Jorge Villarreal is a visionary multidisciplinary artist whose work is deeply rooted in the exploration of cultural identity. From his upbringing as a first-generation Mexican American in a Texas border town to his transformative journey creating and exhibiting his work globally, Jorge shares insights from his journey of growth as an artist and nonprofit founder.

We delve into his newly launched Casa Caché project, a groundbreaking artist residency in Havana, Cuba born from his connection to Havana's artistic tapestry. Through Jorge's journey, we confront the myth of overnight success and reflect on the depths of perseverance and serendipity that shape artistic legacies.

Join us for a conversation about cultivating resilience, fostering cultural exchange, and creating our own fortunes amidst the ebb and flow of artistic pursuit.

Follow Jorge on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pachowmycow/ @pachomycow and @casa_cache, and learn more about Jorge on his website here: https://www.jorge-villarreal.com/ and at https://www.casacache.com/

SISI is a self-made singer/songwriter based in Austin, TX. Since becoming a signed musician in 2023, she's played ACL, toured internationally, and her new single, "Sugar," drops today.This episode explores SISI's process of growth as a musical artist alongside her process of growth through grief, while simultaneously building her career in several areas outside of music: wine, yoga, and hospitality. As she has learned to, "embrace the mess," she shares how all of the facets of her interests have intertwined to support her art and her passion to share it with others.We talk about living in the moment, balancing others' perception of your life and career growth vs. your present reality, and digesting grief and trauma. SISI overcomes the, “I’ll be happy once I…” mindset by understanding that we aren’t guaranteed tomorrow, and resiliency is practiced moment to moment—not one big event at a time.Learn more about SISI on Instagram @_ohsisi, and and listen to her single, "Sugar," out now on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tWe2Ns2xK4KxKSIYvM6kz?si=EvljRDYGTMqtxs3cikEptw and Apple https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sisi/1477720266.http://happynotsatisfied.com/

#026 - No Feeling Is Final with Gio DiZurita

San Antonio artist Gio DiZurita's work has been shown and collected all over the world.This episode delves into Gio's creative process, and how she lives each day as her own masterpiece, overcoming the, "I'll be happy once I..." trap that can so often leave us longing for more when it comes to our relationship with achievements and milestones.She shares how she has learned to make rejection her friend, embraced the mantra that no feeling is final (good or bad) in life, and carved out routines for herself that keep a balanced and healthy relationship with navigating the blend of art and commerce.Learn more about Gio at https://www.dizurita.com/, follow on social media @gio.dizurita.happynotsatisfied.com/

San Antonio entrepreneur Daniel Trevino grew his restaurant business Box Street with his partners from a food truck concept to two brick and mortar locations within the past few years.

Box Street, evolved from The Box Street Social, has become one of San Antonio’s most popular all-day brunch and dinner destinations, with vibes that continue to draw crowds. This episode dives into the intentionality of the team's creative decisions, and how to stay happy, not satisfied while pushing through the vulnerability of putting your authentic art into the world.
From Box Street’s iconic interior design by Caroline Garcia-Bowman, to its memorable music and delicious dishes curated and designed by Chef and Co-Founder Eddie Garcia, the tight-knight team behind the business is creating and serving something really special that is contributing to the San Antonio restaurant scene and helping to build the city’s future.

https://boxstallday.com/

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Christina Olivarez is founder and owner of two companies, The Social Butterfly Gal and Hustle + Socialize. She's a TEDx speaker and a multiple-time award winner in her field.

As a former social media manager turned business coach, Christina helps Latina entrepreneurs be unapologetically visible online & offline.

She shares the story of founding her businesses and the lessons she's learned along the way as she works to find joy in the process of growth and build more opportunities for the next generation.

https://www.thesocialbutterflygal.net/

https://hustleandsocialize.com/

https://www.happynotsatisfied.com/

He served the Queen of England and Princess Diana at Claridges Hotel in London at 18 years-old. He lived in Paris and was awarded the Bronze Medal of National Defense for his service to French General Roquejoffre, commander of the Gