Paid Vocation with Lupe Prado

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Building More Than a Bookstore with Emily and Drew Dawson

October 09, 2026

Episode #133. What happens when you stop waiting for the "right" time and decide to take the leap? In this episode of Paid Vocation, I'm joined by Emily and Drew Dawson, the couple behind Birds Bookstore in Dallas to talk about taking the leap from established careers into building something of their own. We talk about the messy realities of starting something new, from construction headaches and learning the business to putting yourself out there and being seen before you feel ready. We talk...

The Business of Scent with Terry Kezoh and Jeanine Stanislau

April 23, 2026

Episode #132. In this episode, I sit down with Terry Kezoh and Jeanine Stanislaus, co-founders of S.S.K. (LABS), to talk about what it really looks like to build something from the ground up—while still working full-time. We talk about courage, pivoting from paths that don't fit, and how small steps—those "planted seeds"—can grow into something bigger than you imagined. They share how they turned a shared idea into a fragrance brand rooted in identity, memory, and community. If you've been wa...

Creativity in Motion with Kate Schelter

January 16, 2026

Episode #131. In this episode, I'm joined by artist, author, and creative director Kate Schelter—whose watercolor work, brand vision, and book Classic Style: Hand It Down, Dress It Up, Wear It Out have inspired so many to create on their own terms. Kate shares how curiosity—not certainty—has guided her from the fashion world to art and design, and why taking small, honest actions can transform the way you see yourself and your work. She offers a refreshing reminder that creativity isn't about...