City Lifestyle with Angi Burns

About City Lifestyle with Angi Burns

City Lifestyle is the digital destination for local living - a one-stop-shop for hyper local, expertly created content that inspires and connections communities. While other sites take a content-first approach to providing local information, City Lifestyle sets itself apart by positioning people first - creating a platform that emphasizes the best of what your city has to offer, created and promoted by the people who know it - and represent it best. These authentic voices in each city are key drivers of the brand by providing an inspiring, genuine and trusted look at life in their communities. Your host, Angi Burns, is the Owner of Allen & Plano City Lifestyle - Luxury Publications Her Mission is to celebrate the positive, supportive and inclusive contributions of local businesses, organizations and residents making an impact throughout the community. She serves her clients through connecting people and telling their stories in this publication utilizing quality editorial, beautiful photography and engaging events. She is privileged to connect members of the community and highlight local businesses.

Publisher

Angi Burns

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jun 2024

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

52 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Chris Thomas - Blue Oak Consulting

   Chris Thomas, owner and fractional CFO of Blue Oak Consulting, joins Angi Burns for a conversation about what a fractional CFO actually does and how small business owners can get a clearer handle on their finances. Chris explains that he is not a CPA or a bookkeeper, but a strategic partner who manages the finance function and helps owners decide where they want their company to go. After a corporate career in manufacturing and industrial companies and a layoff, he started Blue Oak Consulting to help small businesses avoid the cash flow problems that close so many of them within two years. He works with companies in the $1 million to $25 million revenue range, with a focus on industrial manufacturing and trade businesses, and gets embedded with the leadership team. Chris also shares how he leads bank and line of credit efforts through small and mid-sized relationship banks, and why he has only adjusted his rates once. 🌟 Perfect For: Small business owners who feel they have plenty of revenue but little left on the net income line Owners who lose sleep over making payroll or managing cash flow Business owners who are not sure what a fractional CFO does or how it differs from a CPA or bookkeeper Industrial manufacturing and trade company owners with $1 million to $25 million in revenue Owners planning to buy equipment, add staff, open a new facility, or grow into new territory Business owners preparing to apply for a loan or line of credit Bookkeepers, CPAs, business coaches, and bankers looking for referral partners for their clients Anyone who has stared at a P&L or balance sheet and wondered what it all means 🎟 What You'll Learn in This Episode: What a fractional CFO does and why it is different from a CPA or an accountant How Chris's three pillars of cash flow, profitability, and strategy guide his work Why cash flow forecasting, loan restructuring, and bank relationships matter when payroll is on the line Why small business owners often undervalue their services by not updating their sales pricing How one client's pricing went unreviewed for two years and dropped from a 30% target to 5% How budgeting, forecasting, and equipment or facility decisions fit into the strategy side of the job How a layoff led Chris from a corporate career to starting Blue Oak Consulting Why so many small businesses fail within two years because of cash flow challenges Why prospects often reach out only after months of struggle, and why earlier is better What happens in a discovery call and why Chris asks for access to a company's accounting system How errors like a missing bank loan, credit card, or unbalanced balance sheet can hurt you when presenting to a lender Why the cheapest accounting solution is often not the best one How Chris gets embedded in the leadership team and leads bank efforts before handing off what only the owner can sign Who makes a great referral partner, from business coaches and bankers to accountants and bookkeepers 💬 Memorable Quotes: "You don't know what you don't know until you don't know." "I wanted to put a dent in the small business world, a positive one." "Small businesses cannot afford a C-suite, and this is where the fractional part comes in." 📍 About Blue Oak Consulting: Blue Oak Consulting is a fractional CFO practice owned by Chris Thomas that helps small and mid-sized businesses manage their finance function and plan for growth. Rather than acting as a CPA, Chris oversees accounting and bookkeeping from an overall perspective and focuses on cash flow management, profitability, and financial strategy. Chris draws on a corporate career in the manufacturing and industrial space and works best with industrial manufacturing and trade companies earning roughly $1 million to $25 million in revenue. He typically becomes part of the leadership team, leading efforts such as securing loans or lines of credit with small and mid-sized, relationship-driven banks, and working alongside business coaches, bankers, accountants, and bookkeepers. Email: chris@blueoakconsulting.net Website: blueoakconsulting.net Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: LinkedIn (search Chris Thomas, Blue Oak Consulting) ----------------------------------------------- City Lifestyle is the digital destination for local living - a one-stop-shop for hyper local, expertly created content that inspires and connections communities. While other sites take a content-first approach to providing local information, City Lifestyle sets itself apart by positioning people first - creating a platform that emphasizes the best of what your city has to offer, created and promoted by the people who know it - and represent it best. These authentic voices in each city are key drivers of the brand by providing an inspiring, genuine and trusted look at life in their communities. https://citylifestyle.com/swdentoncounty | @dentoncitylifestyle ----------------------------------------------- Podcast services provided by The Podcast Trailer https://thepodcasttrailer.com

