MESH Podcast

Talking all things business with Steve Sharma today. Co-owner of El Big Bad, the largest infused tequila bar in the world. Aside from the stellar items on the menu, Steve talks about how B School prepped him for running three of the coolest restaurant and bars in Houston along side his brother . If you’re like me and a I’m firm believer in taking advice from people that have personally executed, this is a great episode for you or for anyone looking for insight in the business. With over 15+years in the industry, Steve speaks on managing multiple businesses, preserving some of Houston’s neighborhood bar charm,city permits, and some of the learning curves that come with growing in such a competitive industry.

They’re not only in the business of making you sweat, they’re in the business of giving back as well. Sitting down today with Ashley Gooch, co- founder of RYDE. Houston’s latest and greatest indoor cycling company. With two locations and the hopes of scaling, we’re discussing balancing life while creating an innovative brand.

Talking with Jessica Ivins, the owner of Edgesetter Marketing company and curator of the Montrose Morning Market .She had her dream job marketing for a luxury hotel company full of perks and exactly what she said she had wanted. So why trade in the luxe life to help local businesses?She quickly realized her marketing skills were better put to use for the greater good. Between the pushback from the corporate enviornment and feeling her creative spark dwindling behind her desk, she decided to revamp her life and begin a career more aligned with her moral compass. We’re talking all about it on today’s episode.

People are quick to “mom shame” when women are open about career dilemmas, feelings of confliction , and other feelings some would deem as socially unacceptable. I’ll start with my personal experience. I found out I would cover Paris Fashion Week and 8 days later found out I was pregnant. They say “women can have it all” , but they totally left some shit out.

Why haven’t you started that business? Why haven’t you started your own channel? Why do you have all this stored content because you want it to be “perfect”? I get it because I was there. I used to care too much and it hindered me from doing things I was passionate about. What kind of life are you living when you base your choices off of the opinions of others?

People think becoming a doctor is as easy as applying. We’re talking to a second year med student who is being open about her journey without direction. How hard med school is. How isolating the process can be and how many times she has attempted to get into a program without giving up.

We live in such a social media driven world where people portray a perfect lifestyle. The MESH podcast is taking a look behind what people post and getting to know the people and their story.What’s their life really like offline? Are they as success and happy as they portray?And if so, they’re being kind enough to share their journey and provide tips.