So excited to bring you this special episode with my friends who make cool music from their music studio in Boston! Join me in learning more about Fuzzy Bumble and how they bring their music and art to life.

Also, check out the video option in Spotify because there's some great b-roll in the video as well!

Fuzzy Bumble Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gqOVmzrXeyA4cgIduduFZ?si=2aJ63ePSSoSJbtHPm3X6rg

Fuzzy Bumble YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FuzzyBumble

Fuzzy Bumble Instagram: https://instagram.com/fuzzybumbleband?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Welcome back to a special Episode of the Howdy Do That Podcast! Today, we're welcoming back Vu Nguyen from Ep. 3 to discuss all things money and personal finances.

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In this episode, Julio, a firefighter with an entrepreneurial spirit, shares his journey and experiences. He talks about his childhood dream of becoming a firefighter, his rigorous training, and the risks involved in the job. In addition to his firefighting career, Julio is also passionate about opening ketamine clinics. He shares what he looked for in a co-founder and the challenges of entrepreneurship. This episode provides a glimpse into the life of a firefighter and the challenges and rewards that come with the profession.   

0:00 - Cheers

3:35 - 8-Year-Old Julio's Dream

6:30 - Training for Firefighting

8:58 - Ready in 90 Seconds

13:28 - Mitigating Risks

16:35 - Handling Difficult Moments

19:33 - Life on Ambulances vs Firetrucks

21:12 - Firefighting and Family 

23:47 - Opening Ketamine Clinics

26:19 - What to Look for in a Cofounder

37:26 - Hardest Part of Entrepreneurship 

41:06 - Ketamine Treatment Experience and Benefits

47:47 - Advice to a Younger Julio

Join us for an exciting episode of Howdy Do That! John Pham is joined by Brittany Castañeda to delve into the world of ketamine-assisted therapy. They explore the work at Austin Within Center including ketamine ceremonies, the science behind ketamine, and the future of psychedelic treatment.    

0:00 - Intro

0:36 - Ketamine Assisted Therapy at Austin Within Center

6:34 - About Ketamine Experiences and Ceremonies

9:40 - The Science of Ketamine

13:18 - The Team and Community at a Ketamine Clinic

18:10 - Future of Psychedelic Treatment

22:16 - Getting Out of Your Own Way

27:09 - Nurses vs Nurse Practitioners vs Physician Assistants

32:10 - Importance of Shadowing and How to Find Someone to Shadow

37:44 - Triage of Control and Body Scans

Howdy Friends! I'm excited to share the story of my friend and realtor, Audrey Pudder. Audrey helped me and a few of our friends in Austin buy our first homes. In this episode, she shares her journey from a career in marketing to becoming a realtor, tips for home buyers, and insights into life as a realtor in Austin.  This episode is packed full of fantastic information! You can find more info about Audrey here: https://www.audreypudder.com/

0:00 - How Audrey Helped Us Buy Our House in Austin 

6:07 - Working with Southwest and Herb Kelleher 

9:09 - “Must be Football Season” Southwest Ad Campaign 

12:28 - Transitioning to Family and Real Estate 

18:14 - How to Stand Out as a Realtor in a Competitive Market  

22:58 - Tips for Finding a Great Realtor 

29:08 - On Talking Clients Out of Buying Real Estate 

32:01 - What to Consider Before Buying a Home 

35:35 -  Evolution and Current State of the Austin Real Estate Market 

43:03 - The Challenges of Entrepreneurship 

51:14 - Advice for Young People

In this episode, Rebecca Thai shares her story of transitioning from a nursing career to becoming a wedding and event designer. From her early years immigrating to the US, to working as a nurse, starting a flower shop, and finding her passion in event design, Rebecca takes us through her journey. She also shares tips for newly engaged couples and the difference between a wedding designer, planner, and coordinator. 

Timestamps: 

2:23 - Immigrating to the US at 2.5 years old

4:02 - Life as an Oncology Floor Nurse

6:38 - Transitioning to Full-Time Mom

8:10 - On Starting a Flower Shop and Becoming a Florist

18:33 - Shifting from Flowers to Wedding Event Design

27:34 - How Nursing Experience has Helped Rebecca with Weddings

30:08 - Wedding Planning Tips for Newly Engaged Couples

35:57 - Difference Between Wedding Designer, Planner, and Coordinator

38:47 - Advice Rebecca Would Give to Her 19 y.o. Self

Join us on this episode of Howdy Do That as we sit down with Kristen Partridge, a leader in higher education and student affairs..

KP shares her journey and offers valuable advice on finding mentorship, evaluating career opportunities, and building lasting relationships.

We also delve into the importance of finding work that aligns with your values and goals, and the value of being adaptable and open to growth in new roles.

KP offers her perspective on who should consider a career in higher education, and shares a helpful tool for assessing life satisfaction levels.

Tune in to this episode to get an inside look at the exciting world of higher education with Kristen Partridge, and learn how to navigate the challenges and opportunities it presents.

7:19 - Falling in Love with Education

10:21 - Student Affairs as a Profession

13:40 - “Knock on the Door” and Advice on Mentorship

20:41 - On Finding the Right Imperfect Job

30:11 - Growing and Adapting to New Roles in Student Affairs

37:06 - Who Should Consider a Career in Higher Education

41:42 - Tool for Assessing Life Satisfaction Levels

48:07 - On Being a Chaos Slayer and New Side Quest s

52:15 - Advice on Building Relationships and Community

In this episode of Howdy Do That, we sit down with Hank Cavagnaro, a seasoned multimedia journalist turned supervisor. He discusses the skills and qualities it takes to be a successful multimedia journalist, including the importance of soft skills and the challenges of being a reporter. Hank also shares his thoughts on what makes a good story and offers advice for college students and new graduates considering a career in journalism. Throughout the conversation, Hank shares anecdotes from his time as an MMJ, including a close encounter with Taylor Swift and his transition to management. Tune in to hear Hank's insights on earning career capital and the importance of hard work and persistence.

1:39 - Living in OKC vs Austin

4:09 - Sports Journalism vs News

9:26 - What it takes to be a Multimedia Journalist

11:10 - Life as an MMJ and Almost Meeting Taylor Swift

12:45 - On Earning Career Capital (Chips)

15:52 - Transition to Management 

21:44 - What Makes a Good Story

24:25 - Importance of Soft Skills

34:02 - Challenges of Being a Reporter and 

41:01 - Considerations for a Career in Journalism

43:14 - Advice for College Students and New Grads

In today's episode, Tiffany shares her journey from a corporate career in biotech and medical device sales to following her dream of creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind wedding dresses. Tiffany talks about the challenges she faced and the rewards of owning her own business, as well as the process of designing and bringing to life custom dresses for her clients.

Timestamps:

2:54 - Cover Bride for Brides of Oklahoma

6:50 - On Making Dresses for Date Parties

10:42 - Transitioning from Medical Devices to Focusing on Avari Bridal

16:50 - The Process of Creating a Custom Dress

22:40 - Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur 

28:15 - Advice for Entrepreneurs 

40:13 - On The Wedding Industry and Tips for Wedding Planning

47:46 - Advice for College Students and New Grads