Leading Ladies Corpus Christi

Jonda Watson, Joy Miller, and Liz Peña, creators of The Earth Angels Psychic and Healing Fair, discuss their individual spiritual paths that led to their becoming fast friends, their mutual desire for an event that offers a safe space for healers and readers to promote their services, and what can be expected at the first-ever Earth Angels Fair happening April 5-6, 2020 in episode 88.

Ema Nicole Smith, creator of Weird Corpus and co-host of The Fear Signal Podcast, discusses her desire for more exposure to unknown and underground art in Corpus Christi, the first show she ever produced, how she and her best friend started their horror media podcast, the awesome local support and success for her Weird Corpus Zine and Launch Party, why she wants her events to be an "experience", a...

Lillian Jean Reitz, owner of Lillian Jean Photography and co-owner of Twig and Leaf Wedding Photography, discusses her family's natural inclination to document everything, the moment she realized she could make money taking pictures, how she used photography to help her friends during Hurricane Harvey, and why it's never about taking a perfect picture but instead about enjoying the experience in e...

Ashlee Struchen, owner of Sweetest Snaps Photography, discusses the casual start to her now booming newborn photography business, going from working a full-time job to the owner of 2 businesses, making the cover of Inspire Coastal Bend Magazine, her tips to having an enjoyable photo session, and why people call her "the baby whisperer" in episode 85.

Darcy Esparza, owner of BoxDrop Mattress, discusses how her previous careers as a news producer, HR rep and middle school math teacher prepared her to become a business owner, her amazing contribution to the community during Hurricane Harvey, her goal to support and promote other local businesses, and what she wishes she could tell her younger self in episode 84.

Christina Rosas, new owner of Archer Soapworks and Kona Ice in San Patricio County, discusses the manifestation of becoming a "Shop Lady", the many different business endeavors she's tried, the importance of mental, emotional and spiritual self-care, and her desire to support local with her plans for the shop in 2020 including her Valentine's Day pop up and Essential Oil Classes in episode 83.

Lisa and Suzanna Sudder, owners of The Vine Juice Co., discuss the chance meeting that led to their buying the company, their high-quality cold-pressed juices with no added water, the truths and misconceptions behind "cleanses", their plans for expansion in 2020, and their new location in Meadowbrook Shopping Center opening SOON in episode 82.

Jillian Becquet, a Commissioner on the Landmark Commission and contributor to The Bend Magazine, discusses her innate love for history, working in the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, the mummy she and her team helped send back to Peru, the process of designating a structure as a landmark, and her favorite book on Corpus Christi history in episode 81.

Sharon Custer Sedwick, owner of A Different Idea, Inc. and Commissioner on the Arts and Cultural Commission, discusses her previous work for K Space Contemporary and the Dia de los Muertos Festival, her duties as a Commissioner of the Arts and Cultural Commission, rejoining the board of The Purple Door, and The Jennifer Cave Act she helped pass in memory of her daughter Jennifer in episode 80.

I'm excited to share my conversation with: -Tina Lain, owner of Gold Dust Cosmetic Tattooing -Clarissa Serna, host and co-producer of Coastal Living TV -Kayla Holsonback McMains, owner of The Law Office of Kayla McMains -Kylie Kinnett Cooper, managing editor of The Bend Magazine -Elena Flores, owner of Sew Bonita, and -Michelle Fraedrick Alafghani, owner of Matcha Konomi and Bien Mérité Listen as...

BONUS EPISODE: LaDonna Calhoun, owner of Arcane Moon Apothecaria and Director/Founder of The Health and Holistic Network of Corpus Christi, and Suzanna Sudder, co-owner of The Vine Juice Company, VP for the Corpus Christi Southside Farmer's Market and PR/Marketing Rep for The Health and Holistic Network in Corpus Christi, discuss the need for a conventional AND holistic approach to healthcare, why...

Alissa Peña, owner and creator of Jalapeña's Salsa, discusses the inspiration behind her delicious salsas, the decision to leave a high paying job to work in a restaurant kitchen, the chance meeting with a musician who shared her salsas on social media, and why she's always incredibly grateful in episode 79. Sponsored by @verbalink361

Last recorded episode of 2019! I sat down with the Lain family to discuss their Local's List-winning businesses Pinnacle Tattoo and GoldDust Cosmetic Tattooing, the apprenticeships that almost didn't happen, how Chris's artistry and love of tattooing inspired Christian and Carson to make their own way in the business, and why growing up in a family of tattooers is more traditional than you think.

