Specifically designed for Sapulpa students, we're bringing in industry leaders, bold innovators, and creative minds—people making a real impact in their fields—to share how they got where they are today. Each speaker brings not just expertise, but a story grounded in experience, perseverance, and a connection to the communities that shaped them.

Whether you're dreaming of launching a business, designing the next big innovation, or performing on the world’s stage, these sessions are your chance to learn from those who’ve walked the path—and carved out their own. 

Spring 2026 Sapulpa Pathways Routes to Success Speaker Series Big Voices, Real Journeys, Inspired Futures, Sessions are on Thursday evenings at Waypoint Lounge, 111 S Main, Sapulpa. Doors open at 6 pm, free dinner is served and speakers begin at 6:15. Registration is free. call 918-224-3400 with questions or visit sapulpaps.org/speakerseries. February 19 features Ron Morton, News on 6 Storm Chaser (morton headshot);March 5, Rep Mark Lawson, Ok state representative, house majority leader and city of Sapulpa Economic Development Director(headshot of Lawson); March 26, Rachel Porter, entrepreneur and chief operating officer of ovations dance studio and gym (headshot of porter); April 16 Kirby Crowe, founder and managing director of PMg (headshot of crowe); april 23 shawwna feddersen, founder and ceo of Gameday Couture, featured on Shark Tank (headshot of feddersen). Success starts here (graphic of Route 66 sign)


REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THESE SPECIAL EVENTS!
The Speaker Series is entirely free and will be held at:
Waypoint Lounge
111 S. Main in Sapulpa

Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., free dinner will be served, and the speakers start at 6:15.

Registration links for each event are below.

SPRING 2026 SPEAKER LINE-UP

February 19
Ron Morton, News on 6 Storm Chaser
Link to register for Ron Morton

March 5
Rep. Mark Lawson, Oklahoma State Representative, House Majority Leader, City of Sapulpa Economic Development Director
Link to register for Mark Lawson

March 26 - POSTPONED
Rachel Porter, Entrepreneur, Chief Operating Officer of Ovations Dance Studio and Gym

April 23
Shawnna Feddersen, Founder and CEO, Gameday Couture, featured on Shark Tank
Link to register for Shawnna Feddersen

May 7
Kirby Crowe, Founder and Managing Director, PMg
Link to register for Kirby Crowe
*Speaker list is subject to change.

This isn’t just about hearing success stories— it’s about helping you write your own.
So take notes, ask questions, and get ready to see what’s possible on your Route to Success.


Past Speakers

Fall 2025
October 9
Dr. Lael Alexander, Technology Entrepreneur, Inventor and Global Business Leader
Learn more about Dr. Lael Alexander
See Dr. Alexander's presentation

October 23
Gary Box, Master Photographer and Entrepreneur
Learn more about Gary Box

November 6
David Reed, Architect and Business Founder
Learn more about David Reed

November 13
Dr. Matthew Else, Medical Doctor and TV Personality
Learn more about Dr. Matthew Else

November 20
Tim Wright, Aerospace Engineer, worked for NASA
Learn more about Tim Wright