Fort Worth Roots Podcast

Episode #444 "Pull For Kids" Ron Onyon with CASA of Tarrant County

You are here by formally invited to attend! Join us Friday, March 6, 2026 at Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch for the 10th Annual Pull for Kids Clay Shoot, benefiting CASA of Tarrant County. Shoot. Sponsor. Support. Change a child’s future—one pull at a time. 👉 Register: casaclayshoot.org Our guest today is a local with a big heart for helping our communities youth. Ron Onyon sat down with Fort Worth Roots to tell his story and why CASA of Tarrant County is important to him. 

Episode 443 "AI Infrastructure & Capital Strategy" w/ Brandon Chicotsky, Ph.D., Texas Senator Tan Parker, John Nichols, and Chase Friedman.

Episode 443 "AI Infrastructure & Capital Strategy" w/ Brandon Chicotsky, Ph.D., Texas Senator Tan Parker, John Nichols, and Chase Friedman.  For more information on GBR and how to attend future events, please visit: www.godblessretirement.com Our monthly gatherings aim to offer an informational and positional advantage for attendees, whether de-risking investments or servicing deals. Our events are free, thanks to our strategic partners. Monthly topical gatherings were prompted by a joint family office relationship to meet regional lenders, which has since extended to professionals in service of capital. We invite you to the next topical session. Previously serving in the Texas House, Tan held leading committee roles on policy matters vital to our state. His leadership was instrumental in the unanimous election by his colleagues as chair of the House Republican Caucus during the 84th and 85th legislative sessions. Tan’s legislative success touches a broad range of issues facing Texans and serves as a reflection of open dialogue with his constituency. His legislative accomplishments represent his extensive work fostering Texas’ economic vitality and protecting our most vulnerable. Tan graduated from the University of Dallas and earned a Master’s degree from the London School of Economics before building a distinguished private sector career in technology and private equity. He also created the book, Making Government Work. Tan Parker is a businessman, who grew up in North Texas working in his family’s restaurants while volunteering in his community. He married his college sweetheart, Beth, and they moved to Flower Mound, raising their daughters, Lauren and Ashley. While family comes first, Tan considers working for the betterment of Texas the highest honor of his professional life. The bedrock of his service is exemplified through passionate advocacy for community and fighting for common-sense, conservative policies that strengthen Texas’s prosperity. John Nichols is a recognized leader in artificial intelligence and innovation, currently serving as the Technology Lead for AI & Innovation within EY’s Government & Public Sector (GPS) practice. Passionate about helping public institutions navigate the complexities of digital transformation, John works closely with city governments, state agencies, and public education systems to drive meaningful change through emerging technologies. He has played a key role in developing responsible AI frameworks, advancing the adoption of AI/ML in secure environments, and modernizing infrastructure with cloud-native, compliant solutions. John’s work is grounded in a deep commitment to public service and innovation, especially in his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas. He partners with leaders across government and education to ensure technology is applied in ways that are ethical, scalable, and inclusive. Whether collaborating with CIOs, economic development teams, or innovation labs, John brings a people-first approach rooted in trust, empathy, and a long-term vision for impact. He has spoken on AI at national forums, led executive conversations with state leaders, and partnered with organizations including the White House, Microsoft, and AAAE. John also serves on the board of the Keller Education Foundation and is a strong advocate for AI literacy in underserved communities. At the heart of it all, John is a community builder. He believes the most powerful innovations are those shaped by the needs of the people they serve and he works every day to make that belief real. Chase Friedman is Managing Partner at Alpine Anchor, an AI automation platform making enterprise capabilities accessible to SMBs. With 10 years in sales and solution architecting, he combines technical expertise and business acumen, rapidly architecting solutions. Previously spending weeks building integrations at Venn Technology, he now delivers them in hours. His philosophy: click to deploy, not code—enabling businesses to scale operations without scaling headcount.

Episode 442 "State of the City 2025" w/Allison Docker, Jay Chapa, Kelly Porter, and Mattie Parker

Stories come to life in Fort Worth! That was the underlying theme of this years State of the City event. Fort Worth Roots was honored to attend and get a chance to record with some of Cowtown's best. Up first we have Allison Docker with Fort Worth Green Space Champion. Next, Fort Worth City Manager Jay Chapa. Our third recording is with Kelly Porter, Assistant Director of Regional Transportation Planning & Innovation. To close the episode out and talk about some of the things she covered in her speech is Mayor Mattie Parker! Special thanks to everyone that made space for Fort Worth Roots so that we could be part of this special day. Follow along to see what else the Fort Worth Chamber is up to on Instagram @ftwchamber  Find information about the city of Fort Worth online at: www.fortworthtexas.gov See the full video of the event with this link : https://youtu.be/rBczPI0nszk?si=w6I894kdjnPaN3D_

