Life has been moving so fast lately that I can barely keep up with my own notes, so I’m just going to talk to you like you’re my home girls and boys.

In this episode, I get into why everyone needs to get out of the professionals way and let them cook. I also talk about my time as a judge at the Gold Buckle Foodie Awards at Rodeo Houston and a crazy station tour that really had me thinking that parents should parent their kids. 

It’s a little bit of work, a little bit of fun, and a whole lot of me keeping it real while I wait for that big fat raise!

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Coming to you live from my couch! February was a literal whirlwind of emceeing Rodeo Houston's Uncorked event, trying to figure out why everyone turned themselves into Lisa Frank AI art, and my taco therapy session. 

I was hopped on meds, but it's still a fun one!

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In this episode I’m sharing the story of how I ended up as a Grand Marshal for a Mardi Gras Galveston float and how my almost two-year-old niece has officially chosen her favorite and it’s not me. Plus, we’re breaking down the Super Bowl: why the game felt like a snooze fest, but the halftime show absolutely saved the night.

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Christmas in Utah usually means a winter wonderland, but this year? Not so much. Join me as I recap a holiday season that was short on snow but long on memories. I’m diving into the details of my brother’s New Year’s Eve engagement, the night Travis wanted me to be his grandma (I promise it makes sense), and our surreal experience taking batting practice at Daikin Park. Plus, I make my formal plea to the universe: I need to be on The Traitors. Alan Cumming, if you’re listening, I’m ready for the turret!

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I sat down with Lily Jang, one of Houston’s most trusted voices first in television news and now in real estate. Lily opens up about her immigrant experience, her love of culture and travel, the importance of trust in both journalism and sales, and the full-circle moment of buying a home for her mother, an achievement she says means more than any title. Honest, grounded, and fun: this conversation is about more than real estate. It’s about knowing your values, adapting through change, and making smart moves when the noise gets loud.

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Website: https://lilyjangrealestate.com/

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0:00 - Introducing Lily Jang
10:00 - From KHOU to real estate
16:53 - What 2025 looked liked for real estate and what to expect for 2026
19:18 - The “it” factor and building trust
24:32 - Nightmare clients
28:32 - Skincare routine
31:45 - Lily’s travels
36:36 - Lily’s spirituality
40:14 - Reality TV real estate vs real life
42:06 - Modern dating
46:48 - Derrick Shore is the best
50:25 - Drama in Paris

Houston’s comedy scene is having a moment — and comedian Chinedu Ogu is right in the middle of it.

In this episode, we sit down with the up-and-coming Houston comic to talk about what it really takes to build a comedy career from the ground up. Chinedu opens up about finding his voice on stage, surviving bad sets, reading Houston crowds, and the grind that happens long before the spotlight hits.

It’s honest, funny, and a behind-the-scenes look at a ride or die HOUSTON comedian.

https://www.chineduogu.com/

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0:00 - Start and Chinedu’s day
2:22 - Chinedu’s origin
9:40 - Similarities to Tessa
11:13 - Starting out after graduation
17:00 - First viral hit
24:33 - How people responded to Chinedu’s success
35:30 - Chinedu’s mentors
39:03 - Chinedu’s regrets
40:37 - 2026 tour
42:17 - Favorite Houston spots
46:47 - J. Barrera Law ad
47:15 - Chinedu’s advice to young comedians

It’s a cozy, chaotic catch-up episode. I’m sharing highlights from Thanksgiving in Corpus Christi, laughing through some embarrassing work moments, and talking through the random little things that make life funny. From a serious conversation being derailed by the Wienermobile, to trying a new Chinese spot and swapping stories along the way, this episode is equal parts heart, humor, and real life.

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0:00 - Start & Thanksgiving recap
8:36 - Holiday fun
14:40 - Golf Crest Country Club
16:13 - Travis has a new gf
17:36 - 44 farms
19:01 - Wienermobile
19:57 - Rockets hack
24:49 - More golf
26:18 - Hot Wheels monster truck
27:00 - Michigan football coach
27:54 - Restaurant recommendation
29:57 - Texans
30:49 - J. Barrera Law ad
31:29 - Outro

In this episode, I’m coming to you straight from my new downtown balcony with all the vibes and all the noise of Houston behind me. We’re talking everything from Texans game energy to my Tex Ren Fest adventures, plus the shows I’m currently obsessed with. I’m also giving you the rundown on Shuck Cancer, my roller derby deep-dive, and why the Nutcracker Market has officially taken my wallet hostage. It’s cozy, it’s chaotic, it’s Houston—just how I like it.

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0:00 - Start
2:49 - Ren Fest
3:56 - Texans
5:37 - Nutcracker Market and Houston Zoo
12:26 - Shuck Cancer event
14:12 - Yellow Rose Roller Derby
15:39 - J. Barrera Law
16:46 - Losing my voice
17:11 - Food recommendations
19:51 - What I've been watching
21:52 - CVS coupons
23:13 - MG Hair Salon new location
24:03 - The government is back open
24:56 - Real Housewives and wrapping up

This episode was recorded in the middle of boxes, bubble wrap, and pure moving madness as I officially became a downtowner in the city of Houston.

Even though "the H" is a place I’ve called home since 2019, I am experiencing it in a completely new way.

 In true “life is happening at full speed” fashion, I bounce between chatting about the move, the excitement of starting fresh, my love-hate relationship with packing, and a whole bunch of other wonderfully random thoughts that poured out of me. Was I a little manic? Maybe. Was I incredibly excited about life? Absolutely.

Join me for an unfiltered, high-energy ride through transition, reinvention, and whatever else popped into my brain while I tried not to lose track of the tape dispenser.

Turning 40 felt like a milestone and there was no better place to celebrate than Costa Rica!

 In this podcast, I take you along on my birthday adventure through one of the most vibrant, awe-inspiring places on Earth (that had been on my bucket list for way too long.)

 From rainforest hikes and hidden waterfalls to beach sunrises, wild encounters, unforgettable meals, and the moments of reflection that come with hitting a new decade, this is the story of what happens when you step out of routine and into pura vida.

Whether you’re here for travel inspo, a little escapism, or just a good story, join me as I relive the highs, the surprises, and the magic of turning 40 in paradise.