SO NWA
SO NWA
Podcast Description
Discover the heart of Northwest Arkansas through original stories that inspire and connect. SO NWA is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the unique voices, experiences, and industries that make this region thrive. From local innovators to community leaders, we explore the stories that shape our vibrant community while fostering connections and serving others across all walks of life. Whether you're passionate about the outdoors, real estate, or the arts, SO NWA has something for everyone who loves and lives in NWA.
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The podcast explores themes such as community engagement, leadership, personal journeys, and regional culture. Episodes feature guests like Yesenia Sanabria discussing homeownership empowerment and Nathan See reflecting on public service and community growth, alongside lighter moments like his amusing misadventure, showcasing how personal stories reflect broader community themes.
Discover the heart of Northwest Arkansas through original stories that inspire and connect. SO NWA is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the unique voices, experiences, and industries that make this region thrive. From local innovators to community leaders, we explore the stories that shape our vibrant community while fostering connections and serving others across all walks of life. Whether you’re passionate about the outdoors, real estate, or the arts, SO NWA has something for everyone who loves and lives in NWA.
In this powerful episode, JC sits down with longtime friend Fermin Sandoval—a proud Northwest Arkansas native and active-duty U.S. Marine. Growing up without much guidance, Fermin found direction the day a Marine recruiter visited his high school. That moment set him on a path that would take him across the globe, from serving with the prestigious HMX-1 unit at the White House to living in Japan, and eventually returning home to recruit the next generation of Marines right here in NWA.
Now based in San Diego, Fermin reflects on his incredible journey, the discipline that shaped him, and what it means to come from a place like Northwest Arkansas. More than just a Marine, Fermin is a storyteller, a world traveler, and—above all—a lifelong friend of JC’s since the middle school.
Don’t miss this inspiring story of grit, growth, and hometown pride.
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