Best Lerma Podcasts (2026)

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Andelin Mbaki 53:12

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Andelin Mbaki is originally from South Africa but now lives in Southern Utah. She attends Southern Utah University and is double majoring in Dance Education and Exercise Science. Andelin is also a dance instructor, a nanny, and a huge advocate for diversity, faith, and empowerment. In this episode of Common Threads, I sit down with Andelin to talk …

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Caleb Ence 51:48

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Caleb Ence grew up in Santa Clara, Utah as a member of Mormon church and served an LDS mission in Botswana and Namibia. Upon returning, they attended Brigham Young University and graduated with a degree in accounting. Caleb identifies as bisexual and nonbinary and is very passionate about appreciating the beauty of the world, helping people learn a…

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Christine Lin 46:31

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Christine Lin was a special education teacher for 23 years and currently works as a healthcare provider. She was born with Neurofibromotosis and is a huge believer in kindness & treating people with love & respect. In this episode, Christine shares her powerful story of growing up with Neurofibromatosis (NF) and the resilience it taught her from a …

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Tanner Vario 55:55

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Tanner Vario works in higher education, where he focuses on building meaningful connections through events and community programs. He is originally from Tooele Utah and is openly pansexual/bisexual. In this episode, Tanner opens up about what it was like growing up non-religious in a community where almost everyone around him was. He shares how tha…

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Yamilia Lerma 52:23

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Yamilla Lerma is from McAllen, Texas. She is an IT support generalist and is majoring in math at Utah Valley University. In this episode, I sit down with Yamilia to talk about finding courage and conviction at a young age. Growing up in an immigrant family, Yamilia shares what it was like to live with the constant fear of loved ones being taken awa…

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24 : Bobby Fijan - Family Matters 1:26:19

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Bobby Fijan is a housing developer in Philadelphia who has a particular interest in urban housing for families. In this episode Bobby talks about the importance of designing and building specifically with families in mind, and he offers suggestions for how we can do it better.By Adam Word Gates

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Taylor King 43:53

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Taylor King is originally from Southern Utah, but is currently living in Denver, Colorado. She is 25 years old, a Lutheran, and she has Cystic Fibrosis. Taylor also loves snowboarding, hiking, & paddleboarding. In this episode, I sit down with Taylor to talk about her journey living with cystic fibrosis and the lessons she’s learned from navigating…

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23 : Richard Crouch, Esq. - This is NOT Legal Advice 1:05:51

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In this episode Richard unpacks best practices and common mistakes for commercial real estate transactions, which are his specialty. We talk about trust, staying organized, making compromises, and much more.By Adam Word Gates

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Britney Masciotti 57:40

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Britney Masciotti was born and raised in Payson, Utah but currently lives in Salt Lake City with her husband, baby boy, and their 2 dogs. She graduated from Utah Valley University with a degree in Aviation Management. In this episode, Britney shares her story of growing up in a small town, learning to embrace her culture, and realizing what it mean…

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Mini Episode: Faithful Persuasion 26:42

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Religion plays a huge role in shaping how people see the world — from everyday decisions to the way we vote, serve others, and understand morality. In this mini episode, we explore how different religions align politically and how those beliefs influence communities here in the U.S. and around the world. Drawing from varying studies and statistical…

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22 : Andrew Overton - All The World's a Stage 1:31:52

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By Adam Word Gates

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Paige Leavitt 55:13

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Paige Leavitt is a mom or two and an army wife to Matt, who I interviewed last week. She is an out and proud bisexual and loves music, her family, and learning. Paige currently works as a medical assistant (we LOVE to see a women in STEM)! If you haven’t already, make sure to check out my conversation with Matt in the previous episode for another p…

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Matthew Leavitt 50:08

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Matthew Leavitt is a US Army Soldier and is currently deployed in the Middle East. Matt is also a husband and father of 2 beautiful girls. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Matt, who is currently serving in the U.S. Army. We talk about learning to be open-minded from a young age, and how his conservative values and deep commitment to uphol…

