Podcasts by ETX Podcast

S2 E19 Social Media Etiquette from 2022-07-22T08:39:12

There's a fine line between personal and business in the world of social media. Holli and Ciara talk about why social media etiquette matters. We will give you a background on the most popular p...

S2 E18 4th of July from 2022-07-01T16:55:09

Holli and Ciara dig a little deeper into the festivities surrounding the 4th of July. This episode is good for the whole family. We share the history behind some of the most iconic items associa...

S2 E17 Introducing Kristen Cruz & Jennifer Barbee of Destination Innovate from 2022-05-27T07:04:35

Holli and Ciara interview the dynamic business duo and best friends, Kristen and Jenn. These inspiring women business owners share their story and passion for small business and tourism. They we...

S2 E16 National Small Business Week May 1-7 2022 from 2022-04-29T11:30:02

For more than 50 years, the SBA.gov (Small Business Administration) has been celebrating the resiliency and tenacity of America’s entrepreneurs. Starting May 5th, 2022 there are dozens of free, ...

S2 E15 The Great Resignation from 2022-04-15T08:00

2021 saw over 30 million Americans quit their jobs. Why is it happening? Will it continue? What does it mean for small businesses and employee retention? Holli and Ciara tackle this topic with r...

S2 E14 Instagram vs. Reality from 2022-03-18T09:08:43

In honor of International Women’s Day, Holli and Ciara share some research and advice on social media and mental health. In a recent poll 6 out of 10 people globally said their lives would be be...

S2 E13 Working With Your Partner from 2022-03-05T02:00

Holli and Ciara know a lot of small business owners in East Texas. One thing so many small businesses have in common is the fact that they are run by couples, siblings, moms and dads and best fr...

S2 Ep 12 Love Your Business from 2022-02-04T07:00

Join us on this episode as we interview Micah Peacock. He's the founder of Small Business C Suite, a boutique financial consulting firm dedicated to helping small business owners in East Texas r...

S2 E11 Influencer Marketing – Is It for You? from 2022-01-21T07:00

Influencer marketing is gaining more traction and this episode explores whether your business is a good candidate to take advantage of this trend. We give you questions to ask, what to expect of...

S2 E10 2022 May All Your Negatives Be Covid Test Results from 2022-01-07T07:00

Here we go again, another New Year’s wrap up with Holli and Ciara. On this episode the pros and cons of resolutions vs. goal setting are discussed. A 2021 recap is given and some laughs to go al...

S2 E9 Everyone Deserves A Break from 2021-12-24T07:00

Taking time off when you are a business owner can feel impossible. Holli and Ciara know this first hand but give you some tips and resources to make it happen. Remember, your business and your p...

S2 E8 The Gift of Shopping Small from 2021-12-10T07:00

There are so many reasons to shop small this year. Holli and Ciara share some of their favorite small businesses in East Texas as well as great ideas for "gift experiences". Shopping small makes...

S2 E7 Life After MLM from 2021-11-26T19:00

In the previous episode Holli and Ciara explored Multi-level Marketing. They paid special attention to the fact that most MLM companies target women as their main recruits. In this episode Holli...

S2 E6 MLM Get Rich or Get Out from 2021-11-12T07:00

Multilevel marketing isn't new, the concept has been around for years. The recent release of "Lula Rich", the docuseries focused on the famous brand's questionable business practices has brought...

S2 E5 No Tricks, All Treats from 2021-10-29T06:00

Join Holli and Ciara for our first Halloween special episode. We share the best places in East Texas for ghost tours, spooky experiences and historical haunts. Find out about the science behind ...

S2 E4 So Fresh and So Clean from 2021-10-15T06:00

In this episode Holli and Ciara interview young entrepreneur, Rhett - the high school student running Car Wash by Cain in Whitehouse, TX. Listen in as we discuss the challenges and benefits of r...

S2 E3 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Nancy Rangel from 2021-10-01T06:00

In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, Holli and Ciara interview Nancy Rangel, the President/CEO of the Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance. Nancy wears many hats in her role supporting Hispanic busi...

S2 E2 Our Favorite Time of Year from 2021-09-17T06:00

Pumpkin spice or caramel apple? Fall into cooler weather with us as we share some of our favorite activities around East Texas this season. We highlight traditions like the Tyler Rose Festival, ...

S2 E1 "Meat" the Cut Beef Team from 2021-09-03T06:00

In this episode, Ciara & Holli chat with Scott, one of the owners of locally owned Cut Beef. At Cut Beef customers will find pasture raised beef that contain no antibiotics and no hormones. ...

Ep. 26 Happy Anniversary from 2021-08-20T06:00

It's been a year since we started this journey of bringing together women in the East Texas area. This past year we have had fun highlighting some local businesses and business owners, navigatin...

24. What is Name, Image, and Likeness? from 2021-08-06T06:00

Last month, the Supreme Court ruled that as of July 1, 2021, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) cannot stop student athletes from profiting off of their name, image, and likenes...

24. Time for a Rebrand from 2021-07-20T06:00

Rebranding is exciting and a little nerve wracking. Big corporations do it and so can you! Today Ciara & Holli discuss why you should consider rebranding your business. While certain aspects...

23. Invest in Yourself from 2021-07-06T15:05:52

Investing in yourself is one of the best return on investments you can have. Whether it's investing in learning a new skill, developing yourself personally or professionally, tapping into your c...

22. Road Trippin' with Kids from 2021-06-22T06:00

This summer, more than any other, people are wanting to get out and travel. Get out and explore your own backyard because East Texas a beautiful place. However, as moms, Ciara & Holli know t...

