What makes Dr. Rebecca Harvey with Total Wellness Consultants a good neighbor? Dr. Rebecca Harvey believes that insight alone isn’t enough to heal trauma—the nervous system holds the keys to lasting change. In this episode, we trace her unexpected path from working inside federal and state prisons to building a thriving trauma-focused private practice. Along the way, Rebecca shares a core truth she’s learned through years of clinical work: understanding your past can open compassion, but regu...

What makes Wendell “Stretch” Clendennen with Stretch & Company a good neighbor? Stretch believes joy doesn’t have to be complicated—sometimes it starts with a single balloon twist. In this episode, we sit down with the veteran entertainer behind “Stretch the Balloon Dude” to trace a journey that began in children’s church and evolved from clown makeup into a clean, approachable style that welcomes kids and adults alike. He shares how a carnival theme sparked a decades-long career, w...

What makes Marisa Hayes with Absolute Touch Organizing a good neighbor? Marisa believes clutter is rarely about storage—it’s about stories. In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Absolute Touch Organizing to explore how grief, scarcity, and childhood beliefs quietly shape the piles in our closets and the stacks in our garages. Instead of chasing picture-perfect pantries, Marisa focuses on compassionate, sustainable change—helping people reclaim peace, dignity, and control by u...

What makes Chef Mauro Gonzalez with Private Chefs of Dallas a good neighbor? Great food can delight a table; great hospitality can transform an evening. That’s the lens chef Mauro Gonzalez brings to Private Chefs of Dallas, a gourmet catering team that turns homes and events into refined dining rooms where service and flavor move in sync. We talk about the moment a teenage cook stepped into a country club kitchen and felt the switch flip—from curiosity to calling—and how that experience shape...

What makes Mason Fisher with Bomb Brownies a good neighbor? Craving proof that a sweet idea can become a serious business without a storefront? Meet Mason Fisher, the founder of Bomb Brownies, a gourmet bakery born from a high school goal and a family recipe that refused to stay small. We explore how a minimum-wage constraint sparked creativity, how all-natural ingredients and unique flavors built a loyal fan base, and why a hybrid model of nationwide shipping plus local delivery lets a desse...

What makes Brandon Salazar with Big Pup Fashion a good neighbor? A tiny dog, a very specific collar, and a problem no big-box store could solve—this is how Brandon Salazar sparked Big Pup Fashion. What started as a hunt for the right ribbon, nylon, and hardware turned into an eight-year commitment to handmade, customizable pet accessories that reflect each pup’s personality. We dive into the craft behind collars, leashes, bandanas, and holiday pieces, and we unpack the surprising truth about ...

What makes Reginald Blanchard with Computer Pro Network a good neighbor? Ever wondered what really happens to your files when you hand over your computer for repair? We sit down with Reginald Blanchard, founder of Computer Pro Network, to unpack a smarter, safer way to get your tech fixed: mobile, on-site service where you can see the work happen and keep control of your data. From password protection to private photos, he explains why transparency beats drop-off counters and how a clear, fla...

What makes Sil Azevedo with Film Stills and Co a good neighbor? Looking for wedding photos and video that feel like you, not a template? We sit down with boutique photographer and filmmaker Sil Azevedo to unpack how real stories get captured and why the best work starts long before the ceremony. With twenty-five years in the field and roughly six hundred weddings behind him, Sil opens up about the hidden layers of pre-production, the calm of a well-run shoot, and the thoughtful post-productio...

What makes Jaime Chavez with Ambiance Entertainment LLC a good neighbor? What if your wedding didn’t just look perfect, but actually felt perfect—moment to moment, from the welcome to the last dance? That’s the heart of our conversation with Jaime Chavez of Ambiance Entertainment, a bilingual Dallas DJ and master of ceremonies with forty years of experience and a rare blend of technical rigor and human warmth. We dive into Jaime’s unlikely path from IBM and AT&T engineering to full-time e...

What makes Dr. Lisa Eliason with Hidden Lakes Counseling a good neighbor? Need a clearer path to a calmer home and a closer relationship? We sit down with Dr. Lisa Eliason from Hidden Lakes Counseling to explore how evidence-based counseling, sex therapy, and a coordinated team approach can turn messy patterns into workable plans. From couples on the brink to families juggling child behavior, anxiety, and intimacy challenges, we map the real tools that move people forward without judgment or ...

