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Up and to the RightEpisode 153: A Conversation with Tracy ZserdinIn this conversation, Pastor Rodney and Tracy Zserdin discuss Tracy's journey as the Executive Director of Cultivate Oklahoma City and her experiences as a mother navigating the challenges of parenting a child with mental health issues. Tracy shares her story of faith, the struggles of adoption, and the importance of finding hope and joy amidst pain. The discussion emphasizes the significance of community support, understanding, and leaning into Jesus during difficult times.
2025-10-0646 min
HeadyMediaGuthrie America Podcast with Tracy ZserdinAfter 10 years in the fitness industry, Tracy led the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce as President and CEO. She also co-founded Made Possible By, hosted the Conversations Around Good podcast, and currently serves as the Executive Director of Cultivate, a venture accelerator in OKC.Tracy is also the author of Disruptive Grace: Hope When Parenting Hurts.She lives on a red dirt road in Guthrie, happily married to her husband Manly Mike and mother of three mighty warriors:Isaac the Fearless (26)Jacob the Adventurer (22)Kace the Adorable (7)Connect with Tracyđ Website: TracyZserdin.comđ¸ Instagram: @tracyzserdinđź LinkedIn: Tracy Zserdinđ Facebook: Tracy Zserdin on F...
2025-09-0858 min
Single MomcastWhen Love Isnât Enough: Raising A Difficult Child // Tracy ZserdinIn this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with a Tracy Zserdin who has walked a road few can imagineâraising her son through years of behavioral challenges, emotional hardship, and ultimately, his incarceration. Speaking candidly to single moms, Tracy shares with Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett about what it was like to face the reality that love alone couldn't âfixâ her childâs struggles, and how she discovered strength she didnât know she had. We explore the limits of parenting instincts, the role of faith in holding steady during chaos, and what it means to keep lovingâeven when yo...
2025-05-2935 minSingle MomcastWhen Love Isnât Enough: Raising A Difficult Child // Tracy ZserdinIn this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with a Tracy Zserdin who has walked a road few can imagineâraising her son through years of behavioral challenges, emotional hardship, and ultimately, his incarceration. Speaking candidly to single moms, Tracy shares with Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett about what it was like to face the reality that love alone couldn't âfixâ her childâs struggles, and how she discovered strength she didnât know she had. We explore the limits of parenting instincts, the role of faith in holding steady during chaos, and what it means to keep lovingâeven when yo...
2025-05-2935 min
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The Restoration Group PodcastEP. 129 | Tracy Zserdin, Cultivate [cultivating OKC businesses, developing vision, & creative restoration through sacrifice]Do you love coming home to a beautiful fragrance but struggle with the fact that many candles have toxins and you donât want that in your home? Britten & Baileyâs candles offer exclusive scents, cotton wicks, and natural wax blends that are free of toxins. Thatâs right, fill your home with lasting fragrance and feel great doing so. Head over to brittenandbaileys.com and order your new favorite candle today. ____________________________________________ Tracy has been described as a âfirecracker full of loveâ. She loves to help women of all ages see themselves in their true identity, as Godâs chos...
2023-10-2445 min2023-10-0341 min2023-09-2952 minCultivate OKCMentor Panel - The Gathering 2023Lance prompts Cindy Lee, Elizabeth Pollard, and Scott Kauffman.
2023-09-2941 min2023-09-2922 min2023-09-2958 min2023-05-1702 min2023-05-1702 min2023-05-1705 min2023-05-1704 min2023-05-1704 min2023-05-1703 min2023-05-1201 minCultivate OKCPete Oaks - Cohort 4Pete Oaks shares his story, thoughts on leadership and Redemptive Stewardship. He is the founder and chairman of Capital III, an impact investment company with investments in the US and Central America. Enterprise Stewardship is an initiative of Capital III that equips marketplace leaders with resources to transform their personal LIFE and business enterprises. During his four decades in business he has invested and operated companies in the energy, manufacturing, banking, and education sectors, often times focusing on places devoid of human flourishing such as prisons and poverty-stricken countries. Peteâs passion in life is to educate, equip, and em...