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Evelyn Kershaw - Evelyn Kershaw Salon

   Evelyn Kershaw, owner of Evelyn Kershaw Salon in Plano, joins Angi Burns for a conversation about growing up in a family of hairdressers and building a salon known as a high end salon without the attitude. A second generation hairdresser whose mother worked behind the chair for 52 years, Evelyn now works alongside her daughter, a third generation stylist. She shares how the salon went from a hybrid commission and rental model to a focused hair salon with a hands-on mentorship program for new stylists. Evelyn talks about the salon's specialties in color, curly hair, and hair extensions, and why healthy hair always comes first. She also tells how her team gives back each year by volunteering haircuts for kids heading back to school with Local Good. 🌟 Perfect For: Anyone in Plano looking for a trusted hair salon with a welcoming, no-attitude atmosphere Curly hair clients searching for a stylist who truly knows how to cut and style curls Anyone curious about hair extensions, how to care for them, and how often to maintain them Newly licensed stylists looking for a salon with real hands-on training and mentorship Salon owners and small business owners figuring out what business model works for them Families who love the idea of generations of clients and stylists sharing the same salon Neighbors who want to support local businesses that give back to the community Anyone planning a wedding or special event who needs on-location hair styling 🎟 What You'll Learn in This Episode: How Evelyn became a second generation hairdresser after a boutique layaway taught her how much she could earn Why her daughter went from studying dance to becoming a third generation stylist How the salon shifted from a hybrid commission and rental model to what works best for the business How the mentorship program trains new stylists right out of school with a transparent level system Why Evelyn waited so long to offer hair extensions and what changed her mind How extensions can be a healthier way to add vivid color or lighter ends than dyeing natural hair Why extensions need more frequent care in summer and what to avoid, like wearing them in the ocean or spraying sunscreen on them Why hands-on training matters more than online courses for building a stylist's skills How the team creates duplicatable haircuts so stylists can build long-term client relationships Why a haircut has to fit your hair texture and the time you have to style it at home How the salon handles blowouts, updos, and on-location wedding and event hair How the salon takes the Parker and Preston location, 3,000 square feet, and 21 years in business into account when welcoming clients How the team volunteers with Local Good to give back to school haircuts to children Where to take the hair longevity quiz to find out if extensions or treatments are right for you 💬 Memorable Quotes: "I am a second generation hairdresser. My mother was a hairdresser for 52 years." "High end salon without the attitude. That's exactly who I want us to be." "I don't feel like I needed to dress up to go to the salon. I can come in and be casual and comfortable and authentically myself." "I can give you an amazing haircut, but if you don't have the time to style it yourself, that matters." 📍 About Evelyn Kershaw Salon: Evelyn Kershaw Salon is a full-service hair salon in Plano at Parker and Preston, in the heart of Old Plano. The salon has been at the same location for 21 years and spans about 3,000 square feet with room for 12 stylists at individual stations. The team is known for color, curly hair cuts and styling, hair extensions, blowouts, updos, and on-location wedding and event styling. Evelyn keeps the salon at a size where she can stay hands-on with training, and the mentorship program brings stylists in right out of school and trains them through a transparent level system. The salon is described as a high end salon without the attitude, where clients can feel welcome and comfortable. Several families have been coming in for three or four generations. Giving back is part of the culture. Each year the team volunteers with Local Good, giving haircuts to children preparing for back to school, and this past year they completed 83 haircuts in about five hours. Website: evelynkershawsalon.com Learn More About Evelyn & Take the Hair Longevity Quiz: evelynkershawinc.com ----------------------------------------------- City Lifestyle is the digital destination for local living - a one-stop-shop for hyper local, expertly created content that inspires and connections communities. While other sites take a content-first approach to providing local information, City Lifestyle sets itself apart by positioning people first - creating a platform that emphasizes the best of what your city has to offer, created and promoted by the people who know it - and represent it best. These authentic voices in each city are key drivers of the brand by providing an inspiring, genuine and trusted look at life in their communities. https://citylifestyle.com/plano | @planocitylifestyle ----------------------------------------------- Podcast services provided by The Podcast Trailer https://thepodcasttrailer.com

3. 

   3 Jul 2026

   Bryan Talamantez - Talamantez Therapy

   Bryna Talamantez, therapist and play therapist at Talamantez Therapy, joins Angi Burns in her colorful, toy-filled office to talk about the award-winning feature editorial she wrote for the Plano publication: "ADHD is More Than Just Fidgeting." Bryna dives into the three types of ADHD, why so many kids (especially girls) get missed, how play becomes a child's language, and the practical tools parents can use to help their kids regulate and thrive. 🌟 Perfect For: Parents who suspect their child may have ADHD, anxiety, or another neurodivergent diagnosis Families navigating a new ADHD or dyslexia diagnosis and wondering what comes next Parents of kids ages 2 and up, teenagers, and even adults open to play-based therapy Teachers and caregivers looking for practical regulation tools for the classroom Anyone curious about how play therapy actually works Parents wanting to better understand and communicate with their neurodivergent child 🎟 What You'll Learn in This Episode: The three types of ADHD — hyperactive, inattentive, and combined — and why inattentive kids (especially girls) often get mislabeled with anxiety The first steps parents should take when they suspect their child has ADHD, including evaluations and 504 plans Why ADHD is at its root an emotional regulation issue — and why deep breaths often don't work for neurodivergent kids Practical fidget and sensory tools like worry stones, pop tubes, Kinetic Sand, Model Magic, and Loop earplugs How big repetitive movement (running, swimming, scooters, trampolines) helps kids regulate How to use emotion and sensation wheels to help kids identify what they're feeling in their bodies How movies like Inside Out and books like In My Heart can open up conversations about feelings at home The educational side of Talamantez Therapy, where Bryna's husband Michael works with kids on dyslexia and reading comprehension 💬 Memorable Quotes: "Toys are kids words and play is their language." "ADHD at the root is an emotional regulation situation." "Our fidgets and things are here to be tools to just help us navigate the bigger world." 📍 About Talamantez Therapy: Talamantez Therapy offers play therapy and counseling for kids ages 2 and up, teenagers, and adults, specializing in grief, ADHD, and anxiety. The practice also provides educational services with a certified academic language therapist candidate supporting kids with dyslexia and reading comprehension struggles. Website: talamanteztherapy.com ----------------------------------------------- City Lifestyle is the digital destination for local living - a one-stop-shop for hyper local, expertly created content that inspires and connections communities. While other sites take a content-first approach to providing local information, City Lifestyle sets itself apart by positioning people first - creating a platform that emphasizes the best of what your city has to offer, created and promoted by the people who know it - and represent it best. These authentic voices in each city are key drivers of the brand by providing an inspiring, genuine and trusted look at life in their communities. https://citylifestyle.com/allentx  |  @allencitylifestyle (https://www.instagram.com/allencitylifestyle/) https://citylifestyle.com/plano  |  @planocitylifestyle (https://www.instagram.com/planocitylifestyle/) ----------------------------------------------- Podcast services provided by HappyBox Productions hpybx.com (https://hpybx.com)

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