Creating Community with Dorian & Jake

Photographer Allison Hicks, joins Dorian and Jake to discuss her passion for photography. She talks about her leap of faith into the world of full-time photography and opens up about the loss of her …

Dr. Christal Albrecht joins Dorian and Jake to reflect on her career, the importance of education and more. It was a pleasure to sit down with her as she wraps up her tenure as president of Alvin Com…

Alvin ISD Superintendent Carol Nelson joins Dorian and Jake to discuss the districts response to COVID, the path to becoming superintendent, her faith, and more in this jam packed episode of Creating…

Our guest on this episode is Kristin Bulanek who is the Brazoria County Tax Assessor and Collector. A lot goes into the role of assessing and collecting taxes and she dives into the nuances of the ro…

Joe Rinehart, former Mayor of Lake Jackson and current Brazosport ISD Trustee, sits down with Dorian and Jake to discuss the importance of schools for students as well as the community at large.

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On this episode we're joined by Fred Ortiz, Owner of Help Inc. They provide resources for people throughout Brazoria County and we were excited to sit down with him to discuss his career and new busi…

Russ Bynum with Pomona by Hillwood Communities, sits down with Dorian and Jake to discuss master planned communities and the history of Pomona.

Learn more about Pomona at pomonabyhillwood.com.

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Congressman Troy Nehls joins Jake for the podcast this week to discuss his career in law enforcement, being a freshman Congressman and his experience during the capital riots.

To learn more about Con…

The Brazoria County Alliance for Children's Executive Director Kristi Belluomini joins Jake to discuss Child Abuse Awareness Month and how listeners can support this important work to help protect ou…

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 for adoption and led to not only adoption bu…

Breah Knape joins us on this episode to discuss the work of Actions Inc, helping out our senior population, and what its like to do all of it during a pandemic and with less funding.

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A Justice of the Peace does a lot different things, and Roy Castillo is proud to serve as Precinct 3 Place 2's JP. From working at the original Ron Carter, to time as a City of Pearland jailer and po…

What does "economic development" actually mean? On this episode Dorian and Jake sit down with Larry Buehler, the City of Alvin's Director of Economic Development & Government Relations.

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What goes into the decision to run for a position held by the same person for almost 30 straight years? How do you navigate change, make the job your own, and still honor the legacy of the past? Thes…

In this episode of Creating Community with Dorian and Jake we sit down with Kevin Sitta, an IT professional and award winning home brewer.

We discuss how IT has changed so rapidly in the span of a si…

This week we are joined by 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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On this episode of Creating Community with Dorian and Jake Dorian and Jake interview Monica Flores, of Money Management by Monica and she discusses her focus on the "Sandwish Generation and her life …

On this episode of Creating Community with Dorian and Jake Dorian and Jake interview Tyler Froberg, affectionately known as Farmer Froberg.

Find more about Tyler "Farmer" Froberg and Hope Farms: Hope…

In this episode of Creating Community we speak with Tammie Laird. Tammy runs Nightlights by Tammie and Elora Laird Art in Alvin, Texas. We are excited to have her on the show as her story is one of o…