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Samuel Jacobs 1:05:56

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Samuel Jacobs was born in Washington but moved to Utah when he was young. He is a state delegate, which I’m sure we’ll talk about more. Samuel also recently got married and currently attending BYU studying cybersecurity. In this episode, I sit down with Samuel to talk about what it means to be politically active in today’s world. As a state delegat…

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Mini Episode: Generational Perspectives 23:11

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In this special mini-episode of Common Threads, we take a step back from individual stories to look at the bigger picture—how the generation you grew up in can shape the way you see the world. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, each generation has been formed by unique historical events, cultural moments, and social shifts that influence how they view pol…

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Colton Staheli 59:05

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Colton Staheli was born and raised in Washington, Utah and now lives in Provo, Utah with his wife Malia, who we interviewed last week. Colton is a member of the LDS church and he served a 2 year mission in Santiago, Chile. He recently graduated from BYU in Construction Management and now works for a commercial general contractor. This week I sit do…

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Malia Villarreal Staheli 1:00:31

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Malia Villarreal Staheli is 28 years old and is from a town called Othello, which is an extremely small farming community in Eastern Washington. She is a beautiful mix of a bunch of different cultures and identifies as Latina-Polynesian. Malia loves fashion, thrifting, food, traveling, listening to ABBA, anything to do with the beach. She also curr…

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Mitchell Price 49:40

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Mitchell Price grew up in St. George, UT and currently resides in Provo, UT with his wife, Emma. He graduated from SUU with a degree in Political Science. He works as a data content specialist at Ancestry, but is an aspiring environmental lawyer and author. Mitch’s story is one of curiosity, growth, and finding his place in a complex political land…

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Naomi Lin-Anderson 50:42

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Naomi Lin-Anderson is a half-Taiwanese/half-white Utahn who loves to dance, read, and paint. She’s also a church goer and elementary school teacher. Naomi has always had a heart for people—whether that’s her elementary school students, her community, or those she’s met around the world. In this episode, she shares her journey of embracing her ident…

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21 : HerStory in the Making - Sarah Monroe- AIA San Antonio - Women in Architecture Series 1:19:39

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Sarah Monroe is a professional designer and aspiring architect in San Antonio. She currently leads the AIA San Antonio Emerging and Young Architects Committee, and is the recipient of the 2025 AIA San Antonio Rising Star Award. This is Her Story.By Adam Word Gates

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Lawrence Mbaki 1:13:04

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Lawrence Mbaki grew up in Cape Town, South Africa and immigrated with his family to Cedar City, UT about 6 years ago. He currently attends Southern Utah University and is double majoring in Theater arts and music education. In this episode, I talk with Lawrence about his journey from growing up in the Congo and South Africa to building a life in th…

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Riley Allen 43:21

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Riley Allen is currently serving in the US Army and is married with one child and one on the way. Riley is also an active member of the LDS church. In this episode, I sit down with Riley Allen to talk about what it means to stay true to your values—even when it means stepping away from the party you’ve always known. Riley shares his journey from id…

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Neesha Farmer 1:03:32

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Neesha Farmer was born and raised in St. George Utah and recently moved to northern Utah to further her career in optometry. She’s also an AMAZING nail technician in her free time, so if you live in the SLC area & are looking to get your nails done, Neesha is your girl! She is an out and proud bisexual and is also an active member of the LDS church…

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Lindsey Williams 1:02:13

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Lindsey is currently attending the University of Wyoming studying Agricultural Education and she lives in Laramie Wyoming. In this episode, Lindsey & I chat about her journey from sunny California to wide‑open Wyoming—and how that move reshaped her sense of community, politics, and faith. Growing up conservative but never quite fitting neatly into …

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The Why 3:35

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This episode explains "the why" behind this podcast and what I'm hoping listeners can gain from being open-minded and attempting to understand other people's lived experiences. Support the showBy Kate

