Clear Lake Connections

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Stephen Seger, Owner of Seger Yachts, LLC. In this weeks episode, Stephen discusses his passion of connecting buyers and sellers with sailboats, his experience in the boating industry and how he helps guide people in the community through the yacht buying process. Stephen also talks about how booming the boat industry is an...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Carol Bertsche and Annie Lamont from Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA. In this weeks episode, Carol and Annie discuss the work they do for our community through the adoption center, how their adoption process goes and about how rescuing is so special. They also talk about their current campaign to raise money for new kennels at...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Pam Reed, Executive Director of Devereux Texas. In this weeks episode, Pam discusses the work Devereux does for our community and their century long history of assisting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Pam also talks about how they have gotten creative when it comes to activities, how they make their...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Holli Hirsch, Owner of Cookie Canoodle. In this weeks episode, Holli shares her love, passion and creativity behind the creation of her business and the desserts that she makes. Holli also talks about how she is able to run her home-based business under the Texas Cottage Law, how her love for baking started from her first c...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Shawna Reid, Marketing and Visitors Center Manager at the Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau. In this week's episode, Shawna shares with us all of the holiday events happening in and around our area and how they make Bay Area Houston so unique. Shawna also talks about the kickoff of Space Center Houston's Galax...

On a special Veteran's Day episode of Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Jay and Lauri Coppock, Owners of Charred and Starred. In this week's episode, Jay and Lauri Coppock discuss their efforts in giving back to first responders and military service members through their business of making unique wood flags and how through this they contribute to the community. The Copp...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Dr. Philip Keiser, Infectious disease specialist and the Chief Public Health Officer of the Galveston County Health Authority. In this week's episode, Dr. Keiser discusses his background in medicine and the current treatments that are rolling out when it comes to Covid-19. Dr. Keiser also talks about how the time scope of t...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Kenda Biddle, Event Coordinator at the Kemah Boardwalk In this week's episode, Kenda discusses all of the events Kemah Boardwalk has going on this Halloween weekend from their 20th Anniversary "Boo on the Boardwalk" Dungeon of Doom Haunted House, Boogeyman Band Live Entertainment and their celebration on Saturday for Day of...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Dr. Kim Gushanas, Assistant Professor in the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UTMB. In this week's episode, Dr. Gushanas discusses what health professionals are currently seeing in the sense of children's mental health and how it has changed over time. Dr. Gushanas also talks about inequities that are cur...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Ryan Kirksey, Board Chair at Family Promise of Clear Creek. In this week's episode, Ryan discusses the ways Family Promise serves homeless families in our community and how their mother organization has more than 200 affiliates throughout the country. Ryan also talks about how homelessness is a problem a lot of people tend...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Brenda Sykes, Executive Director and Kat Clemons, Development Director of Bay Area Turning Point. In this week's episode, Brenda and Kat discuss the advocacy that Bay Area Turning Point provides to the Clear Lake Area and Harris County. Brenda and Kat also talk about the comprehensive services that are available to clients,...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: On a special episode of Clear Lake Connections, Programs and Communications Chair, Jamieson Mackay sits down with Dr. Colleen Silva, Director for the UTMB Breast Health and Imaging Center to discuss Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Silva talks about her journey through the UTMB system, key things she wants women to know about...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health:  Meet Natasha Avey, the Operations Manager of the Wings Over Houston Airshow. In this week's episode, Natasha discusses the great line up of events that will be showcased at this years Airshow on October 8th, 9th and 10th. Natasha also tells us how she got involved with the program, how the Airshow contributes to the local...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Bryan Lopez, Owner of Bryan's Mobile RV Repairs. In this week's episode, Bryan discusses how he turned a hobby into a business. Bryan also talks about how his medical background has helped him with his newfound career, how being mobile and going to his customers makes him a lot more accessible and how the confidence he rece...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Nicole McEachern Chef and Owner of Niche Catering. In this week's episode, Nicole discusses her story and how she turned her passion into a full time business. Nicole also talks about how her love of cooking began, how she took the plunge into jumping back into the cooking world after raising her family and her advice for t...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Dr. William Weiss, Orthopedic Surgeon at UTMB. In this week's episode, Dr. Weiss discusses preventative measures parents can take when it comes to kids and sports prone injuries. Dr. Weiss also talks about how technology has really opened the door for many surgical possibilities, the importance of having orthopedic knowledg...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Leslie and Tory Greer, Owners of Grease Monkey - Webster. In this week's episode, Leslie and Tory discuss how they ventured into owning a franchise and the benefits of going down the franchise route. They also talk about how their previous experiences in the military and in finance helped shape them for the journey of ownin...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Chris Rylant, Owner of Ohwhatfun. In this week's episode, Chris discusses how she took her "I can do that" moment and made her side hustle a full time business. Chris also talks about how she gets to have fun at work because she puts smiles on people faces in her selfie booths, how she juggles owning a business and being a...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Colton Trout, the Owner of Paradise Tropical Wines Kemah LLC. In this week's episode, Colton discusses his journey of falling in love with serial entrepreneurship and how he knew it was a passion of his since he was 12 years old. Colton also talks about how he owns three businesses, his tips on business management as a busi...

Meet Miyosha and Jacie Weston, the Owners of World Famous Daiquiris and Margaritas To Go #2. In this week's episode, Miyosha and Jacie discuss their journey to owning their own business and the goal they have of giving their customers a great experience. Miyosha and Jacie also talk about how thankful they are to have gotten involved with the Chamber, how their education has helped them navigate ev...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Dr. Jared Caruso, the Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the UTMB Clear Lake Campus. In this week's episode, Dr. Caruso discusses the benefits of having a child pediatric care type hospital in the Bay Area and how it is extremely beneficial for our community. Dr. Caruso also talks about water safety during the summ...

Meet Ken Vollbrecht, General Manager of Freedom Boat Club in South Shore Harbour Marina. In this week's episode, Ken discusses the benefits of being a part of the member-based club and how the Bay Area is a boaters personal playground. Ken also talks about the different access and opportunities members have when it comes to trying different types of boats, his tips for someone who is looking into...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Mike Furin, Vice President of My Flooring America. In this week's episode, Mike discusses how his move from South Florida to Texas paved the way for his career with a small Mom and Pop shop to the now 4 retail and 4 wholesale My Flooring America stores. Mike also talks about how being a part of the Chamber has served him we...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Tamia Reese, CEO of Creamer by Kay and The Beauty Collective. In this week's episode, Tamia discusses how her love of coffee and creating coffee creamer stemmed from her and her Mother's morning coffee routine as a kid. Tamia also talks about how her vision for The Beauty Collective came from wanting to get likeminded peopl...

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Becky Sill, Owner and stylist at Fantastic Sam's Cuts & Color in League City and Galveston. In this week's episode, Becky discusses her early memories of going with her grandmother to a one-chair salon, falling in love with hair and having the dream of one day owning a salon of her own. Becky also talks about owning bot...