Brazos Stories with Hugh Stearns

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Brazos Stories with Hugh Stearns is a podcast covering the characters and stories of the Brazos Valley. The fabric of a community is woven from the threads of the stories of the people and places in that community. In this podcast, Hugh, who is a local business owner and lifelong resident of the Brazos Valley, interviews the people you may know or should know who are contributing to our community life.

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    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    Jenni Olowo: BCS Together

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 31:34


    In this episode, we sit down with Jenni Olowo from BCS Together, a local nonprofit doing powerful work to support children and families impacted by the foster care system in the Brazos Valley. From meeting basic needs to walking alongside families and caseworkers, BCS Together is creating a community where no one walks alone.  

    Bonus Episode: Big Barn Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 6:15


    Join Us for the Big Barn Dance in Bryan!Linda and I have always loved the mountains and Americana music, which led us to Taos, New Mexico, and the unforgettable Big Barn Dance. We were captivated not just by the music and stunning scenery but also by the way the festival brought together the town, musicians, and music lovers. When we heard BBD was expanding to Bryan, we were thrilled! Bringing an event of this caliber to our community is a big deal, and we owe a huge thanks to Michael Hearne and his family for making it happen. We need your help—join us March 27–29 for this incredible festival! Grab a three-day pass if you can, or come for at least one day and bring your friends. Events like this thrive with community support; we can't wait to see you there!— Hugh StearnsBig Barn Dance Website

    Sara Hadley: Chosen: Non-Profit Healthcare Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 23:22


    In this episode, we talk with Sara Hadley from Chosen: Non-Profit Healthcare Ministry. This incredible organization provides essential medical equipment like wheelchairs, canes, walkers, and hospital beds to those in need across the Brazos Valley. Tune in to hear how Chosen is making a difference in the community! https://chosen210.com/

    LeAnn Hale: Purple Turtle Art Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 34:38


    In this episode we sit down with LeAnn Hale, a passionate local artist, educator, and advocate for visual arts education. She is dedicated to fostering creativity in young artists throughout our community. As the owner of Purple Turtle Art Studio in Downtown Bryan, she's making a lasting impact by bringing art education to the heart of our town. Join us as we explore her journey, vision, and the important role art plays in shaping future generations.https://purpleturtleartstudio.com/

    Michele Buenger: The Contribution Key

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 36:00


    In this fascinating episode, we welcome Michele Buenger, a Board-Certified Health and well-being Coach and registered nurse based in the Brazos Valley. With over 17 years of experience in the healthcare industry and insights from her personal autoimmune journey, Michele discusses the limitations of the healthcare system in creating lasting health and wellness for individuals. Tune in to hear her expert perspective on fostering sustainable well-being beyond traditional healthcare. https://www.thecontributionkey.com/ www.youtube.com/@DoableWellnesswithMichele 

    Project Hope & Hope's Locker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 24:53


    In this episode, we sit down with Meagan Meekma, the project coordinator for Project Hope for Bryan ISD. Bryan ISD is committed to serving students living in transitional situations, such as shelters, double-ups with other families, or unaccompanied youth. Hope's Locker provides clothing, food, toiletries, school supplies, and other necessities to the students in need.  https://www.bryanisd.org/o/bisd/page/project-hope-and-hopes-locker

    This Little Piggy Sanctuary

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 47:20


    In this captivating episode, we sit down with Janice Morey, the driving force behind the This Little Piggy Sanctuary nonprofit located in Bryan, Texas. Join us as we delve into Janice's inspiring journey that led her to establish this sanctuary and get an insider's look into the lives of the adorable pigs that find refuge within its walls. https://www.facebook.com/thislittlepiggysanctuaryHosted by: Hugh Stearnshttps://www.stearnshomecare.com/https://www.stearnsdesignbuild.com/

    Kat Grier: The Gardens at Texas A&M University

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 28:44


    In this episode, we speak with Kat Grier, who works for  Texas A&M AgriLife as the coordinator of education programming and outreach for The Gardens at Texas A&M University. The mission of The Gardens at Texas A&M University is to engage the community in a living teaching environment, encourage curiosity and discovery, and develop wonder for the natural world.https://gardens.tamu.edu/

    Jaimi Washburn: Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 63:11


    In this episode, we speak with Jaimi Washburn, the director of the Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network. BIIN's mission is to promote the human dignity and well-being of all immigrants in our community and to advocate for and facilitate better access to legal, educational, and social services. https://brazosimmigration.com/

    Nicole Rogers: Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 41:06


    In this episode, we speak with Nicole Rogers. She is the executive director of the Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary. Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary is a nonprofit charity in Navasota, Texas, whose mission is to provide exceptional lifelong sanctuary to non-releasable wolves and wolfdogs while sharing a message of education and conservation.https://saintfranciswolfsanctuary.org/

    Roy Lopez: Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 71:56


    In this episode, we speak with Roy Lopez, one of the founders of the Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas of Bryan-College Station. He is also a senior regional advisor for Texas A&M University. We discuss the adversities he faced growing up and how he got where he is today. http://www.fiestaspatrias.org/

    Theresa Mangapora

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 55:18


    In this episode, we speak with Theresa Mangapora, the executive director of the Brazos Valley Food Bank. The Brazos Valley Food Bank unites our community to nourish our neighbors in need. Brazos Valley Food Bank Website