A woman I've been inspired by since before she moved to CCTX! Savannah Garza- Illustrator, Designer and Thinker-discusses growing up in Austin, TX, the school project that turned into an internship with Whataburger, the divine timing that brought her to Corpus Christi, her grandmother as the inspiration behind the two books she's written, and her fascination with typography that led to @typography...

Maria Perez, Community Relations Specialist for The Council on Alcohol + Drug Abuse Coastal Bend and HER finalist, discusses her natural inclination toward graphic design, how a perfectly timed Facebook post led to her newly established career, her addiction to supporting local, reuniting with her family, and the rise and fall of "imposter syndrome" in episode 77.

Check out this very special podcast episode recorded LIVE at the Indigo Laine & Co. Holiday Pop up on December 8. Shoutouts to @indigo.laine.co @texashighways @katyvenable @desaraecole @moonlightwoven @brittanylong26 @amandafloresart @pearlsandponies @tmwildflowers @ashleyalyssa @gussied @fireflycookieco @morganbartel not to mention Randi's family and so many more. SPECIAL SHOUTOUT to @driftwoodco...

Taylor Alanis, weekend anchor and reporter for KIII-TV, discusses her close relationships with her family, how her natural journalistic tendencies and tenacity helped the progression of her career, the very big stories that led to her being a finalist for the Texas AP awards, and why timing is everything in episode 76. First ever sponsored episode thanks to Verbal Ink. The first event is January 3...

Regina Hills, owner of General Goods Vintage, discusses the transition from stay-at-home mom to a business owner, her manifesting the perfect location to set up shop at Chels Marie Boutique, how she finds the unique pieces that define her signature style, and the importance of minimizing waste in her home and business in episode 75.

Lalita Barlow, Realtor/Military Relocation Professional and Founder of Coastal Bend Plant Traders, discusses the first house she ever sold BEFORE becoming a realtor, the certification that helps her give back to the armed forces, her brilliant idea to start a community of plant traders that utilizes the bartering system, and how even plants are subject to certain trends in episode 74.

The Ruthless Villains-Luis Esoteric Ramos and Jaime Garcia-discuss the podcast's origin story, go into greater detail on their brilliant idea for a WW2-era graphic novel, their VERY different tastes in music, movies and comedy, and how their daughters are cooler than them in this special episode of LLCC and Friends. Special appearance by @hopsmesquite .

Terrie Moore, owner of Wildflowers Home and Garden Boutique, discusses her decision to shut down the original storefront to focus on family, her desire to bring beautiful and quality pieces to Corpus Christi, her unique skill of immediately recognizing talented individuals, and why you don't have to be great at your craft to get started in episode 73.

Tina "La Cochina" Garza, local comedian, cracks me up as she talks about her very funny family and friends, becoming a class clown in middle school, her first time up on stage (spoiler alert: she killed it!), the Comedy Exchange she hosts every last Tuesday of the month at The Exchange, and how to craft the perfect joke in episode 72.

Randi Hamlyn, creator of Indigo Laine & Co., describes the natural progression from her first business One Fine Day into the Texas-renowned Indigo Laine & Co., her desire to collaborate with other locals to make unique goods, the importance of prioritizing family when running a business, and why a creative should never be afraid to redirect in episode 71.

Jeannine Leal, SA Monthly's 2018 Artist of the Year and Senior Companion Program Director for the City of Corpus Christi, discusses the innate artistic ability she placed on the back burner after becoming a mother, the friend that influenced her into her first art show, how she incorporates cultural themes into her masterpieces, and her desire to help those in their later years rewire their brains...

Susan Chilcoat, owner of Corpus Christi's one and only Yarn Texas, discusses that even with her tendency to try multiple hobbies, knitting was the one that stuck, the mission of her Maker Ministry to knit 500 hats for those in need just in time for the holidays, the various classes she offers to prospective knitters, and why all are welcome to come hang out and sew at the shop in episode 69.