In this episode of Truth in Texas Banking, LaVonda speaks with Pete Delkus WFAA Meteorologist in Dallas, Texas. They discuss how Pete got into meteorology and the importance of being a good husband and father. It’s not just about being the weatherman, it’s about helping people!

Texas football legend, Wade Phillips stops by the podcast this week. LaVonda and Coach Phillips discuss motivation behind the game, family, and the friends we make with team sports. Available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify and Soundcloud. Subscribe and never miss an episode.

This week, LaVonda sits down with another Veritex Bank golfing partner, JP Thornton. JP describes how he became interested in golf, his desire to inspire other African American children to become interested in golf and finding opportunities within the sport. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender #TruthInTexasBanking #FirstTee

In this episode of Truth in Texas Banking, LaVonda speaks with Bryson DeChambeau from the PGA Tour. They discuss another side of Bryson and the pivotal moments that have shaped his life. Bryson talks about his organization, The Bryson DeChambeau Foundation, and his three pillars.

In this episode of Truth in Texas Banking, LaVonda speaks with Bill Cawley of Dallas based Cawley Partners. They discuss the pivotal moments that shape your outlook on life and career and why shifting your focus on service will lead you to more rewarding experiences.

We are excited to have LPGA’s Kristen Gillman on the show this week. LaVonda and Kristen talk about COVID-19 and how it changed golf and adapting to the time off. Kristen also talks about organizations that are inspiring a new generation of golf players and what’s it like to be a role model for the future golf players. Member FDIC

This week, LaVonda is joined by Veritex Private Banking Director, Scooter Smith, and discuss how finding ways to serve the community will affect your life and career. Scooter details his personal experience with a few organizations and why he goes by the name Scooter. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender.

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On this episode, LaVonda talks with long-time friend and President of Scott + Reid General Contractors, Brad Reid. They discuss how to keep the sense of comradery within the company and the benefit of developing an employee’s career to build a solid team and a stronger company. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender.

Join LaVonda this week as she talks with President of Christian Brothers Automotive, Donnie Carr, and share company culture concepts and why it’s important to find ways to ensure culture is never lost as a business grows. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender.

This week LaVonda and Dana Cooper (Veritex Community Bank, AVP Business Development) discuss career paths and how you never really know where your life will take you. Dana’s inspirational story of a nurse turned banker later in her career is a great example of how we take all of our life experiences and apply the skills we learn with every career change. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender.