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Cultivate OKC

Cultivate OKC

By Tracy Zserdin

No city can become great unless everyone is thriving. Not just the privileged, opportunistic, connected or credentialed. We believe entrepreneurs and their ventures play an outsized impact on flipping the script. This podcast tells those stories.

Whole People | Whole Potential | Whole City
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Cultivate OKCJun 06, 2022

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Power of Prayer // Morgan

Power of Prayer // Morgan

Cohort 5
Apr 08, 202407:36
Power of Prayer // Tracy

Power of Prayer // Tracy

Cohort 5
Mar 20, 202401:37
Power of Prayer // Natanya

Power of Prayer // Natanya

Cohort 5
Mar 20, 202401:13
Power of Prayer // Lance

Power of Prayer // Lance

Cohort 5
Mar 20, 202401:45
Power of Prayer // Brian

Power of Prayer // Brian

Cohort 5
Mar 20, 202402:03
Power of Prayer // Seleena

Power of Prayer // Seleena

Cohort 5
Mar 18, 202408:01
Power of Prayer // Morgan

Power of Prayer // Morgan

Cohort 5
Mar 18, 202407:15
Power of Prayer // Grace

Power of Prayer // Grace

Cohort 5
Mar 18, 202407:15
Power of Prayer // Roshonda

Power of Prayer // Roshonda

Cohort 5
Mar 16, 202404:55
Power of Prayer // Alivia

Power of Prayer // Alivia

Cohort 5
Mar 16, 202404:28
Power of Prayer // Mollie

Power of Prayer // Mollie

Cohort 5
Mar 16, 202405:21
Power of Prayer // Christie

Power of Prayer // Christie

Cohort 5
Mar 16, 202405:45
Power of Prayer // Jon

Power of Prayer // Jon

Cohort 5
Mar 16, 202407:55
Power of Prayer // Michael

Power of Prayer // Michael

Cohort 5
Mar 16, 202408:02
Mart Green - Mentor Lunch & Learn

Mart Green - Mentor Lunch & Learn

Mentor Lunch & Learn with Mart Green
Feb 06, 202401:03:38
Mentor Panel - Value Proposition

Mentor Panel - Value Proposition

Mentor Panel / Jan. session / cohort 5
Jan 26, 202446:27
Tool Time - Lance Humphries

Tool Time - Lance Humphries

Cohort 5 / January Session
Jan 26, 202455:11
Value Proposition - Mike Zserdin

Value Proposition - Mike Zserdin

Cohort 5 / Jan. Session
Jan 26, 202418:49
DEVO - Jan. Session

DEVO - Jan. Session

Tracy gives the devotion. Cohort 5.
Jan 26, 202426:58
Vision & Values - Jan. Session

Vision & Values - Jan. Session

Cohort 5. Brian speaks on vision and values.
Jan 26, 202455:06
Leadership Axis - The Gathering - Tracy

Leadership Axis - The Gathering - Tracy

The Gathering 2023
Oct 03, 202341:52
Performance vs. Preciousness - Cindy Lee

Performance vs. Preciousness - Cindy Lee

Cindy Lee’s The Gathering Talk - 2023
Sep 29, 202352:37
Mentor Panel - The Gathering 2023

Mentor Panel - The Gathering 2023

Lance prompts Cindy Lee, Elizabeth Pollard, and Scott Kauffman.
Sep 29, 202341:59
Nehemiah Talk - Lance

