In this episode of SA Talk, host Zachary Espericueta sits down with Danielle Gunter. Danielle, the executive director of The Texas YES Project explains how the organization got started, how it's changed over the years, what led her there and much more.

Danielle also discusses how important it is for students to have the necessary tools when they are in the classroom so that they can ultimately succeed. 

TEXAS YES is an educational nonprofit committed to closing the gap for educational equality through the support of Title 1 students in San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth, Corpus Christi and Austin.

For over 20 years the YES program has worked to provide students with the supplies/resources they need for success. Their Box of Dreams and Little Locker programs deliver schools supplies and provide easy access to books within students’ own neighborhoods. Additionally, they provide direct grants to teachers and schools to fund new initiatives such as STEAM education and classroom updates.

Where to Find/Follow The Texas YES Project:

Website: https://www.texasyesproject.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasyesproject/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasyesproject/

On this episode of SA Talk, host Zachary Espericueta speaks with children's book author, Alda Dobbs. Alda shares how and why she became an author after working for a number of years in other industries. She also explains the process of bringing a book to the market and what some newer authors should be looking out for. Also, Alda shares the meaning behind one of her book characters and how she incorporates her own experiences in her writing.

Where to Find/Follow Alda Dobbs:

Website: https://www.aldapdobbs.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldapdobbs/

Amazon site: https://www.amazon.com/Alda-P-Dobbs/e/B08T66PS4M/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1

Schedule an Event: https://www.aldapdobbs.com/event-information

On this episode of SA Talk, host Zachary Espericueta sits down with the CEO of The Bubble Bath Car Wash, Nick Lopez. Nick discusses his entrepreneurial roots and how he helped his family transition into the car wash industry.

Nick also talks about the programs they've implemented and the effort they've put forth to give back; both to the community and to employees.

Lastly, Nick shares his experience as a fellow NLC alum who was also a business owner. Both Zach and Nick discuss how beneficial the organization can be to small business owners.

Find The Bubble Bath Car Wash on social media:

Website: https://thebubblebathcarwash.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BubblebathCW/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bubblebathcw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bubblebathcw/