Houston Business Radio

Joshua Pitts is the founder and CEO of National LED, a Houston-based commercial lighting company that provides turnkey LED solutions across the United States. A graduate of the University of Houston Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship, Joshua launched National LED shortly after graduating in 2011, turning a small startup into an eight-figure business serving commercial clients […]

Sanja Tomasevic is the Head Volleyball Coach of LOVB Houston (League One Volleyball) and a former international athlete dedicated to advancing professional women's volleyball in the United States. Originally from Serbia, Sanja's journey began during a time of war, where volleyball became both a source of hope and a pathway to new opportunities. Her talent ultimately brought her […]

Nicole Vafadari is the Founder & CEO of a healthcare technology start-up, where her entrepreneurial vision meets a deep expertise in both business strategy and IT. She’s the kind of leader who can talk digital strategy with marketers one minute and dive into IT infrastructure the next. With a foot in both worlds, she’s built […]

J.J. Hollie is a Business Performance Advisor at Insperity, Army National Guard veteran, and former President and CEO of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. With a career spanning military service, telecommunications, chamber leadership, and business consulting, J.J. has dedicated his life to helping organizations grow through people-first leadership, strong relationships, and strategic busine...

Joe Stephens is the Senior Assistant Dean and Director of the Working Professional and Executive MBA Programs at the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business. In this role, he leads student affairs and program operations while driving innovation across the Executive MBA and Working Professional MBA programs in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, and […]

Julia Davis is a growth strategist and leadership consultant with more than 20 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, sales organizations, and nonprofit leaders build high-performing teams. Her work focuses on developing strong leaders, creating accountable systems, and designing strategies that drive measurable growth. Julia specializes in performance-driven fundraising and growth strategy fo...

Beau Higgins is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel who served for 25 years as an intelligence officer, with deployments to Somalia, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. During his distinguished military career, he commanded both the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, leading elite teams in some of the world’s most challenging environments. […]

Kelly Lorenzen, PMP, is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and the CEO of KLM Consulting, Marketing, and Management. With more than 20 years of experience building and scaling businesses, Kelly has successfully grown multiple companies and led KLM to impressive year-over-year growth ranging from 25% to 200%. Through her innovative model of providing “business […]

Garnet S. Heraman is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and technology innovator who has founded and successfully exited three companies while creating more than $3 billion in enterprise value. With over 30 years of experience at the intersection of innovation, venture capital, and emerging technologies, he is a recognized thought leader whose insights reach millions […]

Josh Woodruff is the Founder and CEO of MassiveScale. AI, a cybersecurity strategist, and author of Agentic AI + Zero Trust: A Guide for Business Leaders. With nearly 30 years of experience in enterprise security, Josh helps regulated organizations deploy AI agents safely and responsibly. He created the Agentic Trust Framework, the first Zero Trust framework […]

Dr. Vijay Pendakur helps senior leaders turn disruption into a competitive advantage by strengthening the everyday habits that drive team performance: clarity, trust, resilience, and alignment. His work equips organizations to execute faster, adapt more effectively, and sustain high performance under pressure. Vijay brings a rare blend of academic rigor and real-world operating experience. He […]

Mark Cox is a former global operations executive and board leader with nearly 40 years of experience driving transformation across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain organizations. As former Chief Operations Officer of Eastman Chemical, Mark led more than 10,000 employees across 50 sites worldwide, overseeing large-scale operational strategy, innovation, and organizational performance. F...

Scott Hartsfield is a seasoned business leader, executive coach, and higher education strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations achieve measurable growth. As Chief Development Officer at FocalPoint, he leads initiatives focused on expanding global coaching networks, developing high-performing leaders, and driving business transformation. He has also spe...

Joe Bonavolonta is a former FBI Special Agent in Charge and seasoned security executive with more than 27 years of experience in national security, counterintelligence, cyber operations, and organized crime investigations. During his FBI career, he led high-profile criminal and terrorism investigations across New England and served in senior leadership roles in Washington, D.C. and […]

Joel Zeff creates energy. His spontaneous humor and vital messages have thrilled audiences for more than 25 years. As a national speaker, work culture expert, author, and humorist, Joel captivates audiences with a unique blend of hilarious improvisational comedy and essential ideas on work and life. He has shared his experience and insight on collaboration, […]

Shane Shaltry is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served 15 years as a KC-135 crew chief and honor guard member, supporting missions around the world and honoring fellow service members through hundreds of military funerals. Raised in a large military family with 22 siblings, Shane followed a strong legacy of service alongside his father, […]

Jim Barnebee is the Founder and CEO of AIM-E (Artificial Intelligence Made Easy), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business focused on helping organizations adopt AI with discipline, measurable ROI, and long-term architectural integrity. He holds 10 patents in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing, and has contributed to enterprise AI initiatives includin...

Young Han is an accomplished entrepreneur, fractional COO/CFO, and devoted father who has shaped the growth strategies of major brands like Starbucks, Apple, and Philz Coffee. At just 19, he co-founded a Korean restaurant that achieved over $3 million in its first year an early taste of the highs and lows of startup life. Throughout […]

Dale Young, widely known as Coach Dale, is a seasoned business coach, bestselling author, and the founder of The Alignment Way. With more than 50 years of experience spanning IT, executive leadership, and entrepreneurship, he brings a rare blend of technical expertise and deep insight into human behavior. Throughout his career, Dale distinguished himself not […]

Justine Carino, LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist and host of the “Thoughts from the Couch” podcast. Justine was recently awarded the 100 Women to Know Across America award in 2025 by the Know Women Network and Top 10 Health Voices to Follow in 2025 by MSN. She currently maintains a group psychotherapy private practice in […]

Wendi Pannell is a dynamic business strategist and founder of Pannell Consulting. With over two decades of experience leading operations and teams at companies like HP and GE, Wendi specializes in turning ambitious visions into executable realities for tech CEOs and growing businesses. As a fractional COO and operational partner, Wendi doesn't just deliver roadmaps—she […]

Alese Johnston is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker focused on social connection, aging, and community design. With a background in business, investing, and tech, she now explores how human connection impacts health and longevity. She founded Agora, including the Elysium Club—small, in-person peer groups designed to foster meaningful, consistent relationships. She also created The Fabulous […]

Dana Watkins is a military brat originally from Arizona who has called Florida home for the past 36 years. She and her husband—her soulmate and best friend—share a beautifully blended family of five children (ages 17 to 33) and two precious grandchildren. In their home, there’s no “step,” just ours. Her testimony is one of […]

Amanda Banks is a former Corporate Sales Executive turned Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker + Host + 3x Organizer, Former High-Level Competitive Athlete, Media Show Host, Nashville Business Journal 2020, 2022, 2024 40 Under 40 Nominee, 2023 Nashville Emerging Leaders Award Finalist- Education Category, Coach, and Leader. She has a strong track record in sales with a […]

Parker Schaffel is a leadership coach, instructor, and team facilitator who specializes in working with high-performing teams who want to be even better. With more than a decade of experience, his client base spans the government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors, including supporting some of the largest companies in the United States. He has coached individuals […]