Clear Lake Connections

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Dr. Laith Alzweri, Director of Men’s Health and Assistant Professor of Urology at UTMB.   In this week’s episode, Dr. Alzweri tells the listeners all about Men’s Health. Dr. Alzweri discusses the Men’s Health Clinic at UTMB and all the areas they cover and treat. Dr. Alzweri explains how many times the things he treats are...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Marty Pell, President & CEO, Wellby Financial   In this week’s episode, Marty tells the listeners all about Wellby Financial. Marty discusses the rich history of Wellby Financial, the rebrand, and their effort to educate everyone in financial literacy. Marty shares his story on how one person can impact someone’s life...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Philip Golden, Executive Director, Bay Area Habitat for Humanity Houston In this week’s episode, Philip tells the listeners all about Bay Area Habitat for Humanity. Philip explains the process and criteria to select their homeowners, their contributions to building the home, and how Bay Area Habitat for Humanity becomes th...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Leen Nahouli, AuD, audiologist with the UTMB Center for Audiology and Speech Pathology In this week’s episode, Leen Nahouli tells the listeners all about the field of Audiology. Leen explains the different types of hearing loss and which ones can be prevented. Leen discusses the safe levels of noise and stresses the import...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Keith Nedal, Sales and Marketing Manager, Fogo De Chao  In this week’s episode, Keith tells the listeners all about Fogo De Chao and what someone can expect if they have never been to a Brazilian Steakhouse. Keith shares Fogo De Chao’s unique way of training new staff when opening a new location, by bringing in the best st...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet McKenna Hunt, DPT, Physical Therapist with the UTMB Department of Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. In this week’s episode, McKenna tells the listeners what physical therapy is and the different roles they take in the prevention and rehabilitation of various health conditions. McKenna explains how to be...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet TJ Aulds, Owner, Aulds Media NOW.   In this week’s episode, TJ tells the listeners all about Aulds Media NOW and i45NOW. TJ shares the story of how Aulds Media NOW and i45NOW got started and explains his company’s unique way to get news coverage to the community. TJ discusses the importance of relationships in business and...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Mark Gurley, Owner, Infinity Float Center   In this week’s episode, Mark tells the listeners all about Infinity Float Center and why he became an owner. Mark discusses how floating affects the body and the many benefits that result from it. Lastly, Mark talks about success stories from floating with celebrities, famous ath...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Dr. Bindi Naik-Mathuria, Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at UTMB, and the author of the publication “Defining the Full Spectrum of Pediatric Firearm Injury and Death in the United States: It’s Even Worse Than We Think”   In this week’s episode, Dr. Naik-Mathuria tells the listeners all abou...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Fabian Saldana, Owner, HomeWell Care Services.   In this week’s episode, Fabian tells the listeners all about HomeWell Care Services and shares his journey of becoming an owner. Fabian talks about what he looks for when hiring employees and the importance for his care givers to go above and beyond for their clients. Lastly...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Atul Jain, Amir Svbedi, and Lucio Villanueva with Motu   In this week’s episode, Atul, Amir, and Lucio tell the listeners all about Motu, from their journey’s beginning to where they are now, and they explain the meaning behind the name Motu. The Motu team discusses how they met and how they challenge each other daily to p...

This week on Chamber Champions Podcast hear from Shari Sweeney, Vice President of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.    In this week’s episode Shari tells the listeners all about the 35th Annual Buy Into Bay Area Business & Wellness EXPO on Thursday May 11th inside Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Nassau Bay. This is a free event from 11AM-5PM where guests can connect with over 50 area busi...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Dr. Matt Dacso and Dr. Dennis Benate, host of the podcast “Infectious Science”.   In this week’s episode, Dr. Dasco and Dr. Benate tell the listeners about their brand-new podcast “Infectious Science” a production of the Galveston National Lab and UTMB One Health Project. Dr. Dasco and Dr. Benate discuss the concept of “On...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Jim and Jane Sweeney, owners of Minuteman Press Bay Area In this week’s episode, Jim and Jane tell the listeners all about Minuteman Press Bay Area. Jim and Jane share their story of opening the business and reflect on the changes they have made throughout the years to constantly improve. Jim and Jane discuss why they are...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Courtney Sapp, and her son Zach Sapp, owners of Escape Kemah In this week’s episode, Courtney and Zach tell the listeners all the fun that can be had at Escape Kemah. Courtney and Zach give insight on how the rooms and stories come together and which rooms have been the most popular. Courtney shares why they opened Escape...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Blair H. Brown, Assistant Professor, Program Director for the Master of Science and Dietetic Internship, and Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Nutrition   In this week’s episode, Blair tells the listeners her four best tips to encourage healthy habits. Blair discusses the connection between foods and emot...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Celebrate the 100th episode of Clear Lake Connections. In this week’s episode join podcast host Jamieson Mackay with some of the best behind the scenes outtakes over the last 100 episodes. Guests Shari Sweeney, Peter Wuenschel, Senator Larry Taylor, J.P. Morris, and Taylor Hebert join in on the fun for Jamieson’s long awaited B...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Ben Shapley, Nursing Program Manager in Trauma Services at UTMB Clear Lake Campus. In this week’s episode, Ben tells the listeners what his role consists of at UTMB and how it improves patient care. Ben discusses the requirements for each ER level and the importance of UTMB Clear Lake Campus’ pediatric ER. Lastly, Ben give...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Ezreal Garcia, Director of Community and Government Relations, Community Health Network In this week’s episode, Ezreal tells the listeners who Community Health Network is and their history in the area. Ezreal explains their philosophy of “Whole Body Care” and the vast services they offer in their facilities. Lastly, Ezreal...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Richard Gruen, Vice Chairman of the RODEOHOUSTON Speakers Committee. In this week’s episode, Richard discusses the highlights of this year’s Rodeo, and the importance of helping the youth of Texas go to college with their many scholarship opportunities. Richard tells the listeners about the new things coming to the rodeo a...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Christine Giana, Owner, Mode 8 Yoga In this week’s episode Christine tells the listeners the story of Mode 8 Yoga and her journey in finding yoga after an injury. Christine discusses the meaning behind the name, Mode 8 Yoga, and the different classes and retreats they facilitate. Lastly, Christine leads the listeners in a...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Victor Peres, Co-Owner, Snooze Mattress Company In this week’s episode Victor tells the listeners all about Snooze Mattress Company and their rare pressure mapping technology. Victor tells the story of how he and his business partner found Snooze Mattress Company and realized that they believed in their mission to ensure t...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Dr. Gary Kobinger, Director, Galveston National Laboratory In this week’s episode Dr. Kobinger tells the listeners the important work that the Galveston National Laboratory does, and the research being conducted at the facility. Dr. Kobinger explains the difference between the levels of Laboratories and the security in pla...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Kevin Lardie, General Manager, Gay Family Auto. In this week’s episode Kevin tells the listeners the rich history of the Gay family and the Clear Lake Area. Kevin talks about the challenges they have faced in the recent years and how they have overcome them. Lastly, Kevin talks about how he got involved in the business and...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health : Meet Senator Larry Taylor. In this week’s episode we acknowledge Senator Larry Taylor’s twenty plus years of service for our community in the Texas House of Representatives and in the Texas Senate. Hear insight from Senator Taylor on what it’s like in Austin during a session and the process of how a bill becomes law. Senator Ta...