Good Neighbor Podcast: Frisco

What makes Shama Bell with The Southern Gent a good neighbor? Looking for more than a quick buzz and a rushed checkout? We sit with master barber and owner Shama Bell to unpack how The Southern Gent elevates men’s grooming with time, intention, and skill. From a childhood apprenticeship to decades behind the chair, Shama charts the path that shaped her philosophy: slow the service down, sharpen th...

What Makes Travell Unique with I Am Travell Unique LLC a Good Neighbor? What if migraines, palpitations, and restless nights aren’t random—but your body trying to speak what words never could? In this episode, we sit down with Travell Unique, founder of I Am Travell Unique LLC, to explore a calm, faith-rooted path from overwhelm to regulation using story, simple practices, and emotional honesty. T...

What makes Brandon Pedro with PCoco Dog Grooming a good neighbor? A great groom should feel like care, not combat. Brandon Pedro of PCoco Dog Grooming joins us to share how a calm, training-informed approach turns anxious visits into positive routines—and why grooming is as much about health as it is about style. From nail trims that protect joints to ear cleaning that prevents infections, we unpa...

What makes Scott Hoffner with Didi’s Downtown a good neighbor? What happens when a chef falls for an old house in Frisco’s rail district and decides to build a place that feels like home, sounds like live music, and tastes different every week? We sit down with Didi’s Downtown founder and chef, Scott Hoffner, to uncover the craft and grit behind a neighborhood restaurant that keeps a city coming b...

What makes Michelle Palacios with Life Revised Therapy a good neighbor? Ever look like the steady rock to everyone else while your mind won’t slow down? We sit with Michelle Palacios, licensed therapist and founder of Life Revised Therapy, to unpack what happens when high achievers, leaders, and “strong friends” carry silent stress. Michelle specializes in helping people who appear put together bu...

What makes Dr. Nicci Richardson McFarland with Crown of Hope Counseling a good neighbor? A beam of sunlight crowning a storm cloud changed everything for Dr. Nicci Richardson McFarland—and it became the defining image for Crown of Hope Counseling. We sit down with Nicci to explore how that moment turned into a practice built on presence, dignity, and the belief that healing is possible even when l...

What Makes Cecilia Gonzalez with Pixie’s Paws Pet Palace a Good Neighbor? Looking for boarding that feels like a safe, joyful sleepover instead of a row of crates? We sit down with Cecilia Gonzalez of Pixie’s Paws Pet Palace to explore a home-style, cage-free model built on temperament-based packs, round-the-clock supervision, and nurse-led hygiene that rivals a clinic. From futons and open-door c...

What Makes Angie Wall with Southern Style Construction a Good Neighbor? Tired of contractors who vanish after the first quote? We sit down with Angie Wall of Southern Style Construction to talk about rebuilding trust in an industry where silence and missed expectations are far too common. From their beginnings in landscaping to becoming a true one-stop shop for residential and commercial projects,...

What Makes Lillian Dikovitzky with Vacation is Easy a Good Neighbor? Searching for a vacation that actually feels like a vacation? We sit down with Lillian Dikovitzky, owner of Vacation is Easy and a top-150 advisor among 11,000 peers, to reveal how a modern travel advisor turns messy logistics into smooth, memorable trips. From first spark to welcome-home, Lillian acts as a personal concierge acr...

What Makes Lucas Michael Payne with Force Global Supply a Good Neighbor? Looking for a smarter way to get materials to your job site without the markups and delays? We sit down with Lucas Michael Payne, founder of Force Global Supply, to unpack how factory-to-site importing helps developers and large GCs save real time and money—while keeping every certification and warranty intact. Lucas’s story...

What Makes Laura Overton with Beck Speech Clinic a Good Neighbor? What if fluency isn’t the finish line—and the real win is speaking with ease, pride, and presence? We sit down with Laura Overton, stuttering specialist and owner of Beck Speech Clinic, to rethink how stuttering therapy works, why bilingual disfluencies are often misread, and how to create conversations that feel safe and empowering...

What Makes Marai Langlois with Frisco Taekwondo America a Good Neighbor? Ever wondered why some martial arts schools feel like a second home while others feel like a gym? We sit down with Marai Langlois, owner of Frisco Taekwondo America, to explore how a neighborhood dojang blends discipline, confidence, and community for students ages four through adults. From the corner of 423 and Main, this lo...

What Makes Diana Summers with Dream Vacations a Good Neighbor? Ready to stop stress-scrolling and start traveling smarter? We sit down with Diana Summers, travel advisor and owner of Dream Vacations, who turned a 30-year IT career and a stint as a backup flight attendant into a practice built on safety, value, and calm-under-pressure planning. Diana breaks down the biggest myths in travel—especial...

