Leading Ladies Corpus Christi

This week I'm joined by the lovely and talented Leslie Adami, weekday evening anchor for KIII 3 News, to discuss her strong family ties to the Coastal Bend, being inspired by Channel 3 News broadcasts as a child, pursuing a Communications degree at the University of Texas at Austin, cutting her teeth in the Lubbock and Austin markets before ultimately landing her dream job in Corpus Christi, and w...

This week I'm joined by the mind-blowing Mirza Pearson, founder of Coastal Bend Restaurant Week and Mirza Mirely Marketing Consultancy, to discuss living and working in places like Brazil and Dubai, building brands and businesses from the ground up, what really goes into throwing multi-million dollar corporate events, rediscovering Corpus Christi as an adult, her inspiration to showcase Coastal Be...

Thank goodness for these ladies! This week I'm joined by Joanna Reed and Alyssa Moffitt, Occupational/Certified Lymphedema Therapists at Advanced Lymphedema Specialists, to discuss their much-needed services in the Coastal Bend, symptoms of lymphedema and those who are most at risk for developing the condition, the treatment options available to their patients, including Complete Decongestive Ther...

This week I'm joined by Dr. Kate Rodriguez LPC-S and Melica Wiley LCMFT, co-founders of Youvolve Healing Center, to discuss their beautifully balanced business relationship and friendship, the more than 100-year old Youvolve building off Tancahua St. that was formerly Dr. Kate's father's law office, why they chose their respective niches of Forensic Counseling and Couples Therapy, building a diver...

It was a Friday evening to remember with my last ever bonus episode guests D-Nose, Deacon, and Shot Master of the Bulls#!t & booze Podcast. Join in while we discuss their unique and enduring friendship, the podcast's divisive early days, origins of the "Shot of the Week" segment, their whiskey(s) of choice, transitioning the podcast to YouTube, and choosing not to get caught up in podcast analytic...

I'm blown away by this week's guest. Yvonne Vidal, Business Marketing Strategist and Owner/CEO of Social Butterfly Media Consulting, discusses relentlessly overcoming personal challenges, following her gut and getting hired unexpectedly in a marketing position, why her background in social work and Masters's degree in Psychology provides valuable insight for a successful business, her process for...

I'm stoked to talk with Linda Rodriguez, owner of The Brewery, about her first love of baking, attending the Culinary Arts program in Harlingen where she fine-tuned her skills, following in her mother's entrepreneurial footsteps and starting Linda's Pastries, how the birth of her second son transitioned her business to something more flexible through The Brewery, what inspires her unique and delic...

This week I'm joined by the incomparable Pam Chavez, owner of Sam and Louie's Pizzeria in Corpus Christi, as she shares the drive behind putting in 90-hour work weeks with no days off, how the combination of her culinary, holistic nutrition, and marketing educations culminated into high quality and uniquely crafted Pizzeria menu, choosing to trek across the world for a year and ultimately changing...

This week I'm joined by the incredible Bhakti Sooda, Physical Therapist and owner of True Care Physical Therapy, to discuss forgoing medical school after falling in love with the PT program, how her desire to help a family member ultimately led to her becoming a business owner, the wide variety of therapies available through her clinic, how her physical therapy philosophy is different than most, a...

I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Nikela Pradier, Communications Advisor for Citgo and President of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Corpus Christi Alumnae Chapter, about the interesting events that lead her to a Communications degree, cutting her teeth in Radio news broadcasting, transitioning to TV news as an anchor/reporter for KRIS6 in Corpus Christi, finding new avenues for her skil...

I'm very excited to share my conversation with Joslyn Doiron, Co-Host and Feature Reporter for Coastal Living, as she shares working for KENS 5 in San Antonio after graduating from TAMUCC, returning to her hometown of Corpus Christi to co-host the Coastal Bend's only lifestyle television show, incorporating her love of fashion, fitness, and fun into her day job, why she prefers to uplift others in...

This week I'm joined by the incredible Brianna J. Davis, founder and CEO of nonprofit Esperanza de Tejas, to discuss her transition from a troubled teen to earning a Master's degree in Social Work, gaining a different perspective on mental health and people's basic needs after working on the West Coast, establishing Esperanza de Tejas in Corpus Christi in 2020, the community initiatives the nonpro...

