The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)

In today’s episode, we talk with President and CEO of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation and Farrah's long-time friend, Alana Stewart. She shares how the foundation was started and how it benefits The American Cancer Society and Stand Up to Cancer. We also talk about their upcoming Tex-Mex Fiesta benefit at The Rustic on October 20th.  “For the first time, we are celebrating the legacy of Farrah i...

The 49th Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball is coming up on September 19th and Ball Chairs Nancy Gopez and Kris Johnson join us to give us the low down. This year it’s back to Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas with the theme Lasso a Cure for Cancer Ranches, Rubies & Ropers. Performances by multi-platinum singer Chris Young at the VIP Party and Old Dominion as the headliner and Emerald City All Stars at...

This Friday kicks off the 100th year of Highland Park Football and Captains Jay Cox, Luke Herring, Lawson Petty and Adam Rourke join us to share what we should expect this season.   We talk about everything from how they prepare for a game, how they balance their busy schedules and what they do for fun in their downtime. This is a great episode for anyone who is interesting in getting their child...

❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message. The award-winning Highland Belles are one of the most coveted dance teams in the country. With a rich history of commitment, integrity and sisterhood this amazing group of women have  dazzled the Park Cities community for 40 years.  Although the Belles are very well known, not everyone knows the back story of how this team came about. In this epis...

❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message. Sorority recruitment has started for many schools and there is a lot of details to take care of. Preparing for recruitment can be very overwhelming for potential new members as well as their family.  Joining us today is our neighborhood sorority expert, Shay Sides, as well as our summer intern, Lola Jahant who will be going though recruitment at t...

School will be starting soon and it’s time to buckle down and encourage our kids to stay on top of their school work and do their very best. We invited one of the BEST resources in town to join us this week to help us do just that. Katherine Herron of Hola HP joins Martha to share her tips for a successful school year. Be sure to share with friends as Katherine shares a lot of great information! T...

Nellie is back after a month of traveling and Lola Jahant, our intern, joins us or the first time! This will always be remembered as the summer of bobcats, excessive heat and travel hassles  and we share updates on all, plus a few other newsworthy items. In addition to bobcats, many of us have college applications on our mind and Lola, who is a recent graduate of Highland Park, shares her perspect...

Mr. Donavan is well known for building children's confidence and self esteem through physical development.  In this episode, he shares his wisdom on how to keep structure during the summer through a summer blend of fun.  And he divulges the one key thing parents need to be doing to raise a happy child.  This episode is sponsored by:  Clinic Concierge - the health care experts that come to you...

It's summer and it's the perfect time to get your home organized before school starts.  Jenny Dietsch, CEO of Getting it Done Organizing joins Martha and shares tips to help us get prepared for the school year. We talk about everything from getting your pantry ready with snacks to how to encourage a child with ADHD to keep up with assignments. Please share with friends as Jenny shares a...

We love introducing you to new businesses and resources that will make your life easier and today we’re going to talk about a resource for families with kids with learning differences.  Sarah Brown, President of Park Cities Learning Difference Association joins us to talk about everything that PCDLA can do to help support your kids so they can be successful in school, social relationships, and be...

It's already in the triple digits in Big D so we're sharing TV show recommendations, where the new restaurants are and what wildlife was recently spotted in the Park Cities. Join us today for a fun discussion on how to stay inside and avoid the heat! This episode is sponsored by: Clinic Concierge - the health care experts that come to you. To learn more visit https://clinicconcierge.com...

Did you know Texas ranks second in the nation for reported cases of human trafficking and Dallas is the second highest city in the country with an estimated 400 teen girls entering the sex trade nightly with an average age of 13? Bianca Davis, CEO of New Friend New Life joins us to educate us on what trafficking is, how to know if it is happening and how we can protect our children from it. Traffi...

When newcomer, Eugene Vainshel, recently moved to Highland Park, he knew immediately what a  unique and special place it was.  He wanted his young children to appreciate everything about their new home, so he immersed himself in the history of the Park Cities and created a guide to the city. In this episode, Eugene shares his discoveries- from what was used to lure people to move to Highland Park,...

