Today, I am absolutely thrilled to sit down with a literal Houston powerhouse who is redefining what it means to build community from the ground up. She is a University of Houston English Lecturer, a creative designer, a mutual aid organizer, and honestly, someone who must have figured out a way to squeeze 48 hours into a single day. She is the owner and creative visionary of Create Action TX , specializing in small batch merch for community organizations, artists, performers, and small businesses. But she didn’t stop there. Cassandra is also the organizer and operator behind the Rainbow Pantry […]

Welcome back to Genesis sais quoi! On this podcast, we talk a lot about that “day one” that moment when you make the decision, to chase a dream, make a change, or just start living as your most authentic self. Today we are capturing lightning in a bottle. We are talking to an entrepreneur who is living the chaotic, thrilling, and beautiful Day One of starting a business. Usually, people wait until after graduation, after a corporate career, or after decades of what-ifs to build their business. But today’s guest looked at that rulebook and decided to throw it out. […]

Welcome back to Genesis Sais Quoi. Today, we are diving deep into the intersection of science and soul with a guest who truly embodies the ‘je ne sais quoi’ of healing. Cela Patras, is the visionary founder of Melody Turned Therapy LLC. Cela isn’t just a musician; she is a profound force for healing, holding a Master’s from Vanderbilt University and an incredible triple-major from SMU in Music Therapy, Biology, and Health & Society. As a Board-Certified Music Therapist with advanced training in Neurologic Music Therapy, she uses evidence-based techniques to help the brain rewire and find its way back […]

Welcome back to Genesis Sais Quoi. Today’s episode is an absolute honor to host because I am sitting down with a woman who is a true architect of hope in our community. Dana Williams is the President of Fort Bend Mental Health, but she is so much more than a title. She is a visionary leader who has turned the absolute unthinkable into an unstoppable movement for healing. Dana’s life is a masterclass in ‘Identity-First Leadership’- she has walked through the darkest valleys of suicide loss and emerged not just a survivor, but a lighthouse for everyone else still navigating […]

Today, I am honored to introduce the incredibly talented Desirae Maldonado, a true powerhouse in the beauty industry and the brilliant mind behind Desirae Hair in historic downtown Richmond. With nearly 20 years of experience, Desirae has earned a reputation not just as a master of her craft, but as a genuine soul who leads with kindness, intentionality, and a heart for service. She is a brave entrepreneur who successfully scaled her dream from a solo suite to a stunning, low-tox sanctuary that reflects her commitment to excellence. Desirae is a mentor, a scalp Specialist and a dedicated advocate and […]

We live in a world that measures our worth by how much we can produce, how fast we can move, and how ‘connected’ we stay. But tucked away in Sawyer Yards is a woman who has had the remarkable courage to build a space that asks us to do the exact opposite. Adrienne Binder is the visionary heart and hands behind Restoration Studio. Anyone who has followed her journey knows she possesses a rare, intuitive gift for seeing the beauty in the ‘messy middle’ and a profoundly gentle spirit that makes everyone feel instantly seen and safe. And, she didn’t […]

Welcome back to Genesis Sais Quoi, the space where we stop shrinking for the comfort of others and start reclaiming our power. Today, we’re joined by someone who views the human body not as a project to be perfected, but as a masterpiece to be honored in every stage. Meg Oswalt is a Registered Yoga Teacher and a cornerstone of the instructor teams across multiple studios. As a mother and a specialist in prenatal yoga, Meg understands that our bodies aren’t static, they are rhythmic. She teaches us how to celebrate our strength in every season, whether we are in […]

You are not a finished product. You are a masterpiece in progress. In this episode of Genesis Sais Quoi, we’re dismantling the myth of failure, and embracing the beauty of “becoming”. As Buddha said “What you think, you become. What you fee, you attract. What you imagine you create.” Stop apologizing for being a work in progress and start creating the reality you deserve.

Is your happiness held hostage by your ‘to-do’ list?  On this episode of Genesis Sais Quoi, we’re talking about Attachment to Outcomes. We often think we’re being ‘ambitious,’ but really, we’re just terrified of what happens if things don’t go exactly as planned. Let’s discuss how to put in 100% effort while letting go of the need to control the result.  It’s time to breathe again.

Welcome back to Genesis Sais Quoi, the home of the bold, the resilient, and the unapologetic.Today, we are sitting down with a woman who proves that “limitless” isn’t just a buzzword-it’s alifestyle. She’s a Navy Veteran and an Electrical Engineer who spent years mastering themechanics of discipline. But had another “Genesis” moment in the realization that womendeserve gear as high-performing as they are. She didn’t just launch a clothing line; sheengineered a standard.As the founder of BU Sportswear, she is building a fitness empire with the same precision sheuses while pursuing her Master’s in Power Distribution. But her most important […]