It’s not every day that you have a guest say the words, “I didn’t know that about the colon.”

But here we are. Today, I’m talking with Paige Burgess with The Health Museum, whose focus is nurturing curiosity about health, medical science and the human body. The Health Museum is the only Smithsonian Affiliate Museum in the Houston Museum District. 

Today you’ll hear about what the museum has to offer, including the Drugs and Consequences exhibit and the month long tribute to Donate Life Month. You’ll hear personal stories, and you’ll find out how to get involved.

Learn more at thehealthmuseum.org.

Share with your family and friends at cruzthroughhtx.com and please consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform.

It’s not every day that you have a guest say the words, “I didn’t know that about the colon.”
But here we are. Today, I’m talking with Paige Burgess with The Health Museum, whose focus is nurturing curiosity about health, medical science and the human body. The Health Museum is the only Smithsonian Affiliate Museum in the Houston Museum District. 
Today you’ll hear about what the museum has to offer, including the Drugs and Consequences exhibit and the month long tribute to Donate Life Month. You’ll hear personal stories, and you’ll find out how to get involved.
Learn more at <a href="http://thehealthmuseum.org">thehealthmuseum.org</a>.
Share with your family and friends at <a href="http://cruzthroughhtx.com">cruzthroughhtx.com</a> and please consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform.

A podcast for Houstonians who want to engage more with their hometown and learn about the people driving its growth.

These are the stories about the individuals, businesses, and organizations that make the greater Houston area GREAT.

A podcast for Houstonians who want to engage more with their hometown and learn about the people driving its growth.
These are the stories about the individuals, businesses, and organizations that make the greater Houston area GREAT.

A podcast for Houstonians who want to engage more with their hometown and learn more about the people driving its growth.

Cruz through HTX

A podcast for Houstonians who want to engage more with their hometown and learn more about the people driving its growth.

Cruz through HTX spotlights the stories, individuals, businesses, and organizations that make the Houston area GREAT.

A podcast for Houstonians who want to engage more with their hometown and learn more about the people driving its growth.
Cruz through HTX spotlights the stories, individuals, businesses, and organizations that make the Houston area GREAT.

Freddy Cruz

Twenty-six year radio veteran Freddy Cruz has gone indie.


From former special forces operators and CEOs to authors and journalists, join
Freddy as he seeks to learn from some of the highest achieving individuals in the
world. These are stories of grit and blasting through the crucible of life. Stories of
standing up to powerful corporations and defying the odds. Not all of his guests
are authors, but they all have epic stories to share.

"I didn't know that about the colon"

In this conversation, Freddy and Julien discuss various topics related to fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and running a dance studio.

They talk about the challenges and joys of being a dad, the importance of creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment for children, and the impact of entrepreneurship on family life. Julien shares insights on balancing multiple roles and responsibilities, the gamification of entrepreneurship, and the importance of being a positive role model for his daughters. 

Subscribe to Julien's podcast Inspiring Possibilities.

Check out Julien's website.

Learn more about the Move Dance Family Studio.

Takeaways

1.) Being a dad and an entrepreneur requires discipline, intentionality, and balancing multiple roles and responsibilities.
2.) Creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment for children is crucial for their growth and development.
3.) Entrepreneurship offers a level of freedom and the opportunity to compress time and minimize mistakes.
4.) Power struggles can arise in parenting, and it is important to navigate them with patience, understanding, and open communication.
5.) Self-reflection and personal growth are essential for becoming a better parent and creating a harmonious family dynamic.

Chapters

02:55 Creating a Supportive Environment for Children
04:23 The Gamification of Entrepreneurship
08:49 Being a Positive Role Model for Children
12:45 Navigating Power Struggles in Parenting
22:18 Conclusion

In this conversation, Freddy and Julien discuss various topics related to fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and running a dance studio.
They talk about the challenges and joys of being a dad, the importance of creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment for children, and the impact of entrepreneurship on family life. Julien shares insights on balancing multiple roles and responsibilities, the gamification of entrepreneurship, and the importance of being a positive role model for his daughters. 
Subscribe to Julien's podcast <a href="https://www.julienmarion.org/podcast">Inspiring Possibilities</a>.
Check out Julien's <a href="https://www.julienmarion.org">website</a>.
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.movedanceandfitness.com">Move Dance Family Studio</a>.
Takeaways
1.) Being a dad and an entrepreneur requires discipline, intentionality, and balancing multiple roles and responsibilities. 2.) Creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment for children is crucial for their growth and development. 3.) Entrepreneurship offers a level of freedom and the opportunity to compress time and minimize mistakes. 4.) Power struggles can arise in parenting, and it is important to navigate them with patience, understanding, and open communication. 5.) Self-reflection and personal growth are essential for becoming a better parent and creating a harmonious family dynamic.
Chapters
02:55 Creating a Supportive Environment for Children 04:23 The Gamification of Entrepreneurship 08:49 Being a Positive Role Model for Children 12:45 Navigating Power Struggles in Parenting 22:18 Conclusion

