Deconstructing Dallas

It’s the Holiday Edition of Deconstructing Dallas, recorded live at the Allyn Holiday Happy Hour from the Allyn Worldwide Headquarters at Turtle Creek Village. Ryan Trimble and Shawn Williams celebrate the season with local holiday traditions, behind-the-scenes party moments, and quick-hit conversations with three standout Dallas leaders: Jennifer Sanders (Dallas Innovation Alliance), former Mayor Pro Tem Tennel Atkins, and Warren von Eschenbach (President of UNT Dallas).Interviews begins @ 7:50Jennifer Sanders (Dallas Innovation Alliance)Jennifer shares what’s next for DIA after celebrating its 10th birthday, and digs into why AI literacy and accessibility are essential—especially for communities that risk being left behind. She also gives her favorite hidden outdoor gem: Twelve Hills Nature Preserve.Former Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Tennel AtkinsFresh off leaving City Hall, Atkins reflects on 16 years of impact: public safety, economic development, revitalization projects, and why the Law Enforcement Training Cen