THNX: A Feelgood Podcast

Beth Aplin Martin was born in Grand Chenier, Louisiana, moved around a lot during her childhood, and spent her formative years in Seadrift, Texas. Her life changed immeasurably when her father, a fisherman, was killed amidst a struggle between the established fisherman and the group of recently arrived Vietnamese fisherman in Seadrift. She went on to study at Del Mar College, has worked in a variety of fields, and can be seen in the documentary Seadrift. Beth now lives in Seguin, Texas.

Sean was born in Detroit, Michigan and spent his formative years in Pennsylvania. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering and held a number of positions as an operations manager until he founded Fox and Seeker, a distiller and distributor of liquor that focuses on sustainability and local goods. Sean now lives in Houston, Texas with his wife and their daughter.

Vivienne St. John brings the arts to all children as the Theater for Youth Artistic Director at Main Street Theater in Houston, Texas. The venue has built an accommodation program to address the unique needs of each child who wants to experience a show. She grew up in London, England and Houston, Texas, graduated from St. Agnes Academy, and earned her undergraduate degree in theater at Webster University in Webster Groves, Missouri. Vivienne, her husband and two daughters live in Sugarland, Texas.

Joel Holmes, aka JOHO, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to Houston, Texas in elementary school. He graduated High School in Houston and attended Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, where he earned his undergraduate degree. He began writing songs when he was five years old; now, at age 25, he has released seven LPs and three EPs, ranging from Hip-Hop, to Alternative, to Contemporary Rock. Joel lives and works in Houston, Texas.

Luis Linares was born in Venezuela and realized early on that he was a gifted tennis player. After attempting to play professionally, he got a degree in civil engineering and began working in the construction field. He soon began buying and selling heavy construction equipment, then shifted his focus to specializing in cranes, becoming a major seller domestically and internationally at Crane Monsters Corp. Luis, his wife, and their two sons live in Houston, Texas.

Roderick, also known as Rogg, was born in Houston, Texas and spent his formative years on the north side of town, where he developed an interest in art. While working at Walgreens, a friend helped him realize the potential of a career in the arts, and, shortly after, he became a tattoo artist whose work is in high demand. Rogg and his family make Houston, Texas their home.

Chelsea Ohlemiller attended Ball State University, Anderson University, and the University of Alabama. She is an educator and, when her mother passed from cancer in 2017, a writer. She owns the website Happiness, Hope & Harsh Realities, where she and others support international peers who are experiencing grief and loss. Chelsea lives in Indiana with her husband and three children.

Selwyn Jones, former NFL cornerback and one of GQ's Men of the Year 2020, is the uncle of the late George Floyd. He now owns and operates a motel and has dedicated his life to fighting for change, pushing for equality for all people. Selwyn has four children and lives in Gettysburg, South Dakota with his wife.

Selwyn Jones, former NFL cornerback and one of GQ's Men of the Year 2020, is the uncle of the late George Floyd. He now owns and operates a motel and has dedicated his life to fighting for change, pushing for equality for all people. Selwyn has four children and lives in Gettysburg, South Dakota with his wife.