On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits down with Lauren King, Executive Director of Partnership Homes, to discuss homelessness, affordable housing, and the collaborative efforts working to create lasting solutions across Fort Worth and Tarrant County.

Lauren shares her journey from growing up in Fort Worth to finding her calling in social work and eventually leading Partnership Homes, formerly known as the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition. She discusses how faith, optimism, and a passion for serving others continue to shape her leadership and vision for the future.

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On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits down with Rodney McIntosh, founder and executive director of VIP Fort Worth, for a powerful conversation about growing up in inner-city Fort Worth, overcoming trauma, and transforming pain into purpose.

Rodney shares his journey from gang involvement and instability as a young man to becoming a pastor, community leader, and advocate working to break cycles of violence. He discusses how the loss of his brother and cousin to violence fueled his mission to help young men find a different path.

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On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits down with Marcus Hudson to discuss growing up in Como, the importance of preserving community history, and the work being done to build a stronger future for generations to come.

Marcus shares how his upbringing balanced the values of education, family, and accountability while navigating the realities of growing up in a historic Fort Worth neighborhood. He reflects on lessons learned, the responsibility of giving back, and why understanding a community's history is essential to protecting its future.

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On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits down with Sharon Herrera, founder of LGBTQ Saves, and board member Candice Puente for a powerful and emotional conversation about creating safe spaces for LGBTQ youth.

Sharon shares her personal journey growing up in Texas without resources or affirmation and how a single affirming adult saved her life. After witnessing a rise in LGBTQ teen suicides, she founded LGBTQ Saves to ensure no child feels that suicide is the only option.

Candice reflects on growing up in Fort Worth, finding her voice, and why being part of this organization matters deeply to her, especially for the next generation.

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On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits down with Jarred Howard, executive leading the development of the National Juneteenth Museum, for a powerful conversation about legacy, faith, and economic transformation in Fort Worth.

Jarred reflects on growing up in Stop Six, his family lineage tracing back to Amanda Davis (the first Black property owner in the community) and how pride in Fort Worth shaped his calling to preserve Black culture and history.

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On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits down with Rachel Capua, Vice President of External Operations and Dean of the Fort Worth campus at Tarleton State University, for a conversation about education, opportunity, and transformational leadership.

Rachel shares how growing up in a family that valued persistence and second chances shaped her belief in the power of higher education. As a second-generation college graduate, she reflects on the influence of her parents, her early desire to become a teacher, and how those roots ultimately led her to leadership in higher education.

The conversation dives into Tarleton State’s bold Fort Worth master plan — an 80-acre vision designed to serve thousands of students in the years ahead.

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On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits down with Fort Worth native Lachelle Goodrich, Founder and Executive Director of CHAMP, for a powerful and personal conversation about advocacy, healing, and disrupting systems.

Lachelle shares her journey growing up in Fort Worth, becoming a mother at 14, teaching middle school history, and eventually earning her master’s in counseling. After the tragic death of Atatiana Jefferson, Lachelle felt called to create a safe, culturally competent space for Black and Brown communities to process trauma and access mental wellness resources — and CHAMP was born. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations on Take This Down with Ty Stimpson.

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On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits down with recently retired Bob Jameson, longtime CEO of Visit Fort Worth, to reflect on a 41-year career dedicated to telling the story of Fort Worth.

Bob shares how an aptitude test early in his career confirmed what he already felt — he belonged in the service industry. From leading the Worthington Hotel for nearly three decades to steering Visit Fort Worth through unprecedented tourism growth, Bob discusses how a servant’s heart shaped his leadership philosophy.

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