The podcast of writer Libbie Grant. What's it about? Boy, that's a great question.
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The big city small town podcast, hosted by Bob Rivard, is dedicated to telling the stories of San Antonians working to make the city a more sustainable, better educated, equitable and prosperous city. We want San Antonio to become a destination city for talented and creative people, and a city where young people born or raised here want to build their futures here. We embrace diversity, multiculturalism, and every individual’s right to realize their full potential without fear of oppression. ...
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Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful Leaders
Steve Shallenberger: Successful Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, and Bestselling Author | Rob Shallenberger: Former Fighter Pilot, Author, Executive Coach, and Corporate Trainer
How do you feel about your personal and professional life? Many people feel like they or their teams are stuck in a mediocrity trap. The question is how do you take where you are today and make it better and overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to your success? Not only that, but how can you inspire your children or employees to do the same and become their best? In the Becoming Your Best podcast, Steve and Rob Shallenberger will help you uncover the principles of highly successful le ...
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76. Jessica Conrad on San Antonio's Housing Market
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This week’s guest is Jessica Conrad, a San Antonio realtor, Air Force veteran, and now, the emcee of the semi-annual PechaKucha creative presentations, the latest edition of which was recently staged at the Carver Cultural Center. Listen as Jessica discusses how she works to help first-time home buyers and others find their dream homes in San Anton…
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75. Grant Pinkerton Talks BBQ
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This week’s guest is Grant Pinkerton, the man, the chef, the impresario behind Pinkerton’s BBQ, located right in the heart of downtown San Antonio on Legacy Park across from Frost Tower. Listen as Grant discusses his choice to expand to San Antonio instead of Austin, how he got started in BBQ, and more.…
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Episode 446. Free To Perform with Ruth Chiles
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Being spontaneous and flexible, joyful and loving, kind and playful, and above all things, confident are traits people inherently have; it's our natural state, it's home. Yet things we hear or experience change that. To survive, we adapt, change, and transform our essence. Unfortunately, by the time we realize it, we'll probably be far from home. I…
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74. Lisa Campos: Leading UTSA Sports
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This week’s guest is Dr. Lisa Campos, the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Athletic Director, at the University of Texas at San Antonio, a position she has held since Nov. 17, 2017. Listen as she discusses the extraordinary growth of UTSA Athletics since 2017 and looks forward to what's ahead.…
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73. Monika Maeckle + Ashley Bird: 9th Annual Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival
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This week’s guests are part of the bigcitysmalltown family. First, Monika Maeckle, founder of the San Antonio Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival, and the author of the newly released book, “The Monarch Butterfly Migration, Its Rise and Fall,” published in August by the University of Oklahoma Press; and Ashley Bird, who now serves as the fest…
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72. Ray Cantu: AI-Simulated Training at SIMMIE
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This week’s guest is Ray Cantu, founder of a company called SIMMIE that until recently was known as ColdCALR. By either name Cantu, the consummate salesman, says his company is revolutionizing the world of sales with what he describes as an “AI-powered platform designed to train sales professionals faster, smarter, and more effectively.”…
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71. Trish DeBerry: The Future of Downtown San Antonio and Park(ing) Day
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This week we welcome a returning guest: Trish DeBerry, CEO and president of Centro San Antonio, the nonprofit organization dedicated to building and maintaining a better downtown for locals, businesses and visitors. Trish was a bigcitysmalltown guest last December, and in this episode she offers an update on exciting projects on the drawing board, …
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70. Michael Blair + Jose Herrera: NukuDo's Paid Cybersecurity Training
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Have you heard of NukuDo, the cybersecurity training program located at Geekdom? Today’s guest is Michael Blair, an entrepreneur and NukuDo’s Managing Director. NukuDo pays its enrolled students $4,000 a month during their half year or so of training. Blair is joined by Jose Herrera, a member of NukuDo's first cohort. Listen as we discuss how NukuD…
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Episode 445 - Beyond Normal. The New Science of Enhanced Medicine with Dr. Shai Efrati
