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Dominate Your DayBuilding Beyond the Status Quo with Renee McKenney, President of Tulsa Regional Tourism - Episode 266On today's episode, I chat with Dana Renee McKenney, the President of Visit Tulsa. We discuss Renee's career journey through various roles at Southwest Airlines, Disney, and her leadership in Tulsa. Renee shares insights on building an authentic brand, the significance of mentorship, and the challenges and rewards of taking bold career steps. She reflects on her learnings from high school initiatives, like starting a drill team, to her current project of transforming Tulsa through community and cultural initiatives. Key takeaways include the importance of fun in leadership, building a supportive community, and the drive...2025-05-1536 min

The Coacharium Leadership & Coaching Podcast: Bite-size episodes for leaders who coachCoacharium Ep 91. A look back after 92 episodesIt's been nearly four years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, three years since Dana, Dr. Gary, and Wendy met on Clubhouse, and almost two years since the group started The Coacharium. In this episode, we take a look back at the past 92 episodes as we draw a close to a very extended season one of this podcast. Join our community on LinkedIn The Coacharium Podcast Follow us on LinkedIn Wendy Willard, Dr. Gary Crotaz, Dana Williams 2024-01-1529 min

The Coacharium Leadership & Coaching Podcast: Bite-size episodes for leaders who coachCoacharium Ep 90. Gen Z is more anxious at work, and what you can do about it as a leaderAre you considered part of Gen Z? Or do you work with others who are? In this episode, Dana, Dr. Gary, and Wendy talk about some research pointing toward higher levels of anxiety among Gen Z, particularly within the workforce. Join our community on LinkedIn The Coacharium Podcast Follow us on LinkedIn Dana Williams, Dr. Gary Crotaz, Wendy Willard 2024-01-0818 min

Dominate Your DayCrafting Your Brand: AI, Introversion, and Personal Growth with Jeff TonIn a world filled with constant change and innovation, staying ahead can be a challenge. In this episode of the Dominate Your Day podcast, Dana Williams engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Jeff Ton, a seasoned technology executive, author, and podcast host. Together, they explore the dynamics of introversion, the transformative impact of AI, and the art of personal branding. In this episode, you will learn… Embracing Introversion for Effective Networking: Jeff and Dana delve into the often misunderstood realm of introversion. Jeff emphasizes that introverts can excel at networking by capitalizing on their genuine cu...2023-09-0141 min

Dominate Your DayThriving in the Age of Longevity with Ryan FrederickHave you considered how your environment can shift your reality? In a rapidly changing world, where our lives constantly evolve, it's essential to consider how our surroundings and sense of place impact our overall well-being. Episode 93 of Dominate Your Day with Dana Williams, features a captivating conversation with Ryan Frederick, an expert in placemaking and the author of "Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Home for the Second Half of Life”, we explored the significance of place in our lives, the elements of wellbeing, and the power of community in shaping our thriving futures. 2023-08-1138 min

Dominate Your DayMonday Motivation: Personal Branding to Make an ImpactIn this edition of Monday Motivation, Dana Williams explores five strategies for making a meaningful impact on others through your unique personal brand: Unveil Your Narrative: Embracing vulnerability fosters genuine connections. Extend Empathy: Prioritize understanding others before offering advice or direction. Foster Supportive Communication: Utilize uplifting language to uplift and encourage. Embrace Generosity: Extend a helping hand without hidden agendas. Connect on a Personal Level: Engage in one-on-one interactions. Immerse yourself in the episode to absorb all the valuable insights Dana shares. Take advantage of our online resources and engage directly with our certified coaches...2023-08-0710 min

Dominate Your DayMonday Motivation: How Do You Change Your Mindset for Improved WellbeingIn this episode of Monday Motivation, Dana Williams discusses how to change your mindset to improve your overall well-being. Dana touches on the five areas of well-being: career, social, financial, physical, and community. She provides tips for embracing a growth and abundance mindset for each area and shares some action items you can take to improve your well-being. Whether you're looking to change your career, make new friends, get out of debt, improve your health, or give back to your community, this Monday Motivation has rich nuggets you can use. Listen to this episode to...2023-07-2409 min

