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

Brenda Stansell, long-time restauranteur in Big Spring, TX. After starting as a waitress in a local restaurant, she moved on to make the jump to restaurant franchisee and later moved on to own her own establishments. Although the types of restaurants of changed over the years, the one thing that stays the same is her commitment to quality, customer service, and her employees. Brenda currently owns Big John's Feedlot by Brenda with her granddaughter Millie, an establishment that has been recognized in publications multiple times for it's great food.

In this episode, Brenda joins the Green Bean Crew for a chat on following your dreams, customer service, and her love for people.

Stop by and see Brenda at Big John's Feedlot by Brenda in Big Spring, TX - 802 W. 3rd St. Open Monday - Friday, 11 am - 8 pm.

Sam Raney is a professional graphic designer, videographer, and photographer from Howard County, TX. She's worked all over the world following her passion. She's ran her own business SLR Designs since she was a teenager and now continues her work through Story Haus.

In this episode, Sam talks with the Green Bean crew about her West Texas roots, photography and videography in the livestock/ag industry, finding the badass within herself and the immense amount of support behind her.

Follow Sam Raney here:

Instagram - @story.haus.co

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SamLynnRaneyDesigns

The tables have turned!

Comedian, podcaster, and entrepreneur Adrienne Green - Creator of The Green Bean Podcast, WHAT A JOKE Comedy in Big Spring, TX - finds herself on the other end of the table in this in-depth interview lead by Matty Cupcakes and special guest host Paula Mills.

In this episode, we learn Adrienne’s comedic origin story, her motivation, and what keeps her going. She and Matt also pull the curtain back on what their partnership is like. Follow Adrienne Green on social media -

Facebook: @TheGreenBeanComic | @laughbigspring

Instagram: @adriennegreencomedy | @laughbigpring

TikTok: @adriennegreencomedy

Youtube: @adriennegreencomedy5796

Tina La Cochina is a 5-time winner of The Bend's Local's List for favorite comedian around the Coastal Bend of Texas. She performs regularly at shows and hosts open mic nights, and has also been featured on Domingo Live on KIII TV.

In this episode Tina talks about her experience as a show producer, stand-up comedy, and the ugly side of being a female in the comedy game.

Follow Tina on Instagram: @tina_lacochina

Facebook: Tina La Cochina

Website: cochinacomedy.eventbrite.com

Garett Parrish is a Big Spring native who survived a tragic sledding accident that left him paralyzed towards the end of his senior year of high school. Since then he’s earned a Masters in Experimental Psychology with an emphasis on Behavioral Neuroscience from Angelo State University and resided in Houston, TX at the time of this interview. In this episode, Garett talks with the Green Bean Crew about his mindset immediately after the accident, the hurdles he’s overcome to reach his accomplishments and the support he’s had along the way.

Follow Garett on Instagram at @garett_parrish7