The Local Influencers

On today's episode, Abel sits down with his VERY first entrepreneurs from outside of the Corpus Christi area, Angie and Theo. They epitomize the definition of "Entrepreneurs". They talk about their different business ventures and how they wanted to not only create 'another coffee shop', but a holistic, healthy environment for people who enjoy coffee or just need a calm space to getaway. Support th...

On this weeks TLI, Abel sits down with Jynelle, the owner of Peace Of Mind Massage Therapy and Natural Healing, Organic Spa, and Organic Colour Systems Salon. She talks to Abel about how she started her business, what it means to her, and about some of the services her business offers.  Support the podcast: Donate to help improve our show: https://cash.app/$AbelOzuna4 Follow the podcast: Inst...

On today's TLI, Abel sits down with the talented and gorgeous, Miss Matte. They talk about how Matt fell in love with Drag and then makeup. He also discusses how he's constantly working on his artistry and why it means so much to him to be a positive "queen" in this world. Support the podcast: Donate to help improve our show: https://cash.app/$AbelOzuna4 Follow the podcast: Instagram: http://insta...

This week on TLI. Abel chats with Alex, Owner of Poppin Natural LLC. Poppin Natural is a locally owned business that creates health and beauty products that are vegan, & contains natural, organic, and cruelty-free ingredients. Alex tells Abel about how she started the business, why she chose "Poppin Natural" as the name and why she chose the beauty/skin care industry. Listen to the entire podc...

On this week's TLI, Abel chats with Mirza from Coastal Bend Restaurant Week. They talk about her marketing background, why she wanted to start the CBRW, how the event will work and when the event is happening.  Support the podcast: Donate to help improve our show: https://cash.app/$AbelOzuna4 Follow the podcast: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelocalinfluencers  Youtube :  h ttp:/...

Welcome to the SEASON 4 PREMIERE of The Local Influencers! This season is special because it's officially our 1 year anniversary, and we've loved EVERY moment of it. On today's premiere episode, Abel's sitting down to talk with former Mayoral Candidate and author of "Poise Under Pressure", Eric Rodriguez. The two chat about all the different things that lead Eric to where he currently is in life....

WOW!! Can't believe it's another season finale! This finale is featuring Veronica from Sincerely, Veronica Towns. We talk all about her blog, social media, shop and more! Support the podcast: Become A VIP: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tlipodcast Follow the podcast: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelocalinfluencers Youtube :  h ttp://youtube.com/thelocalinfluencerspodcast Website: http://the...

This week Abel sits down with the owner of Cogs Coworking, Bailey. Bailey talks about the experience of opening Corpus' only Coworking space and what their vision was while opening. He also talks about the different plans/options Cogs offers. Support the podcast: Become A VIP: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tlipodcast Follow the podcast: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelocalinfluencers Youtube :&...

On today's episode Abel and Abigail are talking to Roxi, owner of B Fit Nutrition. She talks about her own personal journey on Herbalife, how she became a distributor / opening her own location and how she comes up with recipes / names for her amazing drinks. Support the podcast: Become A VIP: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tlipodcast Follow the podcast: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelocalinflu...

This week Abel and Abigail talk to Stylist/Blogger, Sarah. She runs StyledxSarah and talks about how she pieces things together, her reselling shop, and much more! This weeks episode is sponsored by: 20/20 Vintage Find them at: 423 Lomax St Suite A, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 & on Instagram @2020_vintage Support the podcast: Become A VIP: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tlipodcast Follow the podcas...

On this weeks episode Abel is chatting with Ceirra from the newest downtown Corpus Christi shop, COMMONS. Ceirra tells Abel and guest host Jen, how she started her business, what her vision for the shop is, how she decides what to put in her shop for sale and much more! Support the podcast: Become A VIP: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tlipodcast Follow the podcast: Instagram: http://instagram.com/th...

Today Abel's having a conversation with Bluntzer Fruit Stand owners, Bryana and Nicholas. They talk about how long their business has been around, how they source their goods, they describe the difference in between "in season" and "out of season" fruits & much more. Support the podcast: Become A VIP: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tlipodcast Follow the podcast: Instagram: http://instagram.com/t...

