Few Minutes with Arun

Marty describes the fundamentals of home buying.

George talks about his family’s struggle following hurricane Katrina.

Cynthia discusses her role in the organization Blind Professional Networks.

Mark Chan is a photographer who latest exhibit "Pilgrimage of Light" seeks to bring the cosmos down to Earth, projecting imagery from space agencies like NASA onto remote national park landscapes. The result is a powerful visual dialogue between ancient geological formations and the vastness of the universe, where art and science meet in unexpected ways.Through innovative tools and experimental processes, Chen transforms wilderness sites into temporary canvases, capturing moments that explore our place within the coexistence of Earth, people, and the cosmos.

Willie describes the demands of being a race director for the Woodlands Marathon.

Eric describes traveling the world with the Navy.

José describes working as a medical interpreter.

David discusses his challenges with having an eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa.

I talk with Mike about his herbal and vegetable garden.

George is a native Houstonian that moved to the Big Apple. Conversation revolves around differences between living in NY versus Texas.

Talana serves as the president of the Visually Impaired Advocates-Houston Organization (VIA). She also serves as VIA‘s Hospitality Chairperson and Communication person. Talana participates with several visually impaired organizations, as well as other local organizations in the greater Houston area. She strives for success and excellence while serving with love and dedication!

My conversation with business and credit coach Leslie O’Neal. Leslie talks about how to use credit to improve your life.

Kaitlin describes her experience moving from California to Texas.

We discuss Noe’s visual impairment and passion for running marathons.

Conversation with Wes Ferrell about living with the challenges of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

A conversation with Sabrina Martinez who describes theatrical productions to the blind. This is called Audio Description.

In this conversation with Danielle, we discover her challenges in overcoming cancer and losing her eyesight as an adult. Danielle has started a non-profit called "Dream" which is a support group for the visually impaired.

In this conversation with occupational therapist Kristi Chapman, Arun discusses her career and what she tries to accomplish through her daily work. She also discusses the challenges and path required to become a licensed occupational therapist.

“Grabbing Coffee with Arun”s own Arun is interviewed about his experiences over the past 6 months doing a podcast.

Ted discusses overcoming everyday challenges faced by people with disabilities.

A conversation with Michael Pedroza who lives with a condition called Ataxia. Diagnosed at the age of 13, he talks about overcoming his condition, which affects his muscle coordination. Michael is involved adaptive sports which has helped him to take on life's challenges.

Jesse Kantu, based in Houston, Texas, commands a distinctive presence in the world of contemporary art. His path is one that combines rigorous training with personal reflection, allowing him to create works that resonate on multiple levels. After graduating from the University of Houston in 2006 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture and a minor in Art History, Kantu expanded his practice by pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Painting from Houston Baptist University in 2015. These academic experiences, combined with years of exploration, helped him develop an artistic language centered on the complexities of human experience. Kantu engages with themes that bridge the universal and the specific, often examining how people live, feel, and struggle across different cultures. His art is not merely visual—it’s a vessel for empathy, self-examination, and truth, carrying questions about what it means to exist in this world today.

Ivan is a waiter at Taste of Texas and he discusses all his experiences over his ten-years of waiting on customers.

Michaela is director of Achilles International (Houston Chapter). Achilles International, a global organization operating in 18 countries including the US, transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Since our founding in 1983, we have empowered over 150,000 athletes of all ages and ability levels to participate in endurance events around the globe.Achilles International’s portfolio of programs includes the Achilles Freedom Team which serves wounded military personnel and veterans; Achilles Kids which provides training and race opportunities for children with disabilities; the TriAchilles Team which expands our running program into biking and swimming; Achilles Chapter workouts; and, our signature Hope & Possibility® race which takes place in several cities worldwide.While our programs focus on running, our main objective has always been to bring hope, inspiration, and the joys of achievement to all.

Maritza is a retired-CPA turned yoga teacher. She discusses the benefits of yoga and how she teaches the visually impaired.

Evan Mintz is the editor of opinion and community engagement for the Houston Chronicle.Mintz previously served as deputy opinion editor at the Chronicle, where he was a 2017 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Editorial Writing for his contributions to a series on gun laws and violence. Mintz was also part of the editorial board team that was a finalist for the 2018 Burl Osborne Award for Editorial Leadership.A licensed attorney, Mintz began at the Chronicle as a freelance writer after leaving the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in winter 2011 and joined full-time in autumn 2012. Mintz attended the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, where he served as editorial board editor of the Cardozo Jurist. He also worked as executive editor at the Rice Thresher, the student newspaper at Rice University, where he received a bachelor degree in history and the Bobb Award for writing and journalism. In his free time, he enjoys gardening. 

