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East Dallas's one and only podcast! There's a lot happening here in East Dallas, so let's talk about it! Hosts Rich and Camille bring you timely conversations from our community. If it's in East Dallas, we talk about it: culture makers; activists and artists; restaurants and bars, businesses and community leaders, students and new comers; and those who love East Dallas! There are a lot of hidden secrets here! Gems you may not even know about! Our job is to highlight those places so everyone knows about them. If you live in East Dallas and want to support local, consider yourself lucky! You now have a show dedicated to this amazing place that's home to over 200,000 people.
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Camille and Rich sit down with Jennifer Bushman, Development Manager at Hugs Cafe Inc., to talk about the incredible work this organization is doing to create meaningful, competitively paid employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. What started as a single café has grown into a powerful social enterprise that includes workforce training, culinary education, a greenhouse operation, and life skills programs that help people thrive both personally...
Camille and Rich sat down with Kyle Armstrong, President and CEO of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, at the corporate offices for a conversation about leadership, responsibility and where healthcare is headed. Kyle is leading one of the most respected academic medical centers in the country, while also serving as president of Baylor Scott & White’s North Texas Central Region. We talked about guiding a major health system through the COVID pandemic, building strong teams, earning n...
Camille and Rich sit down with Dallas legend Liz Mikel to talk about her extraordinary career and her powerful new role as the lone performer in Where We Stand at the Dallas Theater Center. A Texas native, Liz has been performing since childhood. Trained from age six by Ann Williams of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre and later mentored by Curtis King of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, she has built a career that spans local, national, and international stages. Dallas audiences know...
What started with a couple Highland Park high school kids quietly putting boats in the water has grown into one of the most unique athletic communities in Dallas. On this episode, Camille and Rich sit down with Austin Brooks, better known as AJ, Executive Director of Dallas United Crew. We talk about the surprising history of rowing in Dallas, how the sport found its home here, and why White Rock Lake became the backdrop for something much bigger than competition. AJ’s story alone is wild. Un...
For Part 2 of our field trip to Bonton Farms, Camille and Rich sit down with Melissa Metoyer, the Senior Director of Health Equity and Community Impact, to talk about what it really looks like when a neighborhood takes care of each other. This conversation goes deep into health and wellness, but not in the abstract. We talk about real systems. Real people. And real outcomes. From medical and dental care to behavioral health, nutrition, financial stability, and workforce development, Melissa w...
In this episode, we’re joined by director Vickie Washington to talk all things Fat Ham, the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy making its regional premiere at Dallas Theater Center. We dig into Vickie’s journey as an artist, what drew her to this bold reinvention of Hamlet, and how Fat Ham uses humor, family tension, and truth to explore liberation and joy. Centered around a queer Black man caught between generational expectations and his own freedom, the play challenges cycles of violence while d...
Today on What In East Dallas Is Going On? we took a field trip to Bonton Farms and spent time with their CEO, Mark Jones. Mark is no ordinary CEO, and what’s happening at Bonton Farms is nothing short of remarkable. This was our first time truly being on the ground out there, seeing the work, feeling the energy, and understanding just how powerful this model really is. What they’ve built should absolutely be duplicated across the country. We had an inspiring, honest, and eye opening conversat...
We’re kicking off the first episode of the year the right way. With purpose, heart, and community at the center of it all. This episode was recorded live at Bonton Farms, a place that embodies what it means to lift people up and create real change. Our guest is Stormy Pecchioni, Director of Philanthropy, Engagement, and Business Development for Dallas Trinity FC. Stormy’s story is one rooted in service. From leveraging sports as a tool for good to showing up in the community and doing the wor...
What does it take to become a Master Sommelier? In this episode of What In East Dallas Is Going On?!, we sit down with James Tidwell, one of the few Master Sommeliers in the country—and he happens to live right here in East Dallas. With fewer than 300 Master Sommeliers worldwide, earning this prestigious title requires years of dedication, deep expertise, and an extraordinary ability to understand and communicate the complexities of wine. James shares his journey into the world of wine, what ...
On this episode of the East Dallas Podcast, Camille and Rich sit down with Dr. Ashley Agan to talk about something simple, powerful, and surprisingly life changing. Walk with a Doc is a global movement that started with one frustrated cardiologist who just wanted his patients to get moving. What began as a Saturday stroll in an Ohio park has grown into more than 500 chapters around the world. Dr. Agan shares how the East Dallas chapter is giving our neighborhood a chance to get outside, get a...
