On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits down with Jimmy Kinley, CEO of Kinley Construction, to talk about leadership, legacy, and what it means to put people first.

Jimmy reflects on taking the reins of a 130-year-old family business, the responsibility that comes with generational leadership, and how stepping away from comfort helped him rediscover purpose. He opens up about faith, fatherhood, and the intentional practices he uses to stay grounded while leading hundreds of people.

The conversation also explores Jimmy’s deep commitment to philanthropy—from building playhouses for Make-A-Wish families to co-chairing the American Heart Association Heart Walk and raising over $1 million by focusing on blue-collar workers and veterans. Jimmy explains why genuine care can’t be faked, especially in the blue-collar world, and how culture, consistency, and compassion define lasting leadership.

This episode is an honest, thoughtful look at stewardship, service, and building a legacy that extends far beyond business.

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On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits down with Carlos Gonzalez-Jaime, Executive Director of Transform 1012, to explore a powerful story of identity, resilience, and community healing.

Carlos shares what it was like growing up in Mexico as the only son among five sisters, navigating identity in a deeply traditional culture, and how his early life shaped his drive to create spaces of belonging. He reflects on a successful corporate career that ultimately gave way to a calling in nonprofit leadership—and how that journey led him to Fort Worth.

The conversation dives deep into the mission behind Transform 1012: reimagining a former Klan auditorium into the Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing. Carlos explains how community-led design, historical truth-telling, and inclusive collaboration are guiding the project toward its planned 2028 opening.

This episode is a candid, thoughtful look at how confronting difficult history can create connection, understanding, and hope for the future.

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On this episode of Take This Down, Ty Stimpson sits with Robert Sturns, Executive Director of Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County and longtime Fort Worth economic development leader. Robert shares lessons from a storied family legacy of public service, why he first chased broadcasting, a formative military moment about humility and leadership, and how 25 years in economic development led him to tackle the region’s biggest challenge: talent.

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On this episode of Take This Down, Ty sits with Jeff Postell, CEO of Post L Group and founder of Building Pathways. Jeff shares how he went from a 19-year-old laborer to leading one of DFW’s fastest-growing construction companies, why “bid, win, build” became his mantra, and how Building Pathways connects motivated adults to skilled trade careers—with wraparound support for transportation, housing, and financial literacy. If you care about workforce, second chances, and community growth, this one’s for you. Subscribe for more conversations that move Fort Worth forward.

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On this episode of Take This Down, Ty sits with Traci Berry, CEO of New Heights Adult High School, to unpack how her journey from Capitol Hill and policy work led to writing the Texas laws that established adult high schools—giving thousands a second chance at a real high school diploma (not just a GED). They dive into why adult education changes families, how New Heights removes barriers (childcare, transportation, costs), and what expansion in Fort Worth means for workforce and community.

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On this episode of Take This Down with Ty Stimpson, Ty sits down with Diann Smith — a former health care executive, cancer survivor, and dedicated advocate for the Voices of Black Women study through the American Cancer Society.

Diann opens up about her journey through breast cancer, the lessons she learned about hope, resilience, and speaking up for herself in corporate America. She also shares her mission as an ambassador for the Voices of Black Women study, which seeks to enroll 100,000 Black women across the United States to better understand and address cancer’s impact on their community.

This powerful conversation highlights the importance of advocacy, representation in research, and leaving a legacy of hope for future generations.

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👉 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — find a way to get involved, spread the word, or support the cause.

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Roy Charles Brooks recently retired as Tarrant County Commissioner for Precinct 1 after an impressive 20-year tenure. Prior to that, he served as precinct administrator for his predecessor, Dionne Bagsby. Altogether, he dedicated 34 years to Tarrant County—a remarkable career in public service defined by unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and a deep commitment to his community.

Brooks sat down with attorney Ty Stimpson and reflected on growing up under the guidance of his legendary father, Dr. Marion Brooks, and how the value of public service was instilled in him and his four siblings from an early age. His father often reminded them, "Service is the rent you pay for the air that you breathe"—a credo Roy exemplified throughout his life.

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Attorney Ty Stimpson is a partner at Varghese Summersett, a premier personal injury, family law, and criminal defense practice in North Texas. He oversees the personal injury division, where he combines his passion for the law with his compassion for helping people whose lives have been shattered through no fault of their own. In his podcast, "Take This Down" with Ty Stimpson, he interviews inspiring leaders who have impacted North Texas communities, including Fort Worth, Dallas, and the surrounding areas.

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Kristina Robertson is the Executive Director of Project 4031, a non-profit agency that provides assistance to terminally ill children and adults with a life expectancy of six months or less. The organization offers financial assistance to struggling families, helps fulfill final wishes, and provides essential medical equipment. Kristina sat down with attorney Ty Stimpson and shared her journey, reflecting on her upbringing in Fort Worth, losing her father in college, her early career as a teacher, and the pivotal moment when she and her husband, Josh, founded a Hospice-focused DME company, which eventually evolved into Project 4031. Don't miss this heartfelt episode of "Take this Down" with Ty Stimpson.

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Attorney Ty Stimpson is a partner at Varghese Summersett, a premier personal injury, family law, and criminal defense practice in North Texas. He oversees the personal injury division, where he combines his passion for the law with his compassion for helping people whose lives have been shattered through no fault of their own. In his podcast, "Take This Down" with Ty Stimpson, he interviews inspiring leaders who have impacted North Texas communities, including Fort Worth, Dallas, and the surrounding areas.

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