"We have a community here that wants to reinvest itself for the betterment of the next generation". - Eric Davidson

Eric is a graduate of the University of Texas in Austin and works for Select Chemistry. Eric currently serves as City Councilman for the city of Midland and is involved in various non profits throughout the community. Along with volunteering, Eric is a champion for foster care and is an advocate for foster parents in the Permian Basin.

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"There is a great saying in Midland; you cry coming and you cry leaving. I think there is nothing truer than that".

Claire Ramirez is a born and raised Midlander and proud fifth generation West Texan. Claire is a graduate of Baylor University and worked for a few years in Houston aa a corporate event coordinator.

Upon her return to Midland, Claire was instrumental in creating a pop up shopping experience and soon found herself jumping into a new adventure as the first editor of The Scout Guide West Texas.

The Scout Guide is a 100% woman founded national franchise that offers an elevated advertising experience to local businesses through a printed guide and various digital channels. Community building showcasing the people and faces behind local businesses.

Socials

IG: @tsgwesttexas @thescoutguide @claireramirez

LinkedIn: @Claire Stallings Ramirez @The Scout Guide West Texas

Website

The scoutguide.com/west-texas

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"I really try to encourage people to take care of their health, because if you're not doing that then everything else, I'm doing is just quick fixes." - Nicole Stennett, Owner/Founder of Natural Skin Health in Midland.

The mission of Natural Skin Health is centered on blending Western and functional medicine to deliver the most synergistic dermatological results, while also incorporating aesthetic treatments aimed at achieving exceptionally natural outcomes for both women and men in Midland, Texas, and beyond.

Nicole’s background is in traditional dermatology. For over eight years Nicole has practiced general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology in West Texas.

· Assistant Dermatology Professor for Texas Tech Health Science Center PA program since 2018.

· West Texas Regional Chair for Texas Society of Dermatology Professional Associates.

· ZO® Skin Health Expert since 2020; trained with Dr. Zein Obagi, FAAD in Beverly Hills, CA.

· Society of Dermatology Physician Assistant Diplomate Fellowship since 2020.

naturalskinhealthtexas.com

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"My why is that I exist to empower others to do the things that inspire them. And that's why being a teacher works well as my job."

Born in South Carolina and spending some time in Florida, and eventually landing in Texas, Eric shares some his thoughts on music education, his new career at UTPB, musical influences, family and going viral on social media.

Personal profiles

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.baker.9862

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebtrumpet/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eb_trumpet?lang=en

UTPB Music and Art

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utpb_music/, https://www.instagram.com/pots_n_prints/

West Texas Symphony

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestTexasSymphony

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/west_texas_symphony/

West Texas Jazz Society

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westtexas.jazzsociety

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westtexasjazz/

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Welcome back from a short summer break. The Catwalk is locked and loaded for another great season and today we are excited to welcome to the table, Mayor Lori Blong.

Lori Blong is a native of the Permian Basin and Co-Founder/Partner of Octane Energy, as well as the current Mayor of Midland, Texas. She is committed to lead, learn, and serve in the oil and gas industry at a regional, state, and federal level, in addition to her service to the community of Midland.

After spending her early career as a high school teacher in El Paso, TX, Lori co- founded an oilfield service company, Octane Energy, with her husband, Jared, in 2013. In 2017 and 2018, Octane was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the Top 5 Fastest Growing private energy companies in Texas.

Octane has provided project management and operational oversight for more than 600 wells a year, for more than 30 distinct operators across the Permian Basin and Oklahoma. Lori’s leadership and disciplined fiscal strategy have been critical to Octane’s continued sustainability in this market.

She also serves on the board of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, and Habitat for Humanity, as well as on Congressman Pfluger’s Energy Task Force.

Please enjoy my conversation with Mayor Lori Blong.

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The secrets for life and effective entrepreneurship.

From riding horses in Arizona, to working in the World Trade Center on 9/11, to launching The Little Gym and Urban Air Adventure Parks locally, Ginamarie shares her incredible journey this week on The Catwalk.

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@urbanairodessa
@urbanairmidland
@ginamarie.soto
@unleashed.brands
@tlgmidlandtx
@tlglubbocktx
@tlgodessatx
@hoeggercommunications

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Lauren Howard

Anzwers Marketing / Female Entrepreneurs of Midland

Finding the magic in a community of female entrepreneurs.

Lauren Howard leads a community of female entrepreneurs along with running a strong marketing company here in Midland. Join us as Lauren shares her journey this week on The Catwalk.

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@lauren_a_howard
@supportfem

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