Riding Shotgun with Javier Leclerc
As you drive up to Javier Leclerc’s sprawling property in Edmond, it’s easy to see he has a fascination with fast cars. In one of his garages sit a Porsche Cayenne Turbo, a Mercedes Benz AMG G-T-R and a Porsche 911 Carrera.
The Map to Success with Nick Gray
Young Nick Gray followed the progress of Oklahoma City’s original MAPS campaign with the enthusiasm of a 10-year-old future commercial real estate broker.
An Interview with Chip Carter
Meet Chip Carter, President & CEO of Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School. He has a strong commitment and mission to change the lives of his students.
The Art of Food with Café Contemporary
From the head-turning architecture to a diverse menu, Oklahoma Contemporary’s new café is as unique as it gets. The brains behind the concept, Avery Cannon walks us through its creation.
Grey Sweater — Food Without Allegiance
When the word began to spread that Chef Andrew Black was going to be opening a restaurant called Grey Sweater, Black received some confused looks. He was even asked if it was going to be a clothing store.
Beyond Blooming Beauties with The Wild Mother
Maserati Edizione Ribelle: Luxury Rebel
Maserati has always found a way to stand out from the crowd. Whether it’s been with its sleek and elegant look or high-powered performance, the Italian brand is known for creating its own path. This has been the Maserati way since its inception a century ago.
Drew Williamson: Navigating Wall Street's March Madness
It was early March and a financial hurricane was quickly gathering strength, hovering just outside the framework of anything the United States, and indeed the world, had ever seen before. Oklahoma City’s Drew Williamson was in Denver, having dinner with renowned investor Byron Wien, the venerable 87-year-old vice chairman of Blackstone.
Jessica Hickok: CEO of Oklahoma Association of REALTORS
The summer months usually see an increase in real estate sales, and I was very curious to gain a better understanding of the impact COVID 19 has had on the Oklahoma real estate market. Who better to interview than Jessica Hickok, the current CEO of the Oklahoma Association of Realtors?
U!Shine Goes Online
As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, the majority of the population has focused on the physical and economic effects. However, as more is learned, it's become evident that the virus has affected the mental and emotional state of millions across the globe.
Edwin Brown: Therapitas and One Therapy Network
Edwin Brown grew up on Signal Mountain outside Chattanooga, Tennessee, with a strong sense of personal mission that he has poured into his Oklahoma City-based ventures, Therapitas and One Therapy Network. Therapitas fills a critical need for the state’s Latino community.
CycleBar Norman and Chisholm Creek - A Party on a Bike
Pat Fitzgerald is big on high-fives, endorphins, and personal transformation. He’s also really tall, with a shock of white hair, a solid handshake and a warm personality. A graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s High School and SWOSU (where he and his wife, Barbara, met), he’s had an enviable career: Vice President and General Manager at iTunes, an executive at Disney for 8 years, 10 years with Campbell’s, and a stint as a (legitimate) banker in the Caribbean.
Karma Revero GT
Five years ago, Karma, a high-tech mobility incubator, seemingly sprung up out of the deserts of Southern California looking to change the way people look at electric cars. They didn’t buy into the notion that consumers had to choose between being environmentally conscious or feeling luxurious.
Digital Marketing is a Breeze with Tailwind
Danny Maloney was introduced to Oklahoma City in 2005 by his future wife, Megan McGinnis. In what was intended to be a week-long stay, the couple visited Megan’s family here and sampled the city’s restaurant and entertainment venues. It didn’t take long for Maloney to kick the tires on all that OKC offered in that first visit 15 years ago. He and Megan cut their OKC trip short.
Shaping the PR Landscape in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City has been leading the charge in the number of women owned businesses for more than 15 years, since three brave women entrepreneurs each opened their own PR Agencies. Kym Koch, founder of Koch Communications, Brenda Jones Barwick, founder of Jones PR, and Debbie Anglin, founder of Anglin PR, began their businesses at a time when there were very few women entrepreneurs.
Signature Grill: Creative Cuisine
One look at the menu for the Signature Grill, and it’s easy to see why it’s one of the top fine dining restaurants in Edmond. With succulent dishes such as the bacon and mushroom risotto, the jumbo blue lump crab cake, the pan-seared Chilean Sea Bass and the Black Angus ribeye, the establishment has gained a cult-like following.
Interview with Andy Moore
Andy Moore turned his one-time social media call to action post into a full-time career forever impacting Oklahoman’s thoughts and engagement on local politics.
Tailor-Made Confidence
When Lauren Warkentine decided to leave the pharmacy software industry and begin working toward becoming a tailor of men's and women's suits, she didn’t know part of her job description would be a psychologist.
The Dandy Stone: A True Gem
With an eye on “what’s next,” Aubrey Ballard’s style is bold, fashion-forward, feminine, and edgy, with a focus on combining wallet-friendly pieces with investment-worthy staples.
Chris Harrison: International Man of the Year
Chris Harrison, the Oklahoma City University alum, media mogul and producer best known for hosting his popular Bachelor franchise, was back in Oklahoma City in September to receive his fraternity’s highest honor: the Kappa Sigma International Man of the Year, an honor he almost didn’t accept.