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I Am Northwest Arkansas®

The I am Northwest Arkansas Podcast covers the intersection of Business, Culture, Entrepreneurship, and Life in Benton and Washington County Arkansas. If you are thinking about moving here or already live here, we"ve got great inspiring stories, ideas, things to do, places to see, people to meet, and food to eat. Learn why we are one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas of the US.

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34:23

How Express Wages Empowers Small Businesses in...

I Am Northwest Arkansas® ·

2026/03/30

About the Show:"Financial wellness transforms communities." – Alfred Milan, CEO Express WagesIn this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Alfred Milan, founder and CEO of Express Wages—a connection made at a recent StartUP NWA VC event—to explore how giving employees faster access to their paychecks can transform small businesses across the region.Alfred shares his journey from leading a Memphis healthcare company to launching Express Wages—inspired by workers

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38:35

Fayetteville Goes Global: Club América’s Historic...

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2026/03/23

About the Show:"As soon as we started setting foot in Northwest Arkansas, we had a hand reach out and say, 'What do you guys need?' How can we help? How can we make this event bigger?" – Pedro Garza, Club AmericaWhat happens when one of the world's most storied soccer clubs chooses Fayetteville, Arkansas, as its next big stage?That's the conversation at the heart of this episode. I sat down with Pedro Garza, International Development Director for Club América, and Jose Romero, Sports Sales Manager

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01:01:12

From Ice Cream Entrepreneur to Rhodes Scholar and...

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2026/03/16

About the Show:"A community that buys into its future, buys into its youth, can really create something special." – Coleman WarrenThis episode is part of a special series supported by the Walton Family Foundation. Through their Home Region program, the Foundation is investing in the people and ideas shaping Northwest Arkansas—across housing, entrepreneurship, transportation, and leadership.Before he was a Rhodes Scholar or the co-founder of the Compass Foundation, Coleman Warren was just a kid

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53:27

Navigating Aging and Special Needs Care in Northwest...

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2026/03/09

About the Show:"We are all one life-changing event away from having to navigate or make decisions in a landscape we never thought we would find ourselves in." – Cherie ClarkIn this heartfelt episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Cherie Clark, Director of External Relations at Purview Life NWA, for a deeply personal conversation about aging life care management and what it really means to support families through some of life's most challenging seasons.Cherie's path

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50:54

From Jersey Roots to Arkansas Hustle: Jose Socorro’s...

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2026/03/02

About the Show:"Get your LinkedIn polished, treat it like a professional network and read. Read the things that interest you, but read the things that will challenge you." – Jose SocorroIn this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Jose Socorro, regional director for Jan Pro of Arkansas and self-proclaimed "Jersey boy," to explore his journey from Jersey City to the Ozarks and what it takes to build a life in a new place.Jose's path wasn't straight—it wound through

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45:06

Rediscovering Play and Purpose: David Nelson's...

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2026/02/23

About the Show:"if you stay active, if you stay engaged in your life and you're serving a larger cause, like for me, helping other people to find the courage and the energy to reinvent themselves and go back to their childhood, which is what I've done with myself." – David NelsonWhat does it look like to reinvent yourself at 71? For David Nelson, it starts with a pickleball paddle and a whole lot of intentional joy.David is a wellness expert, motivational speaker, and founder of AHA University — and

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44:05

How Stonebreaker Fuses Boutique Hotel, Club, and...

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2026/02/16

About the Show:"We are a Victorian house burdened by optimism." – Cognac FranklinWhat happens when historic charm collides with a new vision for community connection?In this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Cognac Franklin, Director of Operations at Stonebreaker—Fayetteville's stunning hotel, club, and gathering space perched atop Markham Hill.Cognac takes us through the rich history of this unique property, from its origins as the Pratt family homestead and bed

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39:21

Investing in Fayetteville’s Future: All About the...

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2026/02/09

About the Show:"This is one of those initiatives that we are going to look back on, I believe, as a turning point for our city." – Mayor Molly RawnIn this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, I sit down with Fayetteville Mayor Molly Rawn to talk about the city's $375.5 million bond proposal heading to voters on March 3rd. This episode is specifically for Fayetteville residents—one of the four major cities that make up Northwest Arkansas. As a Fayetteville resident for more than a decade, I wanted to

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53:02

Island Girl in the Ozarks: Rochelle Bradshaw’s Story...

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2026/02/02

About the Show:"My greatest takeaway was that no matter where I am in life, no matter how old I get, I will always find time for moments like this to share my knowledge with someone else." – Rochelle BradshawFrom touring with reggae royalty to calling Northwest Arkansas home, Rochelle Bradshaw has lived a life in music that most artists only dream about.In this episode, Randy sits down with the Jamaican-born singer-songwriter to trace her journey from Portland, Jamaica, to the stages she

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01:01:59

IANWA - Best Of - 7Hills Homeless Center (2026)

I Am Northwest Arkansas® ·

2026/01/26

About the Show:Best of I Am Northwest Arkansas®Shining a Light on Homelessness with 7hills Homeless CenterIn this Best of episode, we revisit a powerful conversation from December 2024 with Becci Sisson, CEO of 7hills Homeless Center, and Will Roth, President of the Board. At a time when community support is more important than ever, this episode reminds us of the critical work 7hills is doing to provide hope, stability, and long-term solutions for those experiencing homelessness in Northwest

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10:31

What It Means to Show Up for Others in Northwest...