2023-03-2442 minCultivate OKCCohort 4 - Session 4 - Marty HeppMarty Hepp (add his bio) shares his story and ideas on Redemptive Stewardship
2023-03-2454 minCultivate OKCCindy Lee - Halo Project - Performance vs Preciousness - Cohort 4Cindy Lee, Founder of The Halo Project, shares what it looks like to live in our true idenity vs believing in lies.Â
2023-03-1441 minCultivate OKCBeyond Philanthropy with Des Jean JonesIn this episode we hear from powerhouse, DesJean Jones. She is the Executive Director for Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County, Inc. (OIC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring adult students. In addition to her professional life coaching expertise, she has a background in advertising, organizational management, education and training, and an experienced Paralegal. DesJean holds a Masterâs Degree in Organizational Management and Executive Coaching with the University of Texas at Dallas, graduating Magna Cum Laude. A member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), DesJeanâs professional areas of emphasis include life coaching and career coaching, with a focus on âunstic...
2023-02-1518 minCultivate OKCBeyond Philanthropy with Tony CapucilleIn this episode we hear from Tony Capucille. Before starting his career with Heartland Payment Systems. At Heartland, Tony became the CSO, establishing a corporate division in Edmond and built a nationally recognized sales organization of 1,000+ professionals. In 2016, Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) acquired Heartland, of which Tony was named President. He led Heartlandâs 4,000+ employees, continued to drive nationwide business growth of a 2BN company. In 2020, Tony founded EightTwenty, a regional solar company with an aim to help solve the energy challenge we have as a country. The company is built upon the principles of respect, focus and quality an...
2023-02-1507 minCultivate OKCCultivate - Kyle Bagley of CareItKyle Bagley, founder of CareIit is solving employee turnover by creating value for each employee. People do their best work when they feel valued and have a sense of belonging. With the CareIt app, an employee can see that their employer has skin-in-the-game and is willing to help them reach their personal goals. Hear how the idea was born, how in a previous life he was a DJ and pop n lock dancer and much more. Including his life motto, "The great use of life is to spend it on something that will out live it." Enjoy!
2022-12-1628 minCultivate OKCCultivate - Emmanuel Sonsonya of Intentional FitnessIntentional Fitness is where "Fit" happens. Founder, Emmanuel Sonsanya has created a customized group fitness centered around community, commitment and consistency. He is also an honest to god Nigerian tribal chief. Â He shares about his 21 names, his family and his dreams for his community. Enjoy!
2022-12-0523 minCultivate OKCCultivate - Conner Sikes of Premier BlindsFor 20 years and for two generations, Premier Blinds has provided shades, shutters, draperies, and garage floor coatings to builders, contractors, designers and individual consumers. They place a heavy emphasis on client service and their ability to execute on even the most complex jobs. Owner of Premier Blinds, Conner Sikes, shares the struggles and joys of taking over a family business. He also shares how his customers share story after story of how they are amazed at their care. Enjoy!
2022-12-0528 minCultivate OKCCultivate - Jerad Lovett with NextMuvDishes aren't the only broken things in the moving industry. Currently, brokers take 50% of the revenue and add very little value. NextMuv has created a better way, an honest and transparent platform thatâs good for the customer and the bottom line for local moving businesses. They unite technology and outstanding service to better the industry and create an efficient and modern way to move. The founder, Jerad Lovett, is a 3rd generation mover who is revolutionizing the moving industry. Enjoy!
2022-11-1739 minCultivate OKCCultivate - Nekesha Griffis of Mane ResultsUsing textured hair as a platform for unity, that is how Nekesha Griffis is approaching her venture. Her goal is to not only grow her salon, Mane Results, from within, but the industry as a whole, bridging the gap between consumers, stylist, salons, and schools. Enjoy!
2022-11-0737 minCultivate OKCCultivate - Caleb Arter of BlueSevenIn this episode we hear from creative entrepreneur, Caleb Arter owner of BlueSeven. He shares the story of how jean created a community. Enjoy!