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What if we could redefine what it means to be healthy by setting new medical standards? What if medicine could go beyond treating symptoms and treat root causes? In this episode, the brilliant Dr. Shai Efrati enlightens us on a revolutionary concept, enhanced medicine, which goes beyond conventional treatments and focuses on the body's natural heal…
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027 - Good Vibes, Bad Movies
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Total vibes shift! It’s Couch F*** Summer, and you should celebrate by indulging in Libbie’s three favorite bad movies. Swamp bigfoot. Slapping Jesus. Wanton laptop destruction. Warning: lots of swearing in this one.Libbie Grant által
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69. PechaKucha San Antonio with Vicki Yuan and Libby Morris
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This week’s guests are Vicki Yuan, an architect with Lake/Flato, and Libby Morris, a leader in San Antonio’s design community and the principal of Morris Design. Vicki and Libby are with us to talk about their roles as leading organizers of PechaKucha San Antonio, the local chapter of a global entertainment and education stage production that was s…
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Episode 444 - Three Things Innovative Leaders Do with Robyn Bolton
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Is it possible to balance the demands of daily operations with the need for ongoing innovation? In this episode, the extraordinary Robyn Bolton explains why innovation is much more than the buzzword most leaders think it is. Robyn is the Founder and Chief Navigator of MileZero, created to help companies innovate confidently, and a leading expert in…
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Episode 443 - Winning With Etiquette and Consideration of Others with Jamila Musayeva
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What is etiquette's role in maintaining professionalism and respect in business and social interactions? Understanding and being aware of etiquette can significantly enhance personal and professional interactions, especially in multicultural contexts. Mastering direct or indirect communications can be crucial to fostering stronger relationships and…
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68. Dawn White-Fosdick: Christian Assistance Ministry's Walk-In Support Services
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This week’s guest is Dawn White-Fosdick, the longtime president and CEO of Christian Assistance Ministry, widely known as CAM, which serves both the city's homeless as well as families who have housing but are experiencing crisis in their lives. For the month of August, the Wade Richmond Foundation is matching every dollar raised up to $100,000, so…
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Episode 442 - The Magic of Empathy with Maria Ross
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Many think being empathic is agreeing with everything others think or finding common ground. Others go even further and label empathy as a weakness. Yet, in reality, listening and considering others' points of view without defensiveness, fear, or ego takes a lot of strength. Empathy is about connection, not conversion. In this episode, the brillian…
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67. Krissy Salinas on Let's Go Texas
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This week’s guest is Krissy Salinas, the director of Let’s Go Texas, a nonprofit that helps people with disabilities in South Texas and the San Antonio metro area find gainful employment. Let’s Go Texas partners with the Texas Workforce Vocational Programs, and also has launched innovative programs in area public high schools where Krissy and her t…
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Episode 441 - A Deeper and Lasting Wellness with Dr. Monica Vermani
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Spiraling into the depths of our negative thoughts is easier than we think, especially when things don't work out as we planned. Still, we are the ones with better chances of talking ourselves out of the darkest places our mind can take us: "The biggest and best person we have to learn how to communicate well with is ourselves." In this episode, we…
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66. Naphtali Bryant + Raylynn Hampton: United Way's Childcare Scholarship
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This week’s guests are Naphtali Bryant, the Childcare Scholarship Coordinator at United Way of San Antonio, and Raylynn Hampton, a United Way Scholarship recipient. Raylynn is a 27-year-old student pursuing an online undergraduate degree in education at Southern New Hampshire University with the goal of becoming a teacher and starting her own nonpr…
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Episode 440 - Nina Sossamon-Pogue. Resiliency to Success
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Resilience is more than showing up every day and working through the obstacles; it is adapting and surrendering to whatever is happening to you. To thrive through resilience is to accept that sometimes, the obstacle is the only way. In this episode, Nina Sossamon-Pogue invites us to reframe our definition of resilience. Nina is a Keynote Speaker, A…
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026 - The Hungry God
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Well, guess we have to talk about the six-ton political gorilla in the room. How is democracy like a bonsai tree? Libbie gets into it.Libbie Grant által
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65. Lea Rosenauer: Strong, Smart and Bold at Girls, Inc.
