In this episode of How To with Tezlyn Figaro, Tezlyn sits down with Kristi Williams to discuss the vision behind The Vernon Witness Experience, an immersive museum dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of Tulsa's Historic Vernon A.M.E. Church and the Greenwood community.

Kristi shares how she transformed an unfunded idea into a $1.5 million preservation project, offering practical lessons on leadership, fundraising, strategic partnerships, and turning vision into reality.

Whether you're a business owner, nonprofit leader, advocate, or someone with a big idea, this episode will inspire you to think bigger, build with purpose, and create a lasting impact.

In this episode of How To with Tezlyn Figaro, Tezlyn sits down with Kristi Williams to discuss the vision behind The Vernon Witness Experience, an immersive museum dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of Tulsa's Historic Vernon A.M.E. Church and the Greenwood community.
Kristi shares how she transformed an unfunded idea into a $1.5 million preservation project, offering practical lessons on leadership, fundraising, strategic partnerships, and turning vision into reality.
Whether you're a business owner, nonprofit leader, advocate, or someone with a big idea, this episode will inspire you to think bigger, build with purpose, and create a lasting impact.

The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast with U.S. Air Force veteran, Juris Doctor candidate, small business owner, and educator Tezlyn Figaro, M.Ed., is where preparation meets power. This is not a podcast built on commentary alone—it is a classroom designed to deliver step-by-step solutions.

Using her signature framework—Prepare. Position. PUSH (Push Until Something Happens) Tezlyn breaks down real-world strategies for civic engagement, workplace readiness, leadership, and professional growth. Each episode functions as a practical training session, equipping listeners with clear tools, actionable guidance, and implementation strategies that move beyond awareness and into results.

This is a space for learning, accountability, and execution, where conversations become skills and ideas become measurable change.

The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast with U.S. Air Force veteran, Juris Doctor candidate, small business owner, and educator Tezlyn Figaro, M.Ed., is where preparation meets power. This is not a podcast built on commentary alone&mdash;it is a classroom designed to deliver step-by-step solutions.
Using her signature framework&mdash;Prepare. Position. PUSH (Push Until Something Happens) Tezlyn breaks down real-world strategies for civic engagement, workplace readiness, leadership, and professional growth. Each episode functions as a practical training session, equipping listeners with clear tools, actionable guidance, and implementation strategies that move beyond awareness and into results.
This is a space for learning, accountability, and execution, where conversations become skills and ideas become&nbsp;measurable change.

The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast

How to Turn History Into Legacy: The Vernon Witness Experience

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