Creating Community with Dorian

A show about our local community in Northern Brazoria County. Dorian Strickland interviews local business leaders, politicians and members of the community about their life, their work, and how they create community.

Quarterly Update with Cary Perrin 03/31/2022

Quarterly Update with Cary Perrin This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Cary Perrin, President/CEO of the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce. Cary shares lessons learned from our recent participation in the Pearland Chamber of Commerce golf tournament, upcoming events with the Chamber and how businesses can get the best bang out of their Chamber membership. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the and sponsor . Thank you to the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode in the boardroom. If you’d like to contact the Chamber, you can do so using the links below. Website: AlvinManvelChamber.org Facebook: Email: /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/22625387

Christian Bionat, Greater Houston Partnership 03/24/2022

Christian Bionat, Greater Houston Partnership This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Christian Bionat with Greater Houston Partnership. Christian talks about his career in politics and his current role at Greater Houston Partnership. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the and sponsor . Thank you to the Pearland Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit . If you’d like to contact Christian Bionat, you can do so using the links below. Personal Facebook: LinkedIn: Greater Houston Partnership: /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/22552205

Chris Gonzales, Restauranteur and Entrepreneur 03/17/2022

Chris Gonzales, Restauranteur and Entrepreneur This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Restauranteur and Entrepreneur, Chris Gonzales. Chris discusses his discission to close his restaurant, Nachos Nachos and how he deals with life's changes. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the and sponsor . Thank you to the Pearland Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit . If you’d like to contact Chris Gonzales, you can do so using the links below. Personal Facebook: Nacho Nachos on Facebook: /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/22475888

Jim Johnson, Pearland Chamber of Commerce 03/10/2022

Jim Johnson, Pearland Chamber of Commerce This week Dorian & Jake sit down with President CEO of the where we discuss why the local Chamber of Commerce is important, how he got into the non-profit world, and why he enjoys what he does so much. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the and sponsor . Thank you to the Pearland Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit . If you'd like to contact Jim or the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, you can do so using the links below. Facebook: Instagram: Website: Phone: /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/22403480

Scott Salter, Alvin Skate & Party 03/03/2022

Scott Salter, Alvin Skate & Party This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Scott Salter of and Volunteer Firefighter. We talk to Scott about his involvement with the Entertainment Center industry and the local Alvin community. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the and sponsor . Thank you to the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit . If you'd like to contact Scott or the Alvin Skate Party, you can do so using the links below. Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Phone: /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/22321748

Brittney Hill & Jayne Vincent 02/24/2022

Brittney Hill & Jayne Vincent This this episode we switched things up. Many of our listeners visit us at 1820 Coffee House right here in Alvin. This week we talk to our 1820 Coffee House Management team of Brittney Hill and Jayne Vincent. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the and . Thank you to the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit . If you'd like to follow or contact Brittney or Jayne, you can do so using the following links: Instagram Brittney: Jayne: TikTok Brittney: Jayne: /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/22223471

Lindsey Vaughn, Re/Max American Dream 02/17/2022

Lindsey Vaughn, Re/Max American Dream This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Broker/Owner, Lindsey Vaugh with Team Vaughn of Re/Max American Dream. We talk to Lindsey about starting Team Vaughn and what it is that drives her to build and run a top U.S. 10% of Re/Max Brokerage. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the and sponsor . Thank you to the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit . If you'd like to contact Team Vaughn you can find them on their website at . Email: Facebook: Instagram: Phone: /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/22155188

Don Williams, Don's Pottery 02/10/2022

Don Williams, Don's Pottery his week Dorian & Jake sit down with Don Williams the owner of Don's Pottery Shop located in Rosharon Texas. We talked to Don about his time being a firefighter and how that turned into making pottery. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the and sponsor . Thank you to the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit . If you'd like to contact Don you can find them on Email: Facebook: /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/22087871

Dr. Lesley "Tugg" Kargbo, REPS 02/03/2022

Dr. Lesley "Tugg" Kargbo, REPS This week Dorian & Jake sit down with the owner of Research Enhanced Performance Services (REPS), Dr. Lesley "Tugg" Kargbo. Tugg discusses physical therapy and sports performance. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the and sponsor . Recorded at the Siena Branch of the Fort Bend Library System. If you'd like to contact Dr. Kargbo at you can find them on and . You can also email him at . /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/22006880

Mike Watts, Love Handle 01/27/2022

Mike Watts, Love Handle This week Dorian & Jake sit down with the owner of , Mike Watts. Mike talks about what it takes to survive in the world of entrepreneurship. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the and sponsor . A special thank you to Mike for allowing us to record at the LoveHandle studio room facility. If you'd like to contact or you can find them on Facebook. /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/21917423

Joel Castro, Alvin City Councilman 01/20/2022

Joel Castro, Alvin City Councilman This week Dorian & Jake sit down with the youngest Alvin City Councilman ever. Joel shares why he entered the political ring and discusses what's next for the young City Councilman. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the and sponsor . A special thank you to for allowing us to record at their facility. You can contact Councilman Castro directly from his website at or you can find him on Facebook at . /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/21832484

