This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Dr. Jose Mendoza, assistant professor of Palliative Medicine at UTMB. In this week’s episode, Dr. Mendoza discusses the work the Palliative care program does at UTMB and how their main goal is helping improve the quality of life of those with complex medical illnesses. Dr. Mendoza also shares how studies have shown that people live longer with Palliative care, how you can receive help after treatment, and how they can help you and your family manage your long term medical care goals. 

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Jason Hernandez, Executive Director of the Perry Family YMCA. In this week’s episode, Jason discusses the work the YMCA does for our community and how a big project he worked on helped engage their members online during the pandemic. Jason also shares some wins the YMCA has had with their members involved within their many programs, their biggest needs as an organization right now and how the YMCA constantly strives to address social issues.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Christopher Lucas, Area developer of SPENGA. In this weeks episode, Christopher discusses the experience of a workout at SPENGA, how their program separates itself from your normal workout and how he fell in love with this amazing body enhancing concept after years of being in fitness. Chris also shares some of his success stories and what is in store for the Houston area with the 6 new stores in the works.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Kim Anguiano, Sales Manager at Main Event Webster. In this weeks episode, Kim shares some of the events and specials that are going on, how business has rapidly picked up for this hub of fun in the past few months and what they are expecting for the new year. Kim also talks about how Main Event’s relationship with the Chamber is one of their most meaningful.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Karen Keesler, Owner of One Stop Tents and Events. In this weeks episode, Karen discusses how her business has evolved over the last 50 years, how she natures her clientele and what it is that sets One Stop apart from other businesses in the area. Karen also shares her secret on growth and how her involvement in the community is so important. 

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Stephen Seger, Owner of Seger Yachts, LLC. In this weeks episode, Stephen discusses his passion of connecting buyers and sellers with sailboats, his experience in the boating industry and how he helps guide people in the community through the yacht buying process. Stephen also talks about how booming the boat industry is and his advice for someone looking to get into the industry.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Carol Bertsche and Annie Lamont from Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA. In this weeks episode, Carol and Annie discuss the work they do for our community through the adoption center, how their adoption process goes and about how rescuing is so special. They also talk about their current campaign to raise money for new kennels at their adoption center and their current work with Lighthouse Christian Ministries Senior Program to help them maintain their pets in their homes.

If you are looking to get involved you can visit their website at https://www.bayareapetadoptions.org/

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Pam Reed, Executive Director of Devereux Texas. In this weeks episode, Pam discusses the work Devereux does for our community and their century long history of assisting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Pam also talks about how they have gotten creative when it comes to activities, how they make their people their first priority and how you can get involved in things such as their "My Holiday Wishes" event.  If you would like to get involved, you can go to their website at https://www.devereux.org/

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Holli Hirsch, Owner of Cookie Canoodle. In this weeks episode, Holli shares her love, passion and creativity behind the creation of her business and the desserts that she makes. Holli also talks about how she is able to run her home-based business under the Texas Cottage Law, how her love for baking started from her first carrot cake at nine years old and what her plans are for the future of her business. To make an order you can visit their website at www.cookiecanoodle.com.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Shawna Reid, Marketing and Visitors Center Manager at the Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau. In this week's episode, Shawna shares with us all of the holiday events happening in and around our area and how they make Bay Area Houston so unique. Shawna also talks about the kickoff of Space Center Houston's Galaxy Lights, Kemah Boardwalks upcoming "Jingle on the Boardwalk" and the 60th Anniversary of the Christmas Boat Lane Parade on Clear Lake on Saturday, December 11th.   If you plan on visiting this area and would like more information on things to do, places to eat or sights to see, please visit the Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau’s website at visitbayareahouston.com