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How can researchers conduct an asthma study, which African Americans are 40% more likely to suffer than non-Hispanic whites, with only a handful of African Americans in the group? Andrea Durham wondered the same thing, starting Durham Research Collaborative to make clinical research more inclusive, assessible and seamless. In this episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider profiles Durham, one of our 40 Under 40 Honorees.

It's been over two years since we last checked in with Ragan, President of Wildcat Management. While the world has changed, or adjusted, development in Dallas is back on track like it's 2019 again. In this episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider invites Tanya back for an update on her projects, and she shares her optimistic outlook for all of Texas.

She was the girl who not only wrote code, but pried apart the classic Commodore 64 to learn what made it tick. Curious by nature, inspired by technology, and an influencer in the hospitality industry, Gretta Brooks has parlayed professional and very personal experiences into success with SalesBoost. In this episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider welcomes Gretta for an inspirational conversation about overcoming challenges and inspiring growth.

Dr. Alicia Makaye's energy, passion and transparency are contagious. In this episode, you'll experience why she's one of the most successful business leaders in North Texas. The Co-Founder & CEO of Richardson-based GXA, which she started with her husband George, has parlayed her Air Force experience in the male-dominated tech industry. In this episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider leads a refreshing conversation with Makaye, who reveals her keys to success.

In this timely and thought provoking episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider welcomes Dennis McQuistion, who provides his insight and unique perspective on corporate governance. McCuistion, who is Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas at Dallas, and former Executive Director at the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, is being honored as a Lifetime Achievement Award Winner for the 2022 Outstanding Directors Awards for Excellence in Governance Advocacy.

Mario and Vicente, believers, designers, and Co-Founders of Common Rags, a vintage clothing brand, joins us. They shares their story of how the collab between Common Rags and Maverick City Music came to be, what prepared them to be ready for the opportunity, where the name Common Rags came from, starting Common Rags when they were young, the influence of their family, their walk with the Lord over these last couple years, and how they discern if a desire is from the Spirit or from the flesh.

We discuss how it’s good for more people to know our business than us, the humility it takes to lead a business well, encouragement to other entrepreneurs (consistency, commitment, drive) , how to balance work, rest, and time with God, definitions of success, the benefit of pure intentions, being confident in the role God’s given us, and the importance of knowing what season we’re in.

Connect with Common Rags:

Common Rags IG: @commonrags

Mario IG: @marioazarate

Vicente IG: @vicentezarate3

YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast

Website: perspectivesworldwide.org

IG: @PerspectivesWorldwide

Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue

Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown

Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey

(Edited by Ryan Rasmussen)

(Video by Thomas Bocage)