MESH Podcast

Between a pandemic, the very existence of our crumbling nation, navigating parenthood, work and school. Yeah, it’s been a fucking lot and I am NOT OKAY. I cry every other day because the amount of stress at the moment is unbearable. When you’re trying to build your life , the process can at times, get the best of you. Defeat, self doubt, and guilt have been an emotional blunder for me. You’re not alone. I feel it too! We’re all in this together, they said! A few months of this they said? Well March has quickly turned to Thanksgiving with no guest list but guess what-we will keep surviving!

Covid-19. The pandemic is affecting millions of people and as much as I would love to scroll by it online or turn off the news to avoid it, it has definitely hit us close to home. Chris Coronado,my husband, is joining me on today’s episode. We dive into just how many vital areas of our life are being turned upside down this past week. Being self- employed and business owners IS NOT as glamorous as it seems, especially in moments where we have no control. We know many of you are feeling the anxiety of this virus as well, and I know we’re not alone when it comes to affecting our income. On a lighter note, we talk about social pressures , adjusting to parenthood, and a different perspective on finances and buying a home. We hope you’re all quarantining and chilling with your loved ones. This will pass for us all and I know we’re going to come out of this in a better place. Stay tuned!

Whether it’s calling the shots on set or in her own personal life, Jax Tobias is the epitome of Boss Babe. A few years ago she made the bold decision to leave the crazed city of Manhattan to pursued a more balanced life in L.A. Why leave one of the biggest T.V Networks?Why quit the dream job and leave the set of Rachael Ray behind? We’re talking all about it on today’s episode. It’s easy to scroll through social media and think every woman is “just another pretty face”, but Jax is SO MUCH more than that. From finances, dating, veganism, and what’s ahead for her, she’s laying it all out there.

A decade has past. People are wrapping up 2019, but what about you? How are you doing these days? Still shelving those ideas? Still allowing opinions to dictate your behavior? Still telling yourself “One Day” instead of actually doing something? It’s never too late to stop doing the things you hate and start doing the things you love.

“Hard work beats talent, when talent don’t hustle.” From unloading trailers in a Walmart warehouse to climbing the corporate ladder. Today’s guest is proof that hard& sacrifice is paramount to get to where you want to be in life. She’s someone who has inspired me since I was 14. Always focused, always centered, and has always been an amazing friend.

When she’s not supporting the closest people in her life, she’s busy between work, wife life, endless responsibilities of being a baseball mom , and getting the hang of transitioning from one baby to two. Hope you guys enjoy this episode

Imagine graduating top of your class from UT, accepting a internship at IBM, studying for the LSAT as you’re working at a law firm to then decide..”You know what, this isn’t for me.”

Taking a chance and following your passion is just what this podcast is about and it’s stories like Sarah’s, the owner of Houston’s Dessert Gallery represents.

She could have been a million things inside the box,but now boxes up some of your favorites desserts. She’s built three successful businesses, sold two, and even trademarked and sold her secret chocolate sauce. She’s truly one of the most talented and sweetest people I’ve interviewed yet, so I can’t wait for you guys to hear her story!

For whatever reason people are very secretive about the ins and outs of media marketing. The “influencer” market is a billion dollar market, yet many creatives are missing the opportunity cut a piece of the pie. Starting a segment of “Freegame Friday’s” I’ll be openly sharing any and all information a creative, blogger, influencer, photographer, really anyone using social media how they can profit from it.

It’s easy to get in a slump and stay there. Revert back to our comfort zones and forget to keep pushing. The past six months have been a huge transition for me and it’s left me confused as to where / what kind of content I should be creating. Rather than questioning myself to death I’m just going to start creating again. Stop trying to fit into a box or try to get back to the “old me”. I’ve evolved and I’m embracing every aspect of this new phase of my life. If you feel like you’ve fallen in a slump, how do you get out of it? You get your ass up and just start!

Today we have the President of Discovery Green, Barry Mandel. This Downtown Houston’s 12 acre park provides free concerts, events, education classes, and art installations year round. Whether it’s staying open after a city disaster like Hurricane Harvey or just bringing the community together, Barry Mandel talks about the parks mission, his career journey that led him to non-profit, and what you may not know about Discovery Green.

With so many great options for dining in this city it’s hard to choose. If you’re looking for comfort food with an elevated experience and service, B.B Lemon is the place to go. Executive Chef Emily Trusler is on the episode today giving us insight into one of Houston’s Best Restaurants, as well as some of her career history. Anyone else love a self- taught go getter? We sure do! Emily is truly one of the most passionate guests we’ve had on the show thus far. From sharing her love for culinary, the hours put into growing her career, her love for motorcycles, and her first steps in the kitchen in Ann Arbor, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.