Dominate Your DayOvercoming Limiting Beliefs: Insights from Female FoundersWelcome to episode 83 of Dominate Your Day, where we empower difference-makers to make an impact in the workplace. In this episode, we delve into limiting beliefs and their negative impact on female-owned businesses. Our host, Dana Williams, is joined by fellow Female Founders Catherine Brown and Lynn Tickner to share their personal experiences and collaboration to research women business owners limiting beliefs alongside Lauren Apple, Julie Stroud, and Liz Cortes on this subject. Unveiling the Top Five Limiting Beliefs After meticulously analyzing the survey responses, the research team identified the following five most prevalent limiting b...2023-07-0846 min

Dominate Your DayMonday Motivation: Mindset Mastery – Empowering Success StrategiesWelcome to another episode of Monday Motivation by Dominate Your Day. In this episode, Dana Williams explores the power of mindset and its impact on success. We delve into five transformative mindsets that can shape your journey toward lasting success. Dana emphasizes the importance of knowing your unique talents and leveraging the Clifton Strengths assessment to align your work with your strengths. Discovering and utilizing your strengths can increase energy, fulfillment, and momentum toward success. Next, she discusses the significance of defining your purpose internally and uncovering your true calling. You can find clarity, motivation...2023-07-0311 min

Dominate Your DayThe Art of Differentiation: Honing Your Talent Stack in Personal BrandingIn this episode of Dominate Your Day, we welcomed Paige Velasquez Budde, an accomplished personal branding expert and founder of Zilker Media, an Austin-based PR company. With a background in marketing and a passion for empowering leaders, Paige shared with Dana Willams her valuable insights on leveraging personal branding to unlock the potential of thought leaders. Drawing from her career experiences and expertise, she delved into the importance of authenticity, relationship building, and the strategic use of AI in the digital landscape. Paige's story is closely intertwined with what she does today as a personal b...2023-06-2444 min

Dominate Your DayMonday Motivation: Mastering Resilience During Changing TimesDuring these dynamic times, it is natural for all of us to experience a sense of overwhelm. However, developing resilience amidst these circumstances presents an opportunity for significant progress. In this week's feature, Dana Williams discusses the concept of resilience, emphasizing that it involves more than simply avoiding stress. Instead, it entails thriving in the face of challenges, which is crucial for leaders in any work environment. Dive into our resources online and get one-on-one with our certified coaches. Follow Dana Williams on LinkedIn, and Instagram.2023-06-1205 min

Dominate Your DayResignation and Discovery: Mary Henderson's Path to AuthenticityIn episode 76 of Dominate Your Day, Dana Williams delves into the inspiring journey of Mary Henderson, a woman who made a life-altering decision to embark on a quest of self-discovery and ultimately found her vocation in empowering industry experts. Mary is a Transformational Leader and an internationally recognized personal branding & online business specialist. She helps service industry experts systemize, digitalize, and commercialize their knowledge, wisdom, and skills into a scalable & profitable online business and a brand so they become an authority in their niche or industry. As we uncover the pivotal moments that shaped Mary's p...2023-06-1036 min

Dominate Your DayPerfecting Your Pitch: Breathing Life Into Authentic StoriesKerry Killoren Michaels is a trailblazer in golf fashion and the driving force behind William Murray Golf, headquartered in Austin, TX. As the Co-Founder and CEO, Kerry brings a fresh perspective to the industry, encouraging her team to break away from traditional norms and infuse the golf course with a sense of fun and authenticity. Alongside her role as a working mom, Kerry's extensive experience in marketing, business strategy, finance, and sales operations has propelled William Murray Golf to new heights. Her remarkable achievements include raising $7MM from investors and being recognized as one of the Women 2 Watch in 2022...2023-05-1833 min

