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  • Inez Russell of Friends for Life
    Feb 9 2026

    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

    Founder and Executive Director of Friends for Life - Inez Russell. In this episode we replay the interview with Inez originally in episode 2 of this show. Friends for life is co-hosting the National Volunteer Caregivers Network Conference June 11-13, 2026 at the AC Hotel in Waco.

    The mission of the National Volunteer Caregiving Network is to support members of the National Network and to create new, sustainable interfaith volunteer caregiving programs. The Network was created as a result of the Faith in Action initiative launched by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation over 40 years ago. This initiative started the Faith in Action initiative with a nationwide contingency of over 1,000 nonprofits.

    🎧 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, February 7th, 2026.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    1. Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.
    2. PresentGifting.com
    3. ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    4. Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    5. Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    6. Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
    7. Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    8. 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

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    29 min
  • PresentGifting.com with Entrepreneur Mark Senefsky
    Feb 2 2026

    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

    Owners of Quality Cabinets - Thuy Phan and Quynh Pham. In this episode we hear their American story of coming to the United States with no resources or the language. Their success is founded on their hardships and caring for people.

    💬 "AI is a topic on everybody's mind - is it going to be the ruination of western civilization or is it a godsend. " - Mark Senefsky

    🎧 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 31, 2026.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    1. PresentGifting.com
    2. ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    3. Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    4. Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    5. Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
    6. Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    7. 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

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    29 min
  • Qualtity Cabinets - Thuy and Quynh
    Jan 26 2026

    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

    Owners of Quality Cabinets - Thuy Phan and Quynh Pham. In this episode we hear their American story of coming to the United States with no resources or the language. Their success is founded on their hardships and caring for people.

    💬 "When we first came to America, we actually were in the projects and we started with a slum lord. And we didn't know English at the time, and we didn't know our rights. " - Thuy Phan

    🎧 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 24, 2026.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    1. PresentGifting.com
    2. ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    3. Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    4. Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    5. Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
    6. White Bluffs Construction
    7. Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    8. 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

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    29 min
  • Nicholi Martinez of Startup Waco
    Jan 19 2026

    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

    Nicholi Martinez of Startup Waco. In this episode Nicholi shares about his role in the business startup ecosystem - and plays original music.

    💬 "I see amazing people taking leaps and strides to hit their dreams and goals...local businesses are what makes Waco so great." - Nicholi Martinez

    🎧 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 17, 2026.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    1. PresentGifting.com
    2. ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    3. Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    4. Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    5. Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
    6. White Bluffs Construction
    7. Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    8. 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

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    29 min
  • Community Volunteer & Entrepreneur Christine A. Smith
    Jan 12 2026

    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

    Community volunteer and entrepreneur Christine A. Smith. In this episode how she integrated into a community where she did not even know one person when she moved to Waco 16 months ago.

    💬 "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.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    1. PresentGifting.com
    2. ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    3. Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    4. Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    5. Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
    6. White Bluffs Construction
    7. Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    8. 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

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    29 min
  • Elizabeth Meigs
    Jan 5 2026

    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

    Transformational Speaker Elizabeth Meigs. In this episode Elizabeth shares her story from despair to success. Those who have benefited from her work include veterans, first responders, and those who are impacted by PTSD.

    💬 "The doctors were preparing my family for my death." - Elizabeth Meigs.

    🎧 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 3, 2026.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    1. PresentGifting.com
    2. ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    3. Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    4. Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    5. Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
    6. White Bluffs Construction
    7. Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    8. 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

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    29 min
  • Baylor Alumnus Greg Stephens
    Dec 29 2025

    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

    Greg Stephens. In this episode Greg shares a deep insight into organizational culture.

    💬 "We so often worry about things we can't do anything about. Even in a down economy business happens." - Greg Stephens

    🎧 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, December 27, 2025.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    1. ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    2. Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    3. Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    4. Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
    5. White Bluffs Construction
    6. Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    7. 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

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    29 min
  • John Lomperis of Petros Network
    Dec 22 2025

    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

    John Lomperis of PetrosNetwork.org. In this episode John shares about the missionary work of Petros Network.

    💬 "Nearly 2 million people come to Christ in very remote, unreached areas of the world." - John Lomperis

    🎧 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, December 20, 2025.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    • ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    • Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    • Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    • Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
    • White Bluffs Construction
    • Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    • 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

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    29 min