Episode 441 w/ Erik Lavigne

Meet Erik Lavigne, the creator of Two Cops One Donut! They're not just talking about the problems, they're bridging the gap between the police and the communities they serve. Find them on Instagram @twocops_onedonut. The podcast streams on multiple platforms so simply search it by name or go to the web page: twocopsonedonut.com To suggest our next guest or to talk to us about getting your business/organization involved with Fort Worth Roots, email us at: media@fortworthroots.com

Episode 440 "I've Had My Fill" w/ Kayley Ryan at McFly's Pub

We sit down again with our friend Kayley Ryan! This was a great recording with an incredible audience. Kayley, it was an honor to record with you again!Find our friend on Instagram as @kayleyryanmelodies.  ****NEW SINGLE "I've Had My Fill" out August 22nd***** Peterson’s Landscape  (817-739-8413)Welcome to Peterson’s Landscape, Dallas/Fort Worth’s premier landscape company. For over 35 years, Peterson’s Landscape has been providing residential and commercial property owners in the DFW area with the finest in landscape services. From landscape design and installation to regularly scheduled lawn maintenance services, our expert staff provides the knowledge and experience to help you with your outdoor needs Purple Web Consultingwww.purplewebconsulting.comWebsite design and hosting, E-commerce integration, digital strategy and consulting.817.629.6069Making modern business tools accessible to the small business owner so that they can compete with the big dogs! Fort Worth Float CompanyIs your day filled with noise and distractions? Overstimulating sounds and activity? Our daily lives have become overwhelmed with tasks and responsibilities, with very few ways to shut off the world for a brief moment. WELCOME TO FORT WORTH FLOAT COMPANY. They specialize in providing sensory deprivation flotation tanks, providing the ultimate relaxation experience. Offering various pricing and packages, and three different tanks, Fort Worth Float Company meets everyone’s floating needs. Hoppin (Fort Worth)Weisenberger St, Fort Worth TX 76107No more waiting for the bar tender. Simply walk up to the wall of taps, scan your arm band, and enjoy!!! This place charges you by the ounce. A great place to unwind or for your next big event. Find them on Instagram as @hoppinfwtx.Have a Fort Worth Event coming up this week? Call during our recording window and let us share it with the city. 817.988.1292. The Davis TeamLook no further than our friends at The Davis Team for all of your property needs. No commitment necessary. If you have questions about property then visit them online : yourdavisteam.com or give them a call 817.755.0504   Galaxy Wilderness Disc Golf  Galaxy Wilderness is dedicated to promoting Disc Golf to the masses for its health benefits through outdoor therapy, exercise, and camaraderie.Find them on Facebook as Galaxy Wilderness Disc GolfGalaxyWildernessDG@gmail.com(682) 228-0399 The Body Scrubberyon Instagram @thebodyscrubberyOnline at www.thebodyscrubbery.comPhone:925.808.8222A boutique and unique spa experience. "Don't cheat yourself, treat yourself!!" Luxury foot spa, full body scrubs, infrared heat wraps, massage, bubble tub, mud wraps, facials, couples packages, and small group parties.   Eaton Data SolutionsWe work to have relationships with vendor partners who specialize in different methods of vulnerability detection and management so that we can offer enterprise tools and solutions to small and medium sized companies (SMB's).Find them online www.eatondatasolutions.com Roofing Solutions by Darren Houk!Roofing Solutions can help with all your residential and commercial roofing needs. Roofing Solutions by Darren Houk islocally owned and operated. We are insured and have the experience to carry out most roofing projects.Web Page: https://www.roofingsolutionshouk.com/Phone : 817-882-6520 McFly's Pub6104 LTjg Barnett Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76114 · 4.1 miA BADASS little 1980's/ Back to the Future themed bar with an excellent outdoor patio complete with fire pit and room for your fur baby. Daily drink specials and fun activities almost every day of the week. See whats new at McFly's on their Instagram page @McFlysPub. Tres Amigos Tacos and Tequilatresamigostacosandtequila.comChef Sandy brings a fresh perspective and culinary expertise to Tres Amigos, continuing the spirit of female led entrepreneurship and the culinary excellence that Chef Paul was known for.909 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104 Cloudland Recording Studiowww.cloudlandrecordingstudio.comCloudland Recording Studio is an analog and digital recording studio located in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. We are just one mile from downtown and five minutes from the Near Southside entertainment district of Magnolia Avenue.