Deconstructing Dallas

This week's guest on Deconstructing Dallas is Women Like Us, Inc. founder Tamisa Hunter. Tamisa, a businesswoman, servant-leader, and loving wife of 20+ years, is a survivor of domestic abuse, and founded Women Like Us, Inc. in 2017. Women Like Us is hosting 'The Unmasking Conference' in Dallas on August 10th. Tamisa says that women will be able to discover God’s truth for your life, listen to inspiring speakers, enjoy an exclusive performance by gospel artist James Fortune, and be empowered through sessions and fellowship with your sisters.Tamisa delivers a successful transformational program that has grown in leaps in bounds. Tamisa has found her calling as a successful business woman, creating a thriving brand that demonstrates her gifts of speaking, certified life coaching, teaching, and even fashion design. Break music:Music from https://filmmusic.io:"Pyro Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io:"Ultraloun

Our hosts Ryan and Shawn sit down with Vana Hammond, the outgoing Chief of Community Relations & GrowSouth Project Manager for Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. Vana shares her reflections on her time in the Mayor's office and the successes of GrowSouth. Shawn and Ryan also congratulate the winners in the Dallas Civic Runoff Election, and talk NBA Finals. Deconstructing Dallas Theme from bensound.comBreak Music:Music from https://filmmusic.io:"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io:"Severe Tire Damage" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io:"Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io:"Naraina" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from ht

Shawn and Ryan visit with Brian Williams, MD, known for his role in treating the victims of the 7/7/2016 Dallas Police shootings. Dr. Williams discusses his career as a trauma surgeon, and shares his unique insights on resiliency. Dr. Williams also discusses his role at the upcoming event "Shop Talk: A Men's Health Forum" on June 1, 2019 in Dallas.

Shawn, Ryan and their colleague Kristin Welsh introduce a new podcast produced by Allyn Media. The new podcast, titled MAD: The Phil Romano Story, is now available on Apple Podcasts Stitcher, You Tube and other podcast platforms. MAD: The Phil Romano Story is six part series outlining the life and career of one of America's most celebrated entrepreneurs. The podcast is based of the book The MAD Entrepreneur.

Former Dallas Cowboys fullback Timmy Newsome reflects on his 9 year pro football career and recent induction to the Black College Football Hall of Fame. Timmy also talks about his success after football in business as well as his quest to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Break music from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.Theme music from bensound.com

This week Shawn and Ryan speak to District 13 City Councilmember Jennifer Staubach Gates. Councilmember Gates currently serves as Chair of the Government Performance and Financial Management Committee, she serves on our city’s Public Safety Committee and she’s been Chair of the Domestic Violence Task Force. You can learn more at http://jenniferstaubachgates.com.Theme music from Bensound.com and break music byKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We're all busy. But Matt Houston is really busy. Matt discusses his roles as Principal of MLH Enterprises, Lecturer at the UNT Dallas School of Business and Interim President of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce. He also gets into his Facebook Live Show 'The Porch.' Shawn and Ryan also talk about Dirk Nowitzki's retirement and Dallas Summer Musicals' Hamilton. Show Theme: Bensound.comBreak Music: Incompetech.com

Ken Malcolmson, President and CEO of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce is this weeks guest. He talks about how the chamber is helping to amplify the cities voice and share their upcoming agenda. Shawn and Ryan also discuss recent media wins for the firm. Intro/Outro: Music Bensound.comBreak Music: Incompetech.com

Jon Killen, DART Boardmember and former SMU Basketball standout is this weeks guest. Ryan has a chance to show the Ponies some love once again and Shawn tries to fight through all the Mustang love. Jon talks about how we started serving out by serving on the Library Board in Dallas before being asked to be a DART Trustee. Ryan tells a story about recent car troubles and Shawn saw his first opera (without doing all of his homework).https://www.dart.orgIntro music:https://www.bensound.comBreak music:https://incompetech.com

