DJ Gomez, owner of Gomez Promotions in Big Spring, TX, has worked hard to make a life for himself and his family. In addition to being a family man involved in his daughter's activities, he also balances a full-time job, a seasonal side hustle, occasionally hosts comedy shows, runs a promotions business, and gives back to his community when he can.

In this episode, DJ talks about the rough times he experienced growing up and how it's shaped him into the man his is today. He also chats with the Green Bean Crew about his passions - food, wrestling, and helping others. Plus, some of the controversies he’s faced in Big Spring.

Follow DJ on Instagram: @gomezpromotions_dj

Follow him on Facebook: Gomez Promotions

Brenda Edwards, an owner of TexaStone Quarries in Garden City, TX and TexaCon Cut Stone in Bloomington, IN, has been in the stone industry for over 25 years. During that time, she participated in numerous industry initiatives and associations and held key leadership positions.

Brenda began Women in Stone, which aims to recruit, retain, and advance women in the natural stone industry by providing networking connections and educational resources. In 2017, she became the recipient of the first-ever Women in Stone Pioneer Award for her devotion to the industry, her willingness to help and teach others about it, and her positive impact on the future of the industry.

In this episode, Brenda sits with the Green Bean Crew to talk about her start in the stone industry, working in a male-dominated industry, being “retired”, and the story of Lazy E Retreat - the only castle in West Texas.

Listen to this podcast episode of The Green Bean Podcast with Adrienne & Matt on Spotify, Audible, Google Podcasts, and Amazon Music. You can also find this video interview on YouTube at @TheGreenBeanPodcast.

Follow on Facebook:

TexaStone Quarries - https://www.facebook.com/texastonequarries

Women in Stone - https://www.facebook.com/womeninstone

Lazy E Retreat - https://www.facebook.com/mustangmanortx/

Follow on Instagram:

TexaStone Quarries - @texastonequaries

TexaCon Cut Stone - @Texacon_cut_stone

Women in Stone - @womeninstone

Lazy E Retreat - @lazyeretreat

For more info:

TexaStone Quarries - Texastone.com

TexaCon Cut Stone - Texaconcutstone.com

Mustang Manor - mustangmanor.com

*TRIGGER WARNING – This episode includes topics of self-harm, suicide, and sexual assault.*

Ben Herron, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and owner of Bearded Justice Law Firm in Big Spring, TX. Originally from New Mexico, Ben attempted college and ended up serving in the military for 5 years. After discharging, he came away with a discipline that helped him to excel in academics and graduate from law school but he also had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Eventually, this led to disbarment and a dark path of contemplating suicide.

In this episode, Ben talks with the Green Bean Crew about the decisions that led him on this path. Leaving law behind him, and what ignited his passion to return to it. Plus, we talk about Veteran suicide, trauma, and how to deal with that.

If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide, please call or text the Suicide Crisis Hotline for help: 988.

Follow Ben Herron on Facebook:

Facebook - Bearded Justice

Website: www.beardedjustice.com

Phone: 432-32BEARD