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In this excerpt of the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast, Justin Johnson, co-founder of Square Six, joins to discuss his journey from graphic designer to tech entrepreneur. He shares insights on the importance of user experience (UX) in technology, emphasizing that the best UX is often invisible.
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In this excerpt of the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast, host Randy Wilburn talks with Serafina Lalany, the Executive Director of Startup NWA. Serafina shares her journey from cultivating Houston’s entrepreneurial scene to leading efforts in northwest Arkansas.
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The podcast “Resilient Black Women” is a space for reimagining mental health access for communities of color. Hosted by Joi McGowan and Deneshia Simpson, the series is in its fifth season and has begun a recurring segment called “Producer’s Corner.” In this part of each episode, show producer and multimedia artist Leah Grant brings a question or topic to discuss. In this excerpt from this month’s episode, Leah and Joi talk about how to implement care while navigating certain attachment styles.
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In this excerpt of the "I am Northwest Arkansas" podcast, Joe Camizio and Lane Patterson, co-founders of Highway Ventures, share their journey in relocating to northwest Arkansas to foster innovative startups.
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In this excerpt of the "I am Northwest Arkansas" podcast, Clark Eckels and Cynthia Smith from the University of Arkansas’s Office of International Students and Scholars join host Randy Wilburn. They discuss the impactful iFriend program and other outreach initiatives designed to integrate international students into the local community.
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The host of the podcast "I Am Northwest Arkansas," Randy Wilborn, sat down with Margot Lemaster, the chief creator of Welcoming Week 2024 and the executive director of Engage NWA, part of the Northwest Arkansas Council, to get a preview of what's going to happen during the deceptively-titled event, which is roughly a month long.
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In this excerpt of "I am Northwest Arkansas," host Randy Wilburn explores the power of community giving with Jody Dilday from the Arkansas Community Foundation. Jody speaks about the world of philanthropy, offers insights on how anyone can contribute meaningfully to their community and discusses the process of creating donor-advised funds.
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In this excerpt of "I am Northwest Arkansas," host Randy Wilburn welcomes the dynamic trio behind NWA Daily—Luke Brasuel, Daniel Fritsche and Tad Moore. They delve into the origins, development and future aspirations of the NWA Daily newsletter, a key source of localized information for northwest Arkansas residents.
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In this excerpt from the KUAF podcast Points of Departure, we listen back to a 2021 conversation the hosts had with Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus. This past week, the 84-year-old economist became the interim prime minister of Bangladesh after political protests rocked the south Asian nation.
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This excerpt of Short Talks from the Hill, a research and economic development podcast of the University of Arkansas, highlights Scott Lafontaine, an assistant professor of food chemistry in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Science.
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In this excerpt of the "I am Northwest Arkansas" podcast, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Demi Yuan and Ayush Thakur, the dynamic duo behind FR8relay. Randy delves into their entrepreneurial journey and explores how their startup is set to transform the logistics industry by improving the lives of truck drivers and streamlining long-haul operations.
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In this excerpt of "I Am Northwest Arkansas," host Randy Wilburn speaks with Brian Squire, who shares his experiences and insights on the vibrant cycling community and how biking has become an integral part of life in northwest Arkansas.