Houston Business Radio

Henry Woodman, a University of Arizona and Nova Southeastern MBA graduate, speaks three languages and has built a career at the intersection of travel, media, and technology. In 1984, he co-founded WoodMark Productions, later producing the game show Machos in Santiago, Chile. He went on to found World Travelvision, which evolved into IcePortal, a leading […]

Jeremy LaDuke is the founder of Epic Nine: Marketing Outfitters, helping businesses find marketing success since 2014. He is also co-host of Marketing Trailblazers, author of Climb, founder of Climb Club, and co-founder of the Sky City Entrepreneur Center in Maryville, TN. In his conversation with Trisha Stetzel, Jeremy shared how Climb Club was created […]

Tom Applegarth with Preferred CFO is transforming organizations through strategic HR process improvement. He’s an expert in talent management, recruiting, compensation & benefits, performance management, labor relations, HRIS, and global mobility. Proven success in aligning culture and processes to optimize talent, driving leadership development, and fostering business partnerships at al...

From a professional dancer to a global relationship coach, Andre Paradis has dedicated his life to helping others build healthy, lasting connections. His passion for teaching took him from Japan to Bangkok, and in 2006, his deep curiosity about relationship dynamics led to a powerful discovery. Through Project Equinox, Andre shares his insights, equipping people […]

Curtis Forbes is the Founder & CEO of MustardHub, a team engagement platform helping companies become destinations for workplace happiness. A 5X founder with three exits, Curtis has built and scaled businesses across education, technology, and creative industries. With degrees from Berklee College of Music and NYU, his creative approach to leadership is influenced by […]

Charles J Read is a CPA, U.S. Tax Court Practitioner, Vietnam Veteran, and Founder of GetPayroll, providing payroll and payroll tax services since 1991. With over 50 years of financial leadership, he’s the author of four books, including The Payroll Book, currently a top-ranked small business guide on Amazon. Trisha and Charles discussed the importance […]

Thomas Wilson is the founder of R&H Creative Advocacy and Storytelling, a professional writer, advocate, storyteller, and speaker with over a decade of experience. He specializes in shared storytelling, using empathy and compassion-based care to foster connection and understanding. Thomas actively engages in community events and champions storytelling as a tool for personal growth, education [...

A native Texan, Nancy Mills brings over 20 years of global business experience helping companies innovate and grow. She has done international marketing, sales, strategic innovation, and mergers and acquisitions. Understanding the value of human capital as an asset, she facilitates smooth integration of merged companies through impactful management of people and processes. Nancy has […]

Lovely Marshall helps overlooked professionals break free from being the “best-kept secret” and step into highly paid, recognized leadership roles. From landing a $500K Facebook role without a degree to becoming a Forbes-featured expert, she now empowers others to do the same. In a recent chat with Trisha, Lovely shared her journey of overcoming limitations, […]

Ross Davis founded Kingwood I.T. in 2007, transforming his passion for technology and helping others into a thriving business. A lifelong resident of the Humble/Kingwood area, Ross has spent over 40 years in the community he serves. As a dedicated father of three and newly remarried as of November 2024, he understands the importance of […]

Mark Taylor is a seasoned business leader, entrepreneur, and speaker with over 30 years of experience in sales and leadership training. As an expert in business networking and referrals, he helps professionals implement proven strategies for growth. With a 33-year career in human resources and 22 years as an Executive Director for Business Network International […]

Amy Reid is the Director of the Galveston County Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in business ownership, human resources, marketing, and operations. Since 2010, she has successfully run her own business and has spent more than a decade coaching and advising fellow entrepreneurs. Passionate about […]

Raymond Giles, a seasoned travel advisor at REGal Luxury Travel based in Kingwood, TX, has turned a lifelong passion for exploration into a thriving career. Inspired by his father, a U.S. Navy veteran, Raymond followed in his footsteps, serving as a nuclear-trained machinist’s mate aboard the USS Miami. His time in the Navy fueled his […]

From Bavaria, Germany, to Houston, Texas, Christa Rollock’s life has been a journey of love, family, and artistic discovery. After marrying a U.S. Army soldier in Denmark, she embraced a life of frequent moves, raising two children while navigating military life. Following her husband’s retirement, her deep-rooted love for Houston brought them back, where she […]

Lilly Powell is a passionate and vibrant interior designer known for bringing warmth, creativity, and positive energy to every space she transforms. With a deep understanding of the psychological impact of colors, she helps clients create homes they truly love—whether it’s refreshing a living space, designing functional home offices, or preparing a house for sale […]

Kimberly Schultz is a financial literacy expert specializing in budgeting, savings, debt management, life insurance, retirement planning, and building generational wealth. With experience serving families nationwide, she empowers individuals to achieve financial freedom. Before entering the financial services industry, she spent over three years in hospitality, excelling in sales and event plannin...

This episode of Houston Business Radio highlights Lee Kantor’s journey from an advertising and journalism background to founding Business RadioX®, a network dedicated to empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs and fostering local business communities. Lee Kantor is the founder of the Business RadioX® network, helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs serve their local business communities for ove...

Danielle Hendon is a dedicated wife, mom, and the founder of 4 Corners CFO. With over a decade of corporate finance and accounting experience and CPA certification, Danielle specializes in helping small business owners understand their numbers, grow their profits, and pay themselves what they’re worth. Her mission is to empower business owners to make […]

Lou Rosado Jr, a Southern New Jersey native with a Bachelor’s in Business Management, brings nearly two decades of leadership experience with a Fortune 50 company. He and his wife of 25 years have led meaningful community initiatives, including delivering relief supplies to Flint, Houston, and Puerto Rico during major crises. As Membership Director for […]

Nikkie Handy is a seasoned Franchise Business Coach with 25 years of experience in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). Specializing in transforming childcare centers into high-quality educational environments, Nikkie’s expertise spans child development, ECCE teaching methodologies, early childhood behavior, and brain development. Throughout her career, she has held key roles including teach...

Arias WebsterBerry is the founder and CEO of WebsterBerry Marketing, a leading digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses grow and thrive. With a proven track record, Arias has played a pivotal role in helping organizations generate over $112 million in revenue. As the creator of Launch Ignition and the author of Content Cannon, he […]

Owner of Cloversy Executive Virtual Assistance, Mel Carr is a dynamic entrepreneur, multi #1 international bestselling author, and founder of the Six-Figure Chicks Book Series. Passionate about empowering women, Mel also founded Her Write to Rise, a nonprofit dedicated to elevating women’s voices and stories. Through her work and platforms, Mel inspires others to achieve their goals and rise...

Uguanda Simpson, with Picture That Houston, is a retired Army veteran with over 28 years of military service. An Adjunct Professor and full-time serial entrepreneur. During her military career, Uguanda worked as an Information Systems Technology (IT) Professional, a field in which she continues to excel, bringing her clients the latest and greatest software developments […]

Sylvia McNiel, known as ‘Super Sensational Sylvia’! Sylvia is a top Mary Kay consultant in San Antonio, driven by a passion for helping people that has fueled her 29-year career in beauty and wellness. She brings honesty, integrity, and hard work to each consultation, always mixed with a splash of fun. Beyond her business, Sylvia […]

Dennis Price is the Founder and CEO of Heroes for Humanity, an organization dedicated to leveraging the skills and expertise of veteran special operators to make a global impact. With over 17 years of service in the United States Marine Corps and Special Operations, Dennis is a Special Reconnaissance Operations Professional with a Top-Secret Security […]