Beyond The Policy: Covering Everything Dallas

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Beyond the Policy is where practical advice meets Dallas pride. Hosted by longtime Dallasite and insurance pro Mark Villasana and marketing expert Lila Levy, each episode starts with clear, useful insurance insights—then dives into lively interviews with the people shaping the city. From chefs and musicians to artists and local leaders, it’s fast, fun, and all about the stories behind Dallas’s most dynamic voices. No fluff—just real talk from a city that never sits still.

Episodes

  1. 10/11/2025

    #11: Charley Turo

    It’s time to get your closets and garage organized, and we know just the guy to help you!! Mark Villasana and Lila Levy, Principal and Owner, and Marketing Manager (respectively) talked with organization expert and owner of Closet Karma, Charley Turo, this month and trust us, you need his help!!

  2. 29/09/2025

    #10: Maria A. Coello

    In this week’s episode of Beyond The Policy: Covering Everything Dallas, hosts Mark Villasana and Lila Levy sit down with Maria A. Coello, founder and CEO of MyClick Car Insurance. This episode is proudly sponsored by MyClick Car Insurance — simplifying coverage, one click at a time.

  3. 01/09/2025

    #9: Ed "Too Tall" Jones

    Listen to our newest episode of BTP in which veteran Cowboys star, Ed “Too Tall” Jones, talks about the pressures of being the first NFL player to be drafted from a HBCU and tells us about life as a well-rounded athlete, boxer and where his exceptional discipline came from!

  4. 21/07/2025

    #8: Claire St. Amant

    Claire St. Amant worked as a producer for the crime show, 48 hours, for eight years and was also a producer for 60 minutes. She has a true crime podcast called “Final Days On Earth,” and a riveting memoir, “Killer Story,” that delves into true crime television, psychopaths, courtroom drama and so much more! Mark and Lila were spellbound for this interview!

    #8: Claire St. Amant

  5. 07/07/2025

    #7: Juan & Brent Reaves

    Juan Reaves and Brent Reaves are two incredible brothers who own Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que & Home Cooking. In business since 1976, their dad, John, who was known for his legendary, hickory-smoked hams and turkeys, realized he was happiest in front of a smoker providing great food for loved ones. These two brothers continue to carry on their dad’s cooking and community spirit, and give Mark and Lila the facts on this week’s episode of “Beyond The Policy: Covering Everything Dallas.”

    #7: Juan & Brent Reaves

  6. 23/06/2025

    #6: Victor Rojas

    Mark and Lila had the delicious honor of interviewing Victor Rojas, General Manager extraordinaire of multiple restaurants in Dallas, and one of the three owners who are opening the new restaurant, Eledi, in late 2025, on this episode of “Beyond The Policy: Covering Everything Dallas.”

    #6: Victor Rojas

  7. 09/06/2025

    #5: Dawn Weeks Spalding & Billy Martin Jr.

    Mark & Lila were intrigued and entertained by this week’s podcast interview with Dawn Weeks Spalding and Billy Martin, Jr. They are the founders of Integrity Entertainment Booking, a growing music booking agency in Dallas. Their experience in music, marketing and sports will fascinate the listeners!

    #5: Dawn Weeks Spalding & Billy Martin Jr.

  8. 26/05/2025

    #4: Dale Hansen

    Mark and Lila joined award-winning Dallas-based former WFAA sports anchor Dale Hansen as he reflected on his storied and colorful journalistic career. You don’t want to miss this one!

    #4: Dale Hansen

  9. 12/05/2025

    #3: Martha Tiller

    Mark and Lila were dazzled by all of the incredible experiences that Dallas-based PR Extraordinaire Martha Tiller shared: stories of JFK, John Connally, Lady Bird Johnson, Carol Channing were just a few of them!

    #3: Martha Tiller

  10. 28/04/2025

    #2: Elizabeth Villafranca

    Mark and Lila spent a wonderful hour with Elizabeth Villafranca, who is running for Farmers Branch City Council District 4. Activist, restaurant owner, enthusiastic champion for those who don’t have a strong enough voice….Elizabeth is a rock star in the best city in the DFW Metroplex, Farmers Branch!

    #2: Elizabeth Villafranca

  11. 11/04/2025

    #1: Gordon Keith

    Interview with Gordon Keith, cohost of The Musers morning radio show on SportsRadio 1310AM The Ticket in Dallas, Texas. Gordon is a universally known radio personality, TV personality, author and actor.

    #1: Gordon Keith
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Beyond the Policy is where practical advice meets Dallas pride. Hosted by longtime Dallasite and insurance pro Mark Villasana and marketing expert Lila Levy, each episode starts with clear, useful insurance insights—then dives into lively interviews with the people shaping the city. From chefs and musicians to artists and local leaders, it’s fast, fun, and all about the stories behind Dallas’s most dynamic voices. No fluff—just real talk from a city that never sits still.

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