Creating Community with Dorian & Jake

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.

Merry Christmas, we hope you enjoy the holidays.

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.