Hosted by Juan Arriola · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 37 episodes
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Discover the heart of Northwest Arkansas through original stories that inspire and connect. SO NWA is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the unique voices, experiences, and industries that make this region thrive. From local innovators to community leaders, we explore the stories that shape our vibrant community while fostering connections and serving others across all walks of life. Whether you're passionate about the outdoors, real estate, or the arts, SO NWA has something for everyone who loves and lives in NWA.
Juan Arriola hosts SO NWA, a society show with 37 episodes published.
Episode 35 - On this episode Mental performance coach Ben Greene joins the SO NWA Podcast for one of our most meaningful conversations yet. Ben shares his journey from New York to Northwest Arkansas, how he and his broth
Episode 34 - In this episode of SO NWA, we sit down with Emily and Josh Saffran, owners of The Gents Place in Bentonville, to talk about entrepreneurship, family, leadership, and creating an experience that goes far beyo
Episode 33- In this episode of SO NWA Podcast, we sit down with Kassie Ogle — furniture store owner, home staging expert, CrossFit athlete, and entrepreneur — for one of our most personal and eye-opening conversations ye
Episode 32 -This week on the SO NWA Podcast, we sit down with Northwest Arkansas comedian Francisco Valencia — better known as Frisco Kid. From moving to Arkansas through J.B. Hunt to building one of the fastest-growing
Episode 31- In this episode of SO NWA , we sit down with Ana Xavier, a podcast strategist and producer with over a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs launch and grow impactful podcasts. From starting her first sh
Episode 30-In this episode of SO NWA, we sit down with Yair Benitez — a young entrepreneur making serious moves here in Northwest Arkansas. From starting out cutting hair in a garage to owning multiple barbershops and bu
Episode 29- Thor O’Connor, owner of Thor’s Barbershop in Pea Ridge, shares his journey from college burnout to building a thriving barbershop in Northwest Arkansas. In this episode, we dive into what it really takes to s
Episode 28-In this episode of SO NWA , we sit down with Deysi Chicas, an executive closing agent with over 20 years of experience at Waco Title. If you’ve bought or sold a home in Northwest Arkansas, there’s a good chanc
Episode 27 - In this episode of So NWA Podcast , hosts Enrique and Juan Carlos switch things up and get a little more personal. They recap recent real estate wins , including closing deals and the strategies behind getti
Episode 26- In this episode of SO NWA, we sit down with Cody and Mike Duley of Keller Williams for an honest conversation about leadership, growth, and building something that lasts. We dive into their journey in real es
Episode 25. In this episode of SO NWA, Juan Carlos and Enrique sit down with Joseph Nguyen, the local food influencer behind Hangry Peddler. Joseph shares his journey into content creation, his connection to Northwest Ar
Episode 24. In this episode of SO NWA, Juan Carlos and Enrique kick off Season 2 with a host recap and an honest, unscripted conversation. They reflect on Season 1, what they learned, and how the podcast has grown throug
Season 2 is officially here. In this short intro episode, We are check in with the SO NWA community, little reflection on last season, and talk through what’s new for 2026. This episode we recorded while testing out a ne
Episode 23- In this episode, Enrique and Jc sit down with Natalie Tibbs , Executive Director of the Children & Family Advocacy Center of Benton County. Natalie’s parents founded Restoration Village in 1989, and today she
Episode 22- In this episode of SO NWA , Enrique and Juan Carlos, we sit down with Keegan Staton, Planning Director for the City of Pea Ridge. We talk about what city planning really means, how it shapes daily life in Nor
Episode 21 - Part 2 - In this heartfelt episode of SO NWA , hosts Juan Carlos and Enrique sit down at the kitchen table of Joe and Suzanne Spivey — two longtime Rogers residents whose family roots in Northwest Arkansas s
Episode 21- Part 1 - In this heartfelt episode of SO NWA , hosts Juan Carlos and Enrique sit down at the kitchen table of Joe and Suzanne Spivey — two longtime Rogers residents whose family roots in Northwest Arkansas st
Episode 20- In this episode of SO NWA , Enrique and Juan Carlos sit down with longtime friend and community leader Christian Saavedra — a Rogers native by way of El Salvador — to talk about his journey from humble beginn
Episode 19- In this episode of SO NWA , we sit down with Rogers Mayor Greg Hines as he reflects on more than a decade of leadership and community growth. From navigating downtown revitalization to leading recovery effort
Episode 18- In this episode of SO NWA , Juan Carlos and Enrique sit down with Mariah Newman , an inspiring leader whose journey has taken her from humble beginnings in Kansas, to teaching and community transformation, to
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