2022-10-3106 minCultivate OKCCultivate - Tim Herbel of Not Your Average JoesCaffeine and Hope, that is how we describe Not Your Average Joes Coffee Shop. "Accept-ional" Â is how they describe their non profit whose mission is to inspire our community by including adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the creation of exceptional coffee in an encouraging atmosphere. This coffee shop is far from normal, It features meaningful employment that is customer facing and where those with special needs work side by side with their nuero-typical peers. Tim Herbel, the founder of Not Your Average Joe, shares his vision; his why and what his sites are set on for the f...
2022-10-3127 minCultivate OKCCultivate - Stewardship PanelJessica Rimmer, Marty Hepp, Steve Foskin talk about stewarding our ventures with a Redemptive perspective.Â
2022-10-2651 minCultivate OKCCultivator - Caleb Arter founder of Blue7Creative genius Caleb Arter, owner of Blue7, shares how the simple act of selling jeans created a community and culture. You will want to check out his online or brick and morter store. So much goodness there. You will thank us later.Â
2022-10-0506 minCultivate OKCCultivator - Mike ZserdinMike Zserdin , IT professional, serial entrepreneur and value proposition guru, shares mental and emotional health advice to cohort 3. Enjoy!
2022-10-0503 minCultivate OKCCultivator - Donnita Rodgers - Athletic Director of Langston UniversityThis episode is about keys and athletes. How we can use our "And Then..." moments to provide opportunities for others. Athletic Director of Langston University, Donnita Rodgers shares some of her "key" moments and how she now strives to provide them for her student athletes. Go Lions!
2022-09-2108 minCultivate OKCCultivator - Donna Harris, Founder of Builders + BackersHold on to your hats people, we have an entrepreneural giant for you today. Donna Harris, Founder of Builders + Backers. She is also co-founder of 1776, General Partner in 1776 Ventures (a seed stage venture fund with investments on five continents), Venture Partner at Praxis and an active angel investor. She is also on the Board of the Global Entrepreneurship Network and Policy Council of Economic Innovation Group.
She shares how she began her entreprenurial journey and how she believes that Redemptive Entrepreneurs can change the culture of the world. Enjoy!
2022-09-2136 minCultivate OKCCindy Lee of the Halo Project- Performance vs PreciousnessesIn this episode Cindy shares what the difference is between our performance and our preciousnesses. How we are not what we do.
2022-09-0348 min2022-09-0221 minCultivate OKCTraci Walton of Plenty Mercantile - The Genesis and "Why" Behind PlentyIn this episode, Traci Walton, Co-Founder of Plenty Mercantile, shares their Genesis story. How a dinner at PF Chang's forever changed their lives. She also talks about their "Why". Enjoy!
2022-08-3108 minCultivate OKCTraci Walton - Plenty Mercantile - The Daily Grind of Being an EntrepreneurIn this clip Traci Walton, Co-Founder of Plenty Mercantile, shares about the daily struggles of being in a family business. How there are blessings admists the grind. If you havent' visited one of Plenty's retail location, you are missing out. You can also shop online. Enjoy!
2022-08-3104 minCultivate OKCBeyond Philanthropy - David Green - How Hobby Lobby StartedWould you be surprised to hear that David Green was seen as the "black sheep" in his family? Hear how Hobby Lobby was started and how he sees himself as an "anointed retailer'.Â
2022-08-1011 minCultivate OKCBeyond Philanthropy - David Green - Ministry not a BusinessWhat does it look like when an owner sees his billion dollar business as a ministry? In this short segment you will hear from the co founder of Hobby Lobby David Green, and how he values his employees.Â
2022-08-1004 minCultivate OKCBeyond Philanthropy - David GreenSuch a rare treat to have David Green speak at our Cohort 3 Kickoff. He shares the story of Hobby Lobby was started, some potholes along the way, and how God has been faithful throughout. You will be encouraged.Â
2022-08-1048 minCultivate OKCJust Like Home Rentals - with Rebecca Farrow and Jeff CooperCo Founders of Just Like Home Rentals, Rebecca Farrow and Jeff Cooper, make vacation home rentals not just a regular stay. They focus on creating an amazing experience, one that promotes the city they are in, as well as providing hospitality and service on a whole new level. Providing a place where you and the ones you love can create memories that last a lifetime. Enjoy!
