What in East Dallas is Going On?!

In this East Dallas Chamber segment, the Chamber Chicks sit down with Bre Morris, Founder and CEO of Alchemy Face Bar. Bre shares how she took a foundation in makeup artistry and esthetics and turned it into a multi-location beauty brand redefining the modern spa experience.From launching Alchemy in 2014 to expanding across Colorado and Texas, Bre brings a fresh perspective on what it means to scale with intention, lead with creativity, and build a brand that puts people first.If you’re into entrepreneurship, beauty, community, or just want to hear from someone who’s doing things differently, this one is for you.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

Camille and Rich take a field trip to one of the crown jewels of East Dallas, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Joining them is Sabina Carr, the Arboretum’s new President and CEO, who stepped into the role just over a year ago and already has big plans in motion.Sabina shares her journey from SMU to leading botanical institutions across the country, including her historic leadership in San Antonio and Atlanta. Now back home in Dallas, she’s focused on honoring the legacy of the Arboretum while shaping its future through community engagement, sustainability, and innovation.From seasonal festivals to future plans for education and access, this episode is full of growth... literally and figuratively. You’ll never look at the Arboretum the same way again.Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

Camille and Rich hit the road to Fortunate Son in Downtown Garland and sit down with Amy Rosenthal to talk all things Willie Nelson and the 50th anniversary of Red Headed Stranger: the career-defining album recorded right there in Garland back in 1975.The City of Garland is throwing a full weekend celebration on May 16 and 17, 2025, featuring:🎬 A film screening and panel for Red Headed Stranger📍 Plaza Theatre – May 16 at 7 PM🎶 Free Fringe Concert Series across downtown venues📍 Intrinsic Brewing, Fortunate Son, Dead Wax Records, and more – May 17 from 3 to 6 PM🎤 A one-night-only tribute concert with Texas music legends📍 Granville Arts Center – May 17 at 8 PM🚌 A studio tour of where the album was recorded, hosted by Nathan “Mongol” Wells📍 Leaves from 501 W State St – Tour times at 11:30, 12:30, and 1:30📸 A chance to step aboard Willie’s actual tour bus📍 Downtown Garland – May 17 from Noon to 6 PMThis episode captures the vibe, the history, and why this album still matters. If you love music, community, and a little Texas grit, you’ll want to hear this one.Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

This week with The Chamber Chicks, they are talking with Ryan Holloway of Holloway Benefit Concepts, a veteran-owned independent insurance agency based in Dallas. Ryan breaks down what sets independent agencies apart, how his team creates smart benefit solutions for businesses, and why putting people first will always matter more than pushing policies.If you’re a business owner in East Dallas or just want to understand your coverage options better, this episode is for you.https://hollowaybenefitconcepts.com Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

You know "The Catch".  If not look it up! But do you know where the "glove" is?In this episode of What in East Dallas is Going On?! we uncover a story that stretches from the 1954 World Series to the heart of East Dallas. It involves Willie Mays, a grandfather and a local East Dallas resident. Craig Liddle, golf pro at Lakewood Country Club, shares a family connection to one of baseball’s most iconic moments. And it all centers around the glove that helped make Willie Mays a legend.Baseball. History. Family legacy. And a twist you never saw coming. Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

In this flavorful episode, Camille and Rich are on location at ONE90 Smoked Meats, a true East Dallas original that’s taken backyard passion to a whole new level. Founder Kyle St. Clair shares how a love for low-and-slow cooking turned into a full-blown craft barbecue operation that’s now shipping premium smoked meats nationwide. From brisket to duck sandwiches that left Guy Fieri speechless, we get into the grit, growth, and good eats behind one of the neighborhood’s most talked-about smokehouses.https://one90smokedmeats.com/ Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

Kayla isn’t just another employee at a bank. She’s part of something much bigger.What she and the team at Comerica’s HQ are doing goes way beyond banking. From offering coworking space to providing educational training for small business owners, they’re actually helping entrepreneurs in our community thrive.This is a great example of a bank doing it right, supporting local business in real, tangible ways.Comerica Bank is headquartered right here in Dallas, and with over 400 branches across five states, they’re proving that community investment still matters.Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

This episode is not about pools, kinda, but it’s really about a love story that started in Drivers Ed at Lake Highlands High School and turned into a lifelong partnership. Rich and Camille sit down with David and Michelle Reed, the husband and wife duo behind Summerhill Pools. Their story is rooted in East Dallas, built on grit, commitment, and a connection that goes way beyond business. David, also known as “Skipper,” back in the day...  and Michelle open up about what it means to grow something real, together. From teenage sparks to running one of the most respected businesses in town, this is a true East Dallas original.Check them out! www.summerhillpools.comConnect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

In this episode Rich and Camille sit down with David Figueroa one of the brothers behind Melinda’s Hot SauceYou’ve seen their bottles in stores across the country but what you might not know is that this national brand is now based right here in East DallasEven cooler some of the family behind the brand actually live in the neighborhoodDavid shares how he and his brother Greg went from making sauces in their kitchen to building one of the most flavorful hot sauce brands in the worldThey talk about fresh ingredients the journey of scaling a passion and why flavor always comes firstIf you love a good local connection a little spice and a whole lot of flavor this one’s for youConnect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

In this episode with the East Dallas Chamber Business Spotlight, The Chamber Chicks sit down with Ms. Maetzi: Founder & Directress or Cosmos Montessori School, a gem nestled right here on Ferguson Road. From farm-to-table meals prepared by an international chef to immersive Spanish instruction and hands-on learning with gardens and chickens, Cosmos is redefining early childhood education in East Dallas.Rooted in the century-old Montessori pedagogy, Cosmos focuses on nurturing the whole child—academically, emotionally, and socially. We explore how they create a truly enriched environment through bilingual after-school programs, practical life experiences, and a curriculum designed to foster independence, critical thinking, and joy in learning.If you’ve ever wondered what makes a Montessori education unique, or why Cosmos is capturing the attention of families across East Dallas, this is the episode for you.Learn more at cosmosmontessoridallas.com or visit them at 8250 Ferguson RdConnect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com