This week I sit down with Debra Scott-Brown, owner and editor of Good Vibes Live Music and lead singer of Dreaming in Color, to discuss her music inspirations, having a voice reminiscent of icon Stevie Nicks, running away to Arizona at a young age, developing and updating a comprehensive weekly list of all live music and venues throughout the Coastal Bend, her love for the local music and creative...

I sit down with Lillian Jamfar, owner and creator of Jamfresh Co., as she shares receiving a very direct message to start making and selling candles, her decision to go hand-made with her products, how she really feels about her 4 signature fragrances, why she strives for sustainable practices in her business, and incorporating her Iranian and Mexican heritage into her creations in episode 188.

I'm very excited to share my conversation with Rose Saldivar, owner of Casa de Samuel Event Venue and Bed & Breakfast, her daughter Candace Saldivar Montoya and granddaughters Leah and Ellie Saldivar. Listen in as we discuss the incredible story of Rose and her husband Eddie discovering the home in the 1980s, converting their 3-car garage into an apartment for her father-in-law, deciding to book t...

The first in-person interview of 2023 is with Katie Nicholson, owner of Cookie and Crumb Bake Shop! She shares her experience growing up in her family-owned Hamlin Pharmacy, attending culinary school in NYC where she focused on all things bread, a brief encounter with teaching, her favorite season for baking, opening up a Bake Shop during a pandemic, and the unexpected hurdles of making everything...

I'm thrilled to interview one of my favorite content creators Abel Ozuna, published author, content creator, and host/co-host of The Local Influencers and Pop Culture After Dark Podcasts. Listen in as we discuss the inspiration behind his Southern Secrets trilogy, expressing extreme vulnerability when writing his novels, how he transitioned into podcasting, what shows he has in the works, and why...

Today I'm joined by the absolute force known as Aubri Lutz, RN and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with Lutz Lactation, to discuss her almost 35k IG following, what inspires her informed and entertaining content, the moment she learned she could provide lactation consultations outside of a hospital setting, weeding out breastfeeding misinformation and trends on social media, her...

Today I'm joined by fellow podcast hosts Jade Downing and Gina Montelongo of Woman to Woman Podcast. Listen in as they discuss becoming close friends in high school, how their shared motherhood experiences birthed their very first podcast, being vulnerable when sharing very personal topics, staying consistent, and their hopes for 2023 in episode 184.

I'm kicking off 2023 with one of the most stylish ladies I know. Natalie Flores, Hat-wearing icon and Green Bay Packers Super Fan, discusses the moment she introduced her husband Señor Cheesehead to his signature green and gold sombrero, those Draft Day and Game fits, why event planning will always have her heart, being featured in USA Today's SPORTS+ campaign, how her close friends inspire her da...

I'm kicking off my birthday month with Andrea, Selina, Leandra, Kathy and Angie - my friends since elementary school - to talk, laugh, cringe and reminisce about the culture shock of being in the Gifted and Talented program, middle school fashion, boy craziness, City Skates, Hot Z-95 Love Hour, and how we got away with a LOT in this bonus episode.

I'm thrilled to share my conversation with the mind-blowing Lori Taylor, RN, MSN, FNP-BC and owner of Taylor Med Spa. She discusses growing up in both Guatemala and the United States, discovering her nursing abilities while performing migrant work with her family, how she transitioned from Family Practice to Aesthetics, why she is an advocate for continuing education and training, what to expect w...

I'm very excited to share my conversation with DeAnna Rochelle Richarte, Director of Marketing at the American Bank Center, about the origins of her interest in cars and art, why she switched degrees from Mechanical Engineering to Graphic Design, how drawing and painting have become therapeutic experiences, her pride in helping bring homegrown events to the ABC, and why she won't take no for an an...

I'm very excited to share my conversation with Halli Castro, local author and published poet, about transitioning from a reading naysayer to prolific writer, the decision to share her innermost thoughts and feelings surrounding her life with Dystonia in the poetry collection Neuromuscular: A Poetic Exploration of Identity in Dystonia, how the idea to write about space pirates evolved into a Sci-Fi...

In this episode I'm joined by Erika Mendez, the first certified Colon Hydrotherapist in Corpus Christi and owner of Corpus Christi Colonics and Spa, to discuss some private business 😉. She discusses the benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy, who would most benefit from receiving treatment, what to expect during a session, how she's always been driven to be the best version of herself, expanding her busi...