Leading Ladies Corpus Christi

I'm very excited to share my conversation with Joslyn Doiron, Co-Host and Feature Reporter for Coastal Living, as she shares working for KENS 5 in San Antonio after graduating from TAMUCC, returning to her hometown of Corpus Christi to co-host the Coastal Bend's only lifestyle television show, incorporating her love of fashion, fitness, and fun into her day job, why she prefers to uplift others in her segment "Coastal Hero", and actively choosing love and positivity in episode 191.

This week I'm joined by the incredible Brianna J. Davis, founder and CEO of nonprofit Esperanza de Tejas, to discuss her transition from a troubled teen to earning a Master's degree in Social Work, gaining a different perspective on mental health and people's basic needs after working on the West Coast, establishing Esperanza de Tejas in Corpus Christi in 2020, the community initiatives the nonprofit prioritizes, including the Children's Free Store, scholarships and the Garden of Hope, and what she would say to her younger self if given the opportunity in episode 190

This week I sit down with Debra Scott-Brown, owner and editor of Good Vibes Live Music and lead singer of Dreaming in Color, to discuss her music inspirations, having a voice reminiscent of icon Stevie Nicks, running away to Arizona at a young age, developing and updating a comprehensive weekly list of all live music and venues throughout the Coastal Bend, her love for the local music and creative community that loves her just as much, and why she will always shine her light by being her authentic self in episode 189.

I sit down with Lillian Jamfar, owner and creator of Jamfresh Co., as she shares receiving a very direct message to start making and selling candles, her decision to go hand-made with her products, how she really feels about her 4 signature fragrances, why she strives for sustainable practices in her business, and incorporating her Iranian and Mexican heritage into her creations in episode 188.

I'm very excited to share my conversation with Rose Saldivar, owner of Casa de Samuel Event Venue and Bed & Breakfast, her daughter Candace Saldivar Montoya and granddaughters Leah and Ellie Saldivar.

Listen in as we discuss the incredible story of Rose and her husband Eddie discovering the home in the 1980s, converting their 3-car garage into an apartment for her father-in-law, deciding to book their naturally beautiful property for events and getaways, involving the whole family in running the business, and Rose's signature hospitality that guarantees guests have a unique experience in episode 187.

The first in-person interview of 2023 is with Katie Nicholson, owner of Cookie and Crumb Bake Shop! She shares her experience growing up in her family-owned Hamlin Pharmacy, attending culinary school in NYC where she focused on all things bread, a brief encounter with teaching, her favorite season for baking, opening up a Bake Shop during a pandemic, and the unexpected hurdles of making everything by hand in episode 186.

I'm thrilled to interview one of my favorite content creators Abel Ozuna, published author, content creator, and host/co-host of The Local Influencers and Pop Culture After Dark Podcasts. Listen in as we discuss the inspiration behind his Southern Secrets trilogy, expressing extreme vulnerability when writing his novels, how he transitioned into podcasting, what shows he has in the works, and why he prefers to handle his own projects in this special bonus episode.

Today I'm joined by the absolute force known as Aubri Lutz, RN and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with Lutz Lactation, to discuss her almost 35k IG following, what inspires her informed and entertaining content, the moment she learned she could provide lactation consultations outside of a hospital setting, weeding out breastfeeding misinformation and trends on social media, her goals for 2023, and why she occasionally has to get a little spicy in episode 185.

Today I'm joined by fellow podcast hosts Jade Downing and Gina Montelongo of Woman to Woman Podcast. Listen in as they discuss becoming close friends in high school, how their shared motherhood experiences birthed their very first podcast, being vulnerable when sharing very personal topics, staying consistent, and their hopes for 2023 in episode 184.

I'm kicking off 2023 with one of the most stylish ladies I know.

Natalie Flores, Hat-wearing icon and Green Bay Packers Super Fan, discusses the moment she introduced her husband Señor Cheesehead to his signature green and gold sombrero, those Draft Day and Game fits, why event planning will always have her heart, being featured in USA Today's SPORTS+ campaign, how her close friends inspire her daily, the importance of supporting Corpus Christi's local art scene, and why you should just try on the hat in episode 183.