Nicole Chambers, Global Managing Director of Listings at the Texas Stock Exchange, brings nearly 17 years of experience collaborating with public and private companies across the United States. Previously serving as Senior Managing Director of Listings at Nasdaq, she played a pivotal role in driving growth, building strategic partnerships, and guiding companies through every stage of the capital markets lifecycle. A graduate of Southern Methodist University, Nicole now leads TXSE’s corporate listings strategy as the exchange positions itself to become a major national player. Backed by $161 million from firms like BlackRock, Citadel Securities, and Charles Schwab, TXSE aims to challenge the dominance of traditional exchanges, set higher listing standards, and establish Dallas as a new hub for financial innovation - all under Nicole’s expert guidance. In this episode, we dive into Nicole’s journey from Nasdaq to the Texas Stock Exchange, and we explore her vision for how corporations will benefit by listing on TXSE.

7K Roping, a family-owned business founded by Shannon and Sandy Stephens in 2006, has led the way in roping training equipment, driven by a passion for the western lifestyle and a commitment to high-quality, innovative tools for ropers of all levels. The name "7K" honors the family's legacy, with the 7K iron marking their livestock and representing generations of ranchers, cattlemen, and cowboys. Their product line - including steer and calf sleds and dummies - is lightweight, durable, and designed to mimic real-life roping scenarios, making it a favorite among professionals and enthusiasts. Endorsed by top athletes like three-time WPRA World Champion Erin Johnson, 2022 WPRA World Champion Martha Angelone, and rising roping star Riley Webb - who shares sponsorship ties with Texas Precious Metals - 7K Roping has become the Official Roping Training Equipment of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association. In this episode, we explore 7K Roping’s legacy of innovation, dedication, and excellence, and how they’re redefining what it means to train like a champion!

Tom Opre is an award-winning filmmaker, conservation advocate, and founder of the Shepherds of Wildlife Society, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the gap between rural communities and modern conservation efforts. With a background in commercial production and outdoor television, most notably as producer and host of NBC Sports’ Eye of the Hunter, Tom has spent over 25 years telling stories that highlight the human side of environmental challenges. His feature documentaries, including Killing the Shepherd, The Last Keeper, and The Real Yellowstone, have earned international acclaim for their raw, unfiltered look at issues like sustainable hunting, land use, indigenous rights, and wildlife management. Filmed in locations ranging from Zambia to Scotland to Montana, Tom’s work challenges conventional narratives and invites honest dialogue around conservation, culture, and coexistence. He lives with his wife and children in Montana’s Flathead Valley, where he continues to create films that don’t just inform — but ignite.