After years spent grinding, Fredy Romero left behind the 9-5 life and started his own business. Working alongside his wife, he developed an event venue that can hosts concerts, quinceaneras, weddings, and more. In part two of our discussion with him, we find out how he went from NTI and Campbells to owning the Metroplex, how he celebrated his 50th birthday, and his fondness for classic cars. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#quinceanera #2livecrew #birthdays #dj #family

Fredy Romero came to the United States when he was five years old and almost immediately went to work with his father. Together, alongside his mother and a growing team, they ran Romero's Produce, a grocery store on wheels that served communities without adequate access to fresh goods. Fredy never stopped working and, over time, built himself up into an entrepreneur running his own business. Along the way, though, there was a lot of other output for others. In this one, hear Fredy tell the crew why Romeros always produce. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#migration #mexico #produce #farming #crabfishing #entrepreneur #dj #club

John Collins got his start as a security guard. After that, he became a police officer, a career in which he was known for making DUI arrests. There was one incident, though, that changed his outlook on the approach to DUIs and another which dampened his desire to confront bad guys in the wild. Those experiences led him to pursue a career as an attorney, first as a prosecutor and then as a defender. In this episode, hear his wild stories, the reasons for his career moves, and why he decided to become a scum-sucking criminal defense attorney. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

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#attorney #johncollins #dui #dwi #jcpenney #defense #criminaldefense #getsome

While the year isn't over, we at Cookin' Up a Story are thankful. We're blessed with great families, great friends, great guests, and great stories. In this one, we debate Thanksgiving foods, discuss alternative recipes, and reflect on the episodes we've put out this year. Happy Thanksgiving and give it a listen, it's a good one.

#thanksgiving #turkey #ham #dressing #pie #eggs #friedturkey

Brad Steele doesn't think of himself as a tweaker even though he is an addict. He works, he won't steal your copper, and he doesn't like associating with people who do. He's also a fan of venomous snakes, taxidermy, and other pursuits that sleeping much less than most affords him the time to do. In part two of our discussion with Brad and his son Keith, we get deeper into the strange life of this modern day outlaw. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#meth #copper #snakes #taxidermy #studying #adderall

In another time, Brad Steele would've been a bit of an outlaw. He's also a bit of one in the present day. In this episode, listen to him and his son Keith touch on various points of Brad's life, and their life together. From stealing booze to getting into drugs to starting accidental fires to raising his kids by himself, Brad has done a bit of everything and Keith has been around to document much of it. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#drugs #fire #meth #plumbing #plumbers #marriage #divorce #carnivals

When Mark Holaway found himself struggling to get out the dark places, he decided to give less conventional options a try. This led him down a path of natural medicine, a path which isn't always legal. The success that route have offered him, though, can be replicated in others who are suffering similarly. In this episode, we dive deep into natural medicine, where trauma is held, and ways to move forward. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#ptsd #trauma #ketamine #psilocybin #mushrooms #plantmedicine

We thought we were going to discuss PTSD and psychedelics, and eventually we did, but first, we finally found a cult member. Words cannot describe it. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#ptsd #emt #ibogaine #psylocibin #lsd #mdma #medecine #holistic #therapy