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in  China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It has quickly become a favorite past time of Park Cities women because it's an excellent way to bring a group of friends together.   We invited one of the most fun moms in the neighborhood, Stephanie Brink, who has been teaching Mahjong to many of ou...

The month of May is filled with end of school activities, graduation and making plans for the summer. Many of us feel the fatigue of the past 9 months and we’re ready for a break. School ends this week and we could not be more happy! In this episode, we wrap up the school year and share some new businesses that are opening in the “Bubble” and our summer plans. Be sure to catch up on The Bubble Lou...

Summer is almost here and you'll be looking for recommendations on things to do and places to go. Martha's home town, Fort Worth is a quick and easy day trip with so much to do and see. However, a lot has changed since Martha lived there almost 30 years ago, so she made a new friend, Tiffany Blackmon, who lives there now and can fill us in on all things "Cowtown"! Tiffany Black...

Graduation is in two weeks and there’s a lot that happens during senior year for both parents and kids. Alicia Jahant and Jennifer Thomas, who have four graduating from Highland Park this year, share the details that parents need to know about senior year. We talk about Senior photos, the college application process, how to deal with senioritis, and what the best graduation gifts are!  Be sure to...

This episode is sponsored by Leviate Air Group- private travel made effortless. To learn more visit https://www.leviateair.com/ Think flying in a private plane is out of your reach? Think again. Flying private has never been easier or more accessible.  In this episode, we talk with CEO/Founder, Luis Barros and Managing Partner Rob Rosenberg who share how they started this luxury business and some...

This episode is sponsored by Afloat, gift-giving on demand. Send gifts from your favorite local stores to the people you love, all on the Afloat app . We strive to make life easier for you by introducing you to local businesses that you will love. Today, we are introducing you to  Afloat - a convenient way to send gifts directly from local stores. Sarah-Allen Preston, CEO and founder of Afloat Lif...

In this episode, Robert Riggs,  Executive Producer of  Freed To Kill (Fox Nation TV Series) and the True Crime Reporter™ podcast,  shares the story of one of the worst serial killers in US history; Kenneth Allen McDuff. McDuff, a Texas native, was sentenced to death in 1966 for the brutal murder of three teens in Tarrant County. However, he was released from prison in 1989 and continued his brutal...

We talked with the candidates for Highland Park Independent School District School Board candidates for Place 5, Ellen Lee and Spencer Siino on April 14th. Tune in to hear why  each candidate wants to run for the school board and why they think you should vote for them. You can also watch the video of the interview on Facebook @BubbleLoungePodcast and on our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube....

❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message. We talked with the candidates for Highland Park Independent School District School Board candidates for Place 4, Jae Ellis and Tyler Beeson on April 7th. Tune in to hear why  each candidate wants to run for the school board and why they think you should vote for them. You can also watch the video of the interview on Facebook and Instagram @BubbleL...

We had a blast promoting Whiskey Wednesday at Red Stix Street Food with Chef Uno this week!  Listen to learn how she went from a 16-year career in corporate banking to being mentored by Anthony Bourdain and how that experience changed her life.  We also chat with Robert Riggs of True Crime Reporter Podcast, Ron Corning, Anchor/Executive Producer at CW33 TV and Chris Reig, Nellie’s husband.  To lea...

In honor of Women's History Month, we want to recognize an incredible women in our community who has one of the most amazing stories ever shared on The Bubble Lounge!  Tracy Walder, author of The Unexpected Spy: From the CIA to the FBI, My Secret Life Taking Down Some of the World's Most Notorious Terrorists. Tracy shares how she became a CIA agent on a whim, her experience during Septem...

❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message. This week the City of University Park unveiled the new Williams Park Pickleball Courts are officially open and ready for play! UP Parks & Recreation also announced that on Saturday, March 5th, the City of UP will host the UP Paddle Battle. There will be two divisions: 1. A social division for recreational play 2. A competitive division for adv...