Shawnee Forward Podcasts Shawnee Forward

Julie Wicker has served at Vault Pressure Control, a manufacturing plant in Shawnee, OK, for the past 21 years. Through the intimidation of becoming a Plant Manager, Julie has stepped into her purpose by providing a dependable and welcoming presence.

Amy Jenkins is a process improvement consultant for an Oklahoman energy company where she makes workers' lives better by assuming leaders have the best intent while recognizing not everyone has the same experiences.

Come hear how Toni Padgett took a leap of faith in starting a new venture—balloons!

Spoiler alert: she has successfully brought her balloon business to great heights. Toni doesn't shy away from the lengths she's gone and the sacrifices she's endured to make it happen.

Here to tell you how her simple "yes" gave way to the most fulfilling purpose—bringing joy to her community of Shawnee via celebration.

Find Toni Padgett—The Balloon Girl on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Tdawnp86?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Suzie Campbell, Owner & Publisher of the Countywide News & Sun talks about the brave journey of buying the paper, the importance of taking your personal beliefs out of the news and her love for Shawnee and Pottwatomie County.

She shares her bravery beyond her career and tells us her personal story of why advocating for domestic violence is so important and the local non-profits that can help.

Support your local news!
Countywide News & Sun
https://www.countywidenews.com/

Suzie Campbell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzie-campbell-64986863

Sandy Vanderburg, Executive Director of United Way Pottawatomie County joins us to discuss how love lead her to the area and the roots she has planted since arriving 8 years ago. Sandy has over 16 years of hospitality experience. Sandy has a strong passion for mentoring other women and builds strong relations in the community.

Loida Haffener is the executive director of American Red Cross for South Central Southeast Oklahoma where she oversees 28 counties in Oklahoma.

Loida also is a co-founder of Le Monde International School, Public Charter of Norman, Oklahoma. She was charged with leading a team to create a language immersion school, one of the first of its kind in Oklahoma.

South Central and Southeast Oklahoma American Red Cross:
https://www.redcross.org/local/oklahoma/about-us/locations/south-central-and-southeast-oklahoma.html
405-273-8800