What it Means to Be Texan - Emily Kirtner

Community Policing with Chief Victorian

Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/ [https://www.thewacoexperience.com/] Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens. Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors [https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors] Chief Sheryl Victorian has made a significant contribution to public safety and the perception of policing in Waco. After a full career in Houston, Dr. Victorian came to Waco to make a difference. In my conversation with Chief Victorian, she mentioned a retreat she attended led by Simon Sinek. Here is a link to the video of his TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA]. Sponsored by: * Ray's Automotive Specialists: FixMyCarRay.com * Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/ * The WACO Independent Film Festival - WACOINDIE.com * Christian Family Law Solutions: https://1c6.law * Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com * The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com #theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #todaysoffice #talkshow #1000thanks #WACO #WacoTexas

What it Means to Be Texan - Emily Kirtner

Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/ [https://www.thewacoexperience.com/] Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens. Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors [https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors] This week: North Crest RV Park owner: Emily Kirtner. https://northcrestrvpark.com/ Sponsored by: * Ray's Automotive Specialists: FixMyCarRay.com * Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/ * The WACO Independent Film Festival - WACOINDIE.com * Christian Family Law Solutions: https://1c6.law * Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com * The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com #theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #todaysoffice #talkshow #1000thanks #WACO #WacoTexas

Community Volunteer Christine A. Smith

Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/ Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens. Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors Waco lost a remarkable person on May 5, 2026: Community volunteer and entrepreneur Christine A. Smith had a 3 week battle with cancer. In this episode we reprise our conversation of how she integrated into a community where she did not even know one person when she moved to Waco. Christine had a dramatic impact on the people of this community in the brief 19 she lived here. I trust you will rejoice with me in a life well lived. I know her best, we were married for 42 years. 💬 "We moved to Waco...for the people." - Christine A. Smith 🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts. Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, January 10, 2026 (episode 67), and replayed in a revised version May 16, 2026. * This episode is sponsored by: * FullPotentialAccelerator.com * PresentGifting.com * Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards * Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready. QualityCabinetsTX.com * Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers Independent-Planner.colm * The book, Networking for Students 📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM. #theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas #podcast

Ty Kemper: Tribal Proving Ground

Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/ [https://www.thewacoexperience.com/] Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens. Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors [https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors] NAVY VETERAN:TY KEMPER OF TRIBAL PROVING GROUND [Tribal Proving Ground] - BROTHERHOOD OF THE UNCOMMON FEW. IT IS A ONE-DAY, VETERAN-LED BOOTCAMP WHERE YOU EMBRACE THE SUCK—AND EARN A BROTHERHOOD MOST MEN NEVER EXPERIENCE. 🎧 LISTEN NOW TO THE WACO EXPERIENCE: AN AMERICAN STORY WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS. Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, April 18th, 2026. This episode is sponsored by: * Quality Cabinets - [https://QualityCabinets-AffordableLuxury]Modern Design. Everyday comfort. * Christian Family Law [https://1c6.law/]: https://1c6.law/ [https://1c6.law/] * Ray's Automotive: https://www.fixmycarray.com/ [https://www.fixmycarray.com/] * Military Creator Con [https://www.militarycreatorcon.com/]April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount. * PresentGifting.com [https://presentgifting.com/] * ChordBuddy.com [https://ChordBuddy.com] Guitar & Ukulele Learning System * Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco [https://www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/] * Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards [https://hotdigitaltv.com/] * Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers [https://independent-planner.com] * The book, Networking for Students [https://www.amazon.com/Networking-Students-Scott-Smith-MBA/dp/B0CXP33DM7] 📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM. #theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas #podcast

Lydia Tate of KWBU Public Radio

Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/ [https://www.thewacoexperience.com/] Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens. Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors [https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors] LYDIA TATE HAS DEEP BUSINESS AND NON-PROFIT EXPERIENCE WHICH SHE NOW BRINGS AS THE CEO/PRESIDENT OF KWBU WACO PUBLIC RADIO. 🎧 LISTEN NOW TO THE WACO EXPERIENCE: AN AMERICAN STORY WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS. Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, April 11th, 2026. This episode is sponsored by: * Quality Cabinets - [https://QualityCabinets-AffordableLuxury]Modern Design. Everyday comfort. * Christian Family Law [https://1c6.law/]: https://1c6.law/ [https://1c6.law/] * Ray's Automotive: https://www.fixmycarray.com/ [https://www.fixmycarray.com/] * Military Creator Con [https://www.militarycreatorcon.com/]April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount. * PresentGifting.com [https://presentgifting.com/] * ChordBuddy.com [https://ChordBuddy.com] Guitar & Ukulele Learning System * Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco [https://www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/] * Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards [https://hotdigitaltv.com/] * Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers [https://independent-planner.com] * The book, Networking for Students [https://www.amazon.com/Networking-Students-Scott-Smith-MBA/dp/B0CXP33DM7] 📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM. #theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas #podcast