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For 15 years, Houston has woken up to the voice of Erica Contreras — better known as Erica Rico from 93Q Country. But behind the microphone is a woman who has lived a story far bigger than radio. She’s a mother of 10 in a blended family, a grandmother, and a voice of strength for millions of listeners who have laughed, cried, and grown with her over the years. In this raw and unfiltered conver...

Elvia Quintanilla—mom, community leader, and founder of Texas Technical Trade School—shares how she turned bold hustle into a lasting legacy. Her story is raw, inspiring, and proof that to hustle boldly, you must build boldly.

In this episode of Beyond The Hustle, Hector sits down with two gritty entrepreneurs who built their business the hard way—through risk, sweat, and relentless focus. Houston Glover and Archie Lopez, founders of TPC Industrial in Mount Belvieu, share how they went from humble beginnings to building a thriving industrial services company in one of the most competitive sectors out there. This co...

In this episode of Beyond The Hustle, Hector sits down with Brady Boren — founder of Crisis Care, a business that steps in after the unthinkable. Brady’s company handles hazmat, trauma, and death scene cleanup. But this isn’t just about cleaning—it’s about compassion, dignity, and showing up when no one else wants to. We talk about the emotional toll, the business challenges, and the calling ...

In this episode of Beyond The Hustle, Hector sits down with longtime friend and entrepreneur Dave Valadez, founder of BizHub. Dave’s journey is anything but traditional—from the music industry to club promotion, event planning, and now running a full-service IT company helping businesses across the country. This episode dives deep into what it really takes to evolve, pivot, and scale in busine...

Griselda Castillo, better known as Grizzy of Grizzy’s Hood News, didn’t take the traditional path to journalism. After facing life’s toughest challenges, she turned her setbacks into fuel, redefining how news is covered in Houston. With a raw, unfiltered approach and an unshakable commitment to the truth, she’s built a media empire that reaches over 20+ million viewers every month. Her rise wa...

Daniel Benavides went from surviving the tough streets of Houston to becoming a visionary entrepreneur, transforming rundown spaces into gold and leading one of the city’s top gyms. A husband, father, and creative powerhouse, he proves that success isn’t about where you start, but how far you’re willing to go.

Kaleb Monroe CEO/Founder of The Monroe Team - One of Houston's fastest growing real estate firms.