Dominate Your DayMonday Motivation: Communication Tips to Enhance Your Leadership Personal BrandIn this episode of Monday Motivation brought to you by Dominate Your Day, host Dana Williams dives into the crucial topic of personal branding for leaders. With a focus on effective communication, Dana shares three invaluable tips to enhance your leadership personal brand. Discover how developing a clear message, building relationships, and showing authenticity can establish you as a trusted and respected leader. Don't miss the actionable item for the week, which involves creating a personal brand statement that reflects your unique values, strengths, and leadership style. Tune in to gain insights and take steps towards transforming...2023-05-1506 min

Dominate Your DayCommunicate with Impact: Harnessing The Power of StorytellingMeet Mike Pacchione, a seasoned public speaking coach and communications expert who has worked with leaders across a multitude of industries- Nike, Dell, Microsoft, Slack, etc. His mission is to help speakers gain the confidence they need to deliver powerful and effective presentations that leave a lasting impression on their audiences. Mike understands that too often, even the most brilliant ideas can fall flat on stage due to poor delivery. He knows that speakers can struggle with being unclear, cramming in too much information, or simply failing to leave a lasting impact. Mike’s passion is to help speakers be...2023-05-1151 min

Dominate Your DayThe Fundamentals of Common Sense: Trust = Care = WellbeingOn episode 66 of Dominate Your Day, Dana and Dave Allman delve into the fundamentals of change management and highlight the significance of employee wellbeing in the workplace. Citing Gallup’s study indicating that less than 21% of employees feel their organizations care about their overall wellbeing, which contributes to the “great resignation” trend. Dave emphasizes the critical role of trust, care, and wellbeing in employees’ lives, with trust being the most critical currency that leaders can demonstrate to their employees. He also stressed the importance of the "high-tech, high-touch" approach to fuel enterprise growth, which involves factoring in the six a...2023-05-0441 min

Dominate Your DayBeginners Guide: Unlock Your WellbeingOn episode 64 of the Dominate Your Day, Dana Williams and Josh continued on the five pillars of wellbeing by Gallup, specifically physical wellbeing. What you put in your body and how you move your body matter in attaining a sustainable healthy life. Statistically, Josh shares that 94% of people are metabolically unhealthy, and it is a result of over-inflamed lifestyles, low mobility, chronic stress, and low-grade infections. In order to live a healthier life, Josh delves into how whole foods, micro-nutrient diversity, proteins, and carbs can influence diet sustainability. To Josh, sustainability means everything, without dietary restrictions. Throughout t...2023-04-2730 min

Dominate Your DayReframing Mental Health for Improved Wellbeing: Navigating Addiction, Shame, and RecoveryMarsha Stone is the CEO and founder of Foundation Stone, a network of boutique-focused programs for individuals and their families struggling with mental health, substance use disorder, and co-occurring disorders across the U.S. Their first featured treatment center, Amend, is set to open in Austin, Texas, in the spring of 2023. Led by a team of specialized medical experts, treatment programs at Amend will aim to identify the root causes of mental health diagnoses through integrative and functional medicine. Marsha integrates her own experiences of overcoming addiction into providing effective and quality rehabilitative programming to those struggling with various...2023-04-1352 min

Dominate Your DayPeople First: Setting Unstoppable Cultures in WorkplacesOn episode 57 of the Dominate Your Day podcast, Dana Williams and Ginger Hardage discussed effective strategies for building unstoppable workplace cultures by putting people first. As alumni of Southwest Airlines, Dana and Ginger took on the importance of understanding the values and needs of employees in order to create a thriving workplace culture, and how can effective communication and collaboration between leaders and employees create continuous learning and development opportunities. In this episode, you’ll learn… Placing a priority on people and cultivating a culture that promotes employee well-being can have a ripple effect throughout an enti...2023-03-3049 min

