The 903 Podcast

Welcome back to the 903 podcast! This week I sat down with Sonia Semone, food vlogger at Eat Travel Repeat I talked with her about her long history of creative endeavors, the lifestyle of a foodie influencer, and the value of locally owned and operated businesses. Here’s what’s happening in the 903!

Welcome back to the 903 podcast! This week I sat down with Kiara Smothers, owner and operator of TRAP Yoga and Wellness. I talked with her about growing up in a blended family, her journey of self discovery when she left home for college, and enjoying paving her own way to to a life of many firsts. Here’s what’s happening in the 903!

Welcome back to the 903 podcast! This week I sat down with Jason And Liz Hartong, who own and operate several adventurous properties on Airbnb. I talked with them about rebuilding after life threw challenges at them, turning their childhood memories into a retirement plan, and bringing families together for memorable adventures. Here’s what’s happening in the 903!

Welcome back to the 903 podcast! This week I sat down with Daniel Vasquez of RNA Tavern, 1835 Coffee, And ETX Prosthetics and Rehabilitation. I talked with him about his move from Chicago to East Texas, his busy schedule running a business from first light to last call, and his answer to the changing healthcare landscape of a post covid world. Here’s what’s happening in the 903!

Welcome back to the 903 podcast! This week I sat down with Reggie Dewayne Carter, founder of the Reggie Dewayne Marketing Group. I talked with him about his early career in E-commerce, his shift into graphic design, and eventually into social media influence and marketing. Here’s what’s happening in the 903!

Welcome back to the 903 podcast! This week I sat down with Antwanise Jackson, Founder of Empowernet. I talked with her about growing up in an entrepreneurial family, how it shaped her drive and her sense of independence and personal responsibility, and how she is aiming to give back to her community with education and opportunity. Here’s what’s happening in the 903!

Welcome back to the 903 podcast! This week I sat down with Jackie Woodfin, The Upper Room Doula. I talked with her about the responsibilities and benefits of a doula during and after pregnancy, we chatted about the doula collective that she has been putting together, and we discussed the importance of all forms of support in a new mother’s life. Here’s what’s happening in the 903!

Welcome back to the 903 podcast! This week I sat down with retired Detective Alan Patton. Our dear friend from episodes past. I talked with him about the murder of Herminia Gomez in March of 1998. He walked me through the victimology and the accumulation of evidence that eventually lead to the arrest and conviction of Bobby Turner. Here’s what’s happening in the 903!

Welcome back to the 903 podcast! This week I sat down with Anita McElroy of A Sweet Day Photography. I talked with her about moving from California to East Texas, her rise to recognition nationally as a matchmaker and photographer, how her process works, and then I delivered messages from some of her success stories. Here’s what’s happening in the 903!

Welcome back to the 903 podcast! This week I sat down with Lindsay Hanks, of SociaLily Design. I talked with her about growing up in East Texas and watching Tyler grow, her journey into social media and marketing, how a successful social media campaign works, and the value of prioritizing family while running a successful business. Here’s what’s happening in the 903!

Welcome to the 903 podcast This week I sat down with Cherika Johnson, of East Texas real producers magazine. We talked about her journey into real estate brokerage and how it lead her to build community and showcase the living, breathing human beings behind the real estate business. Here’s what’s happening in the 903

Welcome to The 903 Podcast! This week I sat down with Amanda Veasy, founder of One Love Longview. We talked about her personal history and how it lead to her drive to form human connections and practice kindness, the services she has provided for the underserved population of Longview, and how that can be unnecessarily complicated in a divided community. Here's what's happening in the 903!

Welcome to the 903 podcast! This week I sat down with Craig Wood, owner of Brisket Love Barbecue and Icehouse. We talked about the trials and tribulations of opening a restaurant right before covid shut the world down, the science of making the best brisket, the joys of expanding his business into a venue, and the value of family and friends. Here's what's happening in the 903!

Andrew interviews a special guest about the past, present, and future of the podcast.

Scott Sampson & Priya Dass join us to discuss some excellent health and wellness topics, specifically to inform those of us who tend to splurge during the holidays. It was a great night talking about health, mindfulness, holiday eating. Thank You to our Sponsors! The Humidor Tyler Vault Arms Hootin Holler Beer and Liquor Redd Construction & Development, LLC Josh Simmons Thomas R Redd Custo...

Thank You to our Sponsors! The Humidor Tyler Vault Arms Hootin Holler Beer and Liquor Redd Construction & Development, LLC Josh Simmons Thomas R Redd Custom Homes LLC Goosehead Insurance -Raymond Plunkett True Vine Brewing Company Texas State of Mind Coffee Company

https://www.complimentsofcaroline.com/ Thank You to our Sponsors! The Humidor Tyler Vault Arms Hootin Holler Beer and Liquor Redd Construction & Development, LLC Josh Simmons Thomas R Redd Custom Homes LLC Goosehead Insurance -Raymond Plunkett True Vine Brewing Company Texas State of Mind Coffee

Andrew talks with Chelsea Cooper and Gina Moers about the Tyler Junior League.

In this episode, we sit down with Lindsay Durr , the Director of Heart of Tyler , a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing the vitality of downtown Tyler through community involvement, public art, historic preservation, and local business support. Since 1990, Heart of Tyler has worked to “tend the heart” of the city—revitalizing spaces like the Cotton Belt Depot, organizing events that draw residents an...

Thank You to our Sponsors! The Humidor Tyler Vault Arms Hootin Holler Beer and Liquor Redd Construction & Development, LLC Josh Simmons Thomas R Redd Custom Homes LLC Goosehead Insurance -Raymond Plunkett True Vine Brewing Company

Gavin Rasco talks about the duties that come with being mayor of the city of Lindale, Texas.

Andrew speaks with Laura Satterwhite, Owner and Permanent Makeup Artist at Artistry Ink by Laura LLC

Clinical Director for Gameday Men's Health, Dr. Osorio

Andrew sit with Baleigh Hamby, a local Photographer & Wedding Planner, who has had a passion for taking photos since she was 15 years old.

Andrew talks with Andrea Wilson, Executive Director for PATH, or People Attempting To Help. PATH launched its mission in 1985 to serve hardworking East Texas families with compassion and support during difficult times. They have expanded their ways of helping others in the community, with Coats for Kids, Blanket drives in the winter, and Air Conditioner drives in the summer. For the 2025 A/C drive...