Central to NWA: A UCA Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p>Central to NWA: A UCA Podcast is the University of Central Arkansas’ official platform for deepening its presence and building relationships in Northwest Arkansas. Hosted by Paul Gatling, UCA’s Senior Director of Northwest Arkansas Engagement, the show connects alumni, business leaders, and community partners through interviews and relevant conversations.</p><p><br>Some guests will be UCA graduates making an impact in the region. Others will include industry voices, institutional partners, campus leaders in Conway, and community leaders in Northwest Arkansas, all of whom are shaping this region from different perspectives. Each episode explores how leadership, workforce and education intersect in one of the country’s fastest-growing regions.</p><p><br>The goal is straightforward: listen, connect and make sure UCA has a stronger, more visible presence in Northwest Arkansas.</p><p><br>If you want to stay plugged into the people and ideas defining Northwest Arkansas, this is the channel.</p>
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11/4/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 21, 2026
Ep. 18 - Public Education Leadership: Inside Bentonville's Rapid Growth
Rapid growth puts immense pressure on public infrastructure, and school systems are often the first to feel the strain. Managing tens of thousands of students while maintaining high academic standards requires constant adaptation and zero tolerance for stagnation. Superintendent Dr. Debbie Jones, who leads Bentonville Schools, sits down to share her perspective on leading one of the fastest-growing school districts in Arkansas. We get into the specific operational and strategic moves required...
July 7, 2026
Ep. 17 - Founder to Funder: Venture Capital Insights with Brady Sharp
Waiting for the perfect time to leap usually means never leaving your comfort zone at all. In this episode, host Paul Gatling sits down with Brady Sharp, Vice President of Private Credit at Discerning Capital and founder of BroThrow, to map out exactly how to transition from a corporate director role into the fast paced worlds of startup growth and venture capital. We sit down to unpack the highly tactical realities of scaling a peer-to-peer sports wagering marketplace and underwriting high g...
June 23, 2026
Ep. 16 - Economic Development Playbook: Boosting Wages Through Global Reach
Domestic markets only tell part of the story. Staying localized limits your growth potential, locks you out of massive consumer bases, and leaves your business vulnerable to regional economic dips. In today’s interconnected environment, hiding behind state borders means leaving substantial revenue on the table. We sit down with Jonathan Bricker, Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager at Regions Bank, to unpack exactly how regional operations can pivot toward international expansio...
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- What is Central to NWA: A UCA Podcast?
<p>Central to NWA: A UCA Podcast is the University of Central Arkansas’ official platform for deepening its presence and building relationships in Northwest Arkansas. Hosted by Paul Gatling, UCA’s Senior Director of Northwest Arkansas Engagement, the show connects alumni, business leaders, and community partners through interviews and relevant conversations.</p><p><br>Some guests will be UCA graduates making an impact in the region. Others will include industry voices, institutional partners, campus leaders in Conway, and community leaders in Northwest Arkansas, all of whom are shaping this region from different perspectives. Each episode explores how leadership, workforce and education intersect in one of the country’s fastest-growing regions.</p><p><br>The goal is straightforward: listen, connect and make sure UCA has a stronger, more visible presence in Northwest Arkansas.</p><p><br>If you want to stay plugged into the people and ideas defining Northwest Arkansas, this is the channel.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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