Dominate Your DayMonday Motivation: Beyond Limiting BeliefsToday, Dana Williams focuses on breaking free from limiting beliefs and pushing ourselves beyond our perceived limitations. Often, our own beliefs about what we can or cannot do can hold us back from achieving our full potential. It's important to recognize these limiting beliefs and challenge them by taking small steps outside of our comfort zones. By doing so, we can build confidence, gain new experiences, and expand our capabilities. Remember that our minds have the power to shape our reality, and by changing our thoughts, we can change our lives. So let's start this week by...2023-03-2704 min

Dominate Your DayInvitation to Impact: Women in Non-ProfitWendy H. Steele is the founder and CEO of Impact100, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting and empowering women to create a transformational impact in their communities. Today, it has collectively granted more than $105 million to worthy nonprofits across more than 60 local chapters and four countries. In recognition of her work with Impact100, Wendy was selected by Forbes for July 2021 50 over 50 Impact list recognizing women changing communities through social entrepreneurship, law, advocacy, and education. She was also featured as a guest speaker on TEDxBocaRaton in 2014, discussing what contagious generosity means and why we should all get involved. 2023-03-2341 min

Dominate Your DayBreaking Out: How Stepping Beyond My Fears Changed My LifeIn the latest episode of the Dominate Your Day podcast, Dana Williams and Dave Albin delve into the topic of conquering your fears. Dave shares his exhilarating journey of facing and overcoming his fears after meeting Tony Robbins in 1995, which led to the creation of The Firewalk Experience. This episode captures riveting stories of people from all walks of life embracing their fears, from students in Grammar school to Google employees. The Firewalk Experience can be a powerful and transformative reminder of our inner strength and resilience, but it's not for everyone and should only be attempted with experienced f...2023-03-0231 min

Dominate Your DayCultivating a Thriving Workspace: Creating a Competent CultureIn Episode 46 of the Dominate Your Day podcast, Dana Williams and Antonella explored the topic of fostering success through collaboration. They emphasized the significance of utilizing the power of partnerships and company culture to achieve desired outcomes. Antonella expounded on how the Clifton Strengths methodology is extensively used at Eyeful Media to foster competent team dynamics and practical skills matching. With a strong leadership style, Antonella shared her approach to increasing engagement and maintaining productivity within her organization. A significant takeaway from Antonella's episode was the statement, "We reserve the right to get smarter”– continually enhance our knowledge and abil...2023-02-0932 min

Dominate Your DayMonday Motivation: Are you Thriving or Surviving?In the spirit of the holidays, Dana Williams continues with new episodes of Monday Motivation with a focus on finishing strong (December 2022). Monday Motivation is a short-form episode designed to inspire you as you work to transform your life and impact the world. This Monday, Dana Williams talks about thriving and surviving as we close out to the year's end. Thriving refers to a state of flourishing or excelling, while surviving refers to continuing to live or exist, often despite difficult circumstances or challenges. Getting on to decipher the mechanisms of thriving or surviving, Dana details ways...2022-12-1906 min

Dominate Your DayMonday Motivation: Finishing Strong December Part 2In the spirit of the holidays, Dana Williams continues with new episodes of Monday Motivation on finishing strong (December 2022). Monday Motivation is a short-form episode designed to inspire you as you transform your life and impact the world. On Bonus content V, Dana talks about the secrets of making an impact– are you substituting busyness for effectiveness? What are the strategies to create work around the impacts you aspire to make? Time is irreplaceable, and this bonus episode explains the easiest ways to assess what fuels perfectionism and how being effective is fueled by purpose....2022-12-1204 min

Dominate Your DayMonday Motivation: Finishing Strong December Part 1In the spirit of the holidays, Dana Williams continues with fresh episodes of Monday Motivation on finishing strong (December 2022). Monday Motivation is a short-form episode designed to inspire you as you transform your life and impact the world. On Bonus content IV, Dana highlights taking the time to sit down and figure out solutions and ways forward for the new year– what can I do this holiday season to stop the overwhelm? With other practical guides to wrap 2022 strong. Dive into our resources online and get one-on-one with our certified coaches. Follow Dana Williams on Linke...2022-12-0507 min

