Alexandra & Friends Podcast
All things concerning life, love, health and wealth. Learn life’s little lessons from industry leaders, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and non-profit success stories.
Episodes
Robert “Bert” Quevedo Arista is a seasoned graphic designer and illustrator whose career spans education, major sports merchandising, and independent creative ventures, including work with the Dallas Cowboys and multiple comic book projects. As co-founder of Creative Syndicate Studios, he continues to shape branding, storytelling, and youth culture across industries — don’t miss his conversation on the podca...
Joyce E. Tapley, MHA, is the Chief Executive Officer of Foremost Family Health Centers and a nationally respected healthcare leader with over 30 years of C-suite experience driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence. 🎙️ Tune in to hear Joyce share powerful insights on sustainable healthcare leadership and turning vision into real-world results.
In this episode of Alexandra & Friends, Alexandra welcomes Tre Williams, joined by students from Paul Quinn College, for a conversation about education, opportunity, and community. Together, they share perspectives on the college’s mission, the student experience, and the importance of creating pathways for success for the next generation.
Ross’ Rowdy Bees began as a personal hobby rooted in a lifelong passion for honeybees. After purchasing two hives in East Texas, what started as simple enjoyment grew into a deeper commitment to learning and beekeeping. The turning point came when the founder’s eight-year-old daughter drew a bee that inspired the launch of the business, with her artwork becoming the brand’s symbol. Today, Ross’ Rowdy Bees op...
Joyce E. Tapley, MHA is a nationally respected healthcare executive and business growth strategist with more than 30 years of C-suite leadership across community health, academic medical systems, and multi-site physician enterprises. She serves as Chief Executive Officer of Foremost Family Health Centers in Dallas, Texas, where she has driven market expansion, strengthened financial performance, and sustained employee retention abo...
Michael and Rosemary Greene are the founders of Grandma and Grandpa Camp and grandparents to eight granddaughters. What began as simple family gatherings grew into a meaningful tradition centered on presence, connection, and shared memories. Through their book and speaking engagements, they encourage grandparents to embrace their unique role and build lasting family bonds through small, intentional moments. Their message is practic...
Frances, owner of The Financial Educator, LLC, is a financial educator and community leader dedicated to helping small investors and BIPOC entrepreneurs build wealth through education and access to capital. She serves as Executive Director of the Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. Community Outreach Center in Dallas and is a former Co-Chair of the Comptroller’s PROJECT REACh Dallas, where she helped connect banks and nonprofits to c...
Join Alexandra and Roland as they look back on the turning points, standout conversations, and unexpected lessons that shaped the year. From headline news to personal milestones, they unpack what mattered most, reflect on how perspectives shifted, and set the tone for what comes next. Honest, unfiltered, and straight from the heart—this is the year in review you won’t want to miss.
Join us as we welcome Dianne Jones, Atty, Judge of County Court at Law #4 in Dallas County, to the mic! She’ll be unpacking real-world leadership in the courtroom, navigating change in public service, and how you can apply those lessons to lead with integrity and impact. Tune in — you won’t want to miss it!
Meet Gus Cabarcas, U.S. Army veteran and North Texas Regional Coordinator at Combined Arms. With over 20 years in the NYPD, he brings powerful lessons on leadership, service, and resilience. Tune in to hear his inspiring journey and how he continues to serve his community today!
Maureen Jirikowic's journey is one of resilience and transformation. After being a single mom for a decade, Maureen met Peter, the love of her life. Together, they faced the challenges of his terminal cancer diagnosis in 2021, with Maureen by his side every step of the way. After his passing in 2023, Maureen found a new calling as a transformational coach for women. Through her expertise in color analysis, wardrobe coaching, skinca...
Kim Pollock McGrath is a lifelong Kansas resident who claims Texas as her second home. During her 29 incredible years as a first grade teacher, she took every opportunity to make her classroom fun and interactive by incorporating her own jingles, songs, and stories into her lessons. Family, friends, and her two dogs take priority, but when she has free time she loves to free her soul spending time out in nature exploring, hiking, r...
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