On the podcast today are Gladys and Ivan Sosa, the influencers behind the popular Instagram account Explore the Prairie. Gladys is a 2012 graduate of Grand Prairie High School who is passionate about her home town and wanted to show it to the world. We talk about the evolution of Grand Prairie in the past few decades and the explosion of growth that has allowed them to regularly visit and highlight new places and events. The couple shares how they choose their locations, as well as how they juggle their passion project while working full time jobs.
Find Explore the Prairie on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
Episode Time Stamps:
00:00Introduction to Explore the Prairie
03:05The Birth of a Local Influencer
05:49Growing with Grand Prairie
08:50The Power of Community Connection
11:47Navigating Social Media Trends
14:46Engaging with Local Events
17:56Building a Local Following
20:44The Importance of Local Identity
25:24Nostalgic Food Memories
28:08Local Dining Favorites
31:52Community Changes and Developments
36:21Upcoming Local Events and New Places
39:51Supporting Local Businesses
43:04Engaging the Community through Social Media
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