THNX: A Feelgood Podcast

Sean Teare was born and raised in Houston, Texas and grew up with activist parents who instilled in him a powerful sense of empathy and justice. After attending St. Thomas High School, he graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor's Degree in American History and earned his JD from the Law Center. He served as a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney's Office for 11 years, 6 of which as the Division Supervisor of the Office's Vehicular Crimes Division. Sean still makes his home in Houston and is running for Harris County District Attorney in 2024.

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Dr. Lindsay Gary (PhD, MFA, MA, MPA) is a professor-scholar, conceptual diasporArtist, Afrocentric entrepreneur, and cultural curator whose mission is to educate, connect, and empower the African Diaspora. She is an adjunct professor of African American Studies at the University of Houston and of History at Houston Community College, in addition to being the Executive Director of The Re-Education Project, the Artistic and Executive Director of Dance Afrikana LLC, and the CEO of Isegun Enterprises LLC. She authored "The New Red Book: A Guide to 50 of Houston's Black Historical and Cultural Sites" and created and directed the documentary film "Who Yo' People?". Lindsay makes her home in Houston, Texas.

Edgar Medina, originally from Mexico, moved to the United States at age 17 and is now a local artist in Houston, Texas. After a short stint as a Dental Assistant, Edgar began taking art classes and honing the painting skills he began building as a child. His paintings are considered Contemporary Abstracts; they are expressive, full of color, bold, and inspirational. He has brought his creations to cities around the world and has been featured in numerous exhibitions domestically and internationally. Edgar makes his home in Houston, Texas.

Carla C. Bisong founded Bisong Art Gallery in the Historic Warehouse District of Downtown Houston in 2013. After 13 years in the investment banking industry, Carla retired to pursue her dream of being a gallerist fulltime and make an impact in the art community. She and her team of art consultants help individuals and corporations discover meaningful artwork, and each piece has its own story. Carla is also the President of the Houston Art Gallery Association (HAGA) and makes her home in Houston, Texas.

Ryan Nicodemus is a New York Times best selling author, Emmy-nominated Netflix star, international speaker, and small group mentor. After moving around as a child, his family settled in Ohio when he was eight. He handled sales and marketing for a telecommunications company with his childhood friend Joshua Fields Mullburn prior to co-founding The Minimalists. Their website, books, podcast, and documentaries led them to speak at a multitude of venues, tour internationally, and get recognized in innumerable publications. Ryan makes his home in Missoula, Montana.

John T. Edge is a writer, commentator, television personality, and, since 1999, the director of the Southern Foodways Alliance. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, a Master's Degree in Southern Studies from the University of Mississippi, and an MFA in Creative Non-Fiction from Groucher College. He has authored several books about food and received a writing award from the James Beard Foundation. He hosts the SEC Network/ESPN show True South. John T. and his wife Blair, along with their son, live in Oxford, Mississipi.

Benjamin Berg is the founder and CEO of Berg Hospitality Group. Presently, the group owns and operates twelve restaurants, each based on a unique concept, with plans to open more. After growing up in New York City, he graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana and earned a graduate degree from Cornell University in Hospitality. He started in a premier hotel as a bellman and worked his way up by learning and mastering every facet of hospitality. Before starting his own restaurants, he ran establishments in New York City, Las Vegas, and Mexico City. Benjamin makes Houston, Texas his home.

Judge Franklin Bynum is an attorney who earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas and completed his studies at the University of Southern California Law School. Upon returning to Texas, he worked as a public defender and was elected to a Harris County Court at Law bench; he was the first democratic socialist to hold such a position in Texas. He has since returned to private practice concentrating on criminal defense. Franklin makes his home in Houston, Texas.

Roger Street Friedman is an American musician presently receiving critical acclaim from his latest album Love Hope Trust and the single The Ghosts of Sugarland. He picked up guitar at an early age and began working in the music business but took a twenty-five year sabbatical before he began seriously recording and touring again. He has released four albums as well as numerous singles and EPs. Roger makes his home in Houston, Texas.