Former NFL player Brooks Ellis joins I Am Northwest Arkansas® to share his journey from Fayetteville to professional football and now coaching young athletes. He discusses the importance of mindset, hard work, and embracing failure as part of success. Tune in to hear his insights on leadership, perseverance, and fostering a love for the game.
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In this episode of I am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn speaks with Brittany Johnson, the founder of Ambivert Books, an independent bookstore dedicated to Spanish language literature in Springdale. Brittany shares her journey of launching this unique venture, the challenges of operating in a digital age, and her passion for promoting literature originally written in Spanish. She also discusses the importance of community, the joy of discovering new stories, and the excitement surrounding the upcoming grand opening of Casa Magnolia, where her bookstore will be located.
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In celebration of Black History Month, we are resharing our conversation about Mal Goode, the first Black network newscaster in the U.S. His groundbreaking career at ABC News, historic coverage of pivotal moments—including the funerals of Malcolm X, Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—and his commitment to truth and representation paved the way for future generations of Black journalists.
As events nationwide honor his legacy, we invite you to revisit this episode and reflect on his enduring impact on the media industry and civil rights movement.
In this episode of I am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn speaks with Peter Norman, Associate Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Arkansas and Director of the Community and Rural Enterprise Development (CRED) Clinic. Peter shares his journey from practicing law in Asia to leading a legal clinic dedicated to supporting small businesses and nonprofits in Northwest Arkansas. He discusses the clinic’s mission to provide free legal services to underserved communities while training the next generation of legal professionals. Tune in to learn how legal support can empower entrepreneurs and strengthen local communities.
Continue ReadingEpisode 303 – Empowering Entrepreneurs: Peter Norman’s Role in NWA’s Legal Landscape
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