This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health:

Meet Becky Sill, Owner and stylist at Fantastic Sam's Cuts & Color in League City and Galveston. In this week's episode, Becky discusses her early memories of going with her grandmother to a one-chair salon, falling in love with hair and having the dream of one day owning a salon of her own. Becky also talks about owning both salons with her Husband, how the key part of her business is focusing on teamwork and how she gives back to the community by volunteering to provide free haircuts for patients and their families at Shriners Hospital in Galveston. 

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Dr. Renny Varghese, MD, MBA, Doctor of Family Practice and Primary Care at UTMB. In this weeks episode, Dr. Renny discusses June being Men's Health month and how to tackle many of the things men dodge when it comes to putting their health first. Dr. Varghese also gives tips on what men should keep an eye out for when they reach certain ages, how important it is to build a relationship with your physician and how the significance of restoring health and wellness comes from a spiritual and mental standpoint as well.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health:

Meet Tim Pylate, the Executive Director at Armand Bayou Nature Center. In this week's episode, Tim discusses Armand Bayou's mission of protecting the states habitats, their current restoration projects and educating the public. Tim brings some special guests into the studio and talks about how the nature center is currently home to 370 different species of wildlife and how to get involved at the nature center considering its momentous importance to the Bay Area.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health:

Meet Nick Arlan, with Arlan's Market. In this week’s kickoff to Father's Day episode, Nick discusses working in business with his Father Ames Arlan. Nick talks about his father’s journey from working at Foodarma in Houston as a teenager, to opening the Arlan’s Market Flagship store in Seabrook. Nick also dives into how Arlan’s sets itself apart from big-name grocery stores, how their store caters towards the community with a helping hand and how they as an organization have given the Bay Area a hometown feel.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health:

Meet Katy Garza, Co-Owner of Absolute Volleyball Academy of Texas. In this week’s episode, Katy discusses the merging of her and her business partner, Jerry Linch's volleyball clubs in 2006 and how sports are helping instill good work ethic in their young people. Katy also talks about AVA's core values when it comes to service projects that help benefit the community along with how their kids consistently compete at the national level.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Kelsey Daniel the Manager of Bowlero Webster. In this week’s episode, Kelsey discusses how Bowlero took a classic game and re-invented it for the new age. Kelsey also discusses the philanthropic work Bowlero does to give back to our local community, their success with opening in the pandemic and their partnership with the Clear Lake Area chamber for the "No Experience Necessary" Bowling Tournament happening on June 3rd.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Garrett Blucher, Producer and Owner of Little Lens Films & Media. In this week’s episode, Garrett discusses how he started his business out of a love of being creative, the variety of ways he helps people tell their stories through the media lens and his partnership with the Clear Lake Area Chamber. Garrett also gives his tips for entrepreneurs who want to start a business in Bay Area Houston.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Doctor Tonya Callender, DNP, FNP and Director of the UTMB Women's Comprehensive Care Clinic. In this weeks episode, Dr. Callender discusses the services that are offered at the clinic, her journey to her Doctorate in Nursing Practice and how local women in the Clear Lake Area can keep themselves healthy. Dr. Callender also talks about May being Women's Health Month and all the different ways women should be paying attention to their bodies when it comes to both physical and mental health.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB: Meet John Tyrna one of the Owners of The Chopping Block. In this weeks episode, John discusses the Chopping Block's specialization of dry aged beef, how his customers want transparency on how their food is made and how he has come full circle as a local guy taking pride in his passion. John also talks about local butchers making a comeback in America and how much better it is to source his product locally.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Dr. Miguel Nunez-Burgos and Sarah Ben Achour, BS, MLS (ASCP), CIC, health experts from UTMB. In this week’s episode, Dr.Nunez and Sarah discuss their experiences on the frontlines during the pandemic and tips on staying healthy while traveling. Miguel and Sarah also talk about the implementations UTMB has made throughout the pandemic and how their hospitals have given the Clear Lake area the ability to get great medical care during a time of such adversity.