Unstructured Thought with Courtney and Matt

Today we're talking with McKhayla Pettingill, a professional ballerina with the Houston Ballet. She shares her experience growing up as a dancer, the struggles along the way, and proves just how different the dance world is. The amount of time, energy, and expertise these dancers put into their art form is truly incredible. We know you're going to love this one.

On this episode, we're talking with Lauren Garza, the lead florist, and owner of Flora and Fauna. We talk about her transition from the corporate world into a full-time floral business specializing in weddings and events. She's incredibly creative and known for incorporating colorful designs into her work. We hope you enjoy this episode!

On this episode, we're talking with Lanson B. Jone, a visionary and landscape architect in the Houston area. This conversation culminates with his passion for design and architecture. We were amazed at his ability to find inspiration for his projects in even the smallest of details. We hope you enjoy.

On today's episode, we're talking with Aryn Guillory, the owner of Oyster Creek Studios, a luxury interior design firm based in Houston, Texas. She gives us insight into how she started her interior design business, growing a team, branching out and starting a new furniture line, and ultimately where she sees OCS going in the near future. We know this is going to be a crowd favorite! Enjoy. IG: @oystercreekstudiosWebsite: www.oystercreekstudios.comIG: @courtney_leigh_photoWebsite: www.courtne...

On today's episode, we're talking with Heather Johnson, lead planner and owner of Epoch Collective. We discuss the process of working with a wedding planner from start to finish and unfiltered insight into the demands of starting your own planning company. We hope you enjoy it!IG: @epochcoeventsWebsite: www.epochcoevents.comIG: @courtney_leigh_photoWebsite: www.courtneyleighphoto.com

On this episode, we're talking with Kristina Guilbeau, the talented baker behind Buttercup Bakery. Her story is incredibly inspiring and moving as we discuss her journey to get to where she is today and the highly anticipated opening of her new bakery in Tomball, TX. We know you're going to love this one, enjoy!IG: @buttercuphoustonWebsite: www.buttercuphouston.comIG: @courtney_leigh_photoWebsite: www.courtneyleighphoto.com

Mike Davello / Davello Photography - On this episode, we're talking with the Davellos of Davello Photography. Mike is a professional photographer and lighting guru. He's a wealth of knowledge with a background in commercial work, interiors, weddings, portraits, you name it, he's photographed it. We had so much fun recording this episode and hope you enjoy it. Find him on Instagram @mike_davello @davellophotography www.davellophotography.comFind us on Instagram @courtney_leigh_photo www.courtn...

Carl Fehres - A corporate executive in Oil and Gas moonlighting as one of the most inspiring and creative photographers I know. This engineer breaks down his love of the technical aspects of film photography and vintage cameras with the creative freedom of natural light portraiture. Enjoy hearing his process and journey with film photography. Find Carl on Instagram @carlfehres @shotonpolaroid www.carlfehres.comFind us on Instagram @courtney_leigh_photo www.courtneyleighphoto.com

Hailey Daniels and Kailey Fletcher - On this episode, we're talking with Hailey and Kailey, the twin sister duo behind Etoilly Artistry and Double Shot of Sass. We chat about how they've grown a successful hair and makeup business in Houston and Dallas, the trials of the wedding industry in the midst of Covid and how they manage being mom-preneurs. I'm so excited for y'all to hear this episode and hope you enjoy! Find Hailey and Kailey on Instagram @etoillyartistry @doubleshotofsass www.etoil...