What We Are Thankful For in 2022

About the Show:"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough." -Oprah WinfreyNow and then, I like doing a monologue episode, and since we are celebrating Thanksgiving this week in the United States, it would be worth sharing some of the things I am thankful for. I don’t know about you, but holidays have always been a time of reflection for us here at I Am Northwest Arkansas, and we decided to “let the reflecting begin!”    You will have to listen to the whole episode to hear all the things we are thankful for here at I am Northwest Arkansas. Here’s a hint, it starts with family and ends with you. All this and more on this episode of the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast.Important Links and Mentions on the Show*Readers Digest Article - Thanksgiving StoryWebsite for Ozark Natural FoodsWebsite for Fayetteville Public LibraryUrban Land Institute of NWAArkansas Advocates for Children and FamiliesNWA CouncilUniversity of ArkansasEpisodes:Episode 192 The Sultana DisasterEpisode 190 Circles NWA is helping move people in NWA out of povertyEpisode 187 How to parent your kids through the maze of organized sports here in NWAEpisode 179 Olivia Trimble Uniting NWA and Beyond through Love and ArtEpisode 177 Chef Matt Cooper is at it again with his new Restaurant ConiferEpisode 171 Why NWA is a great place to live and ride your bikeThis episode is sponsored by*Signature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!" Try Canva For Free Today! Northwest Arkansas Council - "Life Works Here!" *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas:Grab our Newsletter Email Us at [email protected] With Our Facebook Page Connect With Us on Threads Connect With Our Instagram Connect With Our LinkedIn PageJoin The Facebook Group Connect with our Fearless Host, Randy Wilburn on LinkedInThank you for listening to this I am Northwest Arkansas podcast episode. We showcase businesses, culture, entrepreneurship, and life in the Ozarks. Consider donating to our production team to keep this podcast running smoothly. Donate to I Am Northwest Arkansas Mentioned in this episode:Winetopia 2026Winetopia 2026 Date: Friday, October 16th Time: 7-10pm Place: Stonebreaker Hotel on Markham hill Winetopia is Restore Humanity’s biggest annual fundraiser and brings together the very best of Northwest Arkansas (restaurants, artisans, small businesses, and (community members) to support our work. While the event raises essential funds for children in Kenya, its heartbeat is entirely local. There are over 100 local businesses who contribute auction items, regional chefs and beverage makers who showcase their craft, and the hundreds of residents gathering to celebrate community generosity. Winetopia strengthens local partnerships, elevates homegrown talent, and reinforces Northwest Arkansas's identity as a place where global compassion is fueled by local collaboration. Winetopia is a beautiful demonstration of how a united local community can create life-changing impact for children and families worldwide. Winetopia 2026