Winter 2022 Alvin Manvel Area Chamber Update 01/13/2022

Winter 2022 Alvin Manvel Area Chamber Update Cary Perrin of the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce sits down with Dorian and Jake to look at the next couple of months in the chamber world. /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/21744947

Ed Thompson, State Representative 01/06/2022

Ed Thompson, State Representative This week Dorian & Jake sit down with , who share the his journey from local insurance broker to District 29 State Representative during the historic 2021 sessions in Austin. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank the and sponsor . You can contact Representative Ed Thompson directly via email at , or via phone at . /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/21690389

Merry Christmas 12/23/2021

Merry Christmas Merry Christmas, we hope you enjoy the holidays. /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/21589289

Best of Joe Perez, Texas Chronicles 12/16/2021

Best of Joe Perez, Texas Chronicles In this Best of episode, we discuss with Joe Perez, of Texas Chronicles about his love of giving and why he blesses other businesses with his work. You can learn more about him online at one of the following: /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/21501614

Monica Flores, Best of Creating Community w/ Dorian & Jake 12/09/2021

Monica Flores, Best of Creating Community w/ Dorian & Jake In this episode of the podcast we go into the archives for one of our favorite episodes. /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/21427349

Best of...Ryan Knape 11/25/2021

Best of...Ryan Knape In this "Best of..." episode of Creating Community with Dorian and Jake, we look back at our conversation with Ryan Knape. Ryan Knape is the co-owner of along with his wife and his parents. He sits down to talk with Dorian and Jake about growing up in Alvin and getting into the family business of ranching by way of of working at a bank. /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/21325109

Junior Gordon - Songwriter / Musician 11/18/2021

Junior Gordon - Songwriter / Musician This week Dorian & Jake sit down with local celebrity songwriter, musician, and lead singer of The Junior Gordon Band. Join us as he share his journey of faith and becoming a musician. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank the and sponsor . /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/21203174

Glenn Starkey, Author/Councilman/Veteran 11/11/2021

Glenn Starkey, Author/Councilman/Veteran This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Author, Councilman, Veteran of the Marine Corp, and Jake's father, Glenn Starkey, who shares with us his journey through life and how he became an award-winning author. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank the and sponsor . /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/21123566

Dave Barber, Officer/Professor 11/04/2021

Dave Barber, Officer/Professor This week Dorian & Jake have a discussion with retired Houston Police Department officer and current Adjunct Professor at Sam Houston State University, Dave Barber. You're sure to enjoy his stories. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank the and sponsor . /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/21046625

David Barber, Retired Police Chief & Adjunct Professor 11/04/2021

David Barber, Retired Police Chief & Adjunct Professor David Barber, former police chief and current adjunct professor, joins Dorian and Jake to discuss how policing has changed and the importance of continuing education among other topics. /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/21046628

Zoe & Samantha - ZOMADD 10/28/2021

Zoe & Samantha - ZOMADD Zoe Urlickson and Samantha Maddox of sit down with Dorian & Jake and discuss how they got met, became friends and ultimately started a business together. You're going to love their passion, especially when it comes to their meeting of Taylor Swift. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank the /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/20960912

Chamber Update with Cary Perrin (4Q) 10/21/2021

Chamber Update with Cary Perrin (4Q) In this episode Dorian & Jake sit down with Cary Perrin, President and CEO of the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and get an update with all that is happening with the Chamber in this the final quarter of 2021. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank the /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/20883998

Greg & Camielle Hernandez - Local Law Enforcement 10/14/2021

Greg & Camielle Hernandez - Local Law Enforcement Greg & Camielle Hernandez sit down with Dorian & Jake and discuss why they entered law enforcement and how they handle the day-to-day struggles with life as married law enforcement officers. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we'd like to thank the /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/20811761

Nick Droege, Co-Owner of Texas Tail Distillery 10/07/2021

Nick Droege, Co-Owner of Texas Tail Distillery Nick Droege, co-owner of Texas Tail Distillery, joins us on the podcast to discuss launching a distillery, working through a pandemic, and difficult decisions while trying to succeed. /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/20735636

Marina Soliz, RINAS 09/30/2021

Marina Soliz, RINAS Marina Soliz joins Dorian and Jake on the podcast to discuss guerilla marketing, songwriting, and performing her new EP at an album release party. /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/20652893

Officer Sam Davis, Alvin ISD 09/23/2021

Officer Sam Davis, Alvin ISD Alvin ISD Officer Sam Davis joins Dorian and Jake to discuss his path from England to Bermuda to Alvin. His path was never boring and made for a great conversation. /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/20569226

Koby Rowton, Musician 09/16/2021

Koby Rowton, Musician Koby Rowton joins us on this episode, he was a week away from performing at the Alvin Music Festival and he discusses songwriting, his start, and recording his new album. /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/20476100

Jim Bennett, Transglobalist 09/09/2021

Jim Bennett, Transglobalist In this episode Dorian and Jake are joined by Jim Bennett. /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/20415407

Melissa Washington, Texas General Land Office 09/02/2021

Melissa Washington, Texas General Land Office Melissa Washington joins Dorian and Jake to discuss her work, self care, and the importance of being able to relate to people from all walks of life. /episode/index/show/creatingcommunity/id/20340428

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