Dominate Your DayMonday Motivation: Setting Meaning Recognition at Work Part 3In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Dana Williams continues with the last episode of the setting meaningful recognition at work November. Monday Motivation is a short-form episode designed to inspire you as you transform your life and impact the world. On Bonus content 4, Dana continues on how to set meaningful recognition at work. Investing in recognition, how it sets a competitive advantage to heightened performance, and the power of the hand-written notes. Follow Dana Williams on LinkedIn and Instagram.2022-11-2809 min

Dominate Your DayMonday Motivation: Setting Meaningful Recognition at Work Part 2In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Dana Williams continues to bring you new episodes of Monday Motivation – Setting Meaningful Recognition at Work. Monday Motivation is a short-form episode designed to inspire you as you transform your life and impact the world. On Bonus content 3, Dana continues on how to set meaningful recognition at work. How do you create programs for developing recognition that can be peer-to-peer, recognition from direct leadership, and recognition from corporate executives? Research has shown that people want to be recognized in different ways. This mini-episode delves into how recognition comes in different shapes and...2022-11-2107 min

Dominate Your DayMonday Motivation: Setting Meaningful Recognition at WorkThis November, as we set the month of gratitude in the spirit of Thanksgiving, Dana Williams brings you a new episode of Monday Motivation – Setting Meaningful Recognition at Work. Monday Motivation is a short-form episode designed to inspire you as you transform your life and impact the world. On Bonus content 2, Dana delves into how to set meaningful recognition at work. How do you create a sense of belonging and fulfillment to develop positive outcomes at work, and how do you integrate the five pillars of recognition into corporate strategies? Follow Dana Williams on LinkedIn and...2022-11-1407 min

Dominate Your DayMonday Motivation: How to Keep Buoyant as a Leader with Resilient MindsetThis November, Dana Williams brings you a new feature called Monday Motivation. It's a mini-podcast for leaders who want to make a difference. Monday Motivation is a short-form episode designed to inspire you as you transform your life and impact the world. On Bonus content 1, Dana delves into how to be buoyant as a leader using a resilient mindset. In this pocket-sized episode, you'll learn how to focus on the big picture. Using your strengths, strategic thinking for Dana– to ask herself, how big is this problem really? Then apply plans; A, B, or plan C, t...2022-11-0706 min

The Coacharium Leadership & Coaching Podcast: Bite-size episodes for leaders who coachCoacharium Ep 18: How do you design your day based on outcomes? In this episode, executive coach Dana Williams talks about the importance of finishing your day before your start your day and how to intentionally plan your day with your outcomes as a focus. https://www.danawilliamsco.com/ https://thestrengthsjournal.com/ 2022-08-1812 min

The Coacharium Leadership & Coaching Podcast: Bite-size episodes for leaders who coachCoacharium Ep 15: How do you keep your team engaged when leaders are transitioning? In this episode, executive coach Dana Williams talks about the "Great Resignation" and the importance of managing self during change and how to grow during this time while supporting others. https://www.danawilliamsco.com/ https://thestrengthsjournal.com/ 2022-08-0811 min

The Coacharium Leadership & Coaching Podcast: Bite-size episodes for leaders who coachCoacharium Ep 13: How Do You Help New Managers And Team Members Be Accountable? In this episode, executive coach Dana Williams talks about creating a culture of accountability and brings it to life with a real story from a recent client. She highlights the role of authenticity and values in how you set the tone for those around you. Get in touch with Dana, Gary, and Wendy at http://coacharium.com/ 2022-06-2111 min

The Coacharium Leadership & Coaching Podcast: Bite-size episodes for leaders who coachCoacharium Ep 10: How To Coach Someone Considering A Mid-Life Career Change. In this episode, executive coach Dana Williams talks about the power behind meaningful work and how to coach someone who is stuck in their career by using a four-part process in connecting with coaching clients as they are considering a move. Learn tips to connect with your client in a different way Get in touch with Dana, Gary, and Wendy at http://coacharium.com/ 2022-06-2110 min

