This Life's Work with Charles Rateliff & Friends This Life's Work Podcast

We are a sum of our experiences and our relationships. 

Sarah Huckabee Sanders is a mother of three. A wife. An Arkansan. 

Her father, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, calls her "doggone tough".

Former President Trump affectionately refers to her as “My Sarah”.

She’s been on the campaign trail, front and center in the Brady Press Briefing Room (the third woman and the very first mom to do so), and Sarah Huckabee Sanders hopes to become the next Arkansas Governor.

Discovered as a foundling baby on the streets of Chicago and raised to value service and acts of selflessness, Washington County Judge Joseph Wood shares with us his unique upbringing and describes the moment he contacted the man who saved his life as an infant.

We also dive into Judge Wood's career experience at Walmart, share a few Mr. Sam stories, and discuss his work with the Northwest Arkansas community as county judge.  



  

In Episode 8, Charles and Dana were joined by Benton County Judge Barry Moehring and Cindy Moehring, Founder and Executive Chair of the Business Integrity Leadership Initiative at the University of Arkansas, to talk about navigating Benton County's growth, the importance of community dialogue, and their advice to families considering a move to Northwest Arkansas.

There’s a popular quote from the children's television host Fred Rogers, that says, “When I was a boy, and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”

Many of the most heartbreaking stories that you will read in Northwest Arkansas are about children in need. Whether it’s a typical year or during a pandemic in 2020, we hear about children lacking basic nutrition, suffering through abusive situations, or needing basic necessities when they get to school each day.

Amanda Musick and Gabby Steen are the helpers. 

In this episode, we'll cover the Bentonville Schools' initiative called Bright Futures, how it was started, who it helps, and how you can get involved to help children in our community. 

We’re talking about change and resiliency with guest Jim Haworth.

Jim had a twenty-year career at Walmart, including roles as EVP and COO.  

He served for five years as CEO of the fourth largest hypermarket chain in China, Chairman and CEO of the Professional Bull Riders, and now serves as CEO of Outdoor Cap.  

Change can be rejuvenating. It can be a business pivot. It can be an abrupt career redirection.

Or it can be a sudden upending life change because of a pandemic.

If you’re listening to this, we want you to come away from this podcast with stories and inspiration on overcoming whatever life throws your way.

Security, safety, and health are hot topics in 2020.  

Rapid population growth, paired with the COVID-19 pandemic, has caused Downtown Bentonville, Inc. to rethink large downtown events and gatherings.  

We invited Andrew Heath, Executive Director of Downtown Bentonville, Inc., to discuss the organization's new partnership with SafeHaven Security Group, with the mission to ensure events like Farmers Market remain safe for families to socialize, support small business, and gather for entertainment.