Mix & Mingle Central Chapter

hosted on the 3rd Monday of each month from 11:30am-1:00pm

@ Papa Dio's Italian Restaurant 10712 North May Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73120

DesignTunnel

Jimmy Owens

DesignTunnel is a full-service video and podcast production studio based in Oklahoma City, helping brands turn ideas into high-impact content. With over 20 years of creative media experience behind its approach, DesignTunnel specializes in multi-camera podcasts, commercials, motion graphics and on-location filming. The team combines strategy, storytelling, and hands-on coaching to deliver polished, effective content.

LegalShield/IDSHIELD

Shirley Mears

Individuals and businesses need access to quality legal services. PPLSI-Prepaid Legal Services Inc., makes it happen. Founded in 1972, LegalShield originated from a vision to make legal service both affordable and accessible. Today we take pride in serving over 4.5 million individuals & 140,000 businesses throughout North America. LegalShields' provider law firms showcase an average tenure of 22 years with the company. LegalShield offers a portfolio of legal and identity theft services for personal and family related matters, a suite of small business legal plans, commercial driver's legal plans, and a variety of supplemental plans to meet our members' needs.

D-DENT

Debra Gullette

D-dent provides free dental treatment to those with disabilities, seniors and veterans. Our mission is to provide dental care for those with NO dental insurance and low income. We have over 200 dentists in Oklahoma who provide their services and materials. We take the applications, schedule the appointments, and pay the bills for your service. Easy and most gratifying to that new smile.

Immediate Need: Regular donors, more dentists

Communication Leader

Michael Morrison
BOSS Business Loans & Coaching

Michael Morrison

Michael is a husband, dad to two awesome boys, and a serial entrepreneur since the ’90s. He’s built, scaled, and pivoted businesses—and now coaches small business owners through the tough spots. He also provides business loans with coaching support to help owners grow faster. He’s been where you are and is passionate about helping others build businesses that finally work for them. Michael is the Founder & CEO of BOSS.

Business Booking Leader

Candace Gideo
Papa Dio's Italian Restaurant and Wine bar est.1979

Candace Gideo

Papa Dio's is Oklahoma City’s oldest family owned and operated Italian Restaurant. Est. in 1979 and currently owned by Candace Gideo.

I took to the helm in late 2019 from Chef Dio my brother.

We specialize in traditional East Coast style Italian with recipes handed down from my Italian Father and grandfather.

We also offer catering off premise and in house, fundraising with a full line of retail products and private in home cooked meals.

Past business include:

Papa's Lil Italy ('93-03)

2 Brothers Pizza (01-14)

2 Brothers Bistro food truck (15-17).

Location Leader

Sybil Hale
Pros Make Ready

Sybil Hale

Sybil Hale is married, has 2 adult son's and one grandson. She has a very strong belief in the Lord. She started her first business in 1993 and is still in the industry 30 years later. With prompting from her FATHER, she launched Pros Make Ready Sanitizing Services on Oct. 15th, 2019. With their unique tools and products that are eco-friendly, they are eliminating sickness between 50-88%. No one has time to be sick! Our Health is Key and Pros Make Ready is a great Solution.

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