The Coacharium Leadership & Coaching Podcast: Bite-size episodes for leaders who coachCoacharium Ep 7: How Do You Retain Your High Performers When There's A War For Talent?In this episode, executive coach Dana Williams talks about the importance of spending time with high achievers. She shares the latest research on retention, and ways to keep employees engaged on an ongoing basis. If you want to learn new ideas to engage your team, this is the episode for you. Get in touch with Dana, Gary, and Wendy at http://coacharium.com/ 2022-06-2112 min

The Coacharium Leadership & Coaching Podcast: Bite-size episodes for leaders who coachCoacharium Ep 4: So You Don't Want To Become A Manager. How Do You Progress Your Career?In this episode, executive coach Dana Williams talks about how to grow in your career without becoming a manager by building internal brand as a thought leader. If you are coaching people on your team as individual contributor roles , you will gather some unique ideas for helping your folks grow in career vs. focusing on a leadership role. Get in touch with Dana, Gary, and Wendy at http://coacharium.com/ 2022-06-2113 min

The Coacharium Leadership & Coaching Podcast: Bite-size episodes for leaders who coachCoacharium TrailerDiscover the Coacharium, the pocket-sized podcast for leaders who coach to gain skills and confidence. In this trailer, we introduce you to your hosts. Dr. Gary Crotaz is a UK-based executive coach, author, and podcaster whose book 'The IDEA Mindset' is a guide to figuring out what you want from work and how to get it. Dana Williams is a Texas-based strengths coach, the former marketing director of Southwest Airlines, and the creator of the Strengths Journal. Wendy Willard is a San Diego-based strengths coach and the creator of the SLATHY philosophy of talking about how you can meet...2022-06-1708 min

