Behind the Velvet Curtain with Abby Cadabra

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Behind the Velvet Curtain with Abby Cadabra
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Our guest today is a true visionary who has completely transformed the landscape of Houston’s nightlife and performing arts. As an award-winning burlesque performer, Abby has spent years captivating audiences with her unmatched wit, glamour, and creative genius. As the driving force, producer, and magnetic host behind The Short & Sweet Speakeasy, The Hush-Hush Cabaret, Top Shelf Tease, and Tease of the Seas. She has done something truly remarkable: she has created an intimate, dazzling world where world-class talent thrives, and where every single attendee leaves feeling lighter, bolder, and more inspired. Beyond the breathtaking costumes and the laughter, she is a fierce champion of radical self-love and body empowerment, using her platform to remind us all how beautiful we truly are. We are so incredibly honored to sit down with her today. Please welcome the utterly enchanting, incomparable Abby Cadabra!

A Sanctuary in the Soil: Inside Richmond’s A Little Dirt Can’t Hurt with Nicole Bride

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A Sanctuary in the Soil: Inside Richmond’s A Little Dirt Can’t Hurt with Nicole Bride
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Welcome back, everyone! Today, I am absolutely thrilled to introduce a guest who is doing something truly beautiful for our community and our spirits. We are spending time with the incredible Nicole Bride, the heart and soul behind A Little Dirt Can’t Hurt, right here in Richmond, Texas. Nicole is one of those rare people who can look at a patch of earth and instantly see its potential, but her real talent lies in how she nurtures the people around her. She has dedicated herself to empowering others, helping them build the confidence to create outdoor havens that feel deeply personal, comforting, and alive. Her designs are a gorgeous celebration of homegrown food, vibrant native flowers, and thriving pollinators that bring so much life to our neighborhoods. She is someone whose genuine warmth, creative vision, and passion for growth make her an absolute gift to everyone she meets.

Radical Joy and Rainbow Pantries: The Cassandra Neace Interview

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Radical Joy and Rainbow Pantries: The Cassandra Neace Interview
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Today, I am absolutely thrilled to sit down with a literal Houston powerhouse who is redefining what it means to build community from the ground up. She is a University of Houston English Lecturer, a creative designer, a mutual aid organizer, and honestly, someone who must have figured out a way to squeeze 48 hours into a single day. She is the owner and creative visionary of Create Action TX , specializing in small batch merch for community organizations, artists, performers, and small businesses. But she didn’t stop there. Cassandra is also the organizer and operator behind the Rainbow Pantry Project, a beautiful, urgent mission to install and maintain small free pantries all across Houston, proving every day that food security is a human right. Whether she is printing custom gear in her business, stocking a 24/7 pantry box, inspiring students in the classroom, or advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, Cassandra is the definition of turning passion into action.

Chasing Wildflowers & College Degrees with Sofia Adelina

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Chasing Wildflowers & College Degrees with Sofia Adelina
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Welcome back to Genesis sais quoi! On this podcast, we talk a lot about that “day one” that moment when you make the decision, to chase a dream, make a change, or just start living as your most authentic self. Today we are capturing lightning in a bottle. We are talking to an entrepreneur who is living the chaotic, thrilling, and beautiful Day One of starting a business. Usually, people wait until after graduation, after a corporate career, or after decades of what-ifs to build their business. But today’s guest looked at that rulebook and decided to throw it out. She is a current Texas State Bobcat studying Public Relations, a passionate young visionary, and as of literally one week ago, she is officially a business owner. She is taking everything she learns in the classroom and bringing it straight to the streets of San Marcos with the launch of Adelina’s Floral Bloom Bar. She is proving that youth is an asset, passion is a superpower, and you are never too young to build an empire from the ground up. Please welcome the ultimate student-boss, the incredibly inspiring, and San Marcos’ newest floral visionary… Sofia Adelina!”

How Music Becomes Medicine: with Cela Petras

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How Music Becomes Medicine: with Cela Petras
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Welcome back to Genesis Sais Quoi. Today, we are diving deep into the intersection of science and soul with a guest who truly embodies the ‘je ne sais quoi’ of healing. Cela Patras, is the visionary founder of Melody Turned Therapy LLC. Cela isn’t just a musician; she is a profound force for healing, holding a Master’s from Vanderbilt University and an incredible triple-major from SMU in Music Therapy, Biology, and Health & Society. As a Board-Certified Music Therapist with advanced training in Neurologic Music Therapy, she uses evidence-based techniques to help the brain rewire and find its way back to wellness. From her time at world-class pediatric hospitals like Cook Children’s to her groundbreaking work helping adults navigate trauma and mental health, Cela has dedicated her life to turning the melodies we love into the therapy we need. Please welcome to the Show, Cela!

