This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Dr. Muhammad Raja, MD UTMB Health Provider. In this week’s episode, Dr. Raja discusses his field of medicine as a clinical assistant professor of medicine at UTMB Division of Cardiology and his active involvement in the teaching and training of cardiology fellows and residents. He also talks about the different ways that people, even with unfavorable genetics, can prolong and even prevent many cardiac diseases. He examines the differences in cardiac events between males and females and how females in general need to be more observant as their symptoms are not the typical ones that are thought of in a cardiac event. Lastly Dr. Raja discusses his own philosophy to treating his patients as if they are his family without worrying about all the other factors.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet David Whitlock, the Director of Performance, and External Pursuits and Integration Office at Jacobs. In this weeks episode, David discusses his upbringing in the Clear Lake area and his education in the Clear Creek Independent  School District, and how growing up in the area made him eager to be a part of the aerospace industry. He also discusses how Jacobs has evolved and changed throughout its years and how their community involvement has helped them grow and educate the public. He also talks about how Jacobs is proud to continue its partnership with the NASA Johnson Space Center along with its fellow contractors, and how Jacobs is honored to participate in a mentorship program with many of the small businesses they work with.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Dr. Gianmarco Vizzeri, Vice Chair for Clinical Services and Medical Director, Ophthalmology Clinical Research Center at UTMB. In this weeks episode, Dr. Vizzeri discusses his interest and passion for the study of glaucoma, how being able to help his patients is a big deal to him and his recommendations on when to get a checkup. He also talks about how he created a clinical research center focusing on glaucoma from the ground up and how one day he hopes to further science to help those who have already gone blind from this disease.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Kristen Day, Owner of Women Training Firearms with Kristen LLC. In this weeks episode, Kristen discusses how she got into her passion of shooting, her goal to teach women to shoot at a different level and how gun ownership is a great responsibility that we need to take seriously. Kristen also talks about what one of her training classes looks like and how empowering women ties in with this perishable skill.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Richard Gruen, Vice Chairman of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Speakers Committee. In this weeks episode, Richard discusses the highlights they are looking forward to this year for the Rodeos' 90th Anniversary, the importance of helping the youth of Texas go to college with their many scholarship opportunities and how the Rodeo is constantly evolving to be bigger and better. Richard also talks about the true mission of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and how the help of their volunteers make every year such a success.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Brandy Gates, Director of Development at the Chemical Education Foundation. In this week’s episode, Brandy discusses the work the Chemical Education Foundation does to get Kindergarten through Eighth Graders more interested in STEM, the free learning resources that they provide on their website and how their engaging curriculum has been able to give more children accessibility to ignite their love for these subjects. Brandy also talks about how she has a passion for this organization and how now you can work STEM into almost everything.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Dr. Gregory Gray, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist at UTMB. In this weeks episode, Dr. Gray discusses the specifics of the One Health Initiative, humans inner linkage with animals and the environment and how they are trying to develop a different approach to health training. Dr. Gray also talks about the remarkable discoveries the One Health Initiative has uncovered and the how their active studies around the world are helping them change medicine.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Olivia Rivers, Executive Director of The Bridge Over Troubled Waters. In this weeks episode, Olivia discusses the services The Bridge provides to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking and child abuse, the holistic approach they go for when helping others and how they step in to work on prevention. Olivia also talks about their biggest needs as an organization and how the way to end domestic violence is to bring it out of the dark and shine a light on it.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Alice McCalla, Owner of Fully Promoted. In this weeks episode, Alice discusses the importance and functionality of branding, the different ways you can get your name out there to find your next client and how to present your business professionally. Alice also talks about when she knew it was time to start her own business and the advantages of being a part of a franchise.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Rob Carlson, Business Advisor for the San Jacinto College, Small Business Development Center. In this weeks episode, Rob discusses the work the Small Business Development Center does to support the small businesses in our community, the guidance they offer people who are on their small business journey and how being involved with the Chamber is a natural fit. Rob also talks about his rich background and experience in the business world and his tips for someone who is looking to start a business of their own.