Leading Ladies Corpus Christi

I'm incredibly honored to share my conversation with Professional Archer and USA Women's Longbow competitor Kristen Johnston about the children's movie that inspired her love of archery, ranking 15th in the world at the 3D World Championships in Terni, Italy, her new favorite story about winning her heat by 1 point in the rain, how she fell into the world of Renaissance Faires as a performer, star...

I'm joined by Vonnie, co-host of Bitches Who Brunch, Oh So Petty and Popculture After Dark Podcasts, as well as owner of Vonnie's Cuppicakes, to discuss how her upbringing inspired her outgoing and honest life approach, broaching taboo topics in her live recordings of Bitches Who Brunch, how she turned her baking business into an opportunity to bring happiness to the armed forces and their familie...

I sit down with the super cool Nichole Schiller, co-owner of A.N. Ceramics, to discuss starting a ceramics business with her partner Adam Haney in late 2020, why learning to use the wheel isn't as easy as it looks on the internet, the ceramics classes she and her partner teach at the Art Center, how her surroundings inspire her beautiful designs, the scientific difference between electric and gas...

Episode 175 - Melissa Black, owner of Blackbird Beauty by Bae Mouttet

I'm very excited to share this conversation with fellow Podcaster Kailey Diaz, co-founder and co-host of 50 States of Terror Podcast, as we discuss why she and her husband Anthony chose to highlight cryptids as the main subject of their show, their differing perspectives on whether these reported creature sightings are to be believed, the podcast's special episodes that link cryptid lore with subj...

I am absolutely thrilled to share my conversation with Angela Murray, Professional Ballroom Dancer, Instructor and Competitor, as she shares the unique mindset that distinguishes a professional athlete, her commitment to being the best at a very young age, what it really takes to prepare for (and win) Ballroom Dance competitions, being recognized as one of the top female dance instructors in the c...

I'm joined by Lynda Alaniz, owner of Dark Beauty Designs, as she discusses leaving a medical assistant career in women's services and starting a small business, the inspiration behind her spooky yet uplifting designs, and how addressing her mental health helps her be a better advocate for herself and others, why meeting new people and developing strong friendships is her favorite part of being a b...

Super hyped to share this episode! I sit down with Kylie Justus - artist, photographer, designer and Director of Sales, Marketing and Operations for the Quad Fitness Studio - as she shares taking a special interest in the arts while at middle school in Indiana, taking a 5-year break after her undergraduate degree to explore what the world had to offer, how she ended up in Corpus Christi, TX, inves...

Ashton Sigler, Testing and Federal Programs Coordinator for The School of Science and Technology High School in Corpus Christi, discusses the questionable Craig's List ad that started her 9+ years in education, her mentor's words of wisdom for first-year teachers, the inspiration behind getting a 4-year degree in History, transitioning to her Coordinator position during COVID lockdowns, why she pr...

BONUS EPISODE! I'm thrilled to sit down with Jesus Hilario Hernandez, creator of Corpus Christi Originals apparel and podcast, to discuss his first love of playing music, how past choices influence our life path, choosing to learn software development when he was ready for a career change, why he is always motivated to share knowledge, starting the much-loved brand and podcast Corpus Christi Origi...

I join Lora DeLuna, owner of the Cupcake Slinger, in her beautiful Portland home to discuss her background working for Portland ISD, making the decision to bake delicious cupcakes, cookies and cakes full time, plans for a mobile bakery, where she got her innate creativity, how she's learning to balance her personal life with her very in-demand business, and advice for those who want to pursue thei...

I join Priscilla Capetillo, Federal Probation Officer and awesome local, for her Mom's delicious homemade chicken salad as we dive into her Criminal Justice career, the biggest misconception concerning the job, her most rewarding experiences to date, how she learned to streamline her work/life balance, her love of concerts and traveling, and why she thrives supporting local in episode 168.

I'm super excited to share this BONUS episode! I'm joined for tequila shot(s) and hilarity with Clint Gonzales and Jeremy Melendez, hosts of World's Greatest Complainer Podcast. Listen in as we discuss their individual creative endeavors (including Jeremy's long history as a comic artist and Clint's comedic chops), the podcast's very humble beginnings, the history behind their holiday episodes, th...

