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Penguin Dream: If we build ’em, they will come

Episode 5: Katie Dunn and Taylor Witt had a "Hallmark moment" the first time they visited Celina, Texas. They instantly fell in love. (A lot of people do!) But they took their love affair to a whole other level. When it came time to find a permanent home for the custom furniture business – Little Wooden Penguin – Celina was top of mind. With a little love and support from Celina itself, Katie and Taylor are in the process of making their "American Idol dream" a reality. Links:– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com– Celina Events: https://www.celina-tx.gov/1135/Special-Events– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.govMusic:Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax Studio Music by Mark Metdker

Always Home: A Story 95 Years in the Making

Episode 4: 95-year-old Ralph O'Dell has called Celina, Texas, home – in some capacity – his entire life. He was born and raised in Celina, kept a weekend house here during his professional career and came back home after he retired. He has a special place in his heart for Celina, and he's celebrating that affection by not slowing down and giving back.Also on this episode: We'll highlight some upcoming events in Celina.Links:– Celina Events: https://www.celina-tx.gov/1135/Special-Events– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.govMusic:Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax Studio Music by Mark Metdker

Rollertown: Ben and Skin and Beer...Oh My!

Episode 3: Ben Rogers and Jeff "Skin" Wade have made a name for themselves in DFW radio. Now, they want to build something extremely special in Celina, Texas. Why Celina? Because they have fallen in love with this community, and they couldn't think of a better place for their new brewery, Rollertown Beerworks. On this episode, we'll share a "radio gold" conversation with Ben and Skin. We discuss their life-long friendship, their brand new radio station (97.1 The Eagle) and we talk about Rollertown.Links:– Rollertown Beerworks: https://www.rollertownbeerworks.com– Rollertown in the News: http://ow.ly/6DIX50yhMaT– Rollertown on Twitter: http://ow.ly/Tn5V50yhMc5– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.govMusic:Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax Studio Music by Mark Metdker

Life Connected: Giving Hope to Celina

Episode 2: "Life Connected" is the new tagline for the community of Celina. It's much more than just a tag line, though. It's a way of life. On this podcast, we'll focus on a wonderfully great part of the "Life Connected" initiative - the inaugural "Life Connected Award." Our feature guest is Carter Morris, the founder of Grace Bridge and the recipient of the 2020 "Life Connected Award." Other Guests: • Alexis Jackson (Director of Economic Development in Celina)• Mayor Sean TerryLinks:– Grace Bridge: https://www.gracebridge.us– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.govMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com

Downtown Celina: All in the Family

Episode 1: Downtown Celina is a special place. After visiting with residents, business owners and city officials, it's obvious what makes it so unique – the people. Several times during this podcast, the term "family" is used. While Downtown Celina is beginning to grow, the charm and the sense of family remains. Our featured guest on this episode is Dante Ramirez, founder and president of Tender Smokehouse. Also on this episode, we'll discuss the evolution of Downtown Celina and what's coming next.Other Guests: • Alexis Jackson (Director of Economic Development in Celina)• Mayor Sean Terry• Rebecca Barton (Downtown Development Manager)• Joey Dawkins (Owner of Toasted Walnut Table and Market)Links:– Tender Smokehouse: https://tendersmokehousebbq.com– Toasted Walnut Table & Market: https://www.facebook.com/toastedwalnutfarm/– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov– Downtown & Main Street: https://www.celina-tx.gov/908/Downtown-Main-Street Music: https://www.purple-planet.com