Stay Golden with Lauryl and Aubry: From Classrooms to Closets

Join us in this episode of the Tulsa is Home Podcast featuring Aubry and Lauryl from Stay Golden Organizing. Discover their journey from teaching to becoming professional organizers, their favorite spaces to transform, and how they turned a fun summer gig into a thriving full-time business. Learn about their process, the challenges they face, and why Tulsa is a special place for them. Whether you're considering a move to Tulsa or want to enhance your home organization skills, this episode is packed with insights and stories from the organizing pros.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Preferences

01:00 Welcome to Tulsa is Home Podcast

01:31 Meet Lauryl and Aubry

01:46 Personal Backgrounds

02:50 The Bens and Organizing Beginnings

03:30 Starting the Organizing Business

05:05 Challenges and Success Stories

09:52 Favorite Spaces to Organize

11:09 The Organizing Process

17:55 Ideal Clients and Refresh Services

19:15 Why Tulsa is Home

21:32 Conclusion and Farewell

Discovering the Heart of Colonial Title with Jill Stitt

In this episode of the Tulsa Is Home Podcast, host Rod sits down with Jill Stitt of Colonial Title to explore her background and her recent involvement in the title industry. Jill shares her personal journey from Arkansas to Tulsa, her experiences as a single mother, and how she met her husband, Keith, who has owned Colonial Title for 20 years. They discuss the unique aspects of Colonial Title, including its locally owned, lawyer-operated model, and the primarily female workforce. Jill delves into the relationships she has built within the real estate community and how the business prioritizes personal connections and customer service. She highlights the company's bilingual services, the importance of creating a welcoming environment, and her passion for fostering a family-like culture in the workplace. The interview provides an intimate look at what makes Colonial Title special and why Tulsa is home for Jill and many others.

00:00 Introduction to the Tulsa Is Home Podcast
01:13 Meet Jill Stitt: Background and Journey
02:37 Colonial Title: Company Overview and Staff
03:41 Experiences and Insights in the Title Industry
12:12 The Importance of Communication in Real Estate
15:43 Hispanic Agents and Language Barriers
16:50 Office Culture and Community
19:08 Educational Seminars and Networking
21:13 The Importance of Kindness in Business
25:08 Tulsa as Home
30:03 Conclusion and Future Aspirations

In this episode of the Tulsa's Home Podcast, Roderick Hands interviews Lauren Sivak, who shares her journey from Chicago to Tulsa along with her involvement in Tulsa's nonprofit sector, particularly the op project. Lauren discusses the immersive experience of moving to a new city, the significance of expanded learning programs for Tulsa's youth, and how after-school activities enrich lives and enhance community vitality. The conversation delves into Tulsa Remote Program insights and the economic impact of educational programs. Lauren expresses her enthusiasm for Tulsa, emphasizing community engagement, reduced living complexities, and the welcoming nature of the city. The episode highlights the critical role of education in fostering future generations and making Tulsa feel like home.

00:00 Introduction and Moving to Tulsa

00:56 Welcome to Tulsa's Home Podcast

01:05 Guest Introduction: Lauren Sivak

01:28 Lauren's Background and Move to Tulsa

02:37 First Impressions of Tulsa

03:31 Life in Tulsa vs. Chicago

08:30 Tulsa Remote Program

11:43 The Op Project: Mission and Vision

12:13 Challenges and Adaptations During the Pandemic

13:15 Expanded Learning Programs

25:12 Funding and Community Impact

28:28 The Importance of Supporting Education

29:52 Why Tulsa Feels Like Home

30:43 Conclusion and Lightning Round