In the Car with Hou

Join us in the car with Tamika as we explore the tumultuous journey from fear to freedom and the growing pains that come with chasing your vision. We talk about why integrity is non-negotiable, how AI might just be your new creative co-parent, and why personalized workspaces matter more than you think. PLUS! We unpack the art of saying no, the beauty of seasonal relationships, and the power of reciprocity—in business and beyond.This episode will leave you feeling ready to do what you said you were gonna do. Let's roll!

In the fifth insta of In the Car with HOU Sharita went from writing scripts as a kid to scripting her own comeback story. Hear how she turned struggle into strategy, became a national advocate, and why her heart beats for rural towns, handwritten notes, and red velvet cake.

In this episode of In the Car with HOU, Desiree Celestina- media maven, mom, and creator behind Let’s Vamonos and Mornings with Madre- joins us in the passenger seat to open up about building community-centered media rooted in joy and authenticity. Desiree shares how she's rewriting the rules, one joyful decision at a time, and breaking into the media scene. Expect wisdom, humor, cultural commentary, and a reminder that success doesn’t have to come at the cost of self. Buckle up, we're going on a ride with Sesh!

In this episode of In the Car with Hou, our host is joined by the dynamic duo from LikeMinds Communications to talk about their personal journey with purpose and translating that drive into a values-based agency! Founder Jenny Selber Gustafon and Larisa Ivy give us the skinny on trusting your intuition and dodging AI overkill, with a little bit of paranormal activities in the mix. Hop in and ride along with HOU! We would love for you to join us on our journey through the beautiful city of Houston with these super cool businesswomen...see you there!

What do mindfulness, cortisol, and workplace communication all have in common? In this episode, Dr Amal connect the dots between personal well-being and professional growth. From the science of stress to the art of leadership, we explore how practices like coaching, play, and self-discovery can shape healthier, more dynamic work environments.We also unpack the evolving role of HR, the impact of generational shifts on communication, and why reconnecting with yourself after major life changes isn’t just helpful — it’s necessary. Thoughtful, grounded, and full of real talk, this episode is for anyone curious about how we show up, grow, and lead in today’s ever-changing world of work.

Hop in—we're riding shotgun with the very first drag king to ever do it! Joined by fellow creatives, Nakita Bowman- a therapist, drag king Sir Debonaire and founder of nonprofit Tackle Your Dreams- joins us in the passenger seat! In this episode of In the Car with HOU, we’re spilling tea, flipping the script on gender expression, and cackling our way through a truly legendary life story. From the birth of the drag king movement to backstage secrets and bold beginnings, this convo is part history lesson, part joyride, and all kinds of fabulous. Wigs on. Seatbelts fastened. Let’s go!

On this episode we introduce Hou to Kam Franklin, musician, song writer, activist & vocalist of The Sufferers AND The Outspoken Bean, Houston's former Poet Laurette, American Poet Laureate Fellow & Carnegie Hall performer. For today we ride over to Clutch City Coffee jumping right in, questioning whether or not social media is Montezuma’s revenge. Then we ask Bean - Are all poets romantics or activists? And for Kam - Are singers/musicians are always "ON"? Kam & Bean share their experiences on thriving and surviving as artists in America and that there’s nothing to lose in gifting your tools and knowledge to another aspiring poet or artist.

We're kicking off the new season with Christa Clarke and Shehara Downing of SpeakHaus. SpeakHaus provides transformative communication coaching for teams that aligns with your company's vision, values, and needs. Who better to have for our 'Speak Your Truth' episode?!

“In The Car With HOU”, a series where we ride around the dope city of Houston with some of its most iconic changemakers, innovators, leaders, and creatives.Episode 4 of In the Car with Hou – Maggie drives the streets of Houston with Bianka & Morgan.Bianka & Morgan began their memberships at Sesh in the fall of 2020 and became fast friends when they realized they both covered the walls at Sesh in post-it notes for content planning. On the drive to visit Tenfold Coffee on Yale we discuss whether hustle & grind culture is an internal or external influence, living by our calendars, the energy draining task switching and stretchy mindsets.Please note: In this episode we do discuss personal trauma with being attack and domestic abuse. We have a trigger warning just ahead of that portion, so if it’s not for you today you can pause and take care. 

“In The Car With HOU”, a series where we ride around the dope city of Houston with some of its most iconic changemakers, innovators, leaders, and creatives.Episode 3 of In the Car with Hou – Sesh Coworking’s Maggie drive the streets of Houston channeling Houstonian energy & welcoming our first ever male guests to the show – Jan Odegard & Joey Sanchez, eco-system builders from heart of the Innovation District, The Ion.Jan & Joey are familiar faces to the Midtown community – Jan, the Executive Director at The Ion & huge cheerleader to Sesh and Joey, a community builder & founder behind Cup of Joey, Houston Tech Rodeo & The Blue Tile Project. During our car ride we get intimate with the guys, learning what about Houston inspires them, discover our morning habits, and acknowledging Houston’s secret sauce is the people. We discuss the allure to living in other places and how Houston seems to always call Houstonians back home. We touch on so many topics during this fun car ride around Houston – tattoos, Art Car, networking, Cup of Joey, traveling, driving culture in Houston, kolaches, and so much more!