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Why Every Person’s Story Matters | Mike Hearne on Oklahoma, Podcasting & Stories | Real Room 58

Who is Mike Hearne really?Not just the voice behind This Is Oklahoma. Not just the cinematic visuals, podcast interviews, golf content, or real estate brand. But the person behind the platform.In this episode of The Real Room, Lacretia Mitchell sits down with Mike Hearne, storyteller, content creator, realtor, and founder of This Is Oklahoma, to talk about the journey behind one of Oklahoma’s most recognizable media platforms.Mike shares how an awkward first attempt at video content turned into nearly 800 podcast episodes, what he has learned from interviewing hundreds of people, and why documenting stories matters more now than ever before.This conversation dives into:Building This Is Oklahoma from scratchThe power of storytelling and podcastingWhy everyone has a story worth tellingCreativity, consistency, and content creationThe importance of documenting family historyEntrepreneurship, branding, and community impactOklahoma culture, media, and connectionIf you are a creator, entrepreneur, podcaster, storyteller, or someone trying to build something meaningful, this episode is for you.#TheRealRoom #MikeHearne #ThisIsOklahoma #Podcasting #Storytelling #ContentCreator #Entrepreneur #Oklahoma #Media #RealEstate

Years of the Cane: Corey Clark’s Story of Survival, Purpose & God’s Timing | Real Room Ep 57

What happens when life suddenly stops and you do not understand why, until you realize God was building something through you that would outlive you?In this powerful episode of The Real Room, Lucretia Mitchell sits down with Corey Clark, entrepreneur, creator of One Odie Brand, and a constant presence behind one of Oklahoma City’s hottest brunch spots, Scrambled.Corey shares his life-changing battle with rare bone cancer, chondrosarcoma, the 30+ hours of surgeries that nearly cost him his leg, and how faith, family, and resilience carried him through the hardest season of his life.This conversation dives into:Overcoming pain and fearGod’s timing and purposeHow struggle can shape your destinyFatherhood after traumaBuilding a brand through adversityWhy your story mattersIf you need hope, motivation, or a reminder to trust the process, this episode is for you.#TheRealRoom #CoreyClark #Faith #CancerSurvivor #Resilience #Purpose #Motivation #GodsTiming #Entrepreneur #OklahomaCity

How Raven Built Her Circle Social Club by Betting on Herself | The Real Room 56

What happens when you decide to bet on yourself when nothing around you looks like it’s working?In this episode of The Real Room, LaCretia Mitchell sits down with Raven, mom, creative, serial entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of Her Circle Social Club, a women’s social club designed to create intentional, elevated spaces for connection and community.Raven shares her story of growing up in Spencer, Oklahoma, becoming a young mom, navigating survival mode in her 20s, losing a job, and taking her last $300 to invest in a lash course that changed the direction of her life. From there, she built a brand rooted in faith, self-care, lifestyle, and what she calls romanticizing your life.This conversation is for anyone trying to figure it out in real time, trust God in uncertainty, build something meaningful from where they are, and create the kind of community they have been craving.In this episode, we talk about:• Betting on yourself when life feels uncertain• Faith, risk, and trusting God as your provider• Going from survival mode to building a soft life• Becoming a young mom and finding direction• Why community matters for women• Creating Her Circle Social Club in Oklahoma• Romanticizing your life and changing your mindset• Choosing your hard and becoming your best selfIf you have ever felt overlooked, stuck, or unsure of your next move, this conversation will remind you that you can create the space, life, and community you are looking for.Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations from The Real Room.

The Hard Truth About Growth Most People Avoid | Real Room Ep 55

Growth isn’t complicated.But it is uncomfortable.In this episode of The Real Room, we get honest about what actually holds people back from growing, both in life and in leadership.This conversation challenges the excuses, avoidance, and mindset patterns that keep people stuck, even when they know they’re capable of more.If you’ve ever felt like you’re not where you should be, this episode will help you take a hard look at why and what to do about it.In this episode, we cover:• Why most people avoid the truth about their situation• The role of accountability in real growth• How avoidance shows up in leadership and life• The mindset shift required to move forward• Why growth always requires ownership• The difference between knowing and actually doingThis is a real conversation for people who are ready to stop making excuses and start making progress.Tap in, take notes, and apply it.Like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations that push you to grow.

From Control to Leadership | The Shift Every Founder Has to Make | Real Room Ep 54

Most leaders don’t fail because they lack vision.They fail because they refuse to change.In this episode of The Real Room, we dive deep into what it actually takes to grow as a leader, build a team, and step into the next level of your calling.This conversation unpacks the hard truths around leadership, including letting go of control, embracing discomfort, and learning how to truly develop people instead of doing everything yourself.If you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or leader trying to grow your business without burning out or staying stuck, this episode is for you.In this episode, we cover:• The difference between strategy and identity in leadership• Why growth always requires discomfort• How to build and empower a team the right way• The truth about accountability and leadership• Why most founders struggle to let go of control• How to shift from doing everything to leading effectively• The mindset needed to build legacy, not just successThis is real leadership. No fluff. No shortcuts.Tap in, take notes, and apply it.Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge how you think and lead.