What I Wish I Knew

In today's episode, we sit down with Corrin Barrow, Public Affairs Representative at Entergy Texas who aids in building healthy communities through volunteerism, low-income customer service initiatives, and advocacy. Graduated from Sam Houston State University with a degree in agricultural business with the intent on pursuing farm life. Corrin is a board member of The Power to Care, a nonprofit th...

In today's episode, Corinne sits down with Jaron Martin Associate at PBK Architects in Houston, TX. Jaron is originally from Port Gibson, MS. He attended Prairie View A&M University where he received his Master of Architecture degree. He has a passion for sustainable design and has even served in the past as Chair of the AIA Houston Committee on the Environment. Throughout his architecture car...

In today's episode, Corinne sits down with Jordan Buras, Director of Economic Development for the City of Oak Ridge North. As the Director of Economic Development, her role is to promote the city and bring in new businesses to generate sales tax revenue. Economic Development is part of the more common term, Community Development. She works closely with the city building officials, public works dep...

In today's episode, Corinne sits down with Brenda Banegas, Recruitment Counselor at the USTMAX Center in downtown Conroe where she manages the University’s social media accounts and helps market the online degrees and programs we have at the USTMAX Center. Brenda received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Sam Houston State University and is currently working on an MBA at the University...

In today's episode, Corinne sits down with her long-time friend Joshua Jenkins, Wealth- Management Advisor, owner and founder of Jenkins Financial. Josh graduated from Shippensburg University and started his practice in Chambersburg. He and his wife, Kacie, moved north to Mechanicsburg shortly after starting his practice. Josh is an active member of his church LCBC and his community. In his free t...

In today's episode, Corinne sits down with Adriauna Davis, CEO and Founder of The Harmonie Grace Foundation. Adriauna received her BS and BA in Political Science and Criminal Justice with a Minor in International Studies. From there, she matriculated to Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) in Huntsville, AL where she earned her Masters's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning. Adri...

In today's episode, Corinne sits down with her good friend Randi Morte, a 1st-grade teacher at The American International School of Muscat in Muscat, Oman. Randi received her Bachelor's in Education from Abilene Christian University and her Masters's in Curriculum and Instruction from Sam Houston State University. After teaching in Montgomery County for 8 years she made the decision to take a...

In today's episode, Corinne sits down with Jared Pierson, Director of Photography at Front Pocket Productions here in Montgomery County. Jared has been in the film and photography world for more than 13 years and shares that he fell in love with the camera the first time he picked one up and took a photo. He shares the importance of making connections and finding people to learn from and boun...

In today's episode, Corinne sits down with Nick Pinelli, Co-founder and Producer at Front Pocket Productions in Montgomery County. Nick has a Bachelor's in Acting and Directing from Stephen F. Austin State University and after college worked and interned with regional theaters across the country. He goes on the share that it wasn't until he worked on a music video with a friend that he began to fa...

In today's episode Corinne sits down with, Will Warren, Market President at TDECU and co-founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace Montgomery County, TX Chapter . Will is originally from Southern California. He studied History at the University of California, Irvine and then taught English in Japan for a few years.  Will realized his passion for volunteering while working for a community bank. His m...

In today's episode, Corinne sits down with Brit Deveau, wellness entrepreneur and founder and owner of Deveau Wellness Hauss. Brit has a bachelor's and masters in Fine Arts and Dance and shares how she made the transition from dancing for 20+ years of her life (academically and professionally) to owning her own business and finding the things that she is passionate about. Her work and passion to h...

In today's episode, Corinne sits down with her good friend, Lacey Allemand. Lacey is a PACU Nurse at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital with a Bachelor of Nursing from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and a Master's in Nursing Administration and Business Administration from Lamar University. Lacey shares why she chose to enter the healthcare field, how she has exp...

Join Samantha Sardina this summer for the What I Wish I Knew College Edition podcast! Samantha is a sophomore at the University of Michigan and is the EfTA summer intern. In each episode, she sits down with her current and past classmates to talk about what it's like to be a college student. Today’s guest is Cameron Allen, a rising Sophomore at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business w...

