Rachel Hubbard is a 20-year news veteran and serves as KOSU's executive director. On June 29th, Rachel chatted with StarSpace46 Board Secretary Jeff Yenzer about journalism in Oklahoma, the changing business model for news around the world, and how user-supported channels such as KOSU radio play a much needed role.

Pinnell has a background in entrepreneurship and is a small business owner with his wife, Lisa, who is an inventor and entrepreneur. We recently discussed how branding and community investment at the state level impact business growth in central Oklahoma and beyond.

SS46 Board Secretary Jeff Yenzer sits down with Doug Sorocco to discuss collaboration, facing obstacles in business, and the advantages of being an innovator in Oklahoma.

In this week's interview, StarSpace46 partner Jeff Yenzer chats with Evan Fay, Manager of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the OKC Chamber. The two discuss Oklahoma business challenges in 2020, the Launch OKC Metro program, the Chamber's recent partnership with Kiva, and the upcoming Cultivate Coders initiative.

“Storytelling is the backbone of successful communication," explains Garron. "The essence of my work is first discovering the hidden stories, defining success, and incrementally delivering. Whether the outcomes are developing and empowering effective teams, building better client solutions, or innovating brand and organizational culture; I love a great story.”

Charity Marcus is an entrepreneur, political strategist, and public relations professional who lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a businessperson, Charity is the founder and CEO of Avenu Consulting, a political consulting and government relations firm, and Avenu PR, a public relations and branding agency.

In this week's interview, Jeff Yenzer chats with Ross Harper about his life before coming to Oklahoma and the strange events of 2020, and how that has affected the beer business in OKC. "This was supposed to be a growth year, but with COVID-19, it's now about taking care of employees and making the business as safe and secure as we can," Ross explained.

Brett Dickerson is an award-winning journalist and founder of Oklahoma City Free Press, a local, independent, online news source for the Oklahoma City metro. Jeff Yenzer "sits down" to discuss the impact of local news and the influence of Oklahoma City Free Press.

"I'm not doing a project if it's not bringing something to where I live, which is, you know, Oklahoma City," Jonathan noted. "To help bring positive experiences to the people that live here. Regardless of what a spreadsheet says."