Wall Street may have the spotlight, but it’s time to make room for Y’all Street! The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) just received federal approval from the SEC, a major milestone that sets the stage for Dallas to become a true powerhouse in the world of finance.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Local, we take you inside a Metroplex Civic and Business Association (MCBA) luncheon featuring a fascinating Q&A with Nicole Chambers, Global Managing Director of TXSE. With her background at NASDAQ, Nicole brings deep industry insight and contagious confidence about what’s ahead for Texas finance.

Sarah also sits down with Onyinye Akujuo, President and CEO of MCBA Dallas, to talk about the organization’s incredible growth and impact over the past several months.

This episode is packed with knowledge, optimism, and insider perspectives you won’t want to miss!

Tim Young may be known for running his mouth, but this conversation shows a whole new side of him. In this episode, Sarah sits down with the bold and hilarious man who’s captured the hearts of millions on social media. Tim gets real about the issues, shares stories you won’t hear anywhere else, and even lets us in on a few of his favorite (and least favorite!) things.

He’s all about the Grapevine VFW, traveling, cigars, and Wilhoite’s — but don’t ask him about cruises, his ex-fiancé, or buying land overseas. This one is equal parts fun, honest, and thought-provoking… so grab your headphones and tune in for the full scoop!

Every child deserves access to a world-class education — but for far too many in Dallas, that dream still feels out of reach. Roughly 144,000 economically disadvantaged students live within DISD boundaries, and 40% of children living in poverty aren’t prepared to start school. These aren’t just statistics — they’re the future of our city.

That’s why the Dallas Education Collective exists: to bring the community together and change this story once and for all.

In this episode, you’ll meet Nakia Douglas, a DISD graduate and the Executive Director of DEC, who has dedicated his life to improving education for Dallas kids. You’ll also get a front-row seat to a powerful DEC community event, where education leaders tackle the toughest questions facing parents, teachers, and students today — from access and equity to preparing kids for a future we can’t yet imagine.

If you care about Dallas, its kids, and its future, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. The path to tomorrow starts now — join us and be part of the movement.