Live.Love.Wylie.
Broadcasting from the heart of the City of Wylie. The Live Love Wylie podcast brings you the people that shape and make our city what it is today, incredible individuals from the past to present day and the incredible stories they carry with them. We bring you the history of our town from the businesses that have blazed a trail and the entrepreneurs leading the future. We meet and engage with the leaders from around our city from local officials, Wylie ISD leadership and more. We dive into the happenings taking place in and around Wylie Texas to keep you informed and engaged. Listen in and Discover Wylie one episode at a time. Connecting people in the city we LIVE & LOVE.
Episodes
Get ready for an incredibly insightful and engaging episode of the Live Love Wylie podcast! We are honored to welcome Jeff Forrester, a former Wylie City Council Member, to share his story and an exciting development with our listeners.
In this interview, Jeff delves into:
His upbringing and early life, tracing the path that led him to public service.
The motivations behind his decision to run for and ult...
From Service to Sips: The Journey of Texas Longhouse Meadery in Wylie
Today we journey into the world of mead with Carlos and Kayla Herrera, the owners of Texas Longhouse Meadery, located right here in Wylie, Texas. Join us as they share their unique path from serving our country to crafting ancient libations.
In this interview, Carlos and Kayla discuss:
Their incredible journey serving in the military an...
From Farm Roots to Wylie Urban Farm & Market: Brandon Iker's Journey
Get ready for an awesome and informational episode of the Live Love Wylie podcast! This time, we're thrilled to sit down with Brandon Iker, the visionary owner behind Wylie Urban Farm & Market. Join us as Brandon shares his incredible journey from his early days on a farm to establishing a thriving community hub right here in Wylie.
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Welcome back to the Live Love Wylie podcast! In this episode, Wes Dorsey sits down with Rick Valley, the owner of the beloved Creekside Fine Grill right here in Wylie, Texas. Get ready to savor the story behind one of our town's favorite dining spots.
Join us as Rick shares his fascinating journey into the restaurant world. He opens up about:
His early background and what first sparked his passion for the cul...
In this episode of the Live Love Wylie podcast, we sit down with Jason Hudson, the Executive Director of Academic/Career Connections (Career and Technical Education) for Wylie ISD. Join us as we delve into the innovative programs and opportunities Wylie ISD offers students, preparing them for both college and successful careers.
Jason shares his insights on:
The importance of Career and Technical Education in toda...
Get ready for an exciting episode of the "Live Love Wylie" podcast! Join host Wes Dorsey as he sits down with Jeremy Meier and Mari Gutierrez from Wylie Downtown Merchants as well as their personal businesses The System Architect and Juzt Jaz Boutique. We discuss the vibrant events taking place in our beloved historic downtown this May.
This month is packed with fun and festivities, including the thrilling Pedal ...
In this episode of the Live Love Wylie podcast, host Wes Dorsey interviews Brent Parker, the City Manager of Wylie. Join us as we dive into Brent's inspiring journey, from his upbringing to becoming a leader in our community.
Discover the experiences that shaped Brent's early life and his dedication to public service through his work as a firefighter. He shares valuable insights into the challenges and rewards o...
In our kick off episode for 2025 we have Debbie Schoenekase from Glen Echo Brewing in Wylie Texas. Listen in as we talk about their journey from farm living to The University of Kansas on to the great city of Wylie to open their brewery. You can find out more about Glen Echo by following them on all socials or visiting https://www.glenechobrewing.com/
Listen in as Wes talks with Marissa Page the owner of Page Restoration. Marissa and Jake Page are local graduates and are now local business owners serving the Wylie community. Listen in as we hear about their journey to becoming local business owners. Marissa drops a ton of knowledge about the restoration business that every homeowner should hear. They are big contributors to the Wylie area and we are grateful to have them on the ...
Join us as we dive into the incredible journey of Ashley Bledsoe! From traveling and moving around the country to finding a home in Wylie, Texas, Ashley shares her story of resilience and growth. 🌍💪
Ashley talks about how she and her husband, Brent, founded Bledsoe Hydromulch, a family-run business providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional sod. Discover insider tips on hydromulching 🌾 and learn why it's...
On this episode we are chatting with Carrie Lindsey of Discover Wylie and Raquel Jarjoura from Ballard Boutique & Bakery. We talk about the Discover Wylie Holiday Gift Guide. The Gift Guide is a yearly publication featuring local Wylie businesses. It serves to help the community shop local for the holidays. So many of our businesses offer unique giftable items that make the holiday shopping season easy all while supporting loca...
Its' that time of year again.. We are excited for this year's Wylie Rodeo presented by the Wylie Area Chamber of Commerce. Today we have two rodeo legends in the studio that play a big role in making this rodeo happen. We have Wes Ward of Wes Ward Productions and Kelly Clark of Chute 2 Productions sitting down with us. We get to know both of them and learn more about what to expect from the Wylie Rodeo this year. The Wyli...
On this episode of the Live Love Wylie Podcast we have Aaron Double A Jameson with us. Aaron is a father, a husband, a rugby referee and last but certainly not least a community leader in Wylie. If you have ever spent any time around Aaron you already know you are in for a treat, listen and watch as we hear about the journey that landed Aaron in our community and we learn a bit about his profession at the newest Frost Bank location...
On today’s episode of Live Love Wylie we have wrangled up and roped in the folks behind the upcoming Boots N’ Barbecue Gala! We are chatting with the leadership from the Wylie ISD Education Foundation. We have Windi Fuller the executive director and Maegan Lunte the board president in the studio. Let’s learn more about this incredible organization that benefits our students and teachers within Wylie ISD. To learn more about the fou...
On today’s episode with sit down with Wylie’s very own King of Italian. Mr. Napoli’s himself Gino Mulliqi. Gino has an incredible story to share about his journey to the United States. From exchange student to seeing something special when traveling through Wylie. We talk through opening up Napoli’s to his decision to run for city council. We couldn’t help but get some details about his newest addition he is bringing to Wylie with ...
In this episode, we are thrilled to have Tina Stelnicki as our special guest. Tina is an accomplished professional with a fascinating background that has led her to a pivotal role in the Wylie Chamber of Commerce.
Tina's journey to Wylie, Texas, is marked by a rich tapestry of experiences in the business world. With a career spanning diverse industries, Tina has honed her skills and expertise to become a driving force in the lo...
In this episode we are joined by Tina Stelnicki of the Wylie Chamber of Commerce to discuss all things Wylie Rodeo.
It’s Texas and we’re headed into fall, you know what that means.. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! Wylie has a massive Crosstown Showdown going on now and we wanted in on the action. On this episode, we sit down with Coach AHMO Carter from Wylie High School and Coach DUBEAST Gold from Wylie East High School to learn more about EVERYTHING Crosstown Showdown. There’s hog hunting, the Texas A&M Aggies and even Patrick Mahomes.. Join us as we ...
On this episode of the live love Wylie podcast we sit down with Craig Kelly from the City of Wylie and Angel Wygant to find out about all the upcoming small business week events in Wylie. From cornhole, taste of Wylie, a social media training, to a picnic and Wylie’s very own Pedal car race. This is a don’t miss episode to be in the know about all the happenings in early May! #ishopwylie
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