Tara in the Neighborhood Episode 14 with Ana Delagarza Dunn- A Different Perspective Art Studio
Release Date: 11/29/2018
Tara in the Neighborhood with Gigi
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Episode 33 Tara in the Neighborhood with Joe Steven
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When Elon moved one of his launch sites to Brownsville his vision for space travel inspired our whole community. Joe Steven, a local composer created a composition based on the story of a human's first trip to Mars and his interpretation of how it would feel using music as his form of expression. I am not surprised Joe's new composition was inspired by space travel since Space X started their operations in Boca Chica the entire Valley began to really see our place in the World and beyond. Joe discusses "his why". "Why" he creates his art. Is...
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Tara in the Neighborhood Episode 32 - Talentless
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In this episode, I finally got my youngest daughter to be a guest on my show. We discuss the concept of being “talentless”. The backdrop is a worldwide pandemic and sequestration of ourselves, a moment to have the time and space to “Be” with our humanity. I debate with Ana the very meaning of life and we debate the question, “Can you build a life based on fun?”. The concept of “being” leads to “doing” and “having” is a concept I have been playing with in my own life for the past 10 years. I love the idea of using my life as an experiment...
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Tara in the Neighborhood Episode 31 with Diary of a Housewife
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Selena reminds us to take care in the simple acts of life. She reminds us all to take a moment and try to make it special. Selena does this with clothes but I see the bigger picture. The bigger picture is to create rituals and ceremonies in our everyday life. It could be as simple as curling your hair and choosing the perfect lipstick or reciting a poem to your loved ones. The action of enchanting everyday life is what Diary of a Housewife does with her pretty pictures and heartful encouragement to her followers. In times of evolution, humans need...
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Tara in the Neighborhood Episode 30 with Dr. Reddy
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Dr. Reddy is a Brownsville opthamologist who joins us to discuss her passion, eyes. She takes us on her journey from India to Texas and shares her story of life in deep south Texas. Dr. Reddy began mission work in early 2004 and found an outlet for her real passion helping her "extended family" see the world. Her mission work takes her across the globe from Myanmar to Ecuador. Her new project is with Stelle Middle school creating a mentoring program. I have known Madhavi for years, we met at a Mom's group started by our mutual...
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Tara in the Neighborhood Episode 29 with Dr. Zavaleta, M.D.
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In this podcast, I have a conversation with a local family practice physician, Dr. Beverly Zavaleta. We dive into her personal journey from physician to cancer patient. We discuss the dissection of separating ourselves from our professional personae. We meet both Dr. Zavaleta, the Havard trained physician and we meet Beverly, the person who has wisdom to share as she helps decipher the trials of chemotherapy. Dr. Zavaleta's book and personal story helps the reader take a practical and calm approach to chemotherapy and offers a little help throughout the...
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Tara in the Neighborhood Episode 28 with Jose “Joe” Sanchez
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Jose “Joe” Sanchez on Tara in the Neighborhood Jose is a resident on South Padre Island, he is a teacher, musician, storyteller, inn keeper and sandcastle maker. Jose left the Valley in the mid 1970's to attend Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Jose started his academic journey as anthropologist but dropped out of Harvard to experience life. Jose finished Harvard 10 years later after "being" many things from laborer to cook to musician. Jose shares his philosophical views and highlights his nonconformist adventures. The...
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Tara in the Neighborhood Episode 27 with Eduardo Campirano and John Reed
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Today on Tara in the Neighborhood we have Eduardo Campirano, the director of the Port of Brownsville. He manages all 40,000 acres of the port, provides about 44,000 jobs, and oversees the operation of 13 cargo docks. Not only does the port serve as recognition to Brownsville, but it also partakes in several recreational events like the 5K1M Dock Dash Family Run and Walk, and the restoration of Bahia Grande for recreational fishing. Eddie’s vision is to bring a greater amount of jobs with a higher salary, and to be able to build wealth with the expansion of the service industry, leading to a...
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Tara in the Neighborhood Episode 26 with Dr. Francisco del Castillo
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Today we have Dr. Francisco del Castillo, he specializes on gynecology, hypnosis, and acupuncture. Joining him today is his wife, Teresa del Castillo, they run neighboring clinics together which specialize on weight loss, lipo-massage, laser hair removal, and microdermabrasion in Brownsville, Texas.Together they want to change theValley’s way of approaching physical and psychological problems by integrating modern and age-old methods of practicing medicine, like hypnosis and acupuncture. It is amazing to learn about such methods and how beneficial they are to our bodies. It is time the...
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Tara in the Neighborhood Episode 25 with Chad Tolar
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Today we have Chad Tolar, a born musician later turned into a lawyer, who now practices law and manages an upcoming Country group the Powell Brothers. After he played one afternoon with talented individuals that Chad could synchronize with, a few years later they began the country band, Costello. He teaches us the magic behind being a professional band and how to get exposure by reaching radio shows out, and promoting venues. Because of Chad’s background in law he new how to handle all the legal and marketing aspects of music, setting him up to be a great manager. Then he came across a...
info_outlineAna Delagarza Dunn is a local artist who owns -A Different Preceptive Art Studio in Brownsville, Texas. We discuss how finding your voice leads to a more creative life of your own making. Ana explains how she colors her struggles and re-images them in bright colors to help transform pain into beauty.
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" At my studio, I provide a space to explore and my mission is to be a guide of self-expression for everyone" --Ana Delagarza Dunn
Between Heaven and the Ocean-Ana Delagarza Dunn
Enjoy! Tara