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McKay Menden 56:50

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McKay is a freelance writer & producer, as well as full-time barista, living in Salt Lake City, UT. Mckay has lived all over the world and has so many incredible experiences to share with us, so I couldn’t be more excited to kick off this podcasting journey with him. In this episode, I sit down with McKay to talk about growing up in a deeply conser…

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20 : HerStory in the Making - Nicki Marrone - AIA San Antonio - Women in Architecture Series 42:04

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Nicki Marrone is a Managing Principle and 24 year veteran of Alamo Architects. This is Her Story.By Adam Word Gates

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19 : Meg Epstein - From L.A. to Nashville 1:11:26

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In this episode Adam interviews Meg Epstein; an award winning real estate developer from Nashville TN.By Adam Word Gates

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18 : HerStory in the Making - Allison Lerma - AIA San Antonio - Women in Architecture Series 1:06:47

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Allison Lerma is a senior architect at Overland Partners Architects, and the current Co-Chair of the Women in Architecture network. This is Her Story.By Adam Word Gates

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17 : Introduction to Land and Money 19:06

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This episode is a belated introduction to the Land and Money Podcast, and to the host, Adam Word Gates.By Adam Word Gates

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16 : HerStory in the Making - Tenna Florian - AIA San Antonio - Women in Architecture Series 57:15

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Tenna Florian is an Architect and 25 year team member at Lake Flato Architects, where is a Partner and co-leader of the Eco-Conservation Studio. Tenna was elevated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows in 2023. This is Her Story.By Adam Word Gates

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15 : Ownwell : Property Tax Fundamentals w/ Sam Sosa and Matthew Buchalski 38:35

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In this episode we sit down with Sam Sosa and Matthew Buchalski from Ownwell to learn the fundamentals of property taxes and how to save on your tax bill by hiring a consultant.By Adam Word Gates

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14 : HerStory in the Making - Amber Perry - AIA San Antonio - Women in Architecture Series 39:07

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Amber Perry is a newly licensed Architect in San Antonio, TX; currently serving as the Chair-Elect of the AIA San Antonio, Women in Architecture Network. She will lead the network in 2026 Amber is an Architect and Team Leader at Open Studio Architects. This is Her Story...By Adam Word Gates

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13 : HerStory in the Making - Aline Yoldi - AIA San Antonio - Women in Architecture Series 1:03:48

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Aline Yoldi is an award winning architect in San Antonio, TX; currently serving as a Senior Associate, Office Director, and Higher Education Market Leader for Stantec San Antonio. Aline is the founder of the Women in Architecture Network in San Antonio. This is Her Story.By Adam Word Gates

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Getting fired or laid off as a creative 35:56

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In this episode, Cedric and I dive into the struggles faced by creative individuals regularly when they experience the difficult and often emotional process of being laid off or fired. We explore the impact it has on their careers, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Join us as we discuss the challenges, coping mechanisms, and potential paths forw…

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E58: Building a Personal Brand W/Keyla Lerma 44:43

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Keyla shares her insights on building a personal brand in this episode. She discusses the importance of encouragement, connecting with clients, and facing imposter syndrome in creating a strong personal brand. Keyla also provides practical tips on content creation, and finding clients, and explains her journey in becoming a band designer Whether yo…

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E57: Graduating Design School, Quitting Retail, and Whats Next? 14:08

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In this episode, I dive into the struggles of graduating after design school, quitting my job, and figuring out what's next. I discuss the challenges of transitioning into the workforce, the realities of remote work, and finding fulfillment in my career. Join me for a candid conversation about the ups and downs of life after graduation.…

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E56: Pros and Cons of being a remote graphic designer 21:33

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In this weeks episode I’ll be talking about the pros and cons of working remotely as a graphic designer.

