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The F Word
The F Word podcast dives into a topic all entrepreneurs experience yet so rarely talk about: failure. Join us as we engage in vulnerable conversations with some of Tulsa’s top entrepreneurs about the trials, roadblocks, fears and insecurities they’ve overcome while building their businesses.
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Taylor Hanson, Hanson
With a special ability to connect with fans and build a global community, Hanson put themselves on the map long-term through their popular music and,...
Mike Noshay, Verinovum
Verinovum is changing the way healthcare providers serve their patients. By making healthcare data easier to access and share, The Tulsa-based technol...
Muriel Fahrion, Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears
It started with a sweet little drawing on a simple greeting card. Then Strawberry Shortcake exploded, becoming the star of everything from toys to clo...
Nehemiah Frank, Black Wall Street Times
Identifying a need in his community for better representation, teacher Nehemiah Frank founded The Black Wall Street Times. Despite lacking formal jour...
Jim Langdon, Langdon Publishing
Where do you go to find all the information about the latest news and cool stuff happening in Tulsa? For many, it's Tulsa People Magazine. A product o...
Stephanie Conduff, Leche Lounge
Driven by a deep passion for improving the lives of nursing mothers, Native American entrepreneur Stephanie Conduff founded Leche Lounge, one of Tulsa...
Elliot Nelson, McNellie's Group
A young, college grad seeks to create a business that combines some of his favorite things- beer, food and travel- and ends up revitalizing a whole se...
Mike Bausch, Andolini's Pizzeria
Building a restaurant in an up-and-coming part of town is risky on multiple levels. Yet Mike Bausch, the founder of Andolini’s Pizzeria, continues to...
Adam Teague, Two Guys' Bow Ties + Plank and Mill
If you make a deal on Shark Tank, the future of your company is all set, right...? Unfortunately not. Listen as Adam Teague, the founder of Two Guys'...
Dr. Dayal Meshri, Advance Research Chemicals
A chemist fed up with the bureaucracy of a large corporation takes the leap to start his own company. Thanks to some grit, great people skills and a b...
Sarah Gould, KKT Architects
KKT Architects, one of Tulsa’s top architecture firms, is responsible for designing many of the city’s landmarks. Over time, the company has proven it...
Blake Smith, Admiral Twin Drive-In
A landmark in Tulsa since 1952, the Admiral Twin Drive-In continues to draw crowds each summer seeking a fun, nostalgic night out. It’s alive and well...
Libby Billings, Elote Café & Catering
She just wanted to be her own boss and create some unique Mexican food. She had no idea her work would be the start of the revitalization of downtown...
Jacob Johnson, Gitwit Creative
He built one of Tulsa’s top creative agencies. He led multiple tech startups and raised millions in seed funding. He’s the reason Tulsa has a new city...
Welcome to The F Word: Season Two
The 36 Degrees North team gives a preview of what's in store for season two of The F Word podcast.
Special Edition: Resolute PR, Switchgear Recruiting, Inner Circle Vodka Bar, Tulsa Regional Chamber
A PR agency. A recruiting company. A vodka bar. All very different endeavors with their own unique challenges. However, there's a common thread in the...
Josh Juarez, Josh's Sno Shack
Nothing says summer in Tulsa like Josh’s Sno Shack. The wildly popular snow cone stands have multiplied over the years, and the brand is one Tulsans o...
Adrienne Kallweit, SeekingSitters
A Tulsa mother looking for childcare finds out that her child’s preschool teacher has a shady past. The discovery sparks a realization: despite routin...
Robin Siegfried, NORDAM
How do you build a wildly successful aerospace-manufacturing company? One cold call at a time. At least, that’s how Robin Siegfried did it. He took Tu...
Eric Marshall, Marshall Brewing Company
What started as a small home-brewing project in a spare bedroom is now one of Tulsa’s favorite beer companies. But with obstacles like antiquated alco...
Tim Smallwood, Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Everyone told him it wouldn’t work. Another smoothie shop just wouldn’t succeed in Tulsa- especially on the north side. It would be a horrible busines...
Chip Gaberino, Topeca Coffee Roasters
Before trendy, local coffee shops became the norm, Chip Gaberino had a vision to bring high-quality coffee to Tulsa. He believed he could deliver bean...
Shannon Wilburn, Just Between Friends
A pastor’s wife, strapped for cash, holds a gently-used clothing sale in her living room. Fast forward 20 years, and the concept- now known as Just Be...
Zac Carman, ConsumerAffairs
One could argue that ConsumerAffairs is the most “Google-esque” company in Tulsa. But before he built the international company, with a culture of bee...
Announcing The F Word
36 Degrees North Executive Director Dustin Curzon explains the “why” behind The F Word podcast and gives a preview of what’s to come in the first seas...