Simply Authentic Podcast

What does it take to lead an institution for 20 years—and still have the energy and vision to look toward the next 20? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Hal Higdon, Chancellor of Ozarks Technical Community College...

Is real estate getting too big? If it feels like every time you open the news there’s another real estate company buying another real estate company…you’re not imagining it. In this episode of Simply Authentic, we’re...

In this totally unplanned and very authentic episode, we have a conversation about the back-to-school feels—and somehow end up talking about how quickly life changes. Tonya’s oldest grandchild is heading off to...

What happens when real estate investing just… finds you? In this episode, we are chatting with fellow REALTOR and real estate investor Zach Riggs. Zach got into real estate at a young age, and while selling homes was...

What happens when a crazy idea turns into something much bigger than you ever expected? We first sat down with Billy Dove, the man behind 417 Foodist, back in October 2023. At the time, he was four years into a venture...

Who says you have to wait for marriage to buy a home? Single women now account for a significant share of the U.S. housing market—and they're buying homes at more than twice the rate of single men. With more women...

Data centers are one of the hottest topics in economic development today—and one of the most debated. As demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure continues to grow, communities...

In this episode we sit down with Carrie Richardson , Executive Director of Leadership Springfield, to explore how one organization is helping shape the future of the Ozarks by investing in people. Carrie shares how...

The real estate industry is at a crossroads, and one question is generating more conversation than almost any other: What is the future of the MLS? From private listing networks and changing industry policies to the...

Most people have heard of the efactory, but few realize just how much happens inside its walls. It's more than a coworking space or business incubator—it's a place where entrepreneurs find support, ideas become...

Missourians will soon head to the polls to vote on proposed constitutional amendments that could have lasting effects on our state. But before casting your ballot, it's important to understand exactly what these...

As we gather with family and friends for cookouts, parades, and fireworks, have you ever stopped to think about the story behind Independence Day? In this special Fourth of July episode of Simply Authentic , Angie and...

In this episode of the Simply Authentic Podcast, we're joined by Paula Dougherty, Private Wealth Advisor with Achieve Private Wealth, for a conversation that goes far beyond dollars and cents. As part of our 30-Day...

This week on the Simply Authentic Podcast, we're joined by attorney and owner of Fortified Elder Law, Rachel Fortenberry, for a practical and eye-opening conversation about wills, trusts, probate, and protecting the...

This week on Simply Authentic , we're joined by Dr. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research for the National Association of REALTORS®, for a fascinating conversation about today's housing...