I sit down with Mallory Robbins, co-owner of world famous Evie Mae’s BBQ! The story of Mallory and Arnis’ rise from roadside BBQ food truck to brick and mortar BBQ joint is one that literally gave me chill bumps (and the drools…)! This is definitely what they are meant to be doing and they are humbly doing so with class and grace that even top restaurateurs don’t possess. Listen and learn how Mallory & Arnis got on to Texas Monthly’s Top 50 Best BBQ Joints and how that catapulted them to the success they are enjoying today! Thanks for coming on and sharing your inspirational story!

On today’s episode I sit down with Cabri Carpenter, owner and professional organizer extraordinaire from Minimize Then Organize! We chat about the struggles of getting down to the organizing tasks at hand and Cabri shares her “secret sauce” with organizing tips and how to keep it up. We also touch on back to school preparedness, which is just around the corner. Thank you Cabri for coming on and teaching us how to better organize our lives and minds! For more information and resources, check out my website!

On this week’s episode, I sit down with local plant expert, Vik, the Nerdy Gardener who will be a regular on We’re Here to Learn Podcast. Vik came to the rescue and answered listener questions regarding their garden woes and conundrums. He also offered up tips and tricks on watering and how to not give up on your garden during the heat of the summer! Thanks Vik, the Nerdy Gardener, for coming to our gardens rescue! See ya in the fall!

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On this episode, I sit down to learn about School of Rock Lubbock, from co-owner Amber Beadles, where we chat about all the programs and lessons they are providing to the 200+ kid AND adult students of Lubbock! The story of how this science teacher fell into this rockin’ career change literally gave me chill bumps! And make sure to listen to the whole episode to find out how YOU can receive 30% off your first month, when you sign up at School of Rock! Thank you Amber for all you do for our kids, community and the rockin’ world!

I sit down with Christopher & Dylan Moore, the new owners of Pecan Ridge. We chat about the past they are trying to preserve, the present and what they are doing to boost the exposure of this amazing business, & the future plans this dynamic duo has in store to make Pecan Ridge a name that can stand the test of time for future generations! Thank you gentlemen for stopping by to say hello and tell your story!

I sit down with the down to earth owners/brains/chefs extraordinaire, behind the Crafthouse Gastropub, Jason & Kate Diehl! We chat about the path that led them to their current restaurant fabulousness, the daily struggles to keep things fresh, approachable, profitable and viable in the ever-changing Lubbock restaurant scene, and we even discuss how competition can be a great thing! Thank you, Jason & Kate, for coming on to share your story!

On this episode, I sit down inside the historic Wallace Theater with board member, Nicole Campbell. We chat about the exciting renovations currently underway, their efforts to raise funds to keep the updates going, a bit of it’s history, the exciting events they are hosting this summer for adults AND kiddos, and how people from near and far can get involved in bringing this historic gem back to life! This was such a fun interview for me and it was a true honor to be able to record this episode inside of this glorious old lady! Thank you Nicole and the Keeling family, for having me out to see this special project!

I sit down with Mary Gerlach, the assistant director of Lubbock Meals on Wheels to chat about how being locally funded has made all the difference in their outreach and all the ways they help to make Lubbock a better place for everyone! We chat about their “new and improved” facilities, their new Wolfforth delivery routes, how YOU can get involved and donate, and upcoming events you can support which in turn, support this awesome 100% locally funded non-profit charity program! Thank you Mary for taking time out of your busy schedule to help me share the story of Lubbock Meals on Wheels!

Today on the podcast, I sit down with Kandice, lady owner of Barque, a local gift shop bringing you unique gifts and paper goods! We chat about small business, cooking, fur babies, social media, how to say “NO,” local business collaborations, & so much more! Listen to the entire episode listen for how you can receive 20% off your one time, online or in shop purchase {1 per person, running until the end of July!}! Remember to shop small and shop local and shop BARQUE!

On my 10th episode, I sit down a second time with my wonderful mother, Mama Va! We chat about her childhood and the many talents of her mother, Lillian Love. There’s some seriously funny stories about her brother, Tony, some informative discussions about family recipes and as always, a good dose of Mama Va-isms! Thanks for listening and learning with me, Kelle B!