2022-07-0528 min
Cultivate OKCMVP Insurance - Joan Curtis & Brent BrownJoan Curtis and Brent Brown of MVP Insurance are self proclaimed âInsurance Nerdsâ. Â Â These founders believe it is Godâs business to grow their business and for them to serve at the pleasure of the King. They donât have an emu or a gecko used in their branding but believe us, they donât need it. Enjoy!
2022-06-0633 minCultivate OKCSmarter Firms with Eric Patric and Zach BallEric Patrick's and Zach Ball's goal is to help law firms and law firm leaders be more effective in their individual missions by providing them with the real-time business intelligence they need to make quick, informed decisions. While a few competitors exist that offer law firm reporting, Smarter Firms' goal is to differentiate itself with features and benefits that others are not yet providing.Â
They also have unique life experiences including touring with the band Korn.Â
Enjoy!
2022-06-0625 minCultivate OKCOKC Good - Mark NehrenzMark Nehrenz of OKC Good has a vision is to inspire action through storytelling primarily through documenting and sharing the stories of those in the nonprofit world working to make our city a better place for everyone. Enjoy!
2022-06-0629 minCultivate OKCPlains Commercial Real Estate - Daniel MorrisDaniel Morris of Plains Commercial Real Estate has a professional goal is to be the go to commercial real estate services firm with specialized experts in each of their vertices. He's a soccer enthusiast, world traveler and a deep soul. Â Enjoy!
2022-05-0622 minCultivate OKCFlourish Real Estate Group - Niki McClainIn an industry that is cut throat & always competitive, Niki McClain founder of Flourish Realty Group has created a culture that is different. With an abundance mindset where agents help each other, share ideas & cheer each other, on they have created an agency where everyone can flourish. Enjoy!
2022-05-0621 minCultivate OKCRedemptive Operations - Chris Horst, Peter Greer, & Mel MurryThis is a recording from a Cultivate Venture Accelerator session. The guest speaker panel included Chris Horst & Peter Greer both with Hope International & Mel Murray of Praxis Labs. There is so much goodness here, it is hard to summarize. They speak on global entrepreneurship; creating deep, meaningful community; the journey to Redemptive Entrepreneurship; and silver back attacks. You will be inspired. Enjoy!
2022-04-2655 minCultivate OKCPeter Greer - Trust BankPeter Greer shares how Hope International provides micro loans through communities that provides so much more than financial support. Entire communities come together to guarantee each others success.Â
2022-04-2003 minCultivate OKCCultivator, Mel Murray on Curating Authentic CommunityIn this Sneak Peek Mel Murray of Praxis Labs Accelerator share what it looks like to have authentic community outside the US and how we can learn from their example. Enjoy!
2022-04-2003 minCultivate OKCPeter Greer - Creating Deep Community Through TransparencyIn this short segment, we hear from Peter Greer and how he has been very intentional about connecting through authentic transparency.Â
2022-04-1802 minCultivate OKCPeter Greer - What Happens When You Offend a SilverbackIn this short clip Peter shares the story of why you don't want to turn your back on a silverback gorilla.Â
2022-04-1803 minCultivate OKCMel Murray - The Journey to Redemptive EntrepreneurshipIn this short clip, we hear about Mel's journey to Redemptive Entrepreneurship.Â
2022-04-1802 minCultivate OKCChris Horst - Failing Forward in the Non Profit WorldChris Horst shares the story of how Jeff Rutt, founder of Hope International, listened to those he was serving and learned from his mistakes.Â
2022-04-1803 minCultivate OKCBrian Bomar - Cornerstone Lending - The Power of ReviewsThis is a segment from Cultivate Cohort 2 mentor session. Brian shares what has set them a part and enabled their success.
2022-04-0803 minCultivate OKCBrian Bomar, Cornerstone Home Lending- Hiring Without ExperienceIn this short segment, Brian shares how they have changed their hiring process and what they have learned along the way.