21. Happy Birthday from 2021-06-08T06:00

We are celebrating both Holli and Ciara's June birthdays! On this episode, Holli & Ciara delve into the history of celebrating birthdays and the origins of birthday traditions, some of which...

20. Celebrating Father's Day from 2021-05-25T06:00

Father's Day, like Mother's Day, has an interesting history. In this week's episode, Ciara & Holli discuss the history of Father's Day as well as some fun father facts from the animal kingdo...

Celebrating Father's Day from 2021-05-25T06:00

Father's Day, like Mother's Day, has an interesting history. In this week's episode, Ciara & Holli discuss the history of Father's Day as well as some fun father facts from the animal kingdo...

19. Backyard Tourist from 2021-05-11T06:00

One thing is for sure, after this year, everyone needs a vacation. However, money and vacation days are low, but here on ETXpodcast, we have the solution. Use your vacation days in East Texas th...

18. Pink Marketing from 2021-04-27T05:00

According to Marti Barletta, author of Marketing to Women, women are the primary decision-makers for consumer goods in 85% of households. In this episode Ciara & Holli explore "Pink Marketin...

17. Celebrating Mothers from 2021-04-13T05:00

Like many of our holidays, Mother's Day has an interesting back story that you might not have heard about. Started (or was it?) and pioneered by a woman who ended up denouncing the entire holida...

Ep. 16 Spring has Sprung from 2021-03-31T21:49:58

Holli and Ciara are so happy Spring has finally reached East Texas. Join us on this episode as we interview Executive Director of Visit Nacogdoches, Sherry Chaney Morgan. We talk about the fate ...

Ep 15. Snowvid 2021 from 2021-03-16T03:06:22

While the Texas snowstorm in February looked idyllic and postcard perfect from the inside of a nice, warm cozy house, the picture was far from reality for many Texans. Completely underprepared f...

Ep. 14 Treat Yo’ Pet - Pineywoods Pets from 2021-03-02T07:00

Whitney and Brenden join us on this episode to share the story behind Pineywoods Pets. This home-based pet bakery specializes in all-natural, healthy baked dog treats. Both Whitney and Brenden h...

Ep. 13 ETXpodcast Goes Viral from 2021-02-16T07:00

In this day and age, we've all heard the term "going viral." And, no, we aren't talking about the coronavirus kind of viral; we're talking the Bernie Sanders' mittens kind. But what does it mean...

Ep. 12 Pandemic Purchases from 2021-02-02T07:00

The pandemic has made us do some crazy things. Among the top is pandemic purchases: purchases you might not have made had we not been in the middle of a pandemic purchases. Of course, there was ...

Ep. 11 Fifty-Eight Million Pounds of Chocolate from 2021-01-19T07:00

Valentine’s Day is the holiday that people love to hate. In this episode Ciara and Holli discuss its origin, surprising Valentine’s facts, and some traditions. They also explore ways you can mar...

Ep. 10 Less Stress, Less Clutter in 2021 from 2021-01-05T07:00

As we enter a new year, Ciara and Holli explore mental, physical, and spiritual clutter and how to get rid of it for a more focused new year. A cluttered mind is disrupting and it hinders our pr...

Ep. 9 Goodbye 2020 from 2020-12-22T16:00

As 2020 comes to a close and we’re just days away from 2021, Ciara and Holli reflect on the past year and discuss their hopes for the new year. In this episode, they discuss New Year’s Resolutio...

Ep. 8 Tips for Managing Holiday Stress from 2020-12-08T07:00

Holiday stress is real, but we at ETXpodcast are all about making life simple. In this episode, Holli and Ciara share their tips for making the holidays a little less stressful. From easy food h...

Ep. 7 Building Your Business: Creating a Business Strategy from 2020-11-24T12:00

Holli and Ciara interview business strategist, Alysia Cook to offer one of the industry leader’s advice and insight. As a woman in a predominantly male profession, Alysia shares how she gained r...

Holiday Shopping Special from 2020-11-13T06:00

The holidays are just around the corner, but consumers have already started shopping for gifts for that special someone. This year more than ever, people are shopping online and shopping local. ...

Ep. 6 Building Your Business: Marketing from 2020-11-03T06:00

When running a business, marketing can seem so overwhelming. There are a lot of myths out there about marketing that don't help that perception. In this episode, Ciara and Holli discuss the top ...

5. Building a Business from the Ground Up from 2020-10-20T05:00

Ciara & Holli begin a series on building a business from the ground up. Starting a business can be so overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. 

In this episode we intervi...

4. Homeschool from 2020-10-06T05:00

In the world of COVID, many parents have been forced into teaching their children at home. While virtual learning and homeschool by nature are different, many parents are now considering homesch...

3. Fear is Not the Boss of You from 2020-09-22T05:00

Holli and Ciara agreed to read the same book titled, “Fear Is Not The Boss Of You” by Jennifer Allwood. The author, like many of us was stuck in an office job that she dreaded but felt too “stuc...

2. Laid Back Luxury from 2020-09-08T05:00

"Staycations" - Your next (mini) BIG adventure!

As much as we would love to jump on a plane and jet off to some exotic location for a vacation, there are several obstacles standing in our...

1. It's all good in the Pineywoods! from 2020-08-25T05:00

In this episode, Holli and Ciara dive into the vision behind ETX Podcast. The inspiration for building up the women in our community is very close to our hearts. Women face unique challenges in ...

ETX Life Trailer from 2020-08-07T19:45:14

Join Us For A Behind The Scenes Look Into Everything East Texas Has To Offer

Rich in history, ripe with resources and no shortage of things to do, East Texas is a hidden gem we are prou...