Beyond the Surface: Dana Williams on Grief, Advocacy, and the Power of Showing Up

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Beyond the Surface: Dana Williams on Grief, Advocacy, and the Power of Showing Up
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Welcome back to Genesis Sais Quoi. Today’s episode is an absolute honor to host because I am sitting down with a woman who is a true architect of hope in our community. Dana Williams is the President of Fort Bend Mental Health, but she is so much more than a title. She is a visionary leader who has turned the absolute unthinkable into an unstoppable movement for healing. Dana’s life is a masterclass in ‘Identity-First Leadership’- she has walked through the darkest valleys of suicide loss and emerged not just a survivor, but a lighthouse for everyone else still navigating the fog. What makes Dana so remarkable is her ability to transform personal pain into a sanctuary for our neighbors. Through her work, she is changing the DNA of Fort Bend County, moving us from a place that suffers in silence to a community that responds with clarity and deep compassion. I want to be honest with our listeners: we are going to dive into some heavy waters today. We’re talking about loss, the weight of advocacy, and the reality of grief. But with Dana as our guide, this conversation isn’t just about the struggle, it is a celebration of the strength that comes after the storm

Desirae Maldonado: The Holistic CEO

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Desirae Maldonado: The Holistic CEO
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Today, I am honored to introduce the incredibly talented Desirae Maldonado, a true powerhouse in the beauty industry and the brilliant mind behind Desirae Hair in historic downtown Richmond. With nearly 20 years of experience, Desirae has earned a reputation not just as a master of her craft, but as a genuine soul who leads with kindness, intentionality, and a heart for service. She is a brave entrepreneur who successfully scaled her dream from a solo suite to a stunning, low-tox sanctuary that reflects her commitment to excellence. Desirae is a mentor, a scalp Specialist and a dedicated advocate and educator for holistic wellness who proves that inner beauty and professional success go hand in hand. Please welcome the incredibly inspiring- Desirae Maldonado!

The Art of Un-Becoming: A Conversation with Adrienne Binder

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The Art of Un-Becoming: A Conversation with Adrienne Binder
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We live in a world that measures our worth by how much we can produce, how fast we can move, and how ‘connected’ we stay. But tucked away in Sawyer Yards is a woman who has had the remarkable courage to build a space that asks us to do the exact opposite.

Adrienne Binder is the visionary heart and hands behind Restoration Studio. Anyone who has followed her journey knows she possesses a rare, intuitive gift for seeing the beauty in the ‘messy middle’ and a profoundly gentle spirit that makes everyone feel instantly seen and safe.

And, she didn’t just open a business to do this; she curated a sanctuary for the ‘kind of tired that sleep doesn’t fix.’ With her exquisite eye for detail and her deeply rooted wisdom, Adrienne is teaching an entire city that rest isn’t just a luxury, it’s a creative act. Today, we’re sitting down with the woman who is helping us all ‘live lighter’ and rediscover what it means to be whole in a beautiful space, Adrienne Binder.

Messy, Beautiful, Balanced: Redefining Yoga for Real Life

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Messy, Beautiful, Balanced: Redefining Yoga for Real Life
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Welcome back to Genesis Sais Quoi, the space where we stop shrinking for the comfort of others and start reclaiming our power.

Today, we’re joined by someone who views the human body not as a project to be perfected, but as a masterpiece to be honored in every stage. Meg Oswalt is a Registered Yoga Teacher and a cornerstone of the instructor teams across multiple studios.

As a mother and a specialist in prenatal yoga, Meg understands that our bodies aren’t static, they are rhythmic. She teaches us how to celebrate our strength in every season, whether we are in a season of high-energy growth or the quiet, heavy work of healing and rest. She reminds us that the ‘sacred pause’ isn’t just a break; it’s an act of defiance against a world that tells us we are never enough. Together, we’re diving into the reality of ‘balance’ and why her approach to mindfulness is a gamechanger for anyone navigating life’s messy and beautiful moments. Please welcome the brilliant and intentional Meg Oswalt

The Myth of Failure

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The Myth of Failure
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You are not a finished product. You are a masterpiece in progress. In this episode of Genesis Sais Quoi, we’re dismantling the myth of failure, and embracing the beauty of “becoming”. As Buddha said “What you think, you become. What you fee, you attract. What you imagine you create.” Stop apologizing for being a work in progress and start creating the reality you deserve.