The Dallas Fuel, our local Overwatch League team is preparing for their second season. On this episode of Deconstructing Dallas we talk with Mike Rufail, Owner and CEO of Team Envy and the Dallas Fuel. Mike discusses how he started in gaming and how the industry has become big business around the world. All break music from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Deconstructing Dallas Theme https://www.bensound.com/

Veronica Torres joins the show to talk about Hey Chica Summit which started as a wellness conference but turned into a movement for Dallas Latinas. Veronica talks about a difficult period in her life which inspired her to found the summit. Ryan and Shawn also make their Super Bowl predictions.Show open & close theme: bensound.comAll break music: incompetech.com

Richie Butler & Project Unity will host Gospel Goes Classical at the Meyerson Center on February 7th. Pastor Butler discusses this powerful event and Shawn and Ryan discuss the opening of the Texas Legislative session and their trip to Austin for the swearing-in ceremony.

Recapping favorite interviews, guests and moments from 2019 plus a look a head at new year. All that plus an outtake real from Deconstructing Dallas' first year.

This week's guest is Kim L. Peters, Manager, Corporate & Group Relations at VNA's Meals on Wheels. Allyn Media recently participated in a Day of Caring at Meals on Wheels with Kim's help. Ryan and Shawn talk about their previous experience with the program and encourage others to get involved this holiday season.Deconstructing Dallas Theme Music: https://www.bensound.comBreak music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ryan and Shawn discuss the American Heart Association to advocate for polices to address food insecurity in Dallas with Douglass Dunsavage, North Texas Community Advocacy Director.

Young Women's Preparatory Network supports single-gender, college-preparatory, public education, giving young women academic and leadership skills to achieve success. We talk with YWPM CEO Lynn McBee

Donovan Lewis, The Ticket's own from The Norm and D Invasion joined the podcast this week to break down the Dallas Cowboys' season opener vs. the Carolina Panthers. Donovan talks, Dak and Zeke and about how the Cowboys can bounce back from their game one loss.Donovan also talks to the guys about his career path from weekend board operator to hosting a show on one of America's most popular sports talk stations. Break music from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Deconstructing Dallas theme from bensound.com

This week Ryan and Shawn talk parks with Dallas Park Board President Bobby Abtahi. Bobby is an attorney who offices in Oak Cliff and is a former community prosecutor with the City of Dallas. Bobby is a longtime advocate for Fair Park and the Dallas Zoo and is active on Twitter speaking out on issues that are important to him.Shawn and Ryan also talk about the passing of Senator John McCain, a coincidental neighborhood meeting and Ryan’s upcoming anniversary.http://www.rbalawyer.comhttps://twitter.com/BobbyAbtahi Music on this episode:"Tafi Maradi no voice" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Glee Club Polka" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Your Call" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This episode was produced and e

This week's guest is David Taggart, Project Manager of the The Odyssey. The Odyssey is an observation wheel that will stand 500 feet and proposed to be built near the banks of the Trinity River. David talks about what The Odyssey will mean for Dallas, The Cedars and neighborhoods throughout the city.The Odyssey visitors will experience sweeping views of the city on an immersive38-minute voyage, which will feature an engaging multimedia and multisensory journey. The development, located in the Cedars West neighborhood and anchored by the Texas Odyssey, will include pre-flight and post-flight experiences, a secondary experiential attraction and retail components including dining. This seven-acre site will also feature a STEAM education center, an outdoor performance venue and a parking structure Produced by Shawn Williams/Allyn MediaEdited by Ryan Trimble

Shawn and Ryan speak with Bob LaPrelle, CEO of the Museum of the American Railroad. Bob has been involved in museum administration and historic railway preservation for over 30 years. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of the museum since 1988, and oversaw the museum's move from Dallas to Frisco.Ryan gets in an obligatory SMU discussion about an interesting trip and Shawn does the same regarding recent work with Texas A&M. Sponsored by Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center and Walmart.