Serving the Community

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The purpose of this podcast is to highlight people and organizations in our communities that are serving through volunteer work and giving back to make our community, country, and even the world a kinder place to live.

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November 22, 2024Episode 2017 min

Houston Business Radio/Beyond The Uniform Series - Amina Buric - Aeolus Group

Amina Buric is the founder of Aeolus Group and a proud Navy veteran. At Aeolus Group, Amina and her team specialize in empowering solopreneurs and small to medium business owners by transforming their business visions into reality. They provide comprehensive consulting services that cover the full spectrum of business strategy, implementation, and execution.Many business owners struggle to balance their day-to-day operations with long-term strategic planning, which can stifle growth and innovation. That's where Aeolus Group steps in. Leveraging the discipline, strategic thinking, and leadership skills Amina honed during her time in the Navy, she helps businesses develop clear, actionable strategies and provides hands-on guidance to implement and execute those plans effectively.Aeolus Group’s goal is to streamline operations and drive sustainable growth, allowing business owners to focus on what they do best—innovating and leading their businesses to success.Thanks for listening to Serving the Community Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: / @ucjyav3xsylfea6h... like us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/servingtheco...And follow us on: https://servingthecommunity.buzzsprou...How to Connect with TrishaLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-stetzel/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/teamrxc_resultsxtreme/Websitehttps://teamrxc.com/

October 16, 2024Episode 1922 min

Houston Business Radio/Beyond The Uniform Series - John Cacolice -HRVCC

John Cacolice is an Army Veteran, veteran business owner, entrepreneur, devoted husband, father, and American patriot. As the Director of Business Mission for the Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce, John has always emphasized being a servant leader. He sees many great opportunities to support veterans and veteran-owned businesses in our community, aiming to provide the necessary resources and direction that these efforts often lack.John graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He completed the Army ROTC program, graduated from the U.S. Army Airborne School, and was commissioned as a Combat Engineer Officer. John served primarily at Ft. Hood with the 20th Engineers, 1 BCT, 1st Cavalry Division, and had short tours with SFOR-4 in Bosnia-Herzegovina and an assignment in Korea for a Foal Eagle Exercise.Since leaving the military, John has diversified his experience through various jobs and partnered with another Army Veteran to start a real estate brokerage, The Lakes Group LLC. His mission at the Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce is to connect military veteran employees and veteran business owners with a support network and resources available within their community.Veterans Business Marketplace - Wings Over Houston Airshow 2024The Wings Over Houston Airshow is one of the top four air shows in the United States, showcasing vintage World War II aircraft and the excitement of modern aviation. This premier Houston event has a long history of supporting local and national veteran charities.In 2024, the Veterans Business Marketplace will be featured at the center of the Wings Over Houston Airshow, next to the Legends & Heroes Autograph Tent. A large 40 x 80 tent (3,200 sq ft) will host over 40 veteran-owned businesses, providing them with a platform to showcase their products and services. This event exemplifies the commitment to supporting veterans and veteran-owned businesses, aligning with John Cacolice's mission to rally and focus support for our nation's heroes.Register Here: https://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=496905&org_id=639Thanks for listening to Serving the Community Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: / @ucjyav3xsylfea6h... like us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/servingtheco...And follow us on: https://servingthecommunity.buzzsprou...How to Connect with TrishaLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-stetzel/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/teamrxc_resultsxtreme/Websitehttps://teamrxc.com/

October 3, 2024Episode 1824 min

Houston Business Radio/Serving The Community Series - Jamilah Robinson - Missing Pieces

Jamilah Robinson, a Dallas native, moved to Houston after marrying her college sweetheart. Initially struggling to find her career path, she invested in herself and became an entrepreneur. Passionate about her faith and helping others, she assists business clients with their online presence, supports ministries at her church, and adds value to others' lives while sharing God's message. After experiencing two miscarriages in 2018, Jamilah founded Missing Pieces to support women who've faced similar losses.In 2020, she and her husband welcomed their rainbow baby, Lacy Olivia. Jamilah also owns J Robinson Digital Media Services, providing content creation for small businesses and non-profits. With an undergraduate degree from Texas Tech and an MBA from the University of Dallas, she values life experiences and meaningful conversations. Despite her busy schedule, she enjoys reading, running, watching sports, and spending time with her family.Jamilah's organization provides support for those experiencing pregnancy loss and has expanded to include men's support groups. The conversation also covered upcoming events to raise awareness for pregnancy and infant loss.Life After Loss 5K Event Page: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/MPSGLifeAfterLoss5KThanks for listening to Serving the Community Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: / @ucjyav3xsylfea6h... like us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/servingtheco...And follow us on: https://servingthecommunity.buzzsprou...How to Connect with TrishaLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-stetzel/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/teamrxc_resultsxtreme/Websitehttps://teamrxc.com/