Dominate Your DayWelcome to Dominate Your DayWelcome to the podcast Dominate Your Day! In each episode, renowned CliftonStrengths Coach, Author, and Entrepreneur, Dana Williams, shares conversations from leaders, coaches, and visionaries from all facets of life. Dana and her guests discuss practical ways to live life with intention and Dominate Your Day!2021-03-1101 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #34,2/4/2012 William Lee Golden William Lee Golden! WOW what a honor it was to be able to go to his home and talk. William is so gracious and made me feel like I was welcome there anytime. This is a guy that has had a career many dream of. A Oak Ridge Boy since 1965 and you […]2012-02-0400 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #33-11/17/2011 Phil VassarOh Yeah Baby! It’s Phil Vassar. Everybody loves Phil! What a talent he is too. Songwriter, piano player, singer and incredible personality. Him and I talked about doing this podcast at least a year before we finally got our schedules together and what a great time we had just talking about the music biz and […]2011-11-1700 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #32-8/30/2011 Marty Stuart pt.2Ghost Train (The Studio B Sessions) Wow what has this guy not done is the question. I have known Marty for a lot of years and to get the chance to sit down with him and just be one on one is truly a honor. He has accomplished so much in his life. Singer, Songwriter, […]2011-08-3000 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #31-8/10/2011 Marty Stuart pt.1Ghost Train (The Studio B Sessions) Marty Stuart, Wow what has this guy not done is the question. I have known Marty for a lot of years and to get the chance to sit down with him and just be one on one is truly a honor. He has accomplished so much in his life. […]2011-08-1000 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #30 – 7/14/2011 Suzanne AlexanderWell yes I am having a wonderful summer and real busy but I have a great treat for you. Back when it was cold everywhere, I had Miss Suzanne Alexander over to the house and we talk about it all. As host of many shows on GAC (Great American Country) you can only imagine the […]2011-07-1500 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #29 – 6/2/2011 Neal McCoyWell friends this show is one you will not forget. None other than Mr. Neal McCoy is my guest and what a guest he is. We have been friends for a good while and he has got to be one of the best people you could ever meet. One of or the best Entertainer out […]2011-06-0300 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #28 – 4/21/2011WOW guys! This show is really special to me with my guest RONNIE RENO. Here is a guy that has had a great career full of really cool stuff. He is the son of the Bluegrass great “Don Reno” of “Reno and Smiley” a very musical family and started playing very young. Played with The […]2011-04-2100 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #27 – 3/23/2011Do you remember songs like “Kiss you all Over”, “Woke up in Love”, “Super Love”, “I don’t want to be a Memory” and songs like “When She Cries”, “Fall”, and “Beautiful Mess”? Well today is the day for Sonny Lemaire. Here is a guy that has had a lot of success in many ways. He […]2011-03-2400 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #26 – Rhonda Vincent 2/18/2011Taken Oh yes friends. This show is a good one. We recorded this at the end of last year and I know you are going to enjoy it. Rhonda Vincent makes another visit to the Dana Williams Show and she brought along her brand new record “Taken”. She had just been to New York City […]2011-02-1800 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #25 – 11/06/2010The Star Still Shines: A Diamond Rio Christmas Well well well, Christmas time is here and what fun! Shopping, traffic, long lines, cooking, lots of family and JOY! That’s right much JOY to all and I hope that this show can bring some into your life in such a busy time of year. Last year […]2010-12-0600 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #24 – 10/26/2010Joe Diffie, Wow one of my favorite singers since 1990 and we get to talk about the incredible career that he has had. So many great songs ! In this show we talk about and hear from live shows, great duets, including his Daddy and his brand NEW bluegrass CD “Homecoming”. This is a guy […]2010-10-2600 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #23 – 9/15/2010This week I talked to my old friend and partner Jimmy Olander. Jimmy and I were friends long before Diamond Rio ever got started and after a 2 hour phone call with him and 2 auditions with the band I became part of the band. Jimmy and his guitar have been a stamp on Diamond […]2010-09-1600 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #22 – 8/16/2010 This show is some kind of cool guys! I don’t know why I haven’t done it before but the time has come FINALLY! The “KING” that’s right the big”E” none other than “ELVIS“. One of the very few in all of show business that don’t even need a last name. Like I said there […]2010-08-1600 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #21 – 8/04/2010Man is it HOT out or what and this week it’s going to be HOT too on the Dana Williams Show. We have now been members of the Grand Ole Opry going on 13 years and for most of that time the General Manager of the Opry Has been Pete Fisher. You might have seen […]2010-08-0500 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #20 – 7/06/2010Well friends here is a show that I have had since January and the time has come. I can not keep it to myself any longer. This is a fellow that I have known since 1987 or so when he was the premiere demo singer in Nashville. Go figure though, as Meet in the Middle […]2010-07-0700 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #19 – 6/02/2010I got to tell you guys. I have really come the love the band “Cherryholmes” and here they come with a brand new CD called “Cherryholmes IV-Common Threads” and you are going to love it. It hits the stores June 