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We sit and chat with our friend Miguel Genochio, founder of the Front Steps is the Future movement and brand. Follow below: Front Steps is the Future

In this episode of Here’s To You, we sit down with Miss ICT USA 2023 and City Girls Liquor owner, Michele Valadez, for a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring, chaotic, and painfully real. We talk about what it actually takes to build something from the ground up — from navigating pageantry and entrepreneurship to standing your ground in rooms where you’re the youngest, the only woman, or both. Michele shares the lessons no one glamorizes: learning to confront people twice your age, trusting your instincts, and surviving moments that feel straight out of a movie (including a man punching her windshield in broad daylight). This episode is a reminder that success isn’t always titles and trophies — sometimes it’s resilience, boundaries, and showing up anyway. 🥃 Pour a Watermelon Paloma and cheers to the messy middle! Ingredients: 2 oz tequila (blanco or reposado — her choice) 3 oz watermelon juice 2 oz grapefruit juice 0.75 oz lime juice 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional depending on sweetness of your watermelon) Top with ~6–7 oz sparkling water (grapefruit or plain)

Our former neighbor Travis, whom we met randomly during one of our recording sessions, turned out to be a pretty cool guy.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you our dear fans! We hope this year was good for you and today we bring you an episode from the secret vault! If you know us, then you know that we love to laugh, so it only made sense for us to have, not one, but two stand-up comedians join us on the pod! Deejay is a touring comedian and Christian is one of ICT's local stand-ups. Follow Deejay and Christian below! @deejayvasquez @comedianchristiannunez

In this episode of Here’s to You, Fanny & Dusty sit down with the powerhouse trio behind 6IMS — Cam, Trey, and Jamal — three young entrepreneurs flipping the script on what success looks like in your early 20s. From breeding dogs and trading sneakers to running a clothing line and managing real estate, these guys turned hustle into a lifestyle, a brand, and a community movement. This conversation is hilarious, raw, inspiring, and packed with gems for anyone grinding toward a better life. ​The origin story of 6ixms and how three different personalities formed one unstoppable unit​From shoes → Frenchies → clothing → property: how the hustle evolved​What people get wrong about three young Black men in business​The 5-Item Starter Kit for Young Hustlers​Friends in business and what keeps them solid​Relationship Hot Seat: dating while grinding, “are you busy or not into her?”, jealousy, getting your lick back​Conspiracy theories: Wayfair kids? Pyramids as portals?​Legacy building: what they want to leave for their future families & for Wichita​Lightning Round: chaos, honesty, and the funniest answers yet🍹 Fanny shakes up a Prickly Pear Margarita that had the guys talking with El Trago from One Life Spirits Follow the 6IMS crew:Cam • Trey • Jamal 🔥 Episode Highlights:

In Part 2 of our conversation with immigration attorney Sarah Balderas, we pick up right where we left off — diving deeper into the real-life experiences behind the headlines, ICE, and the emotional toll of navigating a system that often feels impossible. If you’ve ever wondered why immigration feels so confusing, why families wait years for answers, or why reform hasn’t happened since the 80s — this episode will give you the human context most conversations forget.In this episode, we explore: Kicking off with Cocktails w/ Hi-Post Vodka Love, relationships, and the emotional weight of immigrationICE — what it is, what it isn’t, and what “abolish ICE” actually meansThe role of Congress in meaningful reformPresidents, social media, and political “relatabilityCommunity action, and how to spot ICEThe U.S. Civics exam… and our questionable knowledge of itSarah doesn’t just practice immigration law. She translates it — with heart, with nuance, and with a deep commitment to the people behind every case.🎙️ Hosted by Dusty V & Fanny Ochoa on Here’s to You — the DIY podcast where real people share real stories. ✨ If this episode moves you, share it with someone who needs to feel less alone in their immigration journey.