He and His Wife Run a Dance Studio while Raising Six Kids

Stefanie Eskander, a toy designer, discusses her experience designing wrestling buddies and other toys. She talks about the emotional attachment and nostalgia that wrestling buddies have for fans, as well as the importance of nurturing and imaginative play in childhood development. The conversation also touches on the topic of gendered toys and the need for a variety of options for children. Stefanie will be hosting a meet and greet event at the Houston Toy Museum on May 18th.

Learn more about Stefanie Ecksander at stefanieecksanderdesign.com.

Learn more about The Houston Toy Museum at houstontoymuseum.com.

Takeaways

1.) Wrestling buddies have a strong emotional attachment and nostalgia for fans.
2.) Nurturing and imaginative play are important for childhood development.
3.) There should be a variety of toy options for children, including both traditionally gendered toys and gender-neutral toys.
4.) Toys should foster creativity and imagination, rather than just being collectibles.
5.) Children should be encouraged to be their authentic selves and have control over their own imaginations.

Chapters

01:21 The Inspiration Behind Wrestling Buddies
09:14 The Importance of Nurturing and Imaginative Play
13:22 The Debate Over Gendered Toys
18:50 Encouraging Children to Be Their Authentic Selves
22:18 Meet and Greet Event at the Houston Toy Museum

Stefanie Eskander, a toy designer, discusses her experience designing wrestling buddies and other toys. She talks about the emotional attachment and nostalgia that wrestling buddies have for fans, as well as the importance of nurturing and imaginative play in childhood development. The conversation also touches on the topic of gendered toys and the need for a variety of options for children. Stefanie will be hosting a meet and greet event at the Houston Toy Museum on May 18th.
Learn more about Stefanie Ecksander at <a href="https://stefanieeskanderdesign.com">stefanieecksanderdesign.com</a>.
Learn more about The Houston Toy Museum at <a href="https://houstontoymuseum.com/events/">houstontoymuseum.com</a>.
Takeaways
1.) Wrestling buddies have a strong emotional attachment and nostalgia for fans. 2.) Nurturing and imaginative play are important for childhood development. 3.) There should be a variety of toy options for children, including both traditionally gendered toys and gender-neutral toys. 4.) Toys should foster creativity and imagination, rather than just being collectibles. 5.) Children should be encouraged to be their authentic selves and have control over their own imaginations.
Chapters
01:21 The Inspiration Behind Wrestling Buddies 09:14 The Importance of Nurturing and Imaginative Play 13:22 The Debate Over Gendered Toys 18:50 Encouraging Children to Be Their Authentic Selves 22:18 Meet and Greet Event at the Houston Toy Museum

The Legendary Toy Designer Behind Our Childhood Favorites

I met Ashley Pope a couple of months back at a Fulshear-Katy Chamber of Commerce meeting. 

We hit it off and she's now an agency client of my media company Speke Podcasting.

Ashley is co-owner of Grapevine Marketing in Katy, Texas. And if you're a business owner or are in charge of marketing and social media for any size company or nonprofit, then THIS...is the podcast for you.

We get super tactical during this convo. Expect to learn the following:

-Common marketing mistakes by small and medium-sized businesses, primarily due to budget constraints. 
- The importance of SEO and optimizing social media profiles for business visibility online is emphasized.
- Tips on daily posting strategies on Instagram to boost engagement and follower growth.
-A foundational digital strategy for any business.

Check out Grapevine Marketing at Grapvinemarketing.com and on Instagram and Facebook.

I met Ashley Pope a couple of months back at a Fulshear-Katy Chamber of Commerce meeting. 
We hit it off and she's now an agency client of my media company <a href="https://www.spekepodcasting.com">Speke Podcasting</a>.
Ashley is co-owner of Grapevine Marketing in Katy, Texas. And if you're a business owner or are in charge of marketing and social media for any size company or nonprofit, then THIS...is the podcast for you.
We get super tactical during this convo. Expect to learn the following:
-Common marketing mistakes by small and medium-sized businesses, primarily due to budget constraints.  - The importance of SEO and optimizing social media profiles for business visibility online is emphasized. - Tips on daily posting strategies on Instagram to boost engagement and follower growth. -A foundational digital strategy for any business.
Check out Grapevine Marketing at <a href="https://www.grapevinemarketing.com">Grapvinemarketing.com</a> and on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grapevinemarketinghtx">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grapevinemarketinghtx">Facebook</a>.

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