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Creating Community

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January 29, 2024

Episode 1: Michael Sorrell

Knowledge is power, and Paul Quinn President Michael Sorrell is helping make sure that every one of his students leaves school with that power. After practicing law and then serving in the White House as an executive assistant for the executive office, Michael Sorrell pivoted away from politics to education. Although

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January 29, 2024

Episode 2: Janie Barrera

Some people would see a full life in giving back to a community through serving a church. Some people put more value in secular philanthropy. Still others equate success in business with a successful life. Janie Barrera has had all these chapters in her life. Join us as we follow

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January 29, 2024

Episode 3: Carlos de Aldecoa

Sometimes to help the business community, you have to go to the statehouse and get laws changed. Carlos de Aldecoa did just that. Join us as we meet a mover and shaker in the Houston business and beverage community. This entrepreneur and philanthropist not only gives back to the Houston

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January 29, 2024

Episode 4: Andy Williams

Creating community sometimes means seeing where there is a need and doing something to fill that need. After serving overseas in the military and spending some time in the real estate business, Andy Williams decided to do something to help his veteran brothers and sisters. Andy leads Rehab Warriors, a

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January 29, 2024

Episode 5: Donna Cole

How do you create and build a company into one of Houston’s leading woman and minority-owned chemical distributors? You might do well to take some cues from Donna Cole, President and CEO of Cole Chemical & Distributing, Inc. Join us as we explore what led to Cole’s success in business,

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January 29, 2024

Episode 6: Brad Freels & Fred Caldwell

One of the greatest parts of the Texas business community is the meaningful friendships made along the way. We caught up with Brad Freels, CEO of Midway, and Fred Caldwell, CEO of Caldwell Companies, to hear about their friendship that began all the way back in college. Join us as

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