A show about our local community in Northern Brazoria County. Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey interview local business leaders, politicians and members of the community about their life, their work, and how they create community.
Zoe Urlickson and Samantha Maddox of ZOMADD Boutique sit down with Dorian & Jake and discuss how they got met, became friends and ultimately started a business together. You're going to love their pa…
In this episode Dorian & Jake sit down with Cary Perrin, President and CEO of the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and get an update with all that is happening with the Chamber in this the final…
Greg & Camielle Hernandez sit down with Dorian & Jake and discuss why they entered law enforcement and how they handle the day-to-day struggles with life as married law enforcement officers.
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Nick Droege, co-owner of Texas Tail Distillery, joins us on the podcast to discuss launching a distillery, working through a pandemic, and difficult decisions while trying to succeed.
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Alvin ISD Officer Sam Davis joins Dorian and Jake to discuss his path from England to Bermuda to Alvin. His path was never boring and made for a great conversation.
Koby Rowton joins us on this episode, he was a week away from performing at the Alvin Music Festival and he discusses songwriting, his start, and recording his new album.
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In this episode Dorian and Jake are joined by Jim Bennett.
Since October of 2012 Jim's been a full-time adventure traveler. That’s when he abandoned the drab, cubicle-based life of corporate America,…
Melissa Washington joins Dorian and Jake to discuss her work, self care, and the importance of being able to relate to people from all walks of life.
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In this episode Dorian and Jake sit down and talk with Jenna Haviland Alesna, the Executive Director of the United Way, and discusses the United Way and it's many resources and how you can help.
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Ben Homan, an RN at Shriners Hospital, sits down with Dorian and Jake to discuss his path to becoming a Registered Nurse, his time in the military, and how he relaxes by studying for his Masters Degr…
VJ Nandlal, of Grace Pizza and Shakes, joins Dorian and Jake on this episode to talk about opening a restaurant, an accident that changed his life, and more.
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We're excited to kick off Season 2 of Creating Community with Dorian and Jake - in this episode the tables have turned though.
Dorian and Jake are joined by Jamie Scaffidi and Cary Perrin of the Alvi…
Our last Best of before Season 2 kicks off, this episode's a little different. Bryan Chaffin reflects on his life as a teacher, husband and adoptive father. His faith took him and his wife to Uganda …
Joe Perez joins Dorian and Jake to discuss marketing, his show Texas Chronicles, and why it's important that the show be a blessing and not an advertisement.
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In this Best of episode of Creating Community, we are speaking with Christina Strickland, the owner and operator of Texas Sno Fruit, a local Shave Ice food truck, located in the heart of Downtown Alv…
On this Best Of episode we sit down with Judge Matt Sebesta as he discusses what lead to him becoming the County Judge, his time running the county, and the importance of volunteerism.
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In this "best of..." episode of Creating Community, we are speaking with Aimee Shelton. Aimee is the owner of Emergence Functional Nutrition, a nutrition practice focusing on preventable lifestyle di…
New Realtor, New Homeowner and New Mom, Cheyenne Moore sits down with Dorian & Jamie, who filled in for Jake, to discuss how she navigates through life with all that is going on with her.
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Gulf Coast CASA Recruiter, Michael Hebert joins Dorian and Jake to discuss CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Brazoria County. She talks about why she chose to go into the non-profit field a…