1st and The Dana Williams Show. Cia has joined me and, I might add, my […]2010-06-0200 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #18 – 5/06/2010Rhonda Vincent! Wow where do I start? I met Rhonda in passing several years ago and just recently we became friends on Facebook and that’s when I started paying attention. I kept seeing her post and seeing her pictures and from that I started to get to know her. I know, kind of weird, but […]2010-05-0700 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #17 – 4/22/2010Well guys here ya go. A guy that I met early in my Rio career and the beginning of his. So early in his that he even rode our crew bus on some shows that he was opening. He is such a incredible talent now and then. My gosh the first time I heard him […]2010-04-2300 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #16 – 3/30/2010Ok guys I know that I have said things like legend, hero, great friend, singer, song writer, musician before but this weeks guest has a special spot in my heart like very few do. I have loved his music and pickin’ for longer than him or I care to think about. I got the opportunity […]2010-03-3100 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #14 – 2/18/2010WOW, what a show this is! Two great guests from similar worlds but OH so different. She comes from left coast(CA) and he comes from the right(VA). She is a great singer,songwriter and Banjo player in one of the best family bluegrass bands i have ever heard. He is a great singer,songwriter and piano player […]2010-02-1900 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #13 – 1/27/2010Hello Hello Hello!!! What a trip we had to Texas and on up to Canada! We are back and so is The Dana Williams Show! This week I pick out some of my Rio favorites. I hope some of these are yours too. I talk about everything from FAST FAST FAST to the NFL Defensive […]2010-01-2800 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #12 – 1/5/2010It’s hard to know exactly what to say about my guest this week. He is one of the best singers in Nashville. He has been a main stay on the radio for 25+ years and still sings better than ever. I have been a fan of Larry Stewart since the very first “Restless Heart” cd […]2010-01-0600 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #11 – 12/17/2009So your wondering, what is Dana going to do for us for Christmas? I know you were! Well, I have the perfect gift for you and me. Shannon McCombs is it! I mean it, you are soooo going to enjoy this weeks show. I know when you hear this voice you will immediately know her […]2009-12-1800 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #10 – 12/10/2009So this week……Oh My goodness what a treat! Terry Ree is my guest and what a SPECIAL guest he is. Yes Terry Ree, The Indian of WILLIAMS AND REE! A wonderful comedy team since 1968 and yes better than ever.I have loved these guys from the day I met them and still can make me […]2009-12-1000 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #9 – 11/30/2009I made a call to my good friend Randy Mason and ask him to come and do lunch and as usual the laughing began and many stories. Randy is a great drummer,guitar player and singer and has played and recorded with The Hag,Conway Twitty,Jimmy “C” Newman and many more not to mention Randy and his […]2009-11-3000 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #8 – 11/18/2009WOW! This week was lots of fun! Special Guests: Dan Truman joins me and I let him pick the songs to play and we find out who Don Pfrimmer really is! You will not want to miss this one, Believe ME! Enjoy, Dana 2009-11-1900 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #7 – 11/10/2009This week I go down the road of “What should have been” !? We have had a lot of songs on the radio in the past and here are several that deserve their moment. Find out which is one of Alan Jacksons favorite’s and the CMA’S are this week and I want to know who […]2009-11-1000 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #6 – 10/27/2009This show is all about the things we did on several different projects in the 90’s! From Merle Haggard to Walt Disney,we were there and honored to be. Find out exactly what and who Jed Zeplin really is! Now thats good trivia there. Enjoy! Dana 2009-10-2700 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #5 – 10/10/2009This is Saturday afternoon just before I am going to get ready to go to the Opry for the BIG Opry birthday bash night. I had some request this week that I got to and go figure they just happen to be some of my favorites too. Let’s get started with “You Ain’t In It” […]2009-10-1000 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Spotlight: “The Osborne Brothers” Podcast #4 – 10/4/2009Spotlight Show The Osborne Brothers This is a “Extra Spotlight” show that I want to do on other artist. I picked the Osborne Bros. to do first for so many reasons. They are probably the one reason I am in the music business at all. Their music has influence me thru the years in many […]2009-10-0500 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #3 – 9/24/2009On this weeks show I talk about a few things that have just happened and really bothered me and in one case even got me MAD! We got some great songs and I also played our newest single ” God Is There”. I played some request I had thru email and still can’t believe how […]2009-09-2500 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #2 – 9/08/09Hey Guys, Here we go with the 2nd of many shows to come. I have got so many great e-mails with Idea’s for other shows and other series and I am going to do everyone of them I just have too much fun doing this. I hope you will pardon me just a bit for […]2009-09-2200 min

The Dana Williams ShowThe Dana Williams Show-Podcast #1 – 8/28/09Here is my first Podcast of many. This is a idea I have had for a while now and have finally taken the plunge. If you are a music fan this is going to be some fun stuff to hear. I plan on doing all kinds of music but first and foremost Diamond Rio is […]2009-09-2200 min