On this episode of Community Cocktails with Kimberly, I sit down with Shelli Dierck, Senior Designer at Closet Factory DFW. Shelli, who relocated from Oregon to work for the locally owned and operated company, shared the surprising versatility of Closet Factory DFW, which extends beyond closets to creating fabulous, custom spaces in homes! Tune in to learn more about transforming your spaces and supporting a company that gives back to the community.


Website: www.closetfactory.com
Phone: (214) 530-9447
Email: [email protected]

On this episode of Community Cocktails with Kimberly, I sit down with Brent and Jeni Garrett from Sirius Plumbing and Air Conditioning. Brent, who followed his father's footsteps into the plumbing business, emphasized the need for homeowners to know how to shut off their water supply in emergencies and regularly check key areas for leaks as well as the importance of insurance policies and how you should discuss coverage with your insurance agent.

Website: https://siriuspac.com/
Phone: 972-235-6600
Flo by Moen Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff: https://www.moen.com/flo

On this episode of Community Cocktails with Kimberly, I sit down with Bridget Jowid, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor at PATH Counseling and Wellness. We discussed the critical role of early attachment in communication and relationships, highlighting the need for parents to be attuned to their children's cues while creating a safe, loving space for them to explore and return to. Our discussion also touched on the challenges of parenting teenagers, where Bridget stressed the importance of providing guidance and support while allowing them to experience freedom and independence.

Books mentioned in the podcast:
Brainstorm by Dan Siegel
How to Talk to Teens so Teens Will Listen and Listen so Teens Will Talk by Adele Fabre and Elaine Mazlish

On this episode of Community Cocktails with Kimberly, I sit down with Stephanie Bryant, an Insurance Agent from Home Services Insurance. With the rising cost of house prices, insurance premiums have also increased. Tune in to hear Stephanie's advice to viewers about checking their deductibles, adding service line coverage, reviewing policies, and asking questions to ensure that you have the right coverage for your home.

On this episode of Community Cocktails with Kimberly, I sit down with Shana Acquisto, Broker/Co-Owner of Acquisto Real Estate and President of the Collin County Association of Realtors. We talked about the challenges of the current real estate market, including higher interest rates and limited inventory, as well as the importance of working with a real estate professional who understands the market and can educate you on what's going on.

Contact Shana:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (972) 396-7512
Website: https://www.acquistorealestate.com/

On this episode of Community Cocktails with Kimberly, I sit down with Tamera Gaede, the Collin County Director of Sales at Lawyer's Title. Tamera, who owns several investment properties, shared her experience and knowledge on how to build wealth quickly and safely through real estate. Be sure to tune in to hear about the hurdles that come with owning investment properties, as well as how to deal with tenants and when the best time is to bring in a property manager!

Contact Tamera:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 469-380-6322
Website: https://dfw.ltic.com/

On this episode of Community Cocktails with Kimberly, I sit down with Tyler and Michelle Kurkiewicz, Co-founders of the Cold Cork, a device that chills your wine and spirits by 20 degrees in 20 seconds! We'll learn about the challenges the Kurkiewiczs faced when launching their business, as well as their advice to entrepreneurs.

So pour yourself a glass of your favorite vintage and join us as we uncover the story behind the Cold Cork!

Visit https://www.thecoldcork.com/ for more information and to order your own Cold Cork!

On this episode of Community Cocktails with Kimberly, I sit down with the CEO of Pair'd Up, Kalee Dionne Pair. Many people might recognize her from her time on TV as a former meteorologist, most recently for WFAA in Dallas. A few years ago during the pandemic, Kalee decided to start her company, Pair'd Up, in order to help others make the most of their social media channels. During our interview, Kalee explains that posts should be educational, engaging, emotional, and entertaining and also explains the 5 "Don'ts" when it comes to posting. You won't want to miss this episode!

Visit https://pairdupsocial.com/ for more information and to connect with Kalee!

On this episode of Community Cocktails with Kimberly, I sit down with Pam Rosener, President & Founder of the Young Men's Service League, a national organization dedicated to providing service opportunities for young men and their mothers. Together we discussed the important role that service plays in developing leadership skills, fostering a sense of responsibility in young people, and how the organization is just as meaningful to the young men involved as it is to their mothers.

Visit https://ymsl.org/ for more information!

On this episode of Community Cocktails with Kimberly, I sit down with Kelly Milligan, VP/Dallas Area Counsel at Chicago Title of Texas to discuss interest rates, the pros and cons of buying versus renting, and the possibility of a market crash.

Kelly's Contact Information
Cell: 214-577-6199
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://dallas.ctic.com/