Rayna Reid Rayford was sent home from a Houston ER twice while suffering from acute necrotizing appendicitis — and it took five physician family members to save her life. Now she's building the app she wished had existed.

Journalist and biographer William Middleton joins me to trace the thread from Houston's legendary Menil family to Karl Lagerfeld's world at Chanel and H&M. We talk fashion, art, power, and what it really takes to write definitive biographies while designing a life between cities.

Jewelry designer Jill Reno went from plastic Michael’s beads on a Milwaukee layover to Paris Haute Couture Week, all while navigating devastating loss and rebuilding at home in Kerrville.

One of my best friends, Australian stylist and salon owner David Bamford, joins me for a wild, hilarious, and unexpectedly moving conversation. From blue mohawks and Farrah Fawcett helping his green card, to opening a River Oaks salon five weeks before lockdown, to bringing a Birkin to mediation—this is grit with glam.

Pop culture meets business strategy as David and Laura dissect the Blake Lively-Justin Valdoni case, Taylor Swift's chess moves, manufacturing ethics, and why Instagram's algorithm changed everything.

Dive into the BookTok phenomenon and controversial casting decisions with expert Laura Max Rose, discussing Colleen Hoover adaptations, box office trends, and which books should—and shouldn't—become films

Tony Award-winning actress Kelli O'Hara shares her journey from small-town Ohio to Broadway stardom, and why she'll always choose craft over celebrity.

David talks with longtime friend Travis Paul Martin about building a career in fashion PR, the importance of proximity and timing, and designing a life you truly love.

Katharine Quinn shares her journey from conducting orchestras to designing for Broadway, exploring the intersection of music, theater, and creative mentorship.

Celebrate Galentine's Day with David, Leisa, and Shavonnah as they discuss pop culture's greatest love stories, the nuances of romantic vs. platonic love, and introduce Culture Club HTX's new Intimacy Wellness Consultancy.

With generative AI reshaping education and creative work, is it a threat to human creativity or a powerful tool? Scott Chalupa shares insights from his AI training work.

Join David Peck, Leisa, and Shavonnah as they dive into Tilar Mazzeo's biography of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot, the pioneering woman who built a champagne empire in early 19th century France.

Hillary Heart and Dan Knechtges from Theatre Under The Stars discuss inclusive theater programming, TUTS' $47 million annual economic impact, new collaborative facilities, and the transformative power of musical theater in Houston's diverse community.

Join David Peck and Laura Max Rose on election day for a candid conversation about faith, belief, patriarchy, and political evolution. From Independent Fundamental Baptist upbringings to heterodox thinking, explore how we form beliefs and maintain empathy across divides.

Former Broadway stage manager Jennifer Kahn founded Scenery Bags to upcycle theatrical sets and costumes into unique, sustainable accessories. Discover how she turned a maternity project into a thriving business, the stories behind Broadway's most popular shows, and what's coming with the Wicked movie.