Nehemiah Talk - Lance

Lance speaks on Nehemiah
Sep 29, 202322:56
Scott Kauffmann Part:1

Scott Kauffmann Part:1

The Redemptive Frame
Sep 29, 202358:58
Elizabeth - Prayer Panel

Elizabeth - Prayer Panel

Prayer panel Elizabeth
May 17, 202302:45
Jordan - Prayer Panel

Jordan - Prayer Panel

Prayer panel - Jordan
May 17, 202302:18
Tiffany - Prayer Panel

Tiffany - Prayer Panel

Prayer Panel - Tiffany
May 17, 202305:30
Jorge Prayer Panel

Jorge Prayer Panel

Prayer panel Jorge
May 17, 202304:58
Brittani Prayer Panel

Brittani Prayer Panel

Prayer panel Brittani
May 17, 202304:18
Jola - Prayer Panel

Jola - Prayer Panel

Prayer panel Jola
May 17, 202303:39
DeWayne - Prayer Panel

DeWayne - Prayer Panel

DeWayne
May 12, 202301:06
Pete Oaks - Cohort 4

Pete Oaks - Cohort 4

Pete Oaks shares his story, thoughts on leadership and Redemptive Stewardship. He is the founder and chairman of Capital III, an impact investment company with investments in the US and Central America. Enterprise Stewardship is an initiative of Capital III that equips marketplace leaders with resources to transform their personal LIFE and business enterprises. During his four decades in business he has invested and operated companies in the energy, manufacturing, banking, and education sectors, often times focusing on places devoid of human flourishing such as prisons and poverty-stricken countries. Pete’s passion in life is to educate, equip, and empower business leaders around the world to live for something greater than themselves by using their business platform to impact the world for Christ.

Pete lives by four simple principles: Honor God; Serve People; Pursue Excellence; and Steward Capital. These four simple but powerful principles when brought to bear on creating Economic, Social and Spiritual Capital result in a High Impact LIFE.

Before launching his impact investment company Capital III, Pete spent 8 years in the commercial banking industry. Pete and his wife Debbie have been instrumental in founding and growing several nonprofit enterprises. Enjoy

Mar 24, 202342:41
Cohort 4 - Session 4 - Marty Hepp

Cohort 4 - Session 4 - Marty Hepp

Marty Hepp (add his bio) shares his story and ideas on Redemptive Stewardship

Mar 24, 202354:59
Beyond Philanthropy with Des Jean Jones

Beyond Philanthropy with Des Jean Jones

In this episode we hear from powerhouse, DesJean Jones. She is the Executive Director for Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County, Inc. (OIC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring adult students. In addition to her professional life coaching expertise, she has a background in advertising, organizational management, education and training, and an experienced Paralegal. DesJean holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management and Executive Coaching with the University of Texas at Dallas, graduating Magna Cum Laude. A member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), DesJean’s professional areas of emphasis include life coaching and career coaching, with a focus on “unsticking the stuck.” She holds many degrees and skills, but loves to refer to herself as a "Professional Encourager". We know you will love her as much as we do and will come away feeling blessed. Enjoy!
Feb 15, 202318:05
Beyond Philanthropy with Tony Capucille

Beyond Philanthropy with Tony Capucille

In this episode we hear from Tony Capucille. Before starting his career with Heartland Payment Systems. At Heartland, Tony became the CSO, establishing a corporate division in Edmond and built a nationally recognized sales organization of 1,000+ professionals. In 2016, Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) acquired Heartland, of which Tony was named President. He led Heartland’s 4,000+ employees, continued to drive nationwide business growth of a 2BN company. In 2020, Tony founded EightTwenty, a regional solar company with an aim to help solve the energy challenge we have as a country. The company is built upon the principles of respect, focus and quality and measures success by how they treat their employees, communities, natural capital, and run a profitable business. He shares what it looks like to go beyond philanthropy as a Redemptive Entrepreneur. 

Feb 15, 202307:47
Cultivate - Kyle Bagley of CareIt

Cultivate - Kyle Bagley of CareIt

Kyle Bagley, founder of CareIit is solving employee turnover by creating value for each employee. People do their best work when they feel valued and have a sense of belonging. With the CareIt app, an employee can see that their employer has skin-in-the-game and is willing to help them reach their personal goals. Hear how the idea was born, how in a previous life he was a DJ and pop n lock dancer and much more. Including his life motto, "The great use of life is to spend it on something that will out live it." Enjoy!
Dec 16, 202228:36
Cultivate - Emmanuel Sonsonya of Intentional Fitness

Cultivate - Emmanuel Sonsonya of Intentional Fitness

Intentional Fitness is where "Fit" happens. Founder, Emmanuel Sonsanya has created a customized group fitness centered around community, commitment and consistency. He is also an honest to god Nigerian tribal chief.  He shares about his 21 names, his family and his dreams for his community. Enjoy!

Dec 05, 202223:25
Cultivate - Conner Sikes of Premier Blinds

Cultivate - Conner Sikes of Premier Blinds

For 20 years and for two generations, Premier Blinds has provided shades, shutters, draperies, and garage floor coatings to builders, contractors, designers and individual consumers. They place a heavy emphasis on client service and their ability to execute on even the most complex jobs. Owner of Premier Blinds, Conner Sikes, shares the struggles and joys of taking over a family business. He also shares how his customers share story after story of how they are amazed at their care. Enjoy!

