THNX: A Feelgood Podcast

Judge Katherine Thomas, a native Houstonian, became the youngest person elected to serve on a District Court in Texas when she won her election for the 184th District Court. She was also the first person of color to preside over that bench. She earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Spellman College and her law degree from Howard University. Judge Thomas was an intern for the Obama administration and the Harris County District Attorneys office, then served as a District Attorney in Harris County following her graduation from law school. Katherine still calls Houston, Texas home.

Pam Chapman Markle is a record-holding ultramarathoner. The first competitive race in which she ran was 100 miles. Among her many accomplishments, which are too extensive to name, she has completed the Badwater 135 mile race, widely considered the world's most difficult footrace, six times; she ran it once with a concussion, and, during her most recent run, with a prosthetic hip. The records she holds are numerous and were earned in regards to age, gender, time, and/or distance. As of the time of this interview, Pam is 67 years old and gearing up for her next race, which is 250 miles. In addition, she works as a nurse anesthesiologist and is a cancer survivor. Pam and her husband Spencer live in San Leon, Texas and are proud parents and grandparents.

Rose Garcia is a USA Today bestselling fantasy author whose stories feature Hispanic characters drawing from her cultural experience. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and graduated from St. Mary's University and South Texas College of Law. She practiced law until she decided to devote her efforts to full time mothering and, with the support of her husband Wade, became a full time author. To date, she has completed ten books. Rose and Wade make their home in Houston, Texas.

Marlo Blue is presently the Program Coordinator at KPFT FM in Houston, Texas and works at the Guy Schwartz Foundation for Houston Original Music, which is responsible for South By Due East, a showcase of Houston Music. She's been at KPFT in various capacities for 16 years, has worked in all aspects of the music business including touring and publishing, and has even acted as voice talent. A native Houstonian, she attended college in Houston and later the American University in London and has since lived in countless international cities. Marlo and musician/archivist Guy Schwartz (THNX: A Feelgood Podcast episode 10) live in Houston with their cats.

Isaac "Ike" Blackmore grew up in Austin, Texas. After visiting Texas A&M University and falling in love with the Corps, he decided to enroll and enlisted with the National Guard. Upon graduation, he was commissioned in the Army as an infantry officer. Following his initial assignment in Alaska, he became an officer in the 75th Ranger Regiment and led a Ranger platoon through two deployments in Afghanistan. The initial recipient of the Warrior National Foundation Scholarship dedicated to special operations veterans, he enrolled at the University of Texas in a dual-degree MBA/JD program. Ike currently lives in Austin, Texas.

Allison Mathis is presently running for judge in the 338th District Court in Harris County, Houston, Texas. She has been a practicing attorney for over ten years and has dedicated the majority of her practice to indigent defense. She has also given back to the legal community by teaching at The Center For Advanced Legal Studies and South Texas College of Law. She earned her undergraduate degree in English and Master's in Literature, both from the University of Houston, and attended South Texas College of Law. Allison and her family reside in Houston.

TC Thompkins, born in Richmond, Virginia, is an artist and music development specialist, music consultant, and author. After serving in the Vietnam War, he attended Bishop College in Dallas, Texas, got married, had a child, and has lived in Memphis, Tennessee; Chicago, Illinois; and NYC. He's worked at Stax Records, Capital Records, CBS Records/Sony Music, Epic Records, and GR Production (where he discovered Teddy Riley and his "New Jack Swing") and has worked with artists such as Michael Jackson and Luther Vandross in his over 40 years in the music industry. Thompkins Marketing came about in 1991 and offers a range of services for music, video, and movies. His book, When Radio Was King, details his journey identifying, developing, and launching legendary artists to the top of the charts. TC and his family make Sugar Land, Texas their home.

TC Thompkins, born in Richmond, Virginia, is an artist and music development specialist, music consultant, and author. After serving in the Vietnam War, he attended Bishop College in Dallas, Texas, got married, had a child, and has lived in Memphis, Tennessee; Chicago, Illinois; and NYC. He's worked at Stax Records, Capital Records, CBS Records/Sony Music, Epic Records, and GR Production (where he discovered Teddy Riley and his "New Jack Swing") and has worked with artists such as Michael Jackson and Luther Vandross in his over 40 years in the music industry. Thompkins Marketing came about in 1991 and offers a range of services for music, video, and movies. His book, When Radio Was King, details his journey identifying, developing, and launching legendary artists to the top of the charts. TC and his family make Sugar Land, Texas their home.

Eric Devlin grew up in Houston, Texas, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Methodist University, and attended South Texas College of Law. Despite early aspirations of becoming a personal injury attorney, Eric became a prosecutor, and, in his twelve years doing so, he developed an expertise in digital forensics. In 2013, he opened the Lone Star Forensic Group as well as became a legal consultant on the television shows Cold Justice and Cold Justice: Sex Crimes. He also teaches digital forensics to law enforcement and attorneys and is one of the founders of the Houston Metro Crimes Against Children Taskforce, one of the most productive in the nation. Eric and his family make Houston, Texas their home.

Annie Strever was born in Russia, graduated from Novosibirsk University, and later attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology. With a past in marketing and public relations, she now works as a fine art photographer and art director, specializing in weddings. She acts on the side, is a certified Life Coach, and even has her own podcast, Real People. Annie and her two sons live in Austin, Texas.