2022-04-0804 minCultivate OKCPerformance vs Preciousness - with Lance HumphreysIn this session Lance Humphreys, with the help of Cindy Lee of the Halo Project, speaks to our identity in Christ. Knowing who we are, how God uniquely designed us, has an impact on the work we do.Â
2022-03-0941 minCultivate OKCAnd Then ...... with Taylor DoeThis is a recording from March 3, 2022 at the Cultivate Intensive #2 on Redemptive Leadership. Here Taylor Doe shares how we all have, and provide "and then..." moments. How those moments can radically change the direction of our lives.Â
2022-03-0916 minCultivate OKCCultivate OKC - The Halo ProjectThousands of children in the US alone deal with mental health issues. Up to 80% of foster children are in need of treatment. Amber Givens and Cindy Lee of The Halo Project have found a solution that provides hope and healing. Enjoy!
2022-01-0445 minCultivate OKCCultivate Sneak Peek - The Halo ProjectIn this Sneak Peek we hear a heart warming story about a child who had struggled for many years, and how she finally found mental health peace through the Halo Project. It will surely make you smile and want to hear Cindy Lee's and Amber Givens' entire episode.Â
2022-01-0407 minCultivate OKCCultivate OKC Sneak Peek - Tim Pace of TPC ConstructionIn this Sneak Peek hear how Tim Pace, founder of TPC Construction, is putting relationship back into the construction industry. How and why valuing people has become more important than the bottom line. Come back to catch his entire episode.Â
2021-12-1303 minCultivate OKCCultivate OKC - Tim Pace of TPC ConstructionConstruction can be a difficult industry. So many moving pieces and many aspects that can't be controlled. Tim Pace, founder of TPC Construction, has found that prioritizing relationships has been a key to his success. Learn how putting people first has enabled him to be the maestro of the OKC construction community. Enjoy
2021-12-1336 minCultivate OKCCultivate 101 - What's Different?In this short and sweet segment you will hear from Team Cultivate. They share was make's Cultivate different. There are many accelerators/incubators in OKC all doing great things, so why Cultivate?Â
2021-12-0217 min
Cultivate OKCCultivate OKC - Gaytan ContractingJuancarlos Gaytan of Gaytan Construction enjoys drawing with his daughter and playing basketball to balance out a busy lifestyle, and is definitely not afraid of hard work. He has a vision to breathe new life into the Southside of OKC one home at a time. Â
2021-12-0218 minCultivate OKCCultivate OKC - Sneak Peek with Juancarlos GaytanHear how Juancarlos and his team breath new life into old spaces. Come back to catch his entire episode.
2021-12-0203 minCultivate OKCCultivate OKC - What is it?In this episode we get a behind the curtain look at the Cultivate Accelerator. What's the ROI for its fellows? Who is qualified to apply? How long it it, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-11-2924 minCultivate OKCCultivate OKC - Dr. Terry RimmerIn this episode we hear from the âWhite Whaleâ of medicine, Dr. Terry Rimmer. He shares his vision for putting relationship back into care. How he is removing the burden of insurance and rushed visits. Enjoy!
2021-11-1934 minCultivate OKCCultivate Sneak Peek with Dr. Terry RimmerIn this Sneak Peek Dr. Terry shares what makes him the âWhite Whaleâ of the medical world. Come back Tuesday to catch his entire episode.
2021-11-1910 min
Cultivate OKCCultivate OKC - Ground Root DevelopmentEver meet someone who is passionate about something? It's invigorating. That is how we feel when we spend time with Valerie McMurry and Julie Coffee, Co-Founders of Ground Root Development. Hear how their vision for creating a redemptive atmosphere in south OKC is transforming an entire neighborhood. Enjoy!
