Talks with Dom

Meet Christina Leipold, a seasoned customer success leader with over 15 years of experience, with Dominique Ramirez. She earned her degree in Government with a minor in Race, and Ethnic Studies from the University of Redlands and is now pursuing a Master’s in Risk and Compliance at Texas A&M University.

Christina is the Director of Customer Success at the Austin Board of REALTORS today and an active member of the Junior Leag...

Dominique Ramirez interviews Gretchen Dubois, current VP of Media at Ad Results Media. Gretchen began building her career in New York City where she rose through the ranks at multiple ad agencies and helped enterprises across different industries. She studied Advertising and Economics at UT Austin and even spent time in Paris studying International Marketing.

Gretchen’s known for her directness, drive, and leadership—and in this...

Get to know Jeremy Garcia in this episode with Dominique Ramirez. Jeremy is the new Head Coach of the women’s volleyball team at St. Edward’s University. He’s been dedicated to the sport since age 11 and has built an impressive coaching career with stops at The University of Texas at Austin, Penn State, and Duke University.

In this episode, we talk about what sparked his love for volleyball, how he found his calling in coaching,...

Meet Katie Whitehurst with Dominique Ramirez, a Biosystems Engineering graduate from Oklahoma State University and a licensed Professional Engineer. She currently works at Pape-Dawson Engineers, where she’s made her mark on major transportation projects across Texas.

But Katie’s story isn’t just about roads and infrastructure—it’s about stepping into leadership even when it’s uncomfortable, staying deeply involved in her Catholi...

Join Dominique Ramirez’s interview with Jackie Navarro, an enforcement attorney who earned her degrees from University of California, Berkeley as well as St. Mary’s University School of Law. From being the first person in her family to graduate from college to earning leadership roles in her professional life and faith life, Jackie holds herself to a high standard and encourages others to dream big, too, because why not!?

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Listen in to Dominique Ramirez interviewing Fayth Murphy, a Registered Nurse with over six years of experience in some of the most critical and complex areas of healthcare—think Pediatric ICU, Cardiac Care, and Cardiac Cath Labs. She’s also a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran, a certified critical care nurse, and currently working as a travel nurse, taking her skills and heart for service across the country. In this episode, Fayth opens...

Meet Lydia Suzanne, who was born and raised in France and moved to the United States after graduating with her Masters degree in Marketing. She has spent nearly a decade in Human Resources, but after having her two daughters, she felt the pull toward something more creative — photography. In 2024, she officially launched Lydia Suzanne Photography, a full-service motherhood photography business based right here in Austin. Her work i...

In this episode, join Dominique Ramirez interviewing Kristen Fuhrman, whose life journey has taken her from studying anthropology and working with bones to building a career in financial services. She's now helping women make confident, informed decisions about their money. The conversation revolves around how she made that pivot, what fuels her “why,” and yes — her love of travel (she’s been to six of the continents including ...

Join Dominique Ramirez in this episode learning more about Austin Rife, a Software Development Manager at Amazon Web Services, and his journey to becoming an engineer in the space of artificial intelligence. Austin studied Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alabama, then earned his Master’s in Financial Engineering, and has received much advice from mentors throughout his career.

In this episode, we will ta...

Meet Tori Leslie in this episode with Dominique Ramirez. She grew up in Florida and moved to New York for a full change of pace in life. From finishing college later than the social norm to landing her first job in sales, Tori's story is a powerful reminder that everyone’s path looks different. We’ll talk about navigating comparison, figuring out your strengths, and learning to put your ego aside. Tori also shares why she stepp...

Learn with Dominique Ramirez about Matt Pojman, a data scientist currently at Airbnb. His career has taken him through some of the biggest names in tech, including Meta and Roku; but before all that, he was a student right here in Austin, earning both his undergrad and master’s degrees from the University of Texas at Austin in business and professional accounting. He’s someone who’s always had a love for numbers and problem-solving...

This episode’s guest is Lisa Moore, a former civil engineer who earned her degree from UT Austin, worked at TxDot, and then made the courageous decision to step away from her career to raise her children full-time. Today, Lisa has stepped into a whole new chapter as the founder of Lisa Jayne Florals, a floral design business born from passion and creativity. She’s already worked alongside some amazing names in the Austin floral sce...

Meet Marie Cohan in this episode with Dominique Ramirez! Marie is an absolute powerhouse in her field of IT with a passion for professional development and a career dedicated to making a difference. She was recently honored with the Outstanding Women in Texas Government Professional Development Award in 2024, a testament to her hard work and dedication.

Check out all the different feats Marie has accomplished to receive the Outs...

In this episode, get ready to meet Dr. Virginia Bailey, a talented plastic surgeon who has built an impressive career in the field of medicine.

Dive into her journey from studying biology at UT Austin to earning her medical doctorate at UT Health Houston, and how her experiences at her residencies shaped her into the surgeon she is today. Dr. Bailey shares what it was like to transition from being a resident and employed plasti...

Meet John Mayo, an engineer, robotics enthusiast, and mentor who’s made some seriously impressive strides in the world of space exploration, robotics, and engineering. John’s journey began in mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University, which led him to earn his master's degree at MIT. From there, he landed a dream job at NASA as a robotics engineer, working on cutting-edge projects. John is also a key player in the worl...

Meet Matt Lara in this episode with Dominique Ramirez. Matt has called Austin home for over a decade, and in that time, he's made his mark as a Global Crisis and Issues Communicator. His job? To work behind the scenes, preventing potential disasters from hitting the headlines. But, as he likes to say, 'I know I’m doing my job right if nobody knows who I am.'

Matt’s journey from serving in the Air Force to his current rol...

Listen in to this episode to learn with Dominique Ramirez about Jack Sweeney—a developer, creator, and mental wellness advocate. Jack is the creator of Coherence - Breathwork, an app that helps people with their breathing for anxiety, sleep, and more. But before Coherence, he dropped out of college after three years, created other apps, ran a YouTube channel with 25k subscribers, and even surfed a 13-foot wave!

In this episode, Jack...