Timber People
Timber People
Gena Timberman
Halito! Welcome to Timber People. People – like Timber – are strong and support. They gather us warmly together like fuel that feeds fire – those who uplift structures of our community that protect and preserve. Please join us for conversations with people who are making a difference with their strength, creativity, and pursuit to build safe spaces for our community to gather, share, and learn from one another.
67 - Delivering Meaningful Healthcare in Innovative Ways Throughout Indian Country with Carrie O'Rourke
Host Gena Timberman invites Carrie O'Rourke with OnMed to discuss new and innovative ways to deliver healthcare throughout Indian Country. They talk about new solutions in healthcare and exciting avenues by which tribes and others can access resources to support their services and healthcare needs for their citizens and beyond. Carrie and Gena talk about OnMed and what the Rural Health Transformation Program can provide to Oklahoma, Tribes, and Indigenous communities throughout the country.
Jan 22
14 min
66 - A Life of Purpose in Wellness & Well-Being with Dr. Ashleigh Muse
Host Gena Timberman welcomes Dr. Ashleigh Muse, founder of Chiropractic Wellness Clinic and OKC Wellness Clinics, to talk about quality of life and the value of a holistic approach to healing and being. Ashleigh shares about her own health journey and what it means to explore new and innovative methods of treatment as well as functional nutrition. They discuss the rewards and good feelings behind living from the inside out and inspiring others to heal.
Dec 4, 2025
25 min
65 - The Benjamin Harjo Jr. Artist Fund - Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Benjamin Harjo Jr. with Barbara Harjo and Dr. Mariah Ashbacher
Host Gena Timberman welcomes Barbara Harjo and Dr. Mariah Ashbacher to share the vision and mission of the Benjamin Harjo Jr. Artist Fund, a nonprofit organization that honors Ben's gentle and generous spirit by paying it forward to Indigenous artists needing assistance to further their careers or expenses incurred traveling to art markets and exhibitions. They talk about beloved memories, community support, and what this year means for the Artist Fund in celebrating Ben's life and legacy by kicking off a special campaign the month of what would be Ben's 80th Birthday.
Sep 16, 2025
22 min
64 - The Usual Suspect - the Journey in Telling the Story of the Defense in the Girl Scout Murder Cases with Gary S. Pitchlynn
Host Gena Timberman sits down with Choctaw Legal Warrior, Gary S. Pitchlynn, to talk about his journey in writing his powerful and impactful book, The Usual Suspect. They discuss his experience as a young lawyer drawn into the representation of a young Cherokee man in the heinous cases, why he waited to release the book, and what it means for the American Criminal Justice System to require vigorous advocacy for everyone. Gary shares about his longstanding history of working with Tribes and what it means to mentor and develop the next generation of young lawyers who aspire to practice Federal Indian Law.
Sep 15, 2025
17 min
63 - Leading the FAMily with Dr. Kelli Mosteller
Host Gena Timberman welcomes Dr. Kelli Mosteller (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) to share about her journey working with her tribe and coming to FAM as the Executive Director and CEO from her role as Executive Director of Harvard's Native American Program. They talk about the exciting new developments at the First Americans Museum (FAM), the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Eagle Aviary, and the upcoming FAM Gala Mskwabek: Where Earth Meets Sky.
Mar 28, 2025
30 min
62 - Tasiawelanu and the Healing Blanket with Laurah Morningstar Winder
Host Gena Timberman welcomes longtime friend Laurah Morningstar Winder to share about her new book which tells a beautiful story about the powerful bond between a grandson and his grandmother, and adapting to change. They talk about friendship, fun memories, and the importance of community and belonging.
Mar 26, 2025
17 min
61 - Partnering with Tribes to Create a More Sustainable Future with Summit Carbon Solutions
Host Gena Timberman welcomes Summit Carbon Solutions Chief Operating Officer, Jimmy Powell, and members of the Tribal Outreach Team, Troy Eid (Greenberg Traurig American Indian Law Practice Group) and Del Laverdure (Arrow Creek Law, PLLC) to discuss Summit Carbon Solutions' mission to capture, safely transport, and permanently store CO2. They share the many ways in which Summit is establishing new standards in working with Tribes and communities and what it means to develop the world's largest carbon capture and storage project to protect the environment and create jobs in Indian Country.
Jan 22, 2025
24 min
60 - Inspiration and Encouragement All Around Us with Cooper Shepherd
Host Gena Timberman welcomes Cooper Shepherd to talk about beginning a podcast and how encouragement and inspiration can motivate us to do new things. Cooper shares about his love of sports and connecting with his Press Room Podcast audience and how podcasts can build bridges and connect us. They talk about their love of the Thunder and how sports brings us together. He expresses his entrepreneurial spirit and shares about the people who inspire him every day.
Jan 11, 2025
15 min
59 - Elevating the Oklahoma Experience with Chef Kurt Fleischfresser
Host Gena Timberman welcomes internationally-renowned Chef Kurt Fleischfresser to talk about his passion and pursuit in elevating the Oklahoma identity in culinary and dining experiences. They talk about the influence and impact great food and dining experiences bring to our community and what it means to inspire the next generation through mentorship and education. Chef Kurt shares about his days at OSU, the experience in working with respected Chefs across the country, and representing Oklahoma internationally. They talk about the Oklahoma Centennial Experience at Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival and the upcoming Berlin experience in February.
Jan 11, 2025
28 min
58 - A World of Wings in the American Pigeon Museum & Library with Lorrie Monteiro
Host Gena Timberman welcomes dear friend, Lorrie Monteiro, Curator and Founding Advocate for the American Pigeon Museum & Library, to talk about her journey coming back to Oklahoma and the mission behind the Museum. Lorrie shares about her love of art and history and the opportunities in the American Pigeon Museum to learn about the diversity, beauty, and impactful history of the Pigeon. They discuss the Museum as a place for all ages to learn about this incredible bird with a dynamic present and past.
Jan 11, 2025
24 min
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