Robert Land talks Texans, Astros, Rockets, Coogs & everything in Houston sports on the nationwide Bleav Network, including over 300 exclusive interviews with players, coaches, media & local legends (Craig Biggio, Calvin Murphy, Kelvin Sampson, J.R. Richard, Robert Brazile, Jimmy Wynn & Dan Pastorini). Since '13, HST's covered the Astros ‘17 & ‘22 Title run, 6 Texans playoff trips, the Rockets WC Finals run & the UH Cougars Final 4 run. Robert brings over 3 decades in sports TV & Radio, 3 Regional Emmy Awards & a lifelong Houston sports passion.

Bee Abled is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that embraces athletes with disabilities (AWD), as well family members, friends, caregivers, and volunteers who help and uplift our community. We support this community to achieve both mental and physical health through participation in sports and social interactions. Bee Abled is operated solely by volunteers of the community. We do our best to create meaningful and heartfelt ways to give back to the people of our community no matter the social economic class, race, or ethnicity.

My conversation with Lutheran Pastor Scott Murray who has been a pastor at Memorial Lutheran Church for the last 30 years.

Christine is marketing manager for Houston Arboretum. She discusses all the happenings at the Arboretum.

Mr. Boykins is a former City Council Member for the City of Houston, Texas.

Since joining the Eyewitness News Team in 2000, she has reported from Iraq, Kuwait, Germany, Mexico and Italy, as well as from across the country on some of the biggest stories in the world. World Series wins, Osama bin Laden's killing, Hurricane Katrina, Pope John Paul II's death and the War in Iraq have been some of the most memorable. In 2013, Jessica was the first local reporter "live" from Boston hours after the deadly Boston Marathon bombings. Additionally, she has had a front-row seat to all the major hurricanes and tropical storms that have hit Texas and Louisiana in her more than two decades with ABC13.Jessica has been honored for her work. She has won several regional Emmy awards for her work on documentaries and daily reports. The Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association has recognized her for her reporting and the American Women in Radio and Television awarded her a national Gracie Award for a program about a controversial museum exhibition from Germany.Jessica came to ABC13 from FOX25/KOKH-TV in Oklahoma City. She started her career in Denison, Texas. Jessica graduated from Boston University. During college, she spent a semester abroad in England and was a member of BU's Varsity Crew Team. Now she challenges herself by running marathons and half marathons. She has qualified for and finished the Boston Marathon twice!

Maria challenges the stereotypes of the sight-impaired. With her guide dog, she is able to navigate the NY transit system to live an active life. Listen to her inspiring story of moving forward. She is also a lover of chocolate labs!

In this conversation with Weber we learn how he continues to run competitive long distances with sight-impairment.

Jacob lives with cerebral palsy, but overcame this challenge to start the "One Step Closer Foundation" which aims to improve the lives of those who suffer from cerebral palsy and various disabilities. He also manages in his spare time to run multiple other family businesses. He also aspires to be a movie producer.

Annise Parker, as Houston’s mayor, kept the city’s economy growing through the toughest recession in a generation. She balanced multi-billion-dollar budgets without raising taxes or laying off police and firefighters. She created the Hire Houston First program because she knows everyone who wants to work deserves the chance to earn a good-paying job. Annise helped create the city’s first dedicated fund to pay for flood prevention and road repairs. She created the city’s first Sobering Center to keep people who just need treatment out of the criminal justice system. She is a current candidate running for Harris County Judge.

Insight into sudden and tragic adult blindness and how to overcome its challenges.

A conversation with Michael about his life with Tourette syndrome.

More with Diana Herrada and her amazing life story.

A conversation with Dr. Busch about his extraordinary military career as well as his distinguished career in teaching!!!

In this conversation with Houston-area field reporter Pooja Lodhia, we discuss her career, hobbies and local news!!!

Conversation with Chris who teaches blind people how to navigate the world around them.

A conversation with Phillip about living with optical nerve damage.

Conversation with Adaire Smith about his life as a visually impaired individual.

Conversation with Dianna about her experience using Houston MetroLift as a visually-impaired rider.

Conversation with Raheel Ramzanali, host of City Cast Houston, discussing his career in media.

Garland is a writer and rap artist living in Houston.

Conversation with Anderson Acord, who is a first-year student at the University of Houston starting his journey to become a doctor.

Conversation with Mark Peters who is a technology instructor for the visually impaired.

Conversation with Gilberto Guadiana who guides visually impaired athletes through the non-profit Catapult.