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This week’s guest is Lea Rosenauer, president and CEO of Girls Inc. of San Antonio, an affiliate of the national Girls Incorporated organization that was established locally 20 years ago this November. Its mission is to inspire all girls ages 6-18 to be strong, smart, and bold, and to overcome barriers that prohibit them from achieving their person…
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Episode 439 - JR Martinez. From the Battlefield to Dance With The Stars
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Overcoming incredibly challenging obstacles is already a massive feat worthy of praise. Yet some people feel defeating the beast is only the beginning of their journey; they feel compelled to share their stories and inspire others. Meet JR Martinez, US Army Veteran turned Best-selling Author, Motivational Speaker, and Dancing With The Stars Winner.…
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64. Kathy Sosa and Antonio Arelle Barquet: The Other Side of the Mirror
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This week’s guests are San Antonio artist Kathy Sosa and Antonio Arelle Barquet, the director of the Museum of Art in Queretaro, a city of more than 1 million people in Central Mexico and a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its Historic Monument Zone. Kathy Sosa, together with her husband and fellow artist Lionel Sosa, have embarked on an e…
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Episode 438 - Jim Stevenson. Creating Empowerment and Winning Cultures Leads to Growth
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What is the role of the highest-paid individual in a company, making the calls or crafting a team capable of making decisions as a unit? In this episode, we learn new ways of empowering teams and creating winning cultures from the extraordinary Jim Stevenson. Jim is a Strategic Advisor, Consultant, Transformation and Growth Specialist, and the Foun…
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Episode 437. Libby Hikind. The Queen of Grants and Proposals
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Anybody who navigated the world of grants will agree: it is an extremely daunting experience. Our guest, Libby Hikind, believes following directions meticulously and staying organized is crucial to dealing with applications' complexities and the stiff competition and securing the funding you need. In this episode, The Queen of Grants, Libby Hikind,…
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63. George Hernandez and Building Bexar County's University Health System
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This week’s guest is George Hernandez, who retires as the longtime CEO of the University Health System, officially known as the Bexar County Hospital District, the only locally owned hospital and outpatient clinic network. Hernandez has led the district for 19 years, a period time that saw remarkable growth in both facilities and services beyond th…
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Episode 436 - Rising Above War in "The Underground Cave Hospital" in Syria with Dr. Amani Ballour
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In today's special episode, we are honored with the presence of Dr. Amani Ballour, a Pediatrician, Human Rights Activist, and someone who will be definitely remembered as one of history’s great heroines. Growing up in Syria's confined society, and despite her siblings being married off in their teens, our guest, Dr. Amani Ballour defied the system …
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62. From Wounded Warrior to Artist & Author: The Story of Mario Lopez
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This week's guest is Mario Lopez, a wounded warrior who served deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. He survived critical injuries from a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, which brought him to The Burn Center at the San Antonio Military Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston. After years of surgeries and recuperation, Mario has gone on to write a book …
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Episode 435 - Make Them Smile: Why Customer Satisfaction is the Key to Sustainable Growth with Dr. Sulman Ahmed
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Can cultural shifts transform an entire industry? Meet Dr. Sulman Ahmed, who, by following his deeply rooted belief in customer service excellence reshaped his industry and transformed his business into a massive success. In this episode, we learn from Dr. Sulman Ahmed about the difference adjusting a company's culture to customer satisfaction can …
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61. Corazón Ministries: Downtown Nonprofit Making a Big Difference in the Lives of the Hardcore Homeless
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This week’s guests are Erika Borrego, the CEO of Corazón Ministries, and her colleague Brittney Ackerson, the Day Center Director and recovering addict who experienced homelessness in her own life before finding her way back to good health and a purpose-driven life. Their work serving the hardcore homeless population in San Antonio is transforming …
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Episode 434 - Salsa Dancing Through the Labyrinth of Leadership. Juliana Newland's Witty Look at Corporate America
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Communicating ideas clearly sits at the top of any successful endeavor in every company. Whether we are communicating with an external audience or our team, sharing a straightforward message and setting clear expectations is crucial. In today's episode, we learn from a true wordsmith, Julianna Newland, why getting good at putting nouns and verbs is…
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60. Victor Reyna on Leading the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos in San Antonio
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This week’s guest is Victor Reyna, vice president for business banking at Amegy Bank in San Antonio, who also serves as president of the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos in San Antonio. AEM, or The US – MX Business Association, as it is known in English, helps Mexican business professionals achieve success in the United States, and assists U.S. …
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Episode 433 - Pets are Family. Empathy-Driven Leadership with Erika Sinner
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What is the impact of fostering an empathy-focused culture in an organization? Understanding how your team is feeling is way more effective than the metrics any survey can provide. Our guest, Erika Sinner, feels that corporate culture has more to do with how employees feel on Sunday night than the metrics any survey can provide. Erika Sinner is the…
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Libbie's friend died and she has some feelings about it, so she wrote an essay. R.I.P. Nate; you were a good dude.Libbie Grant által
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59. Dr. Belinda Román on Bringing Humanity to Economics
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Belinda Román, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Economics at St. Mary’s University. Locally, Dr. Román is also Secretary/Treasurer of the San Antonio Business and Economics Society, and has conducted impact studies for the SABÉR Research Institute, an economic development think tank dedicated to researching regional economies and their developme…
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Episode 432 - Louis Gump. The Inside Innovator
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What makes intrapreneurship so successful in corporate settings? In this episode, the brilliant Louis Gump invites us to look at intrapreneurship's unique way of generating growth and transforming companies from the inside out. Louis is a business builder and transformational leader by excellence; he combines his experience as an intrapreneur, CEO,…
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