Omaha Stories

Omaha’s new Metro Flex system conveniently connects ride share vehicles and the bus system to help Omahans reach their destination as efficiently as possible.

Though Omaha’s new bookstore sells coffee and books, they’re not what defines the business. That would be the people that inhabit the store and the communities they’re creating.

Amanda, owner of Albany and Avers, discusses entrepreneurship, sustainability, and Omaha style. Her Dundee vintage boutique curates unique secondhand fashion to combat fast fashion waste. Discover her best advice and local favorites.

Omaha Supernovas star Brooke Nuneviller joins Omaha Places to talk life in Omaha, team chemistry, and favorite local spots like Zen Coffee and Blue Sushi—plus the Supernovas’ rise to the top of the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF).

NFL star Irving Fryar joins Look Like Somebody host Ricky C. Simmons to reflect on Fryar’s 17-season career, personal hardships, and journey to faith, purpose, and resilience.

Ricky chats with American Ninja Warrior competitor and motivational speaker Maggi Thorne about her journey from a challenging childhood to track success, athletics leadership, and competing on American Ninja Warrior again after a traumatic brain injury.

Entrepreneur Jill Dudzinski joins Minimum Rage to discuss her shift from fashion to community building, sharing lessons from past experiences, selling her boutique truck to focus on the networking community she co-founded, and relaunching her podcast Behind the Business.

Tony Aguilera, President of the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation, joins Performance Parakone to discuss the organization’s growth, mentorship programs, and efforts to prepare Latino students for academic and professional success.

Omaha native Randy J. Goodwin joins Look Like Somebody to share his journey from living in his car to Hollywood success, as well as his work mentoring the next generation of Nebraska filmmakers through his company Fallen Giant.

Performance Parakone co-host Marcos Becerra talks following his filmmaking passion, honoring his heritage, and giving back to South Omaha through the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation.

Hosts Jill Dudzinski and Katie Lakin talk about Jill’s transition after selling her business and their mission to support small businesses and local entrepreneurs through A Local Collective, which fosters connection through monthly meetups and events like the Boutique Warehouse Sale and Modern Market.

Once a hidden gem, Omaha is now officially the place to be, recently ranked as Forbes’ No. 1 city to move to! The city offers a low cost of living, booming job market, James Beard–recognized food scene, and top attractions—including one of the nation’s best zoos and the College World Series.