Kansas City Bucket List Podcast

Kansas City Orthodontist Dr. Jay Joshi on Smiles, Braces, Mouth Tape & Airway Health

Why should every 7-year-old get an orthodontic screening, and is mouth tape actually a good idea? Dr. Jay Joshi of Stay Smiling Orthodontics in Overland Park and Lenexa m

Kansas City's Wild History: Pendergast, BBQ & the Man Who Made KC

Gangsters, speakeasies, the birth of Kansas City barbecue, and the forgotten genius who put KC on the map. Historian Bill Nicks of HistoryKC takes us on a tour of Kansas

Whitney VinZant: Kansas City's Restaurant & Wine Empire

He turned a college summer job at Applebee's into a 12-concept Kansas City restaurant empire, then planted his own vineyard in Sonoma Valley. Meet Whitney VinZant, Founde

Kareem Rush: Kobe, Shaq & Building a University Heritage Group Empire from Kansas City

He played alongside Kobe Bryant and Shaq on the Lakers — now Kansas City native and former NBA first-round pick Kareem Rush is back home building a university-themed bour

Healing Trauma: EMDR Therapy with Katie Montgomery, Licensed Professional Counselor & Owner of Emerald Counseling Services in Kansas City

Ever wonder what actually happens on the couch during therapy, or why EMDR has become the buzziest word in mental health? On this episode of Kansas City Bucket List, Mi

Inside the oldest United States Penitentiary - Leavenworth FCI: A KC Prison Historian Tells All with Kenneth M. LaMaster

Right outside Kansas City sits one of the most notorious buildings in American history, and almost nobody knows its real story. In this episode of Kansas City Bucket List

Wendy Doyle & United WE: Kansas City's Fight for Women

Wendy Doyle, CEO of United WE, sits down on Kansas City Bucket List to unpack why Kansas City — and the country — still has systemic barriers holding women back from the

James Arkell: Kansas City Mavericks Hockey & Michael's WonderWorld x Halo Care Collective

Kansas City Mavericks COO James Arkell talks playoff hockey, family, and the ultra-accessible "city within a city" he's building in Kansas City for son Michael. James A

Kansas City's Courtney "Big Court" Richardson II: Master P, Ice-T & The OG Network

Grab your headphones, Kansas City — this episode is a wild ride from the Northeast side all the way to Hollywood. Mindy sits down with Courtney "Big Court" Richardson II,

Gift of Life: Saving Lives, One Organ at a Time in Kansas City

Over 110,000 Americans are waiting for a life-saving transplant right now — and about 2,500 of them live right here in Kansas and Missouri. On this episode of the Kansas

Kansas City Mom Survives Sepsis, Loses 4 Limbs & Finds Hope: Brie Morgan Bauer, Founder - Brie's Hope

Overland Park native and KU nursing school grad Brie Morgan Bauer sat down with me for one of the most powerful conversations I've ever recorded. At 27 weeks pregnant, Br

Kate Spade Co-Founder and Kansas native Elyce Arons

She grew up on a farm in Sedgwick, Kansas, went to the University of Kansas , and ended up co-founding one of the most iconic fashion brands in American history. I sat do

Beyoncé's Backup Dancer to Kansas City Powerhouse: Elaina Page, CEO & Founder - Next Paige Talent Agency & Next Paige Foundation

Get ready to cross off another must-meet icon on your ultimate Kansas City bucket list! In this episode, I sit down with a true local trailblazer making massive waves i

Amelia Earhart's Kansas Roots & The Atchison Hangar Museum

She vanished over the Pacific in 1937 — and nearly 90 years later, the world still can't stop talking about her. In this episode, Mindy sits down with Jacque Pregont, tre

Kansas City Therapy & Coaching: Why Traditional Self-Care Isn't Working | Ginger Rothhaas of Compassion Fix

Is traditional self-care leaving you feeling more exhausted than empowered? In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Ginger Rothhaas, the founder and owner of Comp

Kansas City Mortgages: How to Avoid a Disaster and Save Thousands with Liz Doyle, Mortgage Consultant

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Liz Doyle, a veteran mortgage consultant with First Bank who has over 10 years of lending experience. Together, we break d

Kansas City Cancer Journey: How Matt & Chrissy Stewart Turned Tragedy Into Purpose + The Inspiring Story Behind "All The Things" Memoir

In this emotional and inspiring Kansas City podcast episode, Mindy sits down with local Kansas City couple Matt and Chrissy Stewart to share their unbelievable journey of

Kansas City's Secret to Smarter Weight Loss with Alex Jabr, Co-founder and Insider to BodymetRx's Game-Changing Health Data

Kansas City is stepping into a new era of health, based on individualized data. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Jabr, co-founder of BodymetRx in Overland Park, to

Brandon Calloway, CEO & Co-Founder of Kansas City G.I.F.T. on Scaling Black-Owned Businesses and Closing the Racial Wealth Gap

What happens when community capital meets intentional culture? In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Calloway, the CEO and Co-Founder of Kansas City G.I.F.T. (Generat

Fashion Without Boundaries: Cory Infinite & Svea Herstar on Wearable Art and Sustainable Vision

In this episode, we sit down with Kansas City's most visionary design duo, Cory Infinite and Svea Herstar. Known for their "one-of-one" handmade creations—ranging from ju