May 17, 2024Episode 1725 min

LION195 Against Trafficking Inc - Katrina Terry

Katrina Terry, Founder & Executive Director of LION195 Against Trafficking Inc., is a fervent advocate in combatting the sexual human trafficking of children. With unwavering commitment, she strives to leave a lasting impact in this critical arena. Katrina's drive to aid the most vulnerable stems from a deeply personal place, drawing resilience from a history marked by hardship. Katrina’s personal journey adds a unique dimension to her work. Having been kidnapped at 7 years old and subjected to sexual trauma, and then from ages 9 to 16 she was sexually abused by a close family member, and at age 19 raped overseas while in the military. However, she has been blessed to be healed from all past trauma and now uses her story to connect with and support others. Through LION195, Katrina focuses her efforts on empowering these children so that they can rise above their past and define their own future. With over two decades of executive leadership under her belt, Katrina is renowned for her transformative leadership style and exceptional training skills. What distinguishes her in the business realm is her diverse background, excelling in areas ranging from Business Development, Cybersecurity, Private Investigations, to Bounty Hunting, and spearheading prosperous recruiting companies, showcasing her versatility and business acumen. A Navy Veteran, Katrina's varied expertise equips her with a unique perspective in combating child sex trafficking. Katrina was featured in Top 100 Innovators and Entrepreneurs Magazine. Katrina Terry | The Top 100 Magazine | Profileincluded / lion195org Instagram (@lion195org) / lion195 Thanks for listening to Serving the Community Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: / @ucjyav3xsylfea6h... like us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/servingtheco...And follow us on: https://servingthecommunity.buzzsprou...How to Connect with TrishaLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-stetzel/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/teamrxc_resultsxtreme/Websitehttps://teamrxc.com/

April 30, 2024Episode 1621 min

SoleAna Stables - Sasha Camacho

Sasha Camacho is a founding member and Executive Director of SoléAna Stables (named after our two daughters Soledad & Solana) SoleAna Stables is a nonprofit organization that serves peoole with disabilities, active-duty military and veterans through equine-assisted services. Originally from Wisconsin, her husband's military career has given them the opportunity to live in various parts of the United States, but they have made Texas their permanent home. Prior to becoming a mother to two beautiful girls, she served as a Treasury Analyst for prominent investment and technology firms and has filled many roles in various nonprofit organizations for the last 25 years. Although her daughter Solana was the initial inspiration to start SoléAna Stables, it is Sasha's desire to give people with special needs, and our military veterans, a safe place to find hope, live with purpose and know they are not forgotten that is a driving force of her ultimate vision for SoléAna Stables. Website: https://soleanastables.org/Facebook: / soleanastables Instagram: / soleana_stables Thanks for listening to Serving the Community Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: / @ucjyav3xsylfea6h... like us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/servingtheco...And follow us on: https://servingthecommunity.buzzsprou...How to Connect with TrishaLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-stetzel/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/teamrxc_resultsxtreme/Websitehttps://teamrxc.com/

April 4, 2024Episode 1526 min

Peak to Profit - Jen Drago

For over 30 years, Jennifer served as a corporate strategist, operations executive and award-winning planner. Her work has helped healthcare, senior living and nonprofit organizations implement a laser-focused vision and data-driven strategies to guide their growth. She has a track record of launching innovative programs in a fiscally responsible manner, including a nationally-recognized care transitions program. Today, she serves as a strategy consultant, helping organizations to increase efficiencies and profits while amplifying their impact.Her expertise includes executive leadership, strategic planning, business or service line planning, feasibility analyses, governance and board development, process improvement, performance analytics, and marketing. She is a national speaker, facilitator, best-selling author and host of the Senior Living Visionaries podcast.Jen holds a bachelor's degree in Finance, a master's degree in Business Administration and a master's degree in Health Services Administration from Arizona State University. She is also a Life Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, a certified Nonprofit Board Consultant (BoardSource), a certified Mastery Method Coach (Institute of Coaching Mastery) and a Lifecycles Capacity Consultant (Nonprofit Lifecycles Institute).She enjoys a great cup of coffee or an old fashioned, playing golf, hiking, doing puzzles and listening to live music.Thanks for listening to Serving the Community Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: / @ucjyav3xsylfea6h... like us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/servingtheco...And follow us on: https://servingthecommunity.buzzsprou...How to Connect with TrishaLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-stetzel/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/teamrxc_resultsxtreme/Websitehttps://teamrxc.com/

