Warning - Kaity cries in this episode! In fact, it’s hard for Audra NOT to bring out that vulnerable side in Kaity as they relive their entrepreneurship journeys together. Their friendship changed the course of Kaity’s experiences here in Wichita, and Audra Dinnell has been a supportive role model to Kaity from the very beginning. In this episode, Audra shares a lot about her own personal journey with The Thread, her focus on family this past year, and the exciting new things coming f...

Meet Derek, a man with multiple ventures but one vision: providing a great experience for their customer. In a world where getting people to venture outside of their home has posed to be a challenge, it has not stopped Derek and his major success and ownership of six local businesses here in Wichita. His businesses include The Arcade (downtown bar and arcade), 1868 (bar), Let’s Go Build (a lego store), Sweet N Saucy - a candy, soda, sauce and gift shop, Just a Sip (soda shop), and Papa’s Ic...

When it comes to finding things to do, places to go, or a community to engage with - no one does it better than Angela Green. Angela owns Wichita Mom, a digital resource for thousands of moms here in Wichita. Wichita Mom is one of the best resources I stumbled across when I moved here! From finding a good pediatrician to connecting over tough topics all mothers go through, Wichita Mom has been a guiding light for so many women here in Wichita. Angela built her business from the ground up ...

If you want a clear look at the way Michael Bates grew up, just turn on the famous documentary “Meth Storm” on Netflix. This is the town he grew up in, and the people he knew as his community. I met Bates as my husband’s Sgt. in the Marine Corps. Immediately he was intimidating to me, but as we grew to know each other, I quickly realized how much more to his story I had to learn. In this episode, you’ll hear how Bates (that’s what we call him) went from living in an abandoned school b...

Meet Kelsey, owner of Bungee Fit (a bungee fitness studio) in Wichita, KS. Born and raised in Andover, college volleyball player at WSU, and now business owner - she has a true love for this city. Most would describe Kelsey as a fun, outgoing, energetic, and bubbly person. Her presence is known and felt in every room she walks into! Kelsey has changed the lives of hundreds through her fitness program at Bungee Fit by providing a space for not only fun fitness, but a strong and tight knit com...

From being in the room with the Obamas, to knocking on doors in our community, Courtney Bengston, Chief Strategy Officer for the Wichita Foundation, works hard to put Wichita “on the map”. This episode will educate you about what the Wichita Foundation is working hard to bring to our city, the amazing programs and initiatives they are a part of, and more! Connect with us: Follow Kaity on Instagram @thebrand.5 Follow Courtney and the Wichita Foundation on Instagram @wichitafoundation Lea...

What would school have looked like for you if you could have designed your own tests? Or..if you were taught the subject matter in a way that made the most sense to you, and you were given an individualized approach to all subject areas? The Khan Lab School is opening in August in downtown Wichita, and we sit down with the new School Director, Kyle Ellison, who helps us understand what this new education system will look like for students. We unpack his approach to education and his li...

A single mother raising two daughters has faced some of life’s toughest challenges. Over the past two years, Naomi has been diagnosed with two different types of cancer, and has fought like hell to survive. She’s finally starting to come out the other side…but the journey has been anything but easy. While in her darkest days, she obtained her dream job as a barber at the well known Fox & Ash barber shop, and this job saved her life. This community saved her life. She details her struggles...

After 35+ years leading sales trainings all over the world with organizations like Disney, NBA, NHL, NFL, Starbucks and more, Greg sits down with Kaity to discuss his top tips you can apply today that will change the trajectory of your sales career. This episode is worth documenting from start to finish because we promise you, there ARE strategies and methods you will want to revisit again and again. Stay tuned for the end where Greg opens up and gets a bit more personal - some fun fac...

If you had an hour to sit down with a sex therapist..what would you ask? We talked through common misconceptions that Lauren Scafe had about her career, how she discusses it with her children, her professional journey that led her to this point, and SO MUCH MORE. Stay to the end to hear our rapid-fire question segment where we get to ask Lauren the questions you all submitted to be asked. Not into having a “sex talk”? Well good, because we also discuss professional burnout, ADHD, soci...

A former Hooters Girl of the Year and well known makeup artist sits down with me today on Take Five. No Filter. Morgan was one of our winners of our Wonderful Women of Wichita contest - and it is no surprise as to why. She is kind, she is thoughtful, she is funny, and she is REAL. I thought I knew a lot about Hooters before this interview, but we learned a lot more! Morgan found her confidence through the Hooters organization, she traveled the world because of Hooters, and she just came home ...

Get ready to meet a woman that has overcome more than most in her lifetime - Felecia Gussman was once a busy manager of a well known country club when her life turned completely upside down. Her health journey has not been an easy one, but it is one she has grown used to dealing with over the past 6 years. Yes, we touch on the life changing moments, but we also focus a lot on what life was like after. We also discuss what life looks like for her today, what she wants people to know and learn ...

When you get the opportunity to listen to someone like Nina - you should take advantage of it. On today’s episode of Take Five. No Filter. I sit down with Nina, the owner of Tissu Sewing Studio. Her story is fascinating but her outlook on life is what is the most inspiring. If everyone could look at the world like Nina does we would be in a much happier place. She chooses gratitude, slow fashion, and intentional time. It is what led her to leave the high paced fashion world in San Francisco a...

Welcome to Take Five. No Filter. In each episode, we'll dive deep into the captivating stories of incredible people from all walks of life—entrepreneurs, artists, activists, adventurers, and more. Join us as we sit down with our guests to explore the defining moments, challenges overcome, and lessons learned on their unique paths to success. From tales of resilience and determination to insights into innovation and creativity, each conversation promises to inspire, empower, and ignite your c...