This episode of Grow With Us features Laziz Askarov, Co-Founder of Relance and participant in the Builders + Backers program. Laziz and Evan discuss their collective experiences in Builders and Backers and New U programs. They also reflect on their interactions within the Tulsa artistic community, and we explore Laziz’s work in connecting artists to support services that can amplify their impact and reach.If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don’t forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/. Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://careers.intulsa.com/signup

This episode of Grow With Us features Lydia Jeong, Content Strategist for New U and the Founder/CEO of Lydsworks and Fugue Media. Lydia and Evan discuss Lydia’s experience creating an impactful brand with the New U program, the experiences that helped prepare her for being an entrepreneur, and discovering the many facets of a brand’s identity. This is a great episode for early career folks! If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don’t forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/. Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://careers.intulsa.com/signup

This episode of Grow With Us features Gina Noble and Katie Burgess, who represent the Oklahoma State University-Tulsa Campus’ Department of Professional Studies. Gina, Katie, and Evan discuss the degree pathways in organizational leadership, certified nursing assistants, and public safety. We also discuss the importance of companies investing in their employees' continued education through tuition reimbursement programs. If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don’t forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/. Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://careers.intulsa.com/signup

This episode of Grow With Us features Brian Eckberg, member of the Tulsa Two Spirit Group. Brian and Evan chat about how Indigenous people seek community in an urban setting like Tulsa, and how the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center can play a significant role in community building through programming for LGBTQIA+ individuals. We also talk about the impact and aftermath of a fantastic opportunity to represent LGBTQIA+ Indigenous people and Tulsans. For more information about how to join Tulsa Two Spirit, please visit Tulsa Two Spirit on Facebook. If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don’t forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/ Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://careers.intulsa.com/signup

This episode of Grow With Us features Chris VanDenhende, Chief Marketing Officer at Icon XR Studios. Chris and Evan discuss how a return to Tulsa unlocked almost a second life for Chris that involves impactful LGBTQIA+ programming centered around art and expression and a career in technology catalyzed by the Holberton School for Software Engineering. Chris shares how he navigated these big moves and how they’ve set him up for success in his new role at Icon XR Studios, where they engage customers with unique marketing practices for brand experiences. If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don’t forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/. Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://careers.intulsa.com/signup

This episode of Grow With Us features Curcio Smith, Experience Manager at Campus Tulsa. Curcio and Evan discuss the work of Campus Tulsa in connecting college students to internship opportunities in Tulsa. Campus Tulsa recently launched a sponsorship model that will allow companies to support the programming of Campus Tulsa during the summer months. Campus Tulsa provides accessible short-term housing and an engaging summer internship experience for college students. If you or a college student you know are interested in Campus Tulsa’s internships, please check out the Campus Tulsa job board: www.campustulsa.com/job-board. If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don’t forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/ Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://careers.intulsa.com/signup

This episode of Grow With Us features Jabraan Pasha, the Tulsa Market Medical Director for Juno Medical. Jabraan and Evan discuss the newly opened Juno Medical Clinic in the heart of the Greenwood District. Juno is the modern doctor’s office: Primary Care, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Same-Day Care & more. If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don’t forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/ Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://careers.intulsa.com/signup

This episode of Grow With Us features Marcela Swenson, the executive director of Tulsa Responds. Tulsa Responds is an amazing resource for Tulsans that provides hands-on assistance for families who are eligible to apply for programs like SNAP, Medicaid, and Internet Subsidies. Additionally, Tulsa Responds includes IRS-certified tax preparers who offer free tax preparation with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Marcela came to Tulsa with one job that quickly evolved into a running a task force that later became Tulsa Responds, and in this episode, she highlights how this experience was possible through involved and supportive funders, a well-built team that leads with empathy, and the flexibility to pivot and excel as generalists. Through this mission, Tulsa Responds ensures that federal funds are reinvested into the Tulsa community while providing crucial support to residents facing economic challenges. In this episode, Marcela and Evan discuss the origins of Tulsa Responds, how the organization has scaled and continued to serve Tulsans, and how the impact of this work can be seen in the community of Tulsa.If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don’t forget to check out our career website: https://careers.intulsa.com/landing-pageAdditionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://intulsadev.com/signup

This episode of Grow With Us features Janessa Mondestin, Head of Talent Strategy at inTulsa. Janessa and Evan discuss Janessa’s Talent Advisory work at inTulsa, the Predictive Index as a behavioral and personality assessment tool for team collaboration, and Janessa’s involvement with DEI-focused organizations in the Tulsa community. If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don’t forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://careers.intulsa.com/signup

This episode of Grow With Us features Darbee Rich, teacher at the DeKalb Independent School District and Team Lead for the Lisa’s House consulting group of the Campus Tulsa Impact Academy. Darbee and Evan discuss Darbee’s previous experience as an Impact Academy intern and this summer’s opportunity to lead a student group through the same experience she had last summer. Darbee led the team of students who are working on a consulting project with Lisa’s House. Lisa’s House is a transitional housing model aimed to provide stability, employment resources, and mentorships to at-risk of homelessness folks from ages 22-34. In this episode, Darbee and Evan discuss skill-building in internships, working with vulnerable and stigmatized populations of folks in our cities, and the importance of organizing the art community in a thriving art scene. If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don’t forget to check out our career website: https://careers.intulsa.com/landing-pageAdditionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://intulsadev.com/signup