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Through the lens of loving local & seeing global, we search for people whose OKC stories need to be told and how OKC played a supporting role.
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Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Nyakio Grieco is the founder of Nyakio™, a collection of award-winning premium skincare products inspired by beauty secrets she discovered through her family, friends, and world travels. Nyakio is a first-generation American of Kenyan descent. She grew up in Norman, where her father was the Professor of African Studies at the University of Oklahoma – her alma mater. Upon graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Business Marketing, Nyakio moved to Los Angeles to work in the entertainment industry. She held positions at Creative Artists Agency, Elephant Walk, and 3 Arts Entertainment. Nyakio, however, was passionate from a young age about beauty. Her interest in beauty, coupled with a yearning to be an entrepreneur, prompted Nyakio to thoroughly research the cosmetics industry, leading her to the realization that while many cultures were represented, the sophistication of Africa was missing. She decided to not only fill the void in the market but also honor her heritage by bottling Africa’s timeless beauty traditions, as well as traditions from across Asia, Europe, and India. Nyakio partnered with Sundial Brands, a subsidiary of Unilever, to develop her skincare line and bring global beauty secrets of natural ageless beauty to the U.S. market. She curated her family’s recipes and translated cultural traditions from 13 countries, incorporating them into nakio™, which is handmade with ethically and sustainably sourced natural ingredients from around the world, that have been used for generations for their hydrating, revitalizing, soothing, and anti-aging benefits. Nyakio’s authentic story and one-of-kind natural skincare products are must-haves for Hollywood’s elite. In 2020, Nyakio realized that beauty brands founded by black and brown founders were underrepresented, so she founded Thirteen Lune. An online beauty marketplace that highlights black and brown-founded beauty brands that resonate with all skin colors. Nyakio lives in Los Angeles with her husband, renowned sculptor David Grieco, daughter Lulu, son Rocco, and dog Summer.
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Aubrey Ballard, aka @TheDandyLiar, is one of OKC's most notable fashion influencers. She joins co-hosts, Emmi and Katherine, in a conversation about her journey from Houston to OKC and navigating the fashion and design corporate worlds. Aubrey opens up about her cancer diagnosis and how it directly affected her faith and her fashion. They talk about her new venture selling vintage jewelry online as The Dandy Stone. Welcome, Aubrey to Action City!
Visit the website: thedandyliar.com
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Tiffany Sill Ritchie is a concierge vet located in OKC. She discusses everything from vet school and the career path of a vet to what diet your dog should be on. Co-host, Emmi and Katherine, discuss the evolution of her practice and how her family played an important role. Welcome, Tiffany to Action City!
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Mike Hearne is a golfer, realtor, and creator of This is Oklahoma, a podcast that tells stories of Oklahomans who've made this great state home no matter whether they bred here or not. Mike was born in Bridgend, Wales, and moved to Oklahoma in August 2011 to play golf and study marketing at Southern Nazarene University. He graduated in May 2015, passed his real estate exam, and became a realtor. Mike created the This is Oklahoma Instagram in July 2017 and launched its namesake podcast in May 2018. He has shared over 250 stories on his podcast and continues to spread his love for Oklahoma. Mike is 30 years old, lives in Yukon with his wife Taryn and their two doodles, Seve & Greggs.
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Ben Nockels is the co-founder of Commonplace books in Midtown which now has a new location in downtown Edmond. Emmi and Katherine talk to Ben about all things OKC and how his convictions and philosophies ultimately bought him back to serve this community.
Follow @bennockels and the @commonplacebooksedmond
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Happy New Year's Eve! Co-hosts Emmi and Katherine, are doing a two-part series where they interview each other. In this episode, Emmi interviews Katherine about her life, career and family. From growing up in OKC to boarding school in New England to working in New York, San Francisco and Philadelphia, the girls discuss why Katherine couldn't be happier to be back in OKC and hosting Action City!
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Merry Christmas Eve! Co-hosts Emmi and Katherine, are doing a two-part series where they interview each other. In this episode, Katherine interviews Emmi about her life and career. From growing up in OKC to working in LA and New York. They discuss Emmi's journey to Action City!
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Chelsey Cobbs has spent a lifetime steadfastly pursuing her crafts whether it be the intense study of classical ballet, immersion in the traditional beauty industry at Bobbi Brown, honing her entrepreneurial skills as a makeup artist, or masterfully securing her place in clean beauty royalty with Salt and Water. She is relentless in her pursuit of community which empowers anyone how knows her to jump aboard. Please join Emmi and Katherine as they unpack what makes Chelsey tick and why she so graciously shared her gifts with OKC.
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Lance McDaniel is an Emmy nominated director, producer, and writer. He’s worked on notable films like Million Dollar Baby and was the Executive Director of Dead center Film Festival for many years. Most recently he wrote, produced, and directed a local film, Finding Carlos. Co-hosts, Katherine, and Emmi discuss with him the future of the film industry in OKC and how his Oklahoma roots influenced his career decisions.
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Emma Ryan is vitality coach and co-owner for Plant in Midtown on Walker Avenue. Co-hosts, Katherine and Emmi, discuss her journey to becoming plant-based as well as how getting hit by a truck in the Netherlands ultimately saved her life.
Emma Ryan @emmaryanvc
Plant @plantokc