Dec 05, 202228:12
Cultivate - Jerad Lovett with NextMuv

Cultivate - Jerad Lovett with NextMuv

Dishes aren't the only broken things in the moving industry. Currently, brokers take 50% of the revenue and add very little value. NextMuv has created a better way, an honest and transparent platform that’s good for the customer and the bottom line for local moving businesses. They unite technology and outstanding service to better the industry and create an efficient and modern way to move. The founder, Jerad Lovett, is a 3rd generation mover who is revolutionizing the moving industry. Enjoy!
Nov 17, 202239:11
Cultivate - Nekesha Griffis of Mane Results

Cultivate - Nekesha Griffis of Mane Results

Using textured hair as a platform for unity, that is how Nekesha Griffis is approaching her venture. Her goal is to not only grow her salon, Mane Results, from within, but the industry as a whole, bridging the gap between consumers, stylist, salons, and schools. Enjoy!
Nov 07, 202237:14
Cultivate - Caleb Arter of BlueSeven
Oct 31, 202206:22
Cultivate - Tim Herbel of Not Your Average Joes

Cultivate - Tim Herbel of Not Your Average Joes

Caffeine and Hope, that is how we describe Not Your Average Joes Coffee Shop. "Accept-ional"  is how they describe their non profit whose mission is to inspire our community by including adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the creation of exceptional coffee in an encouraging atmosphere. This coffee shop is far from normal, It features meaningful employment that is customer facing and where those with special needs work side by side with their nuero-typical peers. Tim Herbel, the founder of Not Your Average Joe, shares his vision; his why and what his sites are set on for the future. Enjoy!

Oct 31, 202227:07
Cultivate - Stewardship Panel

Cultivate - Stewardship Panel

Jessica Rimmer, Marty Hepp, Steve Foskin talk about stewarding our ventures with a Redemptive perspective. 

Oct 26, 202251:29
Cultivator - Caleb Arter founder of Blue7

Cultivator - Caleb Arter founder of Blue7

Creative genius Caleb Arter, owner of Blue7, shares how the simple act of selling jeans created a community and culture. You will want to check out his online or brick and morter store. So much goodness there. You will thank us later. 

Oct 05, 202206:32
Cultivator - Mike Zserdin

Cultivator - Mike Zserdin

Mike Zserdin , IT professional, serial entrepreneur and value proposition guru, shares mental and emotional health advice to cohort 3. Enjoy!

Oct 05, 202203:39
Cultivator - Donnita Rodgers - Athletic Director of Langston University
Sep 21, 202208:13
Cultivator - Donna Harris, Founder of Builders + Backers

Cultivator - Donna Harris, Founder of Builders + Backers

Hold on to your hats people, we have an entrepreneural giant for you today. Donna Harris, Founder of Builders + Backers. She is also co-founder of 1776, General Partner in 1776 Ventures (a seed stage venture fund with investments on five continents), Venture Partner at Praxis and an active angel investor. She is also on the Board of the Global Entrepreneurship Network and Policy Council of Economic Innovation Group.


She shares how she began her entreprenurial journey and how she believes that Redemptive Entrepreneurs can change the culture of the world. Enjoy!

Sep 21, 202236:16
Traci Walton of Plenty Mercantile - The Genesis and "Why" Behind Plenty

Traci Walton of Plenty Mercantile - The Genesis and "Why" Behind Plenty

In this episode, Traci Walton, Co-Founder of Plenty Mercantile, shares their Genesis story. How a dinner at PF Chang's forever changed their lives. She also talks about their "Why". Enjoy!

Aug 31, 202208:26
Traci Walton - Plenty Mercantile - The Daily Grind of Being an Entrepreneur

Traci Walton - Plenty Mercantile - The Daily Grind of Being an Entrepreneur

In this clip Traci Walton, Co-Founder of Plenty Mercantile, shares about the daily struggles of being in a family business. How there are blessings admists the grind. If you havent' visited one of Plenty's retail location, you are missing out. You can also shop online. Enjoy!

Aug 31, 202204:34