What makes Jason Harvey with Triple H Outdoor a good neighbor? What happens when a landscaping couple gets tired of long repair waits and big bills? They build the shop they always needed. We sit down with Jason Harvey of Triple H Outdoor to unpack how a hands-on, small engine repair business can transform downtime into dependable uptime for homeowners and pros alike. From the early days in Waco to a strategic move to Dallas, Jason traces the decisions that shaped a service model built around...

What makes Jonquil Guidry with By Jonquil a good neighbor? Jonquil believes the hardest seasons in life can become the soil for someone else’s healing. By Jonquil was born from her own turning point—going from owning ten properties to living with ten bags, and turning her kitchen into a lab to restore her hair, calm her skin, and rebuild her confidence. In this conversation, we sit down with Jean to explore how stress, cortisol, and survival intersect with hair loss, why “natural” label...

What makes Sandra Hooper-Murcott with Braintopia a good neighbor? Sandra believes calm, focus, and better sleep shouldn’t come at the cost of heavy side effects. At Braintopia, she helps children, teens, and adults retrain the brain’s own electrical patterns—naturally, gently, and without changing who they are. With 25 years of classroom experience and a faith-forward lens, Sandra explains how neurofeedback supports ADHD, anxiety, post-concussion recovery, sensory issues, and restless n...

What makes John Lively with John Lively & Associates a good neighbor? John believes a truly distinctive home starts long before a floor plan—it starts with an honest conversation about how you live. In this episode, he takes us inside the mindset behind large-scale custom residential design, the myths that derail timelines, and the straightforward marketing approach that has taken his work across the country. From a doubting high school teacher to a state drafting win to a career de...

What makes Dr. Mike LoSasso with Frisco Emergency Pet Care a good neighbor? Dr. LoSasso believes every pet deserves help the moment they need it—even if it’s 2 a.m. on a holiday. As the owner of Frisco Emergency Pet Care, he leads a true 24/7/365 veterinary emergency hospital built to serve dogs and cats when their families have nowhere else to turn. In this episode, he walks us through how a fully staffed emergency clinic operates after-hours, why independence matters for access, and w...

What makes Alexander Machado with Custom Vibes a good neighbor? Alexander believes a sticker can carry more than a logo—it can carry a story. At Custom Vibes, he transforms simple designs into meaningful pieces that express a brand’s identity, a creator’s personality, or a small business’s journey. From first sketch to final peel, he shows how design, material choice, and message blend together to create a sticker people actually want to place where others will see it. Alexander shares ...

What makes Dr. Genine with PetVet365 a good neighbor? Anxiety shouldn’t be the price of good pet care, and Dr. Genine is on a mission to change that. At PetVet365, she creates a fear-free certified, living-room-style veterinary experience that helps pets relax, helps people feel welcome, and helps clinicians deliver better, safer medicine. From soft rugs and pheromones to treats and species-specific suites, she shows how thoughtful environment design and behavioral science make wellness...

What makes Heather Harvey with Heather Harvey Photography a good neighbor? What if the photos you love most never make it past your camera roll? We sat down with Mansfield-based portrait photographer Heather Harvey to unpack why the images on your walls shape family identity far more than the thousands tucked away on a phone. From newborns and seniors to immersive Santa sessions, Heather shares how she designs studio experiences that feel warm, intentional, and deeply personal—turning fleetin...

What makes Shama Bell with The Southern Gent a good neighbor? Looking for more than a quick buzz and a rushed checkout? We sit with master barber and owner Shama Bell to unpack how The Southern Gent elevates men’s grooming with time, intention, and skill. From a childhood apprenticeship to decades behind the chair, Shama charts the path that shaped her philosophy: slow the service down, sharpen the craft, and send every client out the door feeling like a king. You’ll hear how a thoughtful con...

What makes Dr. Nicci Richardson McFarland with Crown of Hope Counseling a good neighbor? A beam of sunlight crowning a storm cloud changed everything for Dr. Nicci Richardson McFarland—and it became the defining image for Crown of Hope Counseling. We sit down with Nicci to explore how that moment turned into a practice built on presence, dignity, and the belief that healing is possible even when life feels sideways. Nicci shares her path from caregiving for a mother with a rare illness to bec...