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E55: Working at a agency, Life as a design student, Working remotely - Meet Latinx Designer Xiomara 49:02

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The Podcast is Back! Happy Hispanic heritage month 🎉 In this podcast, we will talk about the struggle of being a graphic designer, in this podcast we'll talk about insights such as working at an agency, working remotely, and life as a Latin designer.

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12 : Corrina Green - UTSA Real Estate, Construction, and Planning 53:16

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In this episode we sit down with Corrina Green, the Associate Vice President for Real Estate, Construction and Planning at the University of Texas at San Antonio. UTSA is a major development player in San Antonio, and now so more than ever as they move forward with plans for an expanded downtown campus.…

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11 : Omar Gonzalez - Pearl BUILD & Hemisfair 1:07:20

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Omar Gonzalez is a local leader in the San Antonio real estate development ecosystem. He is currently the Director of Development at Pearl Build, and was formerly the Director of Real Estate for Hemisfair.By Adam Word Gates

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E54: Dealing W/Burnout As A Creative 27:55

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Long time no see. Welcome back to the podcast in this weeks episode im talking about my experiences with burnout and what ive been doing to get myself out a rut. Please feel free to listen and tune in to more podcast every friday.

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10: Christian Reed-Ogba - EHCU - Public Relations and the Built Environment 1:34:18

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Christian Reed-Ogba is the Co-Founder of EHCU Public Relations in San Antonio. In this episode Christian and Adam discuss PR and the Built Environment, particularly in inner cities and historically marginalized communities.By Adam Word Gates

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09 : Peter French - Graystreet Partners & Lone Star Brewery Development 1:14:19

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In this episode we sit down with Peter French to discuss the infamous and long awaited Lone Star Brewery Development project on the San Antonio River. Peter offers insights into the recent news that Lone Star is (once again) up for sale. During the conversation we use Lonestar as a case study to discuss many aspects of complex urban real estate dev…

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E53: Supporting designers and their mental health with Luca Kouwenhoven 1:27:26

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In this weeks episode we discussed the importance of supporting the mental health of designers, internships, and the importance of asking for help as a designer, with creative director/graphic designer Luca Kouwenhoven.. He is the founder of Kommunuion studio which is a graphic design studio that supports BIPOC designers. Below you can find the top…

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E52: Whats does it mean to follow your passion? With Voice Actor & Illustrator Chrystian Marte 1:14:38

4y ago1:14:38

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In this weeks episode we discussed what does it mean to follow your passion? We talked about what is it like to have multiple passions and having the decide what to do when it comes to following your passion. We also shared some productivity tips and time management task as well. You can follow Chrystian and contact him here: chrystianmarte.com cma…

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E51: Staying Motivated 2022 54:15

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Hello everyone happy 2022 I would like to introduce this week's podcast guest Aaron Rodriguez who is an adobe ambassador and a video editor from San Antonio Tx. In our podcast we discussed the struggle of staying motivated and learning new software, we also talked about what to expect when it comes to working with new software like after effects. Y…

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08 : Reeves Craig - Weston Urban 36:43

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Reeves Craig is the Vice President of Multi-Family Development for Weston Urban. Weston Urban began in 2012 as an effort to attract and retain San Antonio’s new generation of talent by reviving the city’s center. With primary services in development, leasing, and lending, Weston Urban has helped to create and define the San Antonio skyline through …

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07 : John Cooley - Terramark Urban Homes 57:51

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John Cooley is the Chief Operating Officer of Terramark Urban Homes. With over 20 years of design and construction experience, Terramark Urban Homes is one of the leading builders of urban dwellings in San Antonio.By Adam Word Gates

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06 : Ben Bowman - Assets and Architects 48:54

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Ben Bowman is an Architect, Real Estate Broker, and Real Estate Developer in San Antonio, Texas. His unique approach has culminated most recently in a one of a kind development called Boston Commons in San Antonio's historic Dignowity Hill Neighborhood.By Adam Word Gates