December 14, 2023Episode 1424 min

IMG Financial Group, Inc - Nick Baker

Nick Baker joined IMG Financial Group, Inc. in 2016. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, B-Company, and the General O.R. Simpson Corps Scholastic Honor Society. During his time in the Corps of Cadets, he gained many valuable skills such as discipline and attention to detail, in turn using these abilities to help guide his clients. In his free time, Nick is a member and lector at All Saints Catholic church, an avid Aggie sports fan, and fitness enthusiast.Thanks for listening to Serving the Community Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: / @ucjyav3xsylfea6h... like us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/servingtheco...And follow us on: https://servingthecommunity.buzzsprou...How to Connect with TrishaLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-stetzel/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/teamrxc_resultsxtreme/Websitehttps://teamrxc.com/

November 30, 2023Episode 1321 min

Dash Gordon - Timothy Glover

'Dash Gordon' became a League City celebrity with his joyful DoorDash deliveries. Now he's opening a charity.Timothy Glover oversees his own nonprofit foundation. The Dash Gordon Foundation is the capstone of his mission: spreading cheer and goodwill among the citizens of League City.Or rather the career capstone of his "superhero" alter ego, Dash Gordon.Glover, a father of eight, has been working in the car industry for about 30 years. In an unfortunate turn of events last year, his wife had a health scare. In need of extra money, he signed on with food delivery service DoorDash. But months after doing so, he became frustrated — no one opened their front doors to receive deliveries."I needed to create an experience. So I created a persona: Dash Gordon," said Glover, 57, of his spin on the character Flash Gordon. "People got a kick out of it and they started thanking me."At the end of April 2022, he convinced his wife to buy a Flash costume. On his first night out in costume, he created quite a commotion: "Restaurant managers were like, 'You gotta go.' All the talk on League City social media was like, there’s this guy dressed in a Flash costume..."More about The Dash Gordon Foundationhttps://www.thedashgordonfoundation.org/Thanks for listening to Serving the Community Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: / @ucjyav3xsylfea6h... like us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/servingtheco...And follow us on: https://servingthecommunity.buzzsprou...How to Connect with TrishaLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-stetzel/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/teamrxc_resultsxtreme/Websitehttps://teamrxc.com/

November 16, 2023Episode 1221 min

Missing Pieces Support Group - Jamilah Robinson

Jamilah Robinson is a serial entrepreneur and owner of J Robinson Digital Media Services LLC, a social media management firm that focuses on helping non-profit organizations . She is also a managing member, serving as President for Affinity Weddings TV, a local company that produces wedding reality TV, and, is the founder and Executive Director of the Missing Pieces Support Group Texas, a non-profit that brings awareness to pregnancy loss awareness and serves the community through care packages for families who encounter baby loss. "I enjoy being an entrepreneur and the different roles I play amongst these entities," said Jamilah. They all encompass the ultimate goal of meeting other people’s needs, and I truly believe that helping others is God's purpose for my life."Missingpiecessg Website: https://missingpiecessupportgroup.org/Thanks for listening to Serving the Community Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: / @ucjyav3xsylfea6h... like us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/servingtheco...And follow us on: https://servingthecommunity.buzzsprou...How to Connect with TrishaLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-stetzel/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/teamrxc_resultsxtreme/Websitehttps://teamrxc.com/

November 3, 2023Episode 1123 min

Sergeant Records - VetFest - Scotti Fraser & Jason Metreyeon

After returning home from frontline combat service with the Marines in the Middle East, Scotti took time off to reflect, and heal, through writing new music. He now embarks on a soul-searching road to redemption through rock and roll. His Americana style of rock combines groove-oriented riffs, lyrics inspired by his time in the military, and a message of standing tall in the face of personal hardships. His mission is to offer hope and empowerment to Veterans through the healing powers of music.https://www.scottifraser.com/Jason Metreyeon, Sergeant Records COOI'm a family man with a very active 15 year old son that keeps me on my toes... Local elite soccer team, rostered to 2 teams, and plays for his school soccer team Percussionist in school band MMA Black Belt An "A" student I'm currently working as a Fire Protection Systems Designer, and have been with my current company just over 9 years now. Although I have my associate drafting degree, I've went back to college as an adult and received my Bachelors degree from UofH Clear Lake, where I dual majored in business and marketing.Sergeant RecordsSergeant Records has an upcoming event this Veterans Day at Saloon Door Brewing in Webster. So that's Saturday, November 11th, from 2-6pm. Sergeant Records has 3 original Veteran artists lined up, Scotti included, as well as sponsoring a toy drive that will benefit Veteran families this Christmas. We're also selling Christmas cards to provide the patrons an opportunity to send a message to those currently deployed overseas, and the money collected for that will allow Sergeant Records to mail those out to a unit or two this Christmas.https://www.sergeantrecords.com/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Scott...Thanks for listening to Serving the Community Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: / @ucjyav3xsylfea6h... like us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/servingtheco...And follow us on: https://servingthecommunity.buzzsprou...How to Connect with TrishaLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-stetzel/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/teamrxc_resultsxtreme/Websitehttps://teamrxc.com/