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The proposed move of The Compass School of Texas to Northway Christian Church has become one of the biggest community conversations in the Park Cities. In this episode, Boone Elementary and Northway Christian Day School parent Katelyn Clinton shares why many neighbors have concerns about the proposed zoning change, traffic, pedestrian safety, and where the process stands today. My goal is to help...

After my last episode on the DART vote, some of you wanted to keep the conversation going so today I’m joined by Peter Young, who is leading the “Yes for DART” campaign and is involved with the Dallas Area Transit Alliance. He shares his perspective as we continue to break down what this vote means for both University Park and Highland Park. As always, my goal is to make this easier to understand...

Today we’re talking about the upcoming DART vote in the Park Cities — and this is one of those topics that a lot of us feel like we kind of understand, but maybe don’t fully. At first glance, it sounds simple: stay in DART or leave. But as I started digging into it, it became clear that this is about so much more than a bus route. This vote impacts both University Park and Highland Park , and it r...

Round Top is back, and if you’ve ever heard friends talk about their annual girls’ trip there but wondered what it’s really like, this episode is for you. The Round Top Antiques Show runs March 14–28 and has grown from a small Texas antique fair into one of the largest shopping events in the country. Thousands of vendors set up across miles of barns, tents, and fields, drawing shoppers, interior d...

There’s something special that happens when great food, incredible wine, and a meaningful cause all come together in one room — and that’s exactly what makes Côtes du Coeur such a signature event in Dallas. In this episode, I sit down with 2026 Event Chair Chris Clark and Executive Lead Chef Richard Chamberlain to go behind the scenes of one of the most anticipated culinary and philanthropic weeke...

Personal safety looks very different today than it did even a few years ago — and it’s not just about where we go, but how we live, what we click, and how aware we are in a world that moves fast. In this timely episode, Martha sits down with Tracy Walder , a former CIA and FBI special agent and current national security contributor for NewsNation , to talk about modern personal security, cyber sca...

In this timely and powerful episode, Martha sits down with Mr. Donavan to talk about something every parent needs to hear: parent the child you have, not the child you want. Mr. Donavan shares his own journey—from a bullied, non-athletic kid to a trusted coach and counselor who’s spent 35 years guiding families. His message is simple but profound: when we truly listen to our kids and honor who the...

Some conversations stay with you long after the microphones are turned off. This episode brings together three of those stories — stories of adversity, resilience, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life doesn’t go as planned. In Grit & Grace: Three Conversations I’ll Never Forget , you’ll hear from three individuals whose journeys are deeply personal and incredibly inspiring....

❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message. The 2026 Highland Park baseball season is officially here, and we’re kicking it off the best way we know how — by putting faces, personalities, and stories behind the jerseys with Catpains, Trip Mattison, Adam Richey and Martin True. Be sure to join us for BASEBALL MEET THE SCOTS Saturday, January 30 | 5:30–7:30 PM (NEW DATE!) Scotland Yard Goff’s...

Thinking bigger sometimes means learning differently—and that’s exactly what this episode captures. I sat down with MAPS students from Highland Park High School, Natalie Denton, Ryan Moore and Rohan Portteus, to talk about what really happens inside the program. Collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and learning skills that actually translate beyond the classroom. Hearing students describe M...

A new year is a chance to reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Life coach Jen Maroulis joins us to share practical tools for setting meaningful goals, staying focused, and creating momentum—especially for moms navigating the teen years. This conversation is encouraging, actionable, and the perfect way to start the year. To learn more about Jen and JCM Life Coaching click here This epis...

New Year’s Eve at The Bubble Lounge was anything but quiet—a full house, plenty of laughs, and our most honest recap yet. From a surprise “Citizen of the Year” phone call to a Yankees hat that crashed a Rangers Zoom, we looked back on a year packed with small, unforgettable moments that made life in the Bubble so special. We relive it all—rain-drenched parades, the volleyball team’s electric state...

