Good Work West Texas
Podcast Description
What happens when ordinary people decide to do something extraordinary—right where they live?
Good Work! West Texas shines a light on those who roll up their sleeves, step into the needs around them, and quietly transform their communities. From nonprofit leaders and small business owners to volunteers and neighbors next door, this podcast shares stories of service, grit, and hope across the Permian Basin.
Hosted by Cindy Payton alongside Leslie Crisp - driven by a desire for community and connecting others - this podcast offers inspiration—and a nudge to get involved—because good work isn’t
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of community service, local engagement, and personal transformation, with episodes dedicated to topics such as volunteerism in hospital auxiliary services and mentorship initiatives for underserved youth. Specific examples include the narrative of Midland Health's auxiliary services and an exploration of the leadership mentorship offered by Teen F.L.O.W.
What happens when ordinary people decide to do something extraordinary—right where they live?
Good Work! West Texas shines a light on those who roll up their sleeves, step into the needs around them, and quietly transform their communities. From nonprofit leaders and small business owners to volunteers and neighbors next door, this podcast shares stories of service, grit, and hope across the Permian Basin.
Hosted by Cindy Payton alongside Leslie Crisp – driven by a desire for community and connecting others – this podcast offers inspiration—and a nudge to get involved—because good work isn’t
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Good Work West Texas, hosts Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp sit down with two incredibly community-minded leaders, Jay and Yoshi, for a conversation about calling, purpose, and what it really means to serve.Yoshi, a petroleum engineer, YouTuber, podcaster, and coach, shares how she chose to make Midland home—not once, but twice—and how her journey led her to become a passionate advocate for giving back through nonprofits and mentorship. Jay, a former faculty member and mission leader with a background in ministry and business, tells the humorous story of how he ended up in Midland (after declaring he never would), and how serving others has shaped the core of his identity.Together, they explore:-The unique spirit of West Texas and its deep generosity-Why some of the best service begins with just one hour-The role of companies in supporting their employees' desire to give back-How wealth, when redefined, becomes a powerful tool for community transformation-The barriers that nonprofits still face—and the solutions already emergingThis episode is full of truth, encouragement, and real stories from two leaders who model what it means to live with purpose in the Permian.Chapters00:00 – The Purpose Behind Good Work West Texas01:00 – Introducing Jay & Yoshi02:00 – Yoshi’s Journey: Choosing Midland06:20 – Jay’s Story: “When Hell Freezes Over…”10:00 – What Makes Midland Worth Investing In14:20 – How Businesses Can Support Volunteerism18:30 – The Importance of Finding Your ‘Why’22:00 – Abundance vs. Scarcity in Nonprofit Work26:00 – The Spark That Starts a Life of Service30:00 – Connecting Talent to Community Needs34:00 – Redefining Wealth & What It Means to Give38:00 – What Midland Does Well (and What’s Still Missing)42:00 – Hope for the Future of the Permian Basin45:00 – Surprise Quote Challenge & Final ReflectionsProduced by Ryan Shewchuk at Forty Wolves. Learn more at https://fortywolves.com.
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