2021-11-0842 minCultivate OKCCultivate OKC Ground Root Sneak PeekIn this Cultivate Sneak Peek we hear from Valerie McMurry, Founder of Ground Root Development. She shares why she chose to sell her home in a gated neighborhood to move into a neighborhood south OKC full of broken sidewalks, slum landlords and poverty. Come back later this week to catch her entire episode.Â
2021-11-0806 minCultivate OKCCultivate OKC - Growing OaksTalking about banking isn't always exciting but, hearing a story of a man who, through utilizing the services provided by Growing Oaks, went from incarceration to owing his own home is. In this episode Pam Greening and Michelle Reynolds share their hearts for helping break the cycle of debt and payday loans, and how it changes lives.Â
2021-10-2634 minCultivate OKCCultivate OKC - Blue7In this episode we hear from a creative genius with a heart for people. Caleb Arter, owner of Blue7, Â puts relationship back into retail. The "Frankin Flannels", hat station where you an create a one of a kind hat, to the home items and gifts, Blue7 is full ofÂ
2021-10-2641 minCultivate OKCCultivate OKC Podcast - Who | What | WhyIn this introductory episode we hear from several Cultivate team members, Lance Humphreys, Shenita Jefferson, Natanya Hernandez & Tracy Zserdin. They share what Cultivate's vision is for OKC, how they are executing that vision, and what type of ventures should apply. Come back next week to meet the current Fellows, and hear their Cultivate Stories.Â
2021-10-1918 minCultivate OKCCultivate OKC Sneak Peek with Growing OaksThis segment is so inspiring! Hear a story of a man who, through utilizing the services provided by Growing Oaks, Elevation Station, he went from incarceration to owing a home.Â
2021-10-1204 minCultivate OKCCultivate OKC Sneak Peek with Caleb Arter of Blue7In this segment we hear how relationships are the foundation of Blue7âs business. How for owner and creative genius, Caleb Arter, it all comes down to caring about people. He shares one particularly inspiring story around a young brides wedding shoes.Â
2021-10-1109 min
Sunday StoriesTracy ZserdinOn this weekâs edition of Sunday Stories, Corey White sits down with Tracy Zserdin. Tracy talks about her G3 womenâs group called âChicks for Freedomâ, and how people can get involved. She tells us how she fought moving to Oklahoma with her husband from Boulder, Colorado âkicking and screamingâ, and how the people of Oklahoma and specifically the people of Guthrie won her over. She discusses how she got involved with the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce. She talks about Red Brick Nights and gives listeners an inside look at what it is like negotiating with Hollywood big wigs to brin...
2021-05-0232 minSunday StoriesMike ZserdinThis week we talk with Mike Zserdin. Mike serves in multiple areas at NorthChurch Guthrie. He tells us about his thirty year relationship with his wife Tracy and the challenges and joys of their marriage. He talks about his two sons, who are both adopted. He discusses his entrepreneurial spirit and his desire to build things. He discusses his new startup that he and Tracy are developing, Made Possible By which helps organizations connect with non-profits. Finally, he talks about how he ended up in Guthrie and what he loves about it.
2020-10-1127 min
This is OklahomaThis is Tracy Zserdin - Made Possible ByOn this episode I chatted with Tracy Zserdin. Tracy lives in Guthrie Oklahoma. Born in Boulder CO. She and her husband Mike moved to OKC for work. Then she found Guthrie and fell in love. Shortly after they moved a little north and started diving into the community. Tracy is a former President of the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce and still plays a huge role in the community today. We dive into her background, her love for Colorado, her love for Guthrie and their new start up called Made Possible By which you can visit here www.madepossibleby.usÂ
2020-09-2344 min
A Frayed KnotEP 041, Tracy Zserdin, A Frayed KnotWhat if you raise up your child in the way they should go, but they go a different direction? The story on A Frayed Knot today is an honest look at this scenario. Tracy Zserdin is a wife, mom, fitness expert, and co-founder of a company called Made Possible By. She and her husband have two boys and a grandson. She shares with us what itâs like to have a child with behavioral difficulties and what it's like to walk through life's ups and downs with that child. She includes the struggles of bringing a challenging child to church an...
2020-05-2247 minHeadyMediaGo Win Conversation with Tracy Zserdin | How to be for your cityGo Win is defined as continuing or starting those âright thingsâ that allow you to achieve the wins you want for your life so you can live out your greatest story. I have Go Win Conversations so that you can learn from them, be inspired and connect with my guest. I hope you discover some âright thingsâ to be consistent in from these conversations. Today, I sit down with Tracy Zserdin the CEO and President of the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce.
2020-01-2325 min