Houston Made

In this episode Rusty talks with Devin Strahan, the founder and creator of Devin's Spiked Rootbeer. Devin shares his captivating journey from operating a 20-ton crane to launching his own craft beverage brand. Listen as we explore Devin's diverse ventures, including personal training and private chef work, and his early lessons learned from Devin's Tasty Muffins. Discover how Devin's passion for root beer and the burgeoning craft beverage market inspired him to develop a unique alcoholic root beer, a creation born from both curiosity and creative experimentation.

In this episode Rusty talks with Rhiannon Cueto, who is a hair styling and makeup artist extraordinaire! She styles women for weddings, photoshoots, brand campaigns and more. She is passionate about what she does, has a focus on natural glam, highlighting the natural beauty of each of her clients. ANND she regularly educates women through classes on how to achieve great looks with minimal work using primarily the products they already have. In this episode, Rusty and Rhiannon chat about her journey into the business AND the lessons she's learned along the way!

In this episode Rusty talks with Shawn Outlaw, one of the owners and heart behind Drop Shots HTX - a fantastic indoor pickleball spot in the heart of Houston. Listen in as Rusty and Shawn discuss the journey across multiple industries that led to this venture AND the lessons learned along the way. They discuss everything from the value of having a dream you believe in to the supportive community of entrepreneurs all around Houston!

In this episode Rusty talks with Shannon Bolinger, the owner and lead PA-C of Solace Med Spa. Through Solace Med Spa, Shannon and her team have created a space that focuses not only on looks, but rather long term wellness. We discuss the path that led her to establish the spa, why she values internal health as a key means enhancing external beauty, and the lessons she's learned about business on top of medicine. Listen in as Rusty and Shannon talk about all of this and more in this week's episode of Houston Made Podcast.

In this episode Rusty talks with long time friend and mortgage lender Paige Bowman. Through The Mortgage Collective, Paige has built a business that has helped countless individuals and families purchase real estate across the country. On top of being excellent at loans, she is a branding wizard finding unique and creative ways to stand out in a market that isn't typically known for being cool. Listen in as Rusty and Paige discuss the journey of their friendship, the unexpected path that led to mortgages, and the lessons learned growing up with single moms.