Born and Bred Houston

Harris Benson
  • 5.0 (14)
  • Business

Hello and welcome to the Born & Bred Houston podcast, a show about people, lessons learned and the stories behind the businesses they’ve built in Houston, Texas. I’m Harris Benson and as the host of the podcast it’s my hope that you learn a thing or two about the businesses and entrepreneurs that make Houston such a great city. Each person has their own journey and story as to how they’ve gotten to where they are today. Let’s explore together and I hope you enjoy it!

Episodes

  1. 09/28/2023

    Cline Travel Co.: Mallory Cline

    Mallory Cline joins the podcast to share her story and ultimate founding of her Travel Agency, Cline Travel Co. Cline Travel Co. is a boutique travel agency designing elevated travel experiences sparked by your passions, and curated with authentic discovery in mind.

    33 min

  2. 01/29/2021

    Xavier Educational Academy: Richard de la Cuadra

    𝐗𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 is a school based in Houston, TX that is devoted to creating an education model where learning is student-centered, flexible, stimulating, and personalized. 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐚 founded the school in 2007; however, its inspiration began many years ago after emigrating to NYC’s Lower East Side from Ecuador at an early age. Richard, as he will tell us, was fortunate to be part of the Nativity Mission Center School and then later Xavier High School. His Jesuit educators were committed to building genuine relationships with each student, which inspired and grew his passion for changing the way young learners experience academics. Richard joins the 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐧 & 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 to tell his personal story and about the incredible way 𝐗𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 helps their students learn and grow.

    1h 31m

  3. 12/29/2020

    Dubin's Fine Jewelry: Jordan Dubin

    Dubin’s Fine Jewelry is a family-owned, full-service, boutique jewelry store in Houston, Texas that was founded over three decades ago by Lenny Dubin. His son and partner, Jordan Dubin, joins the podcast today to share the story of Dubin’s Fine Jewelry, his experience growing up around the business and ultimately joining full-time. Dubin’s Fine Jewelry was named Houston’s best local jewelry store in Houston as voted in the Houston Chronicle’s “Best of the Best” for 2020.

    1h 10m

  4. 10/29/2020

    Gem Events: Meg Grossman

    Gem Events is a full-service event planning company based in Houston, Texas. They take on events as small as a yard celebration to a full scale 500-person wedding, and everything in between. No event is too big or too small - it's about creating memorable experiences. Head planner and founder of Gem Events, Meg Grossman, found her way into the events industry back in 2014 after helping a friend coordinate their wedding. One successful event...and she was hooked! Meg officially launched Gem Events in 2017, after assisting and shadowing some of the leaders in the industry, and has never looked back.

    34 min

  5. 09/30/2020

    Magpies Gifts: Megan Beauchamp

    Magpies Gifts first opened its doors in 1983 when sisters Maggie and "Lexie" set up shop at 906 Oakley, a Montrose Area 4-plex. Daughter and current co-owner, Megan Beauchamp, joins the podcast today to share the story of Magpies Gifts, her experience growing up in a family retail business and carrying that family business forward.  Today, Magpies Gifts operates in two Houston area locations: Bellaire & Sugar Land.  Mapies Mission statement is as follows: With God’s help, Magpies Gifts is committed to providing quality gifts at reasonable prices. We are here to serve our community and offer a pleasant environment in which to work and shop. Our highest goal is for each person who exits our door to feel a bit better than they did upon entering.

    1h 1m

  6. 08/20/2020

    Like Minds: Jenny Gustafson

    Like Minds is a mission-driven, people centered marketing and communications firm in Houston, TX that works with brands and businesses that positively impact people, and communities, of all kinds. Founder & Leading Mind, Jenny Gustafson, joins the podcast today to share her story, what inspires her and how she helps businesses with a ton of heart.

    56 min

  7. 08/05/2020

    Eighteen36: Jason Scheinthal

    Eighteen36 is a bar & restaurant located in the Upper Kirby district in Houston that just opened in January 2020. Managing Partner, Jason Scheinthal, joins the podcast today and shares with us his journey to entrepreneurship. An already difficult industry to find success in, COVID-19 hit within the first weeks of operation forcing him and his team to quickly adapt.

    1h 3m

  8. Trailer

    Born & Bred Houston: Podcast Preview

    What's Born & Bred Houston all about? Here's what you can expect!

    1 min

Trailer

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About

Hello and welcome to the Born & Bred Houston podcast, a show about people, lessons learned and the stories behind the businesses they’ve built in Houston, Texas. I’m Harris Benson and as the host of the podcast it’s my hope that you learn a thing or two about the businesses and entrepreneurs that make Houston such a great city. Each person has their own journey and story as to how they’ve gotten to where they are today. Let’s explore together and I hope you enjoy it!

Information

  • Creator
    Harris Benson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 182820