Conversations with Claire, a Cactex Media Podcast

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Ep 04 | Kaestner Hutton

Kaestner Hutton is a respiratory therapist in New York City on the frontlines of the battle against Covd-19. After weeks of working with patients, he succumbed to the virus and quarantined himself in his home, with his wife and son, who suffers from asthma and is vulnerable to the disease. Kaestner has seen desperate patients battle for their lives, has felt the ravages of the disease in his own body, and felt the anxiety of being closed-up in a room away from his family for 14 days. In our podcast, he tells us about fighting the disease at the hospital and alone praying, listening to CD’s, eschewing the distraction of any television or screens, and mixing treatments of modern medicine and homeopathy.

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Ep 03 | Elena Hall

Elena S Hall's passion for adoption advocacy stems from her faith and family. She loves to write, dance, sing, and tell stories. Her goal is to aid those in the adoption triad to promote healing and growth within the adoption community and empower readers to share their own stories.

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Ep 02 | Lindsay Miller

Lindsay Miller is a writer, producer, storyteller and long-time friend. We worked together at CBS News on the broadcast Sunday Morning. Back then, I admired her passion for writing and her ability to weave stories together week after week, on deadline, for one of the greatest voices in broadcast journalism, Charles Kuralt. She was and is a smart, keen observer who is able to write words and produce segments that resonate and take you on a journey. We talk about her first job, her southern roots and her favorite stories. She shares insights that she has learned along the way about writing and producing.

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Ep 01 | Gail Thomas

Every morning on the drive to our Cactex Media offices, I see the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. The arch rises 400 feet into the air and joins the east and west sections of the city over the Trinity river. Our guest on our premier podcast is Gail Thomas, one of the visionary Dallas leaders responsible for this stunning addition to the Dallas Skyline. Gail dreamed of a bridge that would connect and unify Dallas. She imagined, along with other energetic leaders, residents, and volunteers, what has come to be along the Trinity river: thriving neighborhoods, successful businesses and green parks and pathways. Hear Gail talk about her love for Dallas, the river, and her favorite story.

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