Paul Gatling - Central to NWA: A UCA Podcast

Feb 17, 2026

Ep. 8 - From UCA to CEO: Alexa Williams’ Journey

Celebrate Arkansas president Alexa Williams shares how a regional magazine became a powerful PR platform in Northwest Arkansas. Learn about targeted print media, brand trust, nonprofit storytelling, entrepreneurship, and balancing leadership with parenting in a growing market.

Feb 3, 2026

Ep. 7 - Training Doctors Differently: The Alice Walton Way | With Sharmila Makhija

Dr. Sharmila Makhija, founding dean of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, shares how Bentonville is transforming medical education with a whole health, patient centered approach. Learn how the school is strengthening rural healthcare access and building Arkansas’s future workforce.

Jan 22, 2026

Ep. 6 - Uniforms, HR, and Grazing Boards: Lionel Riley’s Unlikely Path

Colonel Lionel Riley shares leadership lessons from the Arkansas Air National Guard, Riceland Foods, and small business ownership. Learn how discipline, trust, and preparation drive career growth, workforce development, and modern military and business leadership.

Jan 8, 2026

Ep. 5 - Back to Give Back: From UCA to Arkansas Children’s

How strategic philanthropy keeps pediatric care close to home in Northwest Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s leader Corey Huffty shares lessons on community giving, hospital expansion, donor impact, and building access through values driven leadership and collaboration.

Dec 16, 2025

Ep. 4 - Inside Pea Ridge’s Growth Plan

Pea Ridge Mayor Nathan See shares a practical playbook for smart city growth from roads and utilities to housing and small business. Learn how inclusive planning regional partnerships and builder mindset leadership create resilient communities that scale without losing soul.

Dec 2, 2025

Ep. 3 - From Delta Roots To Global Logistics

From freight challenges to resilient operations Kevin Parkerson shares real world lessons on ocean logistics smart contingency planning and practical AI that helps teams move faster. A clear playbook for anyone navigating todays supply chain landscape.