United We Podcast
by United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
The Brief: Corpus Christi’s Water Future w/ DeeAnna Heavilin
About this podcast
Discover firsthand the stories of resilience, innovation, and collaboration that define our Chamber members. Learn from the experiences of those who are shaping our city's future and gain insights into the strategies, ideas, and initiatives propelling our local economy forward.
Whether you're a business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a community member passionate about the pulse of Corpus Christi, join us on this podcast to explore the dynamic tapestry of our coastal commerce and uncover the people and places that make our community thrive.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 66 episodes
- The Brief: Corpus Christi’s Water Future w/ DeeAnna Heavilin · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 12On this episode of The Brief, Ginny Cross sits down with DeeAnna Heavilin of the Coastal Bend Coalition for a conversation about Corpus Christi’s water challenges and the…
- In Focus: Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health w/ Heather Loeb · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 11On this episode of In Focus, Gloria Fuentes sits down with Heather Loeb of NAMI Greater Corpus Christi for a conversation about mental health and the importance of asking for…
- The Brief: Prop B, Water Policy & Corpus Christi’s Future w/ Bob Paulison · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this episode of The Brief, we sit down with Bob Paulison, Executive Director of the Coastal Bend Industry Association, to discuss Proposition B—commonly known as the Fair…
- In Focus: Celebrating 80 Years of YWCA Corpus Christi w/ Esmeralda Teran · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 9On this episode of In Focus, Gloria Fuentes sits down with Esmeralda Teran, CEO of YWCA Corpus Christi, to celebrate 80 years of empowering women, eliminating racism, and…
- The Brief: Candidate Forum, Construction & Business Advocacy w/ Wendy Herman · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode of The Brief, we sit down with Wendy Herman, President of the Associated Builders and Contractors Texas Coastal Bend–Rio Grande Valley Chapter, to discuss the…
- The Brief: Sister Cities, Culinary Exchange & Citizen Diplomacy w/ Ana Aldridge · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode of The Brief, we sit down with Ana Aldridge, Chair of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, to discuss Corpus Christi’s sister city…
- In Focus: Esperanza de Tejas w/ Brianna Davis, Esperanza de Tejas · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 4On this episode of In Focus, Gloria Fuentes sits down with Brianna Davis, Founder and CEO of Esperanza de Tejas, to talk about the organization’s mission to break down barriers…
- The Brief: Safe Boating, Coastal Recreation & Water Safety w/ Tom Gottemoeller · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 6In this episode of The Brief, we sit down with Tom Gottemoeller of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to discuss National Safe Boating Week and why boating safety matters in a…
- The Brief: Coastal Bend to D.C., Advocacy & Federal Priorities w/ Gus Barrera · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode of The Brief, we sit down with Gus Barrera, Chair of the Coastal Bend to Washington, D.C. Delegation to break down one of the Chamber’s most important advocacy…
- In Focus: Building the Game & Community w/ Eran Hemi, Corpus Christi FC · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 3In Episode 3 of In Focus, the member-exclusive podcast of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, VP of Membership Gloria Fuentes sits down with Aaron Hemi, Director of…
- The Next Wave: Life on the Water & Maritime Careers w/ Jacob Granbury · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 2Welcome back to The Next Wave — a United We Podcast spotlighting young professionals and the impact they’re making across the Coastal Bend. In this episode, we sit down with…
- The Brief: Windstorm Insurance, Rates & Coastal Risk w/ Greg Smith · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 4In this episode of The Brief, we sit down with Greg Smith — Coastal Representative on the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Board of Directors — to break down one of the most…
- The Next Wave: Building Community & Opportunity w/ Alissa Ramirez · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 1Welcome to the very first episode of The Next Wave — a United We Podcast spotlighting young professionals and the impact they’re making across the Coastal Bend. In this episode…
- In Focus: Community, Conservation & Connection – Melanie Holland, Texas State Aquarium · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 2In Episode 2 of In Focus, the member-exclusive podcast of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, VP of Membership Gloria Fuentes sits down with Melanie Holland, Corporate…
- The Brief: Water Curtailment, Economic Development & Coastal Bend Advocacy w/ Sarah Tindall · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 3In this episode of The Brief, we sit down with Sarah Tindall — Chief Operating Officer of the Corpus Christi Economic Development Corporation — to talk about the issues currently…
- The Dish: Coastal Conversations at Perrin’s on the Water with Amy Granberry & Dan Suckley · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 2Welcome back to The Dish, a United We Podcast original where great food meets the people and stories shaping Corpus Christi. In Episode 2, Amy Granberry sits down with Dan…
- In Focus: Building Big Business Through Relationships – Ed Piersol, Hose of South Texas · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 1In our very first episode of In Focus, the member-exclusive podcast of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, VP of Membership Gloria Fuentes sits down with Ed Piersol…
- The Brief: Water, Workforce & Del Mar’s Freedom to Dream w/ David Loeb · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 2In this episode of The Brief, we sit down with David Loeb — CEO of Landlord Resources, Del Mar College Regent, and former Corpus Christi City Council member — to break down the…
- The Dish: A Taste of Tradition at Snapka’s with Anna Aldridge & Cindy Barrera · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 1Welcome to the very first episode of The Dish, a United We Podcast original where great food meets the people and stories shaping Corpus Christi. In this premiere episode, Anna…
- The Brief: Water, Desal & the Decisions Ahead w/ Bob Paulson · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 1In the very first episode of The Brief, we dive into the policy issues shaping the future of our business community, from city hall to the state capitol and beyond. Host Jenny…







