In honor of National Tequila Day, I'm bringing back one of my favorite conversations with Pablo Antinori, co-founder of Socorro Tequila, one of Dallas' most exciting success stories. What started as an idea among friends during the pandemic has grown into an award-winning tequila brand that's now served on American Airlines flights and enjoyed across the country. But behind the bottles is an even better story about friendship, taking risks, building a business from the ground up, and giving b...
Jul 24
33 min
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Jul 3
27 min
The proposed move of The Compass School of Texas to Northway Christian Church has become one of the biggest community conversations in the Park Cities. In this episode, Boone Elementary and Northway Christian Day School parent Katelyn Clinton shares why many neighbors have concerns about the proposed zoning change, traffic, pedestrian safety, and where the process stands today. My goal is to help our community better understand the issues by hearing directly from those involved. Representativ...
Jul 2
28 min
After my last episode on the DART vote, some of you wanted to keep the conversation going so today I’m joined by Peter Young, who is leading the “Yes for DART” campaign and is involved with the Dallas Area Transit Alliance. He shares his perspective as we continue to break down what this vote means for both University Park and Highland Park. As always, my goal is to make this easier to understand so you can feel informed heading into the polls. Resources to learn more: University Park TX Tran...
Apr 23
21 min
Today we’re talking about the upcoming DART vote in the Park Cities — and this is one of those topics that a lot of us feel like we kind of understand, but maybe don’t fully. At first glance, it sounds simple: stay in DART or leave. But as I started digging into it, it became clear that this is about so much more than a bus route. This vote impacts both University Park and Highland Park, and it really comes down to a few key things: how much each city is paying into DART what...
Apr 16
17 min
Round Top is back, and if you’ve ever heard friends talk about their annual girls’ trip there but wondered what it’s really like, this episode is for you. The Round Top Antiques Show runs March 14–28 and has grown from a small Texas antique fair into one of the largest shopping events in the country. Thousands of vendors set up across miles of barns, tents, and fields, drawing shoppers, interior designers, and treasure hunters from all over the country. In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Swa...
Mar 12
28 min
There’s something special that happens when great food, incredible wine, and a meaningful cause all come together in one room — and that’s exactly what makes Côtes du Coeur such a signature event in Dallas. In this episode, I sit down with 2026 Event Chair Chris Clark and Executive Lead Chef Richard Chamberlain to go behind the scenes of one of the most anticipated culinary and philanthropic weekends of the year. From the inspiration behind the multi-course menu to the world-class wineries po...
Feb 26
27 min
Personal safety looks very different today than it did even a few years ago — and it’s not just about where we go, but how we live, what we click, and how aware we are in a world that moves fast. In this timely episode, Martha sits down with Tracy Walder, a former CIA and FBI special agent and current national security contributor for NewsNation, to talk about modern personal security, cyber scams, and the everyday habits that can help protect all of us — regardless of age. Inspired by the he...
Feb 12
29 min
In this timely and powerful episode, Martha sits down with Mr. Donavan to talk about something every parent needs to hear: parent the child you have, not the child you want. Mr. Donavan shares his own journey—from a bullied, non-athletic kid to a trusted coach and counselor who’s spent 35 years guiding families. His message is simple but profound: when we truly listen to our kids and honor who they are, everything changes. Together, they unpack the tricky balance between parental expectations...
Feb 5
29 min
Some conversations stay with you long after the microphones are turned off. This episode brings together three of those stories — stories of adversity, resilience, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life doesn’t go as planned. In Grit & Grace: Three Conversations I’ll Never Forget, you’ll hear from three individuals whose journeys are deeply personal and incredibly inspiring. Their experiences remind us that courage can be found in unexpected places and that even in the ha...
Jan 30
39 min
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