Join Samantha Sardina this summer for the What I Wish I Knew College Edition podcast! Samantha is a sophomore at the University of Michigan and is the EfTA summer intern. In each episode, she sits down with her current and past classmates to talk about what it's like to be a college student. Today’s guest is Mady Tozer, a rising Sophomore at the University of Southern California where she is doubl...

Join Samantha Sardina this summer for the What I Wish I Knew College Edition podcast! Samantha is a sophomore at the University of Michigan and is the EfTA summer intern. In each episode, she sits down with her current and past classmates to talk about what it's like to be a college student. TIn today's episode, Samantha sits down with Jay Suresh, a rising Sophomore at The University of Texas at A...

Gaia is a sophomore at Penn State University on the pre-law track majoring in criminology and anthropology. She’s originally from Italy but has moved all over the world, so she hopes to continue traveling in the future, no matter where work takes her. She’s heavily involved at school, particularly in Mock Trial and her student government association on campus, helping to organize funds for student...

Join Samantha Sardina this summer for the What I Wish I Knew College Edition podcast! Samantha is a sophomore at the University of Michigan and is the EfTA summer intern. In each episode, she sits down with her current and past classmates to talk about what it's like to be a college student. Today's guest is Davin Hickman-Chow, a D3 soccer player at Washington University in St. Louis. He is a risi...

Join Samantha Sardina this summer for the What I Wish I Knew College Edition podcast! Samantha is a sophomore at the University of Michigan and is the EfTA summer intern. In each episode, she sits down with her current and past classmates to talk about what it's like to be a college student. From how to balance being a college athlete and school to how to get involved on campus Samantha and her gu...

In today's episode, we sit down the Kristen Bohnet, Field Operations Engineer at Ovintiv. Kristen is a recent graduate from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering. She has four summers of engineering internship experience in the oil and gas industry in the disciplines of production, reservoir, and completions engineering. As well as global business exposure th...

Dr. Baruch Williams is a licensed psychologist who specializes in neuropsychological assessment of children and young adults. She has obtained extensive training in the cognitive and behavioral development that takes place throughout childhood and young adulthood. Dr. Williams worked as a research assistant at City University of New York Queens College, in the Laboratory of Developmental Neuropsyc...

In today's episode, I sit down with Patrick Steed, IAM Engineer at NOV Corporate. Patrick is a 2010 graduate of Conroe High School. After graduation, he attended Texas Tech University where he was a member of Farmhouse Fraternity and involved in the Student Government Association. In 2015 he graduated from Texas Tech with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems. He...

In today's episode, I sit down with Katie Morton, the Communications Specialist at Conroe ISD. Katie earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from Sam Houston State University with a minor in Management. She has 8 years in education, serving all those years in Conroe ISD. Katie shares how she went into school thinking she wanted to be a teacher but after taking a communications clas...

In today's episode I sit down with Savannah Martin is the current Marketing and Communications Coordinator at the Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery County, Inc.. As a native of Montgomery County, Savannah was homeschooled and attended Lone Star College Montgomery for Dual Credit classes before graduating high school, continuing for a year at Lone Star, and then transferred to Texas A&M U...

On our first episode of Season 3 I sit down with Iker Pimienta, Wealth Advisor at Carson Wealth here in The Woodlands, TX. Iker Pimienta joined Carson Wealth in 2019 as a Wealth Advisor. Iker brings to Carson an acute understanding of the uniqueness in each family’s financial needs. His goal is to understand the values of each client and to match those with the best possible advice and services th...

On our final episode of Season 2, I sit down with Kat Carson, freelance tour, event, and stage manager. Kat Carson is currently residing in Austin, Texas, and working for various theatre companies around town, as well as 9 to 5-ing as an executive assistant. She graduated from Texas State University: San Marcos with a BFA in Production and Performance with an emphasis in Stage Management...