In this episode, host Mike Brose sits down with Brad Johnson, founder and CEO of Eden Village of Tulsa, along with two residents, to explore how a community of tiny homes is transforming lives. Learn more about Eden Village at https://edenvillagetulsa.org/

Huge thank you to WOMPA for sponsoring All Things Mental Health with Mike & Joi!

Links & Resources:🌐 ⁠WOMPA Website: https://wompatulsa.com/⁠

Visit: 3306 Charles Page Blvd, Tulsa, OK

Mike and Joi sit down with Maggie Fox (CEO) and KT Reamus (COO) of WOMPA – West O Main Producers Association — a one-of-a-kind creative hub, event venue, and membership-based community space in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

What starts as a conversation about “place” and mental health quickly becomes a deep dive into how WOMPA’s unique blend of freedom, discovery, and creativity impacts people’s emotional well-being.

Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or someone craving more connection and inspiration in your daily life, this conversation will leave you curious and probably planning your own visit to WOMPA.

Huge thank you to WOMPA for sponsoring All Things Mental Health with Mike & Joi!

Links & Resources:
🌐 WOMPA Website: https://wompatulsa.com/
📍 Visit: 3306 Charles Page Blvd, Tulsa, OK

Episode Summary

In this powerful episode, Mike Brose is joined by special guest Emily Hall, the Mayor's Senior Advisor on Homelessness for the City of Tulsa. Emily unpacks the complex realities of homelessness, moving beyond stereotypes to discuss the root causes, from the affordable housing crisis to systemic policy issues. She provides an inside look at Mayor Monroe Nichols' ambitious four-part strategy to achieve "functional zero" homelessness by 2030, demystifies the term, and debunks pervasive myths about why people experience homelessness in Tulsa. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand the real challenges and the concrete, compassionate solutions being developed in our community.

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Wompa, for their incredible support of the podcast and mental health initiatives in our community. This episode was recorded live from their unique and amazing space at 3306 Charles Page Blvd. in West Tulsa. We are especially grateful to our dear friend, Maggie Fox, for her decades of friendship and her belief in our mission. Learn more about Wompa at wompatulsa.com.