In the Car with Hou

Most innovative entrepreneurs know that building a successful business often comes at a hidden cost—one you don't see coming until it's too late. In this episode, discover how danny Gavin, a Houston-based digital marketing maverick navigates the emotional and mental toll of entrepreneurship, all while embracing the city’s dazzling diversity that shaped his journey. You’ll hear firsthand ho...

Join us in the car with Tamika as we explore the tumultuous journey from fear to freedom and the growing pains that come with chasing your vision. We talk about why integrity is non-negotiable, how AI might just be your new creative co-parent, and why personalized workspaces matter more than you think. PLUS! We unpack the art of saying no, the beauty of seasonal relationships, and the power of rec...

In the fifth insta of In the Car with HOU Sharita went from writing scripts as a kid to scripting her own comeback story. Hear how she turned struggle into strategy, became a national advocate, and why her heart beats for rural towns, handwritten notes, and red velvet cake.

In this episode of In the Car with HOU, Desiree Celestina- media maven, mom, and creator behind Let’s Vamonos and Mornings with Madre- joins us in the passenger seat to open up about building community-centered media rooted in joy and authenticity. Desiree shares how she's rewriting the rules, one joyful decision at a time, and breaking into the media scene. Expect wisdom, humor, cultural comm...

In this episode of In the Car with Hou, our host is joined by the dynamic duo from LikeMinds Communications to talk about their personal journey with purpose and translating that drive into a values-based agency! Founder Jenny Selber Gustafon and Larisa Ivy give us the skinny on trusting your intuition and dodging AI overkill, with a little bit of paranormal activities in the mix. Hop in and ride...

What do mindfulness, cortisol, and workplace communication all have in common? In this episode, Dr Amal connect the dots between personal well-being and professional growth. From the science of stress to the art of leadership, we explore how practices like coaching, play, and self-discovery can shape healthier, more dynamic work environments. We also unpack the evolving role of HR, the impact of g...

Hop in—we're riding shotgun with the very first drag king to ever do it! Joined by fellow creatives, Nakita Bowman- a therapist, drag king Sir Debonaire and founder of nonprofit Tackle Your Dreams- joins us in the passenger seat! In this episode of In the Car with HOU , we’re spilling tea, flipping the script on gender expression, and cackling our way through a truly legendary life story. From...

On this episode we introduce Hou to Kam Franklin, musician, song writer, activist & vocalist of The Sufferers AND The Outspoken Bean, Houston's former Poet Laurette, American Poet Laureate Fellow & Carnegie Hall performer. For today we ride over to Clutch City Coffee jumping right in, questioning whether or not social media is Montezuma’s revenge. Then we ask Bean - Are all poets roman...

We're kicking off the new season with  Christa Clarke  and  Shehara Downing  of  SpeakHaus . SpeakHaus provides transformative communication coaching for teams that aligns with your company's vision, values, and needs. Who better to have for our 'Speak Your Truth' episode?!

“In The Car With HOU”, a series where we ride around the dope city of Houston with some of its most iconic changemakers, innovators, leaders, and creatives. Episode 4 of  In the Car with Hou  – Maggie drives the streets of Houston with Bianka & Morgan. Bianka & Morgan began their memberships at Sesh in the fall of 2020 and became fast friends when they realized they both covered the walls...

“In The Car With HOU”, a series where we ride around the dope city of Houston with some of its most iconic changemakers, innovators, leaders, and creatives. Episode 3 of  In the Car with Hou  – Sesh Coworking’s Maggie drive the streets of Houston channeling Houstonian energy & welcoming our first ever male guests to the show – Jan Odegard & Joey Sanchez, eco-system builders from heart of t...