Whew, we're officially half way through Season 3. Can you believe it? Well today Abel is joined by Alex from Flaurel Thrift.  Alex talks about how she started selling on one shelf in an antique store, to doing pop ups and promoting her business online more. Support the podcast: Become A VIP: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tlipodcast Follow the podcast: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelocalin...

On this weeks episode Abel sat down with Bloom Beauty owner, Savannah. Savannah talks about the different types of services she offers, how she learned how to perform them and how she has grown her social media following. Support the podcast: Become A VIP: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tlipodcast Follow the podcast: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelocalinfluencers Youtube :  h ttp://youtube...

YASS! Today is a special episode because ALL THREE hosts are on the show. And two of us are asking the other one (Abigail) some burning hot questions about her businesses. Abigail talks about how she got into photography and how she offers a ton of difference services which fall under her "concierge services" businesses. Support the podcast: Become A VIP: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tlipodcast Fo...

Today Abel is joined by Darcy who owns locally owned, BoxDrop...That Mattress Place! You'll learn about how they came up with the name /slogan, how they're veteran owned, how Hurricane Harvey & COVID effected them, and much more! Not only are they locally and Veteran owned, but they offer teachers and Veterans a discount on their products! Support the podcast: Become A VIP: https://www.buymeac...

For this weeks podcast, Abel is joined by fellow podcaster, Rianna from the "The Things That Haunt Me" Podcast. The two of them talk about everything from how she came up with the name for their show, how much research they do for every episode, what it takes to run a podcast and much more! Support the podcast: Become A VIP: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tlipodcast Follow the podcast: Instagram: ht...

HAPPY SEASON 3 PREMIERE!  Before we get into this weeks episode, we want to let you know that our podcast will now be featured on YouTube as well. Click HERE to go to our YouTube page! Now, for this weeks episode, Abel chats with 20/20 Vintage owner, Monica. They talked about her love for the business, the difference in between fast fashion and vintage, and much more! Support the podcast: Bec...

Today on our Season 2 finale, Abel is joined by the wonderful Elisabeth from Coastal Bend Mom Collective.  They talked about how she took over the CBM Website, how she manages a huge website/social media and her family, how Coastal Bend Mom is for more than "just Moms"  and much more. Suport the podcast: Become A VIP: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tlipodcast Follow the podcast: Instagram:...

This week Abel was joined by Luis from The Force Choke Star Wars Podcast. Abel admits he's not the biggest fan of Star Wars, but Luis goes deep and teaches us a lot about the franchise and George Lucas' film making. Suport the podcast: Become A VIP: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tlipodcast Follow the podcast: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelocalinfluencers Website: http://thelocalinfluencers.co...

Today's episode was cool because I was able to talk to Ema who is a part of the Weird Corpus Micro-zine and Podcast / and owns Skeleton Key Curios, a reading room and Spiritual bodega. We talked all about the different ventures she's in and it was a great conversation. If you want to visit Skeleton Key, you must make an appt. You can do that by clicking HERE . Suport the podcast: Become A VIP: htt...

Today I was fortunate enough to sit down with the owner of "Made in CC", Nikki. We talked about how she came up with the idea for her business and how she's not letting COVID be an excuse for failure. Follow the podcast: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelocalinfluencers Website: http://thelocalinfluencers.com Follow the guest: Made in CC Instagram: @madeincorpuschristi Website: madeincorpuschris...

This weeks show was lots of fun! Abel sat down and chatted with local Drag Queen/Entertainer, Robyn Valentine ( & that's Robyn with a Y not with an I) They talk about how long she's been in the business, what inspires her and much more!  Follow the podcast: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelocalinfluencers Website: http://thelocalinfluencers.com Follow the guest: Robyn Valentine's Insta...

Today is a special episode because it is the first episode one of our newest hosts joins the party! Everyone welcome AnneMarie! AnneMarie and Abel sat down with David, owner of CCG and we were thrilled to talk all about cards, collecting and much more! Follow the podcast: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelocalinfluencers Website: http://thelocalinfluencers.com Follow the guest: Costal Card Game...

This week Abel sat down with local musician, Keanu. They talked about Keanu's debut album, "A DARK DARK KNIGHT", and Keanu talks about some of his biggest musical inspirations. Follow the podcast: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelocalinfluencers Website: http://thelocalinfluencers.com Follow the guest: Keanu Instagram: @keanudomini Keanu Apple Music: Keanu Music