find a way to watch it again online. The show with Tootsie is on Netflix called Chef’s Table: BB...

On this tasty episode Adam is bad at baking (and cooking), and he's joined by Sugarbeets Baked Goods co-owner, Amy Woolsey. Amanda also joins in on the fun as they dive into all sides of the delectable homemade goodies business. We also have our first ever taste test challenge, and it's all so good everyone comes out as winners.----FOLLOW Amy and Sugarbeets Baked Goods on Instagram:@SugarbeetsBakedGoodsSugarbeetsOK.com

Life comes at you quick. We've made it to episode five and Adam is ready to discuss the things he's learned, the mistakes he's made, and how many times he has said the word, "yeah." Thankfully, he's joined by his wife Amanda who offers encouragement and critique. Most importantly she also reminds us all of why we are here.

We are back and Adam is bad (really bad) at being left-handed. So he's brought in life-long lefty and friend, Adam Meek, to give us the low down on the neglected other side. We play our first guessing game "Left or Wrong," and the Adams discuss the hard facts on using the wrong hand. Please help "Change a Child’s Story™" and support a wonderful organization Adam Meek partners with:National CASA Association for ChildrenThe National CASA/GAL Association, together with state and local member pro...

In our first ever double date interview Adam is joined by Small Business owners and flat out good people, Justin and Jenna Brooks. Adam's wife Amanda Toler completes the 4 top in her first appearance on the Upgrade Adam podcast! The group dives into business, life, friendship, and how Adam kissed Jenna's sister in middle school, and Jenna told her mom... ----Please check out Jenna's wonderful salon and spa on Instagram:Ann Elyse Salon & Spa InstagramJenna Elyse Beauty on Instagram