I'm so excited to share this episode! Renita Newton, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and owner of Ree's Sweets and Savories, discusses her calling to study Counselor Education, being in the "All But Dissertation" phase of achieving her Ph. D., which qualities make an effective Counselor, becoming the first in her family to attend university and start a business, learning to cook by watch...

Ashley McKinzey, owner of Third Coast Spray Tans and Rebel Honey Boutique, and Victoria Lopez, Marketing Director, join me for a drink as we discuss what prompted Ashley's decision to start a mobile spray tanning business 10 years ago, how her willingness to learn through trial and error has led to a successful brick and mortar location as well as multiple lucrative side gigs, how Victoria's deter...

I had the opportunity to share a tequila shot and great conversation (surrounded by beautiful plants!) with Tina Turman, owner of Planted. Listen as we discuss her background in property management, the natural inclination to run a business and make it thrive, her ties to Corpus Christi well before she moved down, the passion for setting her customers up to be successful plant owners, and why, if...

This week's episode features fashionista Esther Izaguirre, aka Senorita Esther, sharing the impactful elementary school experience that influenced her decision to become a teacher, tips for parents to help their children transition into the school environment for the first time, how making the decision to love herself has changed her life in incredible ways, collaborating with major brands like La...

Listen in as I geek out over Andrea Vasquez, owner of That's What She Crafted, and her epic AutoCAD skills, how she developed her clever business name, the amount of effort that goes into each of her small-batch, handmade, polymer clay creations, the growth of her business in a little over one year, her first pop up market, and what inspires her unique designs in episode 163

I'm joined by two of my favorite local business owners, Rochelle and Marcus Lowery, as they share the origin of Trugotit LLC and the ever-growing Lemonade Stand Cosmetics, the chance encounter that led to starting their lives together, how his business sense and her creative talents skyrocketed their brand from online-only to four HEBs in Corpus Christi (while in business for only 2 years), why ba...

Super stoked to share my interview with the owner of Fevered Moon Beauty Lab and Shag Wizard herself, Melissa Bratton! We discuss her small-town upbringing in Missouri, how she always knew she was going to be in the hair business from the age of 3, her signature razor cuts and shag styles that keep her clients looking cool as hell, the immense gratitude she has for everyone who has supported her,...

I sit down with Ericha Kemm, Licensed Dyslexia Therapist, to discuss her early life as an artist and art teacher, moving to Corpus Christi and becoming involved with K Space Contemporary, how her daughter's Dyslexia diagnosis completely altered her career path, common misconceptions about what Dyslexia is and is not (and why it has absolutely nothing to do with intelligence), and how parents can b...

I sit down with Tina Butler and Simoné Sanders of TABPHE CC(Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education) to discuss the organization's origin story in the mid-90s, their goal of filling voids experienced by community members through events, mentorship and outreach programs, transitioning their community coverage from higher education to school-aged children, the evolution of their ann...

I join Olga Miliuta, Opera singer and Voice/Piano Instructor, in her beautiful at-home studio to discuss her affinity for music at the young age of 3, being accepted in a prestigious European University for musical studies, the transition from being a well-known performer in Europe to starting over in Texas, how divine timing kept her in Corpus Christi to begin anew her musical career as a perform...

I spent my Friday night with Alexandria Baskin, owner of Poppin Natural, to discuss the decision to develop her own natural skincare and cosmetic line, how she ended up in Corpus Christi, her first-ever Facebook Live sale, how she became involved in local pop-ups, developing close relationships with other local ladies through WES and Boss Babes of CC, and why she won't let anyone steal her joy in...

I join Rebecca Farias, owner of Paint & Picnic and Becky Bakes, for fresh cookies and hot cocoa to discuss her early business breeding rabbits, getting her CNA certification right out of high school, the popularity of her baked goods (especially the carrot cake), starting a business offering a beautiful picnic experience that includes lunch from Bien Mérité, and how she manages to be a student, ru...