    Zeitman's Grocery Store

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 43:30


    In this episode, we speak with Blake Zeitman, owner of Zeitman's Grocery Store in downtown Bryan.  He is carrying on his family's legacy from the original Zeitman's Grocery Store opened in 1891 by a family of Eastern European Jewish immigrants. Zeitman's Grocery Store Website

    HoneyPotDoc: Jeff & Theresa Edwards

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 53:35


    In this episode, we speak with the husband and wife team, Jeff, and Theresa Edwards. They run HoneyPotDoc, which is a small family-owned and operated, Texas-based business providing premium honey products and bee-wellness services. As a Texas Master Gardner, Theresa is witness to the inseparable connection of honey bees to the change of seasons, nectar flow, and pollination of vegetable gardens.  Jeff, who is an apiarist, is a licensed Veterinarian in the state of Texas and with advanced training in Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist (the study of animal diseases) and public health.  Links: https://honeypotdoc.com/

    Dr. Valerie Hill-Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 31:35


    In this episode, we speak with Dr. Valerie Hill-Jackson.  She is the Assistant Dean of Educator Preparation at Texas A&M University. Hill-Jackson is a highly-awarded & recognized educator. Her research interests include critical educator preparation, transformative/servant leadership, service-learning/community education, ethnography, school-university partnerships, culture and curriculum, and STEM education for underserved learners. She is the PI + Co-Executive Director of a new program called Brazos Valley Teach, which is a high school education academy. They provide guidance, resources, and support to high school students in the Brazos Valley to become successful future teachers.Links:Dr. Hill-Jackson BioBrazos Valley Teach Website

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    Wienespiel: Judy LeUnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 43:27


    In this episode, we speak with Judy LeUnes. She is the founder and president of the local non-profit, Wienerspiel. It hosts events for raising funds for non-profits who help homeless, unwanted, and neglected animals as well as organizations who support the human/animal bond and advocating in city and state governments. 

    BLM: Tre Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 34:36


    In this episode, we speak with Tre Watson.  He is the co-founder of  Black Lives Matter BCS. We speak to him about his personal connection to BCS and his work to better the community.

    Greg Martin: The Entrepreneur's Banker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 47:08


    In this episode, we speak with Greg Martin.  He is the founder + CEO of The Entrepreneur's Banker and a certified Profit First Banker.  He is a co-creator of a local podcast, Aggie Growth Hacks, that is dedicated to connecting Aggie Entrepreneurs. We speak about his personal history with the Brazos Valley and his current work in the community. 

    Alison Prince: United Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 54:24


    In this episode, we speak with Alison Prince.  She is the CEO + President of the non-profit United Way of Brazos Valley. We learn more about her life and how she got involved in non-profits and how UWBV works for our community. 

    Rusty Surette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 48:09


    In this episode, we speak with Rusty Surette.  He is the evening news anchor for KBTX-TV (CBS) covering Bryan-College Station and Texas A&M University. 

    Rev. Sam Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 36:55


    In this episode, we speak with Rev. Sam Hill.  He is the board treasurer of the Brazos Valley African American Museum and the Pastor of North Bryan New Birth Baptist Church. 

    Steve Turner: Polite Coffee Roasters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 33:31


    In this episode, we speak with Steve Turner, the Head Roaster and Founder of Polite Coffee Roasters, located in the Kyle House. Steve was serving in the Army in Afghanistan when he had the vision for Polite Coffee: great coffee with real friendly people. 

    Raquel Masco: SingleMoms Created4Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 58:45


    In this episode, we speak with Raquel Masco, a community activist for single moms dedicated to empowering and encouraging other women and moms. She is the founder of SingleMoms Created4Change.

    Dan Kiniry: Community Activist & Founder of Tiny Hope Village

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 40:30


    In this episode, we speak with Dan Kiniry, a community activist serving the poor and homeless of the Brazos Valley. He is also the executive director of Tiny Hope Village, which is a permanent housing solution for people who have experienced homelessness in the Brazos Valley. 

    Dr. Richard Woodward: Community Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 59:47


    In this episode, we speak with Dr. Richard T. Woodward. He is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University. He serves on the board of directors for Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network, BIIN’s mission is to promote the human dignity and well-being of all immigrants in our community and to advocate for and facilitate better access to legal, educational, and social services.He is also a founder of the College Station Association of Neighborhoods. CSAN is committed to smart growth, neighborhood preservation, and being part of the process of the decisions impacting our city. 

    Project Unity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 51:49


    In this episode, we speak with Jeannie Mansill, the founder + president of the local non-profit Project Unity.  Project Unity’s mission is to empower children, families, and individuals to reach their highest potential in the communities where they live. 

    BCS Business Owner, Uri Geva

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 50:48


    In this episode, we speak with a local business owner, Uri Geva. Uri is the president and founder of Brazos Valley Bombers, a collegiate summer baseball team,  CEO of Infinity Sports and Entertainment, and owner of Edible Arrangements in College Station. 

    Chef Peter Madden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 60:25


    In this episode, we speak with chef Peter Madden, owner of two of College Station's popular restaurants, Mad Taco & the new MAD melt.

    The REACH Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 47:42


    In this episode, we speak with Max Gerall who is the founder & CEO of the REACH project. REACH simultaneously pursues community development, lifelong learning, quality workforce housing, health, and economic security for Aggie workers, through creating opportunities for the entire Aggie community to be woven together.

    Introducing Brazos Stories with Hugh Stearns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 1:20


    A podcast covering the characters and stories of the Brazos Valley. In this podcast, Hugh, who is a local business owner and lifelong resident of the Brazos Valley, interviews people who are contributing to our community life. 

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