Real stories. Real people. Real overcomers.
NWA Hard Knocks is a Northwest Arkansas podcast sharing honest stories of people and local organizations turning hard seasons into purpose, service, and real help for others.
Meet Dana and Amanda and discover why the stories of local overcomers deserve to be heard.
Northwest ArkansasThe story behind the stories
Across Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville, and the surrounding Northwest Arkansas communities, people and organizations are choosing to do something meaningful with hardship. They are starting nonprofits, building charities, serving neighbors, and creating hope where there was once hurt.
NWA Hard Knocks gives local difference makers a place to share what drives them, who they serve, and how our community can help their mission go even further.
The people who help others deserve to be seen, supported, and heard.
Meet your hosts
An Arkansas native and a seasoned voice behind the mic since 2017. With a background in standup and emceeing, Dana brings quick wit, candid warmth, and genuine heart. Off the mic, she loves her dogs, her grown boys, and a new travel adventure.
An Arkansas native, local business owner, and a natural source of big hearted Southern charm. Amanda brings boundless energy, a deep love for her four legged friends, and a passion for community to every conversation.
From the podcast
Every episode becomes a useful article with the people, causes, organizations, and ways to help all in one place.
Explore all storiesMeet Dana and Amanda and discover the purpose behind a Northwest Arkansas podcast built to amplify overcomers and community helpers.
Read the storyAbout the podcast
NWA Hard Knocks brings attention to local overcomers and the organizations doing meaningful work throughout our community.
It is a Northwest Arkansas podcast featuring honest conversations with people who have overcome difficult circumstances and with charities, nonprofits, and community organizations helping others.
Guests may be individuals with a powerful story, nonprofit leaders, local charities, volunteers, advocates, or community organizations creating positive change in Northwest Arkansas.
Use the nomination form below to share the person or organization, what they have overcome or accomplished, who they help, and how their work gives back to the community.
Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts using the links at the top of this page. Follow @nwahardknocks on Facebook and Instagram for new episodes and community stories.
What story needs to be heard?
Know a person, local charity, nonprofit, or community organization that is giving back and helping others? Tell us about the impact they are making. Their story may inspire more people to get involved, volunteer, donate, or find hope of their own.