What Makes Jesse James Leyva with Outlaw Fit Camp a Good Neighbor? Looking for a fitness story that trades shortcuts for substance? We sit down with Jesse James Leyva, founder of Outlaw Fit Camp, to unpack how decades of coaching—from box gyms to bikini competitions to NFL athletes—evolved into a mission to change lives through habits, community, and family. The conversation moves fast and stays g...

What Makes Kisha Scroggins with Honey Bunch Bake Shop a Good Neighbor? A mother’s determination becomes a neighborhood bakery—and a pathway to meaningful work. We sit down with Kisha Scroggins, owner of Honey Bunch Bake Shop, to explore how a family business can be a place of training, patience, and pride for a daughter with special needs, while still surviving the daily grind of local entrepreneu...

What Makes Veronica Badillo with Bronco Recruiting a Good Neighbor? Tired of sifting through resumes while your real priorities wait? We sit down with Veronica Badillo, founder of Bronco Recruiting, to unpack a smarter way for small businesses to hire the people who keep the wheels turning—customer service pros, back-office support, and in-office anchors who bring order to the everyday chaos. Vero...

What Makes Aisha Byrd with R & B Dog Bakery a Good Neighbor? A birthday cake should never end at the emergency vet. When Benjamin’s first party took a scary turn, Aisha Byrd chose to bake a different future—one where dogs get treats that feel special and stay gentle on their bodies. We sit down with Aisha, founder of R & B Dog Bakery, to unpack how a single moment of crisis became an eight...

What Makes Adrin Smith with Touchless Colon Cleansing a Good Neighbor? A surprising moment in a therapy room sent Adrin Smith on an 18-year mission to make gut care simple, safe, and effective. We sit with the founder of Touchless Colon Cleansing to unpack what colon hydrotherapy really is, why hydration of the colon can reset digestion, and how a calm, spa-like, client-controlled session helps pe...

What Makes Phil Martin with The Martin Home Team, Brokered by eXp Realty, a Good Neighbor? Big moves demand clear thinking, not just pretty listings. We sit down with Phil Martin of The Martin Home Team, brokered by eXp Realty, to unpack a smarter path to buying and selling in Collin County and the North Dallas suburbs—one that starts with your life, not the granite. Phil’s journey from infantry o...

What makes Darwin Stevens with Raider Group Selling Dallas a good neighbor? One decision changed everything: walking away from a Fortune 10 career just weeks before March 2020 reshaped the world. We sit down with Darwin Stevens of Raider Group Selling Dallas to unpack how he turned a high-pressure pivot into a reliable, numbers-driven real estate practice with a 90% listing-to-close rate. The stor...

What makes Adam Moore with Mosquito Hunters of Texoma a good neighbor? Pick the work you want first, then find the industry that fits. That’s the filter Adam Moore used to build Mosquito Hunters of Texoma into a trusted, family-run pest control company serving neighbors across the region. We talk through how a clear personal vision—being outdoors, meeting people, and staying woven into the communi...

What makes Ane Lowe with Lowe Luxury Travel a good neighbor? Ever felt buried under 27 open tabs trying to plan a “perfect” trip? We sat down with Ane Lowe, founder of Lowe Luxury Travel, to unpack how a boutique advisor turns chaos into clarity—and why the smartest travelers often pay less while getting more. Ane shares her leap from private banking to bespoke travel design, the moment an influen...

What makes Maisha and Dr. Gregory with Team Tate Ministries a good neighbor? Some conversations make you take a breath and look at the people you love with fresh eyes. Our time with Maisha and Dr. Gregory of Team Tate Ministries does exactly that—tying the daily work of building healthy relationships to the bigger story of thriving neighborhoods and real community impact. Their message is plain an...

What makes Jennifer Strong and Angela Burns with Strong Travel a good neighbor? What if your next great trip started with a neighbor who knows the world by heart? We sit down with Jennifer Strong and Angela Burns of Strong Travel, a Dallas-based, grandmother-founded luxury agency that has spent 50 years turning complex plans into smooth, memorable journeys. From a legacy built at a local desk to a...

What makes Katherine Clark with Frederick Insurance Brokers a good neighbor? What if the fastest way to lower your medical bills is to stop leading with your insurance card? We sit down with Katherine Clark of Frederick Insurance Brokers to unpack the simple, legal strategies that flip the power dynamic in your favor—without sacrificing care. Katherine’s approach is practical and repeatable: ask f...