Take This Down

Ty Stimpson

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Society & Culture

Join Ty Stimpson on Take This Down as he interviews inspiring individuals who have made an impact in their communities in the Dallas & Fort Worth area. For more information on Ty Stimpson and Varghese Summersett, feel free to visit us on the web: versustexas.com Other Websites: versusinjury.com familytexas.com

17h ago

#36 - Dee Lara on Preserving Fort Worth’s Historic North Side

Dee Lara, project manager of the Historic North Side District, joins Ty Stimpson to discuss the work underway to preserve the culture and character of one of Fort Worth’s most significant neighborhoods while preparing it for future growth. D. shares her own story of spending part of her childhood in Mexico City before growing up in Fort Worth, and how her immigrant parents instilled the values of hard work, perseverance, family, and lifting others up. The conversation explores the Historic North Side District’s approach to commercial corridor revitalization and the challenge of ensuring longtime residents and businesses benefit as development continues around them. Dee explains why concerns about displacement became central to the project, how community trust and participation are shaping its direction, and why successful revitalization requires more than simply attracting new development. Dee also discusses new investment along North Main Street, opportunities for small businesses, the importance of preserving the neighborhood’s Hispanic culture, and her hope that the North Side can grow without losing what has made it special for generations. At the heart of the work is a larger question facing rapidly growing communities: How do you welcome progress without leaving the people who built the neighborhood behind? 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations on Take This Down with Ty Stimpson. Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/ Channel Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwYfelc6h4G8Dj38fEz6iA
Aug 24

#35 - Sabrina Connor on Empowering Women, Community, and Giving Back

Sabrina Connor, president of Women in Power Empowering, joins Ty Stimpson to discuss how her upbringing in Fort Worth, the strength of her family and community, and becoming a young mother shaped her commitment to helping other women move forward. Sabrina shares how the people who poured into her taught her that circumstances do not have to determine your future and why building a strong village can make all the difference. The conversation explores the mission and growth of Women in Power Empowering, a grassroots giving organization supporting women, nonprofits, and small businesses in Tarrant County. Sabrina discusses the organization's evolution from providing temporary financial assistance to grantmaking, professional certification support, nonprofit capacity building, and business empowerment. She also reflects on the challenges facing Black women, the importance of pairing compassion with resources, and what Fort Worth can do to better support Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Sabrina also shares her vision for the organization's long-term legacy: planting seeds that eventually grow into businesses, leaders, and organizations that strengthen the community for generations to come. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations on Take This Down with Ty Stimpson. Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/ Channel Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwYfelc6h4G8Dj38fEz6iA
Aug 18

#34 - Fred Rouse III on a Family Legacy He Never Knew

Fred Rouse III joins Ty Stimpson to share how a phone call in 2020 revealed a part of his family history he had never known. At 46 years old, Fred learned that his grandfather and namesake, Fred Rouse, had been the victim of a racial terror lynching in Fort Worth in 1921. The discovery changed the direction of his life and gave new meaning to the name he had carried for decades. Fred reflects on processing the anger, grief, and responsibility that came with learning his grandfather's story, as well as discovering relatives he never knew existed. He explains how that history led him to work with the Tarrant County Coalition for Peace and Justice and help develop the Mr. Fred Rouse Memorial on the land where his grandfather was killed. The conversation also explores faith, perseverance, reconciliation, the meaning Fred now finds in his family name, and his commitment to transforming a place associated with racial violence into a space centered on peace, remembrance, love, and acceptance. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who would find it valuable. New episodes of Take This Down with Ty Stimpson are released regularly. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations on Take This Down with Ty Stimpson. Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/ Channel Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwYfelc6h4G8Dj38fEz6iA
Jul 28

#33 - Lauren King (Homelessness & Hope in Fort Worth)

On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits down with Lauren King, Executive Director of Partnership Homes, to discuss homelessness, affordable housing, and the collaborative efforts working to create lasting solutions across Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Lauren shares her journey from growing up in Fort Worth to finding her calling in social work and eventually leading Partnership Homes, formerly known as the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition. She discusses how faith, optimism, and a passion for serving others continue to shape her leadership and vision for the future. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations on Take This Down with Ty Stimpson. Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/ Channel Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwYfelc6h4G8Dj38fEz6iA
Jul 7

#32 - Pastor Rodney McIntosh (VIP Fort Worth)

On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits down with Rodney McIntosh, founder and executive director of VIP Fort Worth, for a powerful conversation about growing up in inner-city Fort Worth, overcoming trauma, and transforming pain into purpose. Rodney shares his journey from gang involvement and instability as a young man to becoming a pastor, community leader, and advocate working to break cycles of violence. He discusses how the loss of his brother and cousin to violence fueled his mission to help young men find a different path. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations on Take This Down with Ty Stimpson. Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/ Channel Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwYfelc6h4G8Dj38fEz6iA
Jun 30

#31 - Marcus Hudson (Preserving Como)

On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits down with Marcus Hudson to discuss growing up in Como, the importance of preserving community history, and the work being done to build a stronger future for generations to come. Marcus shares how his upbringing balanced the values of education, family, and accountability while navigating the realities of growing up in a historic Fort Worth neighborhood. He reflects on lessons learned, the responsibility of giving back, and why understanding a community's history is essential to protecting its future. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations on Take This Down with Ty Stimpson. Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/ Channel Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwYfelc6h4G8Dj38fEz6iA
Jun 22

#30 - Sharon Herrera & Candice Puente (LGBTQ Saves)

On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits down with Sharon Herrera, founder of LGBTQ Saves, and board member Candice Puente for a powerful and emotional conversation about creating safe spaces for LGBTQ youth. Sharon shares her personal journey growing up in Texas without resources or affirmation and how a single affirming adult saved her life. After witnessing a rise in LGBTQ teen suicides, she founded LGBTQ Saves to ensure no child feels that suicide is the only option. Candice reflects on growing up in Fort Worth, finding her voice, and why being part of this organization matters deeply to her, especially for the next generation. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations on Take This Down with Ty Stimpson. Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/ Channel Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwYfelc6h4G8Dj38fEz6iA
Jun 18

#29 - Jarred Howard (CEO of The National Juneteenth Museum)

On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits down with Jarred Howard, executive leading the development of the National Juneteenth Museum, for a powerful conversation about legacy, faith, and economic transformation in Fort Worth. Jarred reflects on growing up in Stop Six, his family lineage tracing back to Amanda Davis (the first Black property owner in the community) and how pride in Fort Worth shaped his calling to preserve Black culture and history. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations on Take This Down with Ty Stimpson. Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/ Channel Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwYfelc6h4G8Dj38fEz6iA

Join Ty Stimpson on Take This Down as he interviews inspiring individuals who have made an impact in their communities in the Dallas & Fort Worth area. For more information on Ty Stimpson and Varghese Summersett, feel free to visit us on the web: versustexas.com Other Websites: versusinjury.com familytexas.com

Creator

Ty Stimpson
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

36
Rating

Clean
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