Dawna Duke joined us for a conversation that shows what can happen when a parent’s instinct meets a little creativity and a whole lot of purpose. Dawna is the founder of STEMscapes Collab and Play Spaces, a company that is transforming the way kids learn and explore by bringing hands on discovery into schools, restaurants, offices, and waiting areas all over DFW. She designs, builds, and installs these small scale kid museums so every student has access to unstructured play and real experienc...
This week, Camille and Rich sit down with Victoria Shepherd-Burnett, the founder and executive director of The Inn Recovery Community, for one of the most powerful and emotional conversations we’ve ever had. Victoria shares how her journey began in 2019, helping young women facing homelessness, and how that mission evolved through unimaginable personal struggle. After nearly losing her life in 2022, she found recovery and purpose in helping others do the same. Today, The Inn has grown into a ...
Rich and Camille take the East Dallas podcast on the road for a live field trip to Chefs For Farmers 2025, the ultimate Texas party with a purpose. Founded in Dallas by Iris Midler, this one-of-a-kind festival brings chefs, farmers, and food lovers together to celebrate local flavor, sustainability, and community. From the energy of the tents to the passion behind every dish, this episode captures what makes Chefs For Farmers more than a food and wine event. It is a movement built on connecti...
Zach Galindo is the Executive Director of the College of Music and a lifelong musician whose passion for teaching and performing has shaped an entire community. He began giving private lessons in 2004 and has since taught more than 1,000 students. In 2014, Zach expanded his vision by hiring his first teacher, which led to the creation of his music school. By May of 2017, the brick and mortar Lake Highlands School of Music opened its doors and now serves more than 300 students of all ages. A p...
Camille and Rich sit down with one of their all time favorite hometown voices, Ward Richmond, a musician, dad, real estate broker, podcast host, and proud East Dallas native. Ward grew up sneaking into Reverend Horton Heat and Tripping Daisy shows, eventually becoming a staple of the Dallas music scene with bands like Slick 57 and Boys Named Sue. Today, he brings raw honesty and Texas storytelling to his solo work including his upcoming third album Big Addict Energy produced by John Pedigo. I...
Howard Garrett, better known as “The Dirt Doctor,” is back with Camille and Rich for one of our favorite conversations ever. Our audience loves him, and so do we. Born in Pittsburg, Texas, and based right here in Dallas, Howard has spent decades leading the organic movement as a radio host, author, arborist, and health activist. He challenges chemical-based approaches to landscaping and promotes natural organic programs that save water, restore soil, and protect our health. In this episode, H...
In this episode of What In East Dallas Is Going On?!, Camille and Rich sit down with award-winning producer, writer, and journalist Olive Talley to talk about her latest documentary The Stones Are Speaking. The film tells the remarkable story of archaeologist Mike Collins, who risked everything to save 30 acres of looted land in Central Texas and uncovered evidence of people living there 20,000 years ago. Olive shares the inspiration behind the film, her passion for storytelling, and why pres...
In this episode of What In East Dallas Is Going On?!, Camille and Rich sit down with Tony from Jimmy’s Food Store. What starts as a conversation about a beloved neighborhood market quickly turns into something much bigger. Tony shares the rich history of Jimmy’s, the challenges his family has overcome, and the deep connection this store has with the East Dallas community. Jimmy’s isn’t just a place to buy Italian specialties, it’s a symbol of resilience, heritage, and what it means to belong....
In this episode of What In East Dallas Is Going On?!, Camille and Rich sit down with Emily Stewart, Senior Director of Philanthropy at Nexus Family Recovery Center. Emily brings over fifteen years of experience in the nonprofit world, where she has built lasting relationships and led successful fundraising efforts to support vital community programs. She shares her journey, her passion for connecting people to purpose, and the impact Nexus is making by helping individuals and families find re...
Architecture shapes more than the homes we live in. It influences culture, community, and even the way we see ourselves. In this episode of What In East Dallas Is Going On?!, Rich and Camille sit down with architects Justin Lial and Bentley Tibbs to talk about the power of design and the upcoming AIA Dallas Tour of Homes 2025. From the way a space is laid out to how it reflects the character of East Dallas, architecture has the ability to connect people and leave a lasting mark on a community...
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