In this two part episode of Here’s to You, we sit down with someone whose work literally changes lives. Immigration attorney Sarah Baldera joins us to break down the human side of a system that’s often cold, chaotic, and impossible to navigate alone.Sarah is more than a partner at her firm — she’s an educator, community advocate, daughter of immigrants, and someone who leads with empathy in a field where empathy isn’t always the norm. From her childhood in Wichita to the moment she realized immigration law was her calling, Sarah walks us through the stories, challenges, and realities behind the work.In part 1: What started her passion Immigration 101, in words real people can understand- Why the system feels broken (and who it actually serves)- Heartbreaking and hopeful client moments (shared with care)Why community education matters now more than everWhether you’re an immigrant, an ally, or someone trying to understand the system better — this episode is for you. Here’s to stories that matter.Here’s to the people fighting for futures.Here’s to you. Follow Sara below! Balderas Immigration Sarah Balderas

This week on Here’s to You, we’re joined by the inspiring and hilarious Tianna Kelly — a creative force, event curator, and mental health advocate who’s on a mission to make Wichita more walkable, connected, and emotionally open. In this episode, we dive into everything from healing childhood wounds and navigating dating while still learning self-love, to masculine and feminine energy, and finding humor in the chaos of growing up. It’s a conversation that’s part therapy session, part comedy hour, and all heart. Topics include: ​Overcoming discomfort & exposure therapy​Re-parenting and breaking generational trauma​The balance between masculine and feminine energy​Dating while healing and letting go​Building real community and emotional connection🎧 Tune in for laughs, vulnerability, and a few sparkly drink stories you won’t forget. Connect with Tianna on IG:📱 @Tiannazhane Proudly supported by One Life Spirits — 🥃 One life. One pour. One story at a time.

We sit down and have a chat with Ashley, who runs Abedini Social and also ICT Broke Girls. We learn about Ashley's journey of creating a food blog in the age of social media, her dating preferences and life in general! Follow on Instagram! @abedinisocial @ictbrokegirls

What a fun episode this was, especially with the cameo appearance from our resident ABG Emily P! We catch up with both of them as we discuss Marina's spa, ghosts and how she manages to raise children while doing it all! ​ The glow-up journey & opening her own studio, MD Suite Spa​Mom mode vs. party mode — finding balance when you do it all ​“Just one more shot” stories (we’ve all been there)​Roommate chronicles: chaos, icks, and living with friends​Lao culture, ABG life, and family expectations​Plus, we’re sipping on the One Life Upside-Down — a sweet pineapple, cherry & vanilla mix made with our favorite Una Vida Reposado 🤎 Follow the spa on IG! @MD Suite Spa

Hanging out with Kara Billie, we get to find out what this powerhouse of a woman is like!Follow Kara on IG: ⁠@thefashionrisktaker_⁠⁠@shoprisky⁠⁠@realtorkara⁠⁠@powertalkslive

Check out the Wichita Emerald City Tattoo Convention happening at The Kansas Star Casino on October 3-5th, 2025! Tattoos, Tupac, and throwbacks to dial-up internet?! This week we’re sitting down with the Bryan Parson and let the ink talk! We get into: Ink culture & 27 years of tattoo stories Tattoo Conventions Tupac conspiracies Dial-up internet nostalgia Pokémon flashbacks The Ink & Oak Daiquiri (ft. @unavidatequila )This episode is proudly supported by @onelifespiritsbrands Follow on IG: @wichitaemeraldcitytattoo

This week on Here’s to You, Dusty and Fanny sit down with Andrew, Nick, and Caleb—the creative crew behind Good Company, Pennant Coffee, and Fox & Ash. From high school coffee shop jobs to building multiple businesses in Wichita, they share how friendship, barbering, and roasting beans all came together by accident (and a little chaos). Give them a follow! @pennantcoffee @goodcompanyict @foxandash Support & follow the pod: https://linktr.ee/herestoyoupod

A bazaar is a marketplace, traditionally found in the Middle East, South Asia, and other regions, characterized by rows of small shops and stalls, often covered or enclosed. The term can also refer to a temporary market or fair, frequently for charitable purposes.  Danny is a clothing designer and CEO of Dummy Apparel Co. and he also helps in bringing bazaars to all of us right here in the ICT! Find them both at the Revolutsia shopping center and all around town at multiple events! @dummyapparelco @ictbazaars

In this episode, Dusty V and 5 Millie Fanny sit down with Wichita-based content creator and self-proclaimed “handsome, strong, smart, and buff” king — Steve Pinagua, aka Bully in Bulk. What begins with laughs and lighthearted banter about friendships, food, and flirty TikTok fans turns into a powerful conversation about growth, vulnerability, and healing through creativity. Steve opens up about his journey with depression, therapy, and how a pandemic hobby turned into a passion project and online community of over 50K followers. From sarcastic humor to sincere connection, Steve reminds us that content creators are more than their personas — they’re people first. Find all of Steve's links here: Bullyandbulk