Jill Castilla (Citizens Bank of Edmond)

Russ Florence (Music Writer)

Music writer Russ Florence sits down with the Night School team to talk about his blog “Lost in the Noise”, his love for music, and writing about a song every day. Russ is also involved with Exchange Music, a music exchange program that helps bands from other countries get their start in the U.S.

Charlie Trujillo (Lettering Express)

Charlie Trujillo chats with the Night School team about Lettering Express, his family-owned signage shop in OKC specializing in creating vehicle wraps, custom apparel, and promotional items for companies. Charlie talks about his passion for great work, great service, and Oklahoma City.

Jill Castilla (Citizens Bank of Edmond)

Jill Castilla, President & CEO of Citizens Bank, sits down with the team to chat about her work with the community-focused bank and founding its music and food truck event, Heard on Hurd. Jill talks about Vault405, a coworking space opened by Citizens as a way to bring together innovators and encourage connection in the community. This year, Jill was also named one of five women in The Journal Record’s Circle of Excellence which honors Oklahoma’s female business and community leaders.

Justin Falk (Shop Good)

Justin Falk stopped by to chat with the team about how he and wife Audrey opened up their family-owned store, Shop Good, where they avoid "fast fashion" by sourcing ethically made products from reputable suppliers and ensuring quality first over low costs. Justin also talks about the history of the shop plus their recent move to a bigger location.

Traci Walton & Brittney Matlock (Plenty Mercantile)

Traci Walton and Brittney Matlock talk to the Night School team about how they founded Plenty Mercantile, a shop + event space on OKC’s Automobile Alley. They talk about the selection process for goods in their store and aligning with companies who produce wares using ethically, environmentally or socially sourced materials.