What I Wish I Knew

Today we sit down with Christi Shafer, External Relations and Communication Coordinator with REPSOL here in The Woodlands, TX. Christi graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelors's Degree in Mass Communications and a Master's in History. Christi has been with REPSOL for 7 years. REPSOL is a global multi-energy provider that strives to drive the evolution towards a low-emissions en...

On today's episode we chat with Meagan Ellsworth, reporter for The Courier of Montgomery County, Houston Community Newspapers, and the Houston Chronicle Media Group. Meagan covers a range of breaking news, governmental entities, and community events from tragedies to elections and celebrations. Read the stories at yourconroenews.com and chron.com . Prior to advertising, Meagan served as the admini...

On today's episode I talk with James H. Stilwell, Managing Partner and one of the Founders of Stilwell, Earl and Apostolakis, LLP, and a leader in our community. He has been practicing in Montgomery County, Texas for 26 years. He handles a wide-range of litigation matters, regularly prepares estate planning documents, and also helps clients with business transactions. He has been awarded the top r...

Today I am joined by Matt Corley, Customer Service and Compliance Manager for the San Jacinto River Authority’s (SJRA) Utility Enterprise. Matt and I met last fall when we both were accepted and became part of the Leadership Montgomery Class of 2021.  Since 2010, his leadership, innovation, and environmental stewardship has supported SJRA’s public works services, essential to the welfare and...

On today's episode I sit down with Josie Lewis, Director of Sales for Visit The Woodlands. After finally arriving in Texas to attend university, Josie is happy to call The Woodlands area her home of nearly 5 years. As Director of Sales, Josie focuses on working closely with meeting and event planners to ensure they have a seamless experience booking business in The Woodlands.&n...

Angela Storseth-Cooper is the Senior Manager of Government Relations & Public Policy for The US Oncology Network/Mckesson where she represents community oncology practices throughout the United States by direct advocacy, political engagement, and policy analysis. Angela’s background consists of working for the business community at two Houston Area Chambers of Commerce as their Director of Gov...

Russell Carter is a paramedic who has been with Montgomery County Hospital District for almost 4 years. In that time he has been involved in EMS recruiting, teaching and precepting, clinical competitions, tactical EMS, designing ambulances, and various other work projects. He is almost done with a bachelor's of science in emergency health sciences through the University of Texas Health Science Cen...

Before we jump into episode 5 of the What I Wish I Knew Podcast we wanted to acknowledge that over the last week our community has been through another trying time and that if we at EfTA can help with anything please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are so grateful to be part of a community that supports and helps others no matter what the circumstances are.  Now, into the episode! This...

If you are a note taker, get your pen and paper ready for this episode! On today’s episode I chat with Lucy Gomez, Vice President of Programs and Operations at Interfaith of The Woodlands. Lucy has worked at Interfaith since 2005 in Family Services and most recently held the position of Director of Programs and Services. Lucy has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology from The University of Tex...

EfTA President, Monica Bomkamp Enia here! Today's episode is a fun one! I have the chance to sit down with the What I Wish I Knew podcast host, Corinne Coulter, Program Director at Education for Tomorrow Alliance! Corinne is typically the facilitator of this podcast and our career panels so having her on this side of the mic is a special treat! Corinne graduated from Conroe High School in 200...

On today's episode we talk with Lauren Lothringer, Community Relations Director at Planet Ford | Lincoln in Spring, Texas. Lauren was so much fun and easy to talk to! Lauren Lothringer, 1-part Community Relations Director, 1-part Event Consultant, 1-part Dog Mom, and the most extroverted introvert you will ever meet (self-proclaimed). Lauren received a degree from Texas A&M University and has spen...

Happy New Year and welcome to Season 2 on the What I Wish I Knew Podcast! On today's episode I sit down with Lt. Col. Chris McMartin or Col. Mac as his cadets call him. Lt. Col. McMArtin is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and currently a Junior ROTC Instructor at The Woodlands High School. While on active duty, Chris completed tours of duty as a navigator on C-141 and C-130 aircraft, an ins...

On today’s episode I chat with Sydney Walker. Sydney is a recent Doctorate of Chiropractic graduate from the Texas Chiropractic College and newest member of Spinal Care Chiropractic Center in The Woodlands, TX. Sydney gradated from Texas A & M University in 2016 where she went on to the Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena, Texas. Sydney talks about the importance of not letting people tell...

Today I sit down with Ellie Pfahl. Ellie is the Marketing Manager at Strike, a leading provider of energy infrastructure solutions across the United States. Ellie is responsible for the day-to-day marketing activities for Strike and its family of six companies including creating collateral, building and maintaining websites, capturing photography and shooting video. Her favorite projects include s...

We hope our United States listeners had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! On today's episode of the What I Wish I Knew Podcast I sit down with Jeff Livarchik, Cyclohexane Product Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP. Jeff graduated from Purdue University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, and began his career at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company as a Proces...

If you are a listener and have a dream of becoming a coach this episode is for you! On today's episode I sit down with one of my childhood friends, Britni Coselli, high school basketball coach, teacher and new mom! Britni graduated from Conroe High School where she went on to play basketball and soccer at Sam Houston State University. Britni played four years of basketball at SHSU, was a three tim...

On today's episode I sent down with Jillian Diffee. Jillian is an interior designer with DLR Group , a global integrated design firm. She focuses primarily on K-12 education design. As someone who is passionate about the connection between humans and their environment, she designs to the fact that the physical environment has a massive effect on mental and emotional well-being. Jillian’s goal on e...

Today in the EfTA What I Wish I Knew podcast, I sit down with Cameron Cruise from 5Point Credit Union in Montgomery County. Cameron is the Community Development Coordinator for 5Point Credit Union and focuses on providing financial literacy programs for local Junior and Senior High School Students.  Cameron shares about she has found a love for working with students on financial literacy, &nb...

On today's episode Corinne spoke with Amanda Poole, Manager of Canopy at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. Canopy is the first-of-its-kind cancer survivorship center in Montgomery County, offering a wide variety of programs and services to address the emotional, physical and social needs of those touched by cancer. Amanda shares about opening and selling her own business, working to b...

On today's episode we are talking with Zach Richmond and Christina Harughty from the Richmond Realty Group RE/MAX The Woodlands and Spring.  Zach and Christina were so much fun to talk to. Zach is the co-founder of the Richmond Realty Group and Christina is a new realtor that joined his team this summer. This episode is filled with stories about how Zach and Christina made the decision to switch t...

Today Corinne sits down with Dr. Emily Sanders, MD. Dr. Sanders was born and raised in Conroe, Texas and graduated from Conroe High School in 2010. She then attended Rice University where she graduated with majors in Biochemistry, Evolutionary Biology and Sociology. She then went on to complete medical school at Texas A&M College of Medicine and is now finishing her final year of residency in...

Today Corinne had a chance to sit down with Conroe High School Grad, Nick Arbuckle . Nick is a touring musician currently living in Nashville, TN and as played all over the world and 48 of the 50 U.S. States. Nick is also a member of Kid Politics , a pop rock trio who in March of 2020 signed a record deal with Verge Records. They have released two singles, "Free" and "Cool About It" with a full le...

Today on our first episode of the What I Wish I Knew Podcast Corinne sits down with David Deveau, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. David talks about the different levels of education and careers that he has had in his life, the importance of finding someone that will help challenge but also celebrate you and to be the hero of your own journey.   Today's episode is sponsored by The John Co...