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.
Dorian Strickland & Jake Starkey
This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Cary Perrin, President/CEO of the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce. Cary shares lessons learned from our recent participation in the Pearland Chamber of Commerce golf tournament, upcoming events with the Chamber and how businesses can get the best bang out of their Chamber membership. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor 1820 Coffee House. Thank you to the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode in the boardroom. If you'd like to contact the Chamber, you can do so using the links below. Website: AlvinManvelChamber.org Facebook: @AlvinManvelChamber Email: Chamber@AMACC.org
This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Christian Bionat with Greater Houston Partnership. Christian talks about his career in politics and his current role at Greater Houston Partnership. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor ZOMADD Boutique. Thank you to the Pearland Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit PearlandChamber.org. If you'd like to contact Christian Bionat, you can do so using the links below. Personal Facebook: @Christian.Bionat LinkedIn: @Christian-Bionat Greater Houston Partnership: Houston.org
This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Restauranteur and Entrepreneur, Chris Gonzales. Chris discusses his discission to close his restaurant, Nachos Nachos and how he deals with life's changes. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor ZOMADD Boutique. Thank you to the Pearland Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit PearlandChamber.org. If you'd like to contact Chris Gonzales, you can do so using the links below. Personal Facebook: @Gonzigity620 Nacho Nachos on Facebook: @NachoNachosHTX
This week Dorian & Jake sit down with President CEO of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce where we discuss why the local Chamber of Commerce is important, how he got into the non-profit world, and why he enjoys what he does so much. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor ZOMADD Boutique. Thank you to the Pearland Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit PearlandChamber.org. If you'd like to contact Jim or the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, you can do so using the links below. Facebook: @PearlandChamber Instagram: @pearland_chamber Website: PearlandChamber.org Phone: 281.485.3634
This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Scott Salter of Alvin Skate N Party and Volunteer Firefighter. We talk to Scott about his involvement with the Entertainment Center industry and the local Alvin community. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Emergence Functional Nutrition. Thank you to the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit alvinmanvelchamber.org. If you'd like to contact Scott or the Alvin Skate Party, you can do so using the links below. Facebook: @alvinskate Instagram: @alvinskateparty TikTok: @alvinskateparty Phone: 281.756.0507
This this episode we switched things up. Many of our listeners visit us at 1820 Coffee House right here in Alvin. This week we talk to our 1820 Coffee House Management team of Brittney Hill and Jayne Vincent. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Emergence Functional Nutrition and 1820 Coffee House. Thank you to the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit alvinmanvelchamber.org. If you'd like to follow or contact Brittney or Jayne, you can do so using the following links: Instagram Brittney: @BrittneyHill__ Jayne: @Jayne.Vincent TikTok Brittney: @brittknee Jayne: @JayneClaire
This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Broker/Owner, Lindsey Vaugh with Team Vaughn of Re/Max American Dream. We talk to Lindsey about starting Team Vaughn and what it is that drives her to build and run a top U.S. 10% of Re/Max Brokerage. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Texas Sno Fruit. Thank you to the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit alvinmanvelchamber.org. If you'd like to contact Team Vaughn you can find them on their website at ListWithVaughn.com. Email: Lindsey@ListWithVaughn.com Facebook: @REMAXTeamVaughn Instagram: @lindsey_vaughnremax Phone: 281.610.8353
his week Dorian & Jake sit down with Don Williams the owner of Don's Pottery Shop located in Rosharon Texas. We talked to Don about his time being a firefighter and how that turned into making pottery. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Texas Sno Fruit. Thank you to the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit alvinmanvelchamber.org. If you'd like to contact Don you can find them on Website Email: dwilliams@DonsPotteryShop.com Facebook: @DonsPotteryShop
This week Dorian & Jake sit down with the owner of Research Enhanced Performance Services (REPS), Dr. Lesley "Tugg" Kargbo. Tugg discusses physical therapy and sports performance. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Emergence Functional Nutrition. Recorded at the Siena Branch of the Fort Bend Library System. If you'd like to contact Dr. Kargbo at REPS you can find them on Facebook and Instagram. You can also email him at Info@repspt.com.