Christmas week can feel like a beautiful blur — full of tradition, emotion, and let’s be honest… exhaustion. In this week’s episode of The Bubble Lounge, I’m joined by The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, for a conversation that feels like a deep breath in the middle of it all. We start with Chris’s journey — how he was called into ministry and what led...

The holidays have a way of bringing everything into focus. We’re home. We’re together. And sometimes, we notice things we didn’t see before — a parent who’s more forgetful, a loved one struggling with daily routines, or a quiet feeling that something has changed. This is the kind of moment no one prepares you for. In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Levy, Chief Relationship Officer at Cambridge C...

This week, Dr. Kelly Jameson joins me for a timely holiday reality check: RSVPs, manners, and the surprising double standard so many of us fall into.  We expect our kids to honor every commitment—practice, games, rehearsals—yet as parents, we’ll cancel on a dime, ghost a hostess, or bail the morning of a party simply because life feels hectic. Dr. Jameson breaks down why this is happening, what it...

The Armstrong Bradfield Preschool Association’s Home Tour is one of the most beloved traditions in the Park Cities — and this year, we’re giving you a front-row seat. In this episode, I sit down with 2025 Home Tour Chair Kelly Ogena , who pulls back the velvet ribbon on everything that makes this event such a magical kickoff to the holiday season. From stunning architecture and festive décor to th...

If you’ve been quietly wondering why college admissions feel so much harder than when we applied, this episode is for you.  I sat down with Casey Gendason, a trusted college advisor in our community, to break down what has changed, what colleges actually care about now, and how families can navigate the process without losing their minds. We talk timelines, school lists, essays, testing strategies...

They’re home! The suitcases are in the hallway, the laundry’s multiplying by the hour, and your college kid has turned your quiet house back into a frat party. In this week’s episode of The Bubble Lounge , Dr. Kelly Jameson joins me to talk about the joy (and chaos) of having everyone home for the holidays — and how to manage it with humor, grace, and maybe a little wine. We’ll unpack how to reset...

The Park Cities wouldn’t be what it is today without the people dedicated to preserving its history and charm. I sat down with Jason Morski , president of Preservation Park Cities , and Larry Good , architect and author of 100 Houses in the Park Cities , to talk about the stories behind our most iconic homes and why preservation matters now more than ever.  From the famous “Mushroom House” to the...

This week on The Bubble Lounge , we’re courtside with the Highland Park basketball captains — the leaders driving both the boys and girls teams this season. Get ready for big energy, team chemistry, and a peek behind the scenes at what makes HP basketball special. And don’t miss “Meet the Scots: Hoops & Hot Sauce” on November 10 from 6–8 PM at the HPHS Main Gym! 💙💛  Come meet the players, ge...

This week on The Bubble Lounge , we’re celebrating seven incredible years of storytelling, laughter, and community—and we couldn’t think of a better guest to mark the occasion than Iris Midler , founder of Chefs for Farmers . Iris embodies everything this show stands for: passion, resilience, and making a difference right here in Dallas. In this episode, she opens up about what it’s like balancing...

It’s homecoming season in the Park Cities, which means friendship dynamics are in full swing — the group texts, the photo plans, the dinners, the after-parties… and yes, sometimes the hurt feelings. That’s why we’re bringing back one of our most popular episodes of The Bubble Lounge with teen expert Dr. Kelly Jameson, PhD. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Jameson helps us make sense of the ever-...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Cathy Williamson , the inspiring voice behind The Middle Page Blog , to hear her extraordinary journey through breast cancer — a disease that often hides in plain sight. Cathy’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes life changes in an instant. With no symptoms, no warning signs, and nothing unusual in sight, a routine check-up revealed a diagnosis t...

If you’ve done the whole college Parents Weekend thing, you know it’s a wild mix of excitement and exhaustion. There’s the scramble for reservations, the nonstop walking, the emotional rollercoaster of seeing your kid thriving — and then having to say goodbye all over again. In this week’s episode of The Bubble Lounge, Martha sits down with two fellow moms who’ve each had totally different Parents...