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2026/01/19

About the Show:"If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?" – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.In this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, I'm reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s vision of the "beloved community"—inspired by this year's MLK Council event theme right here in Northwest Arkansas. I share words from Dr. King's powerful "mountaintop speech" and revisit stories from past guests who've shown what it looks like to choose service and love over self-interest.You'll

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01:06:53

The Future Is Local: Affordable Housing Insights from...

I Am Northwest Arkansas® ·

2026/01/12

About the Show:“I hope there’s silver buckshot… a lot of small action in a lot of areas is what will really help us get where we need to be.” – Jessica LewallenThis episode is part of a special series supported by the Walton Family Foundation. Through their Home Region program, the Foundation is investing in the people and ideas shaping Northwest Arkansas—across housing, entrepreneurship, transportation, and leadership.In this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas® host Randy Wilburn and architect

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58:11

The Hive Effect: How Queenie Be Unites Singles,...

I Am Northwest Arkansas® ·

2026/01/05

About the Show:"Every time I introduce someone and they find their tribe, that feeds my soul." – Rebecca Luther aka Queenie BeRebecca Luther—who goes by Queenie Be—went from feeling isolated after a divorce to building some of the biggest community networks in Northwest Arkansas. In this episode, she talks about how one Facebook post changed everything.Rebecca founded The Hive Network, a support group for single moms, a thriving singles community, and now one of our region's largest business

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24:05

What if it all works out? Start Small, Dream Big in...

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2025/12/29

About the Show:"It doesn't demand a new goal or resolution. It just invites you to think a little differently, to breathe a little deeper, and maybe even to imagine that, yeah, what if it all works out?"– Randy WilburnIn this special solo episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn closes out 2025 by looking back at the wisdom and advice he's gathered from this year's guests—both national voices and local leaders. From finding balance to embracing change, Randy shares the lessons that

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38:24

The Power of Art in Remembrance: Northwest Arkansas’...

I Am Northwest Arkansas® ·

2025/12/22

About the Show:"The lives that were lost were beautiful lives. Yeah, I think it's easy to just think of them as a statistic. And I want to honor the beauty that we lost. For sure, we can do that through the beauty of art."– Monica MooreIn this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with artist Monica Moore to talk about the COVID Hearts Project—a powerful public memorial honoring the over 13,000 Arkansans lost to COVID-19. What started as Monica processing her own grief by

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41:08

Creative Mornings Fayetteville: Sparking Inspiration,...

I Am Northwest Arkansas® ·

2025/12/15

About the Show:"It's a connector, but it's also kind of a mixer in that, you know, it stirs the pot a little bit and gets people… out of their daily routine and... build[s] social capital, which is often lacking in this day and age."– Regina BuonoFinding your people in a new place isn't always easy. Even if you've lived somewhere for years, making real connections as an adult can feel like a challenge. That's why Creative Mornings Fayetteville matters.In this episode, I sit down with Regina Buono,

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47:21

How Shiloh Museum Connects Northwest Arkansas to its...

I Am Northwest Arkansas® ·

2025/12/08

About the Show:"We are wired for storytelling. It's why we love movies and books and YouTube and all these kinds of things, because we all love stories, and we connect to them in some way."– Angie AlbrightIn this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Angie Albright, director of the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale.Angie's path from an Iowa farm to leading one of Northwest Arkansas's oldest museums tells its own story about what draws people to this

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45:33

How Immigrants Shape NWA: Nathan Bogart Unpacks...

I Am Northwest Arkansas® ·

2025/12/01

About the Show:"When people get here, as flawed as we are, they can find some degree of stability and hope for their future that they just don’t have at home."– Nathan Bogart, AttorneyIn this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Nathan Bogart, a local immigration attorney at Bogart, Small + Duell. From serving a Mormon mission in Spain to building his own law practice in Northwest Arkansas, Nathan shares the deeply personal stories and challenges faced by immigrants

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27:13

Behind the Mic: What I Am Northwest Arkansas® Is...

I Am Northwest Arkansas® ·

2025/11/24

About the Show:"I am amazed at the depth, the generosity, and the creativity that this region affords me."– Randy WilburnFor this Thanksgiving 2025 episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, Randy Wilburn takes a different approach—no guest interview this time, just a solo conversation about gratitude, reflection, and what this year has meant.After nearly 400 episodes of telling Northwest Arkansas stories, Randy shares some of his own—moments from his childhood that shaped how he thinks about

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41:45

How AFIC@MCO Empowers Northwest Arkansas Food...

I Am Northwest Arkansas® ·

2025/11/17

About the Show:"I swear every time I walk in and out of this building, I leave with more hope and more encouragement."– Kristen Phillips, Grazing Robin RoadIn this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Kristen Phillips, founder of Grazing Robin Road, and Daymara Baker, business development manager at the Arkansas Food Innovation Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks (AFIC@MCO), to explore what it really takes to launch a food business in Northwest

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