This week Dorian & Jake sit down with the owner of LoveHandle Phone Grips, Mike Watts. Mike talks about what it takes to survive in the world of entrepreneurship. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Emergence Functional Nutrition. A special thank you to Mike for allowing us to record at the LoveHandle studio room facility. If you'd like to contact Mike Watts or LoveHandle you can find them on Facebook.
This week Dorian & Jake sit down with the youngest Alvin City Councilman ever. Joel shares why he entered the political ring and discusses what's next for the young City Councilman. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Emergence Functional Nutrition. A special thank you to Height Baptist Church for allowing us to record at their facility. You can contact Councilman Castro directly from his website at VoteJoelCastro.com or you can find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/JoelCastroTX.
Cary Perrin of the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce sits down with Dorian and Jake to look at the next couple of months in the chamber world. From the annual banquet to how the chamber helps local business grow and thrive, this is a fun conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about the Chamber at alvinmanvelchamber.org. Also learn more about our sponsor, Emergence Functional Nutrition at efn.fit.
This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Texas State Representative, Ed Thompson, who share the his journey from local insurance broker to District 29 State Representative during the historic 2021 sessions in Austin. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Emergence Functional Nutrition. You can contact Representative Ed Thompson directly via email at district29.thompson@house.texas.gov, or via phone at (281) 734-9856.
In this Best of episode, we discuss with Joe Perez, of Texas Chronicles about his love of giving and why he blesses other businesses with his work. You can learn more about him online at one of the following: Texas Chronicles on Facebook Texas Chronicles on Instagram Texas Chronicles on Twitter Texas Chronicles Website Texas Chronicles on TikTok
In this episode of the podcast we go into the archives for one of our favorite episodes. 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 "Sandwich Generation" and her life and financial coaching for multigenerational families. Find learn more about Monica: Facebook - monica.flores.12576 Money Management Facebook - mmbymonica Money Management Website - MoneyManagementByMonica.com Thank you to the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit alvinmanvelchamber.org.
In this "Best of..." episode of Creating Community with Dorian and Jake, we look back at our conversation with Ryan Knape. Ryan Knape is the co-owner of Knape Beef along with his wife and his parents. He sits down to talk with Dorian and Jake about growing up in Alvin and getting into the family business of ranching by way of of working at a bank.
This week Dorian & Jake sit down with local celebrity songwriter, musician, and lead singer of The Junior Gordon Band. Join us as he share his journey of faith and becoming a musician. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Emergence Functional Nutrition.
This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Author, Councilman, Veteran of the Marine Corp, and Jake's father, Glenn Starkey, who shares with us his journey through life and how he became an award-winning author. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Emergence Functional Nutrition.
David Barber, former police chief and current adjunct professor, joins Dorian and Jake to discuss how policing has changed and the importance of continuing education among other topics. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing.
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 passion, especially when it comes to their meeting of Taylor Swift. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce.
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 quarter of 2021. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce.
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. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce.
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. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Listen to past episodes at 1820marketing.com/podcast. Web: texastaildistillery.com Facebook: fb.com/texastaildistillery Instagram: instagram.com/texastaildistillery Twitter: twitter.com/txtaildistill
Marina Soliz joins Dorian and Jake on the podcast to discuss guerilla marketing, songwriting, and performing her new EP at an album release party. Follow and learn more about her on Facebook and Instagram. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Once again, we'd like to thank the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce.
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. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and sponsored by Texas Sno Fruit and the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce.
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, relocated to Nepal, and began a process of direct, personal engagement with the world which he hopes will last the rest of his life. It was a great conversation and we enjoyed getting to sit down with him before his next adventure. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and sponsored by Texas Sno Fruit and the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce.
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. 1820 Marketing is the producer of this podcast, for more information visit 1820marketing.com.
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. This episode is sponsored by Texas Sno Fruit and the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing. For more information on marketing your business visit 1820Marketing.com
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 Degree. This episode is sponsored by Texas Sno Fruit and the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing.
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. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is sponsored by the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and Texas Sno Fruit. This episode is produced by 1820 Marketing. For more information on marketing your business visit 1820marketing.com.
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 Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and answer questions about how they started, the importance of marketing, creating a culture that sticks and more. This episode is sponsored by Texas Sno Fruit and the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and produced by 1820 Marketing. Learn more at 1820Marketing.com/podcast.
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 for adoption and led to not only adoption but numerous miracles along the way. We loved the opportunity to have him on the podcast and we hope you love his story as much as we did! 1820 Marketing produced Creating Community with Dorian and Jake and you can find more episodes at 1820marketing.com/podcast.
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. Stay up to date with Texas Chronicles: Texas Chronicles on Facebook Texas Chronicles on Instagram Texas Chronicles on Twitter Texas Chronicles Website And you can find previous episodes of Creating Community on your favorite podcast player or at 1820marketing.com/podcast.
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 Alvin. We talk about starting a business in the wake of a pandemic and how to survive and even thrive.
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. We wanted to run this episode again because we believe it was a great episode and it premiered the week of the winter storm so it got lost in the events of that week. 1820 Marketing is the producer of this podcast, find out more about them at 1820marketing.com. Special thanks to the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to use your facility to record this podcast. Find out more about the Chamber here.
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 diseases. In this episode, Aimee mentioned a book titled Changing for Good, by James O. Prochaska. If you click on this link, you'll be taken to Amazon where you can purchase the book directly.
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. She explains how she got started in apartment marketing through social media in college and how that got her to where she is today. If you're in the market for selling, buying or renting, you can contact Cheyenne at Cheyenne@GritRealty.com or by phone at (281) 928-5793. *Special thank you to Jamie for filling in for Jake this week.
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 and she opens up about family and the impact hers has had in her life. In her role as a recruiter, she tells us about CASA's role as it relates to children. If you would like to volunteer with CASA, you can visit their website at CASA-MW.org. To stay up-to-date, follow them on Facebook or Instagram. Upcoming Events: Virtual Casino Night - August 5th and Color me CASA 5k Color Run and Children's Dash - September 16th.
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 younger sister at 17 and how her family is honoring her memory. For more information, or to book a photo session, visit AllisonRuthPhotography.com or email Allison directly at HicksAllisonR@gmail.com. Facebook - @AllisonRuthPhotography Instagram - @AllisonRuthPhoto Ashley Charlotte Hicks Scholarship Opportunity
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 Community College. To learn more about Alvin Community College visit alvincollege.edu. To learn more about 1820 Marketing visit 1820marketing.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 Community with Dorian and Jake. Learn more about Alvin ISD at alvinisd.net. This podcast is a production of 1820 Marketing.
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 role and how she strives to provide remarkable customer service. Learn more about the Brazoria County Tax Assessor and Collectors office as brazoriacountytx.gov/departments/tax-office. To sponsor this podcast please contact us at info@1820marketing.com.
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. This podcast is produced by 1820 Marketing.
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 business. 1820 Marketing is the producer of this podcast and would appreciate it if you would share the podcast to let others know about it. Here more episodes at 1820marketing.com/podcast.
In this episode, Dorian & Jake chat with Ariel Lara of The Warriors Refuge and Ariel Lara for Lake Jackson City Council. She talks about her childhood, her desire to serve, how The Warriors Refuge helps vets and why she wants to be one of Lake Jackson's City Councilmembers. Get it where ever you get your podcast Thursday or visit 1820marketing.com/podcast
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. This podcast is produced by 1820 Marketing, we also design websites and produce award winning videos. Learn more at 1820marketing.com.
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 Congressman Nehls visit: http://nehls.house.gov/ https://www.nehlsforcongress.com/ 1820 Marketing produces podcasts, designs website, and creates videos. Learn more about 1820marketing.com.
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 our area children. Produced by 1820 Marketing. Learn more about the BCAC at: cac-bc.org/ BCAC on Facebook
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 but numerous miracles along the way. We loved the opportunity to have him on the podcast and we hope you love his story as much as we did! 1820 Marketing produced Creating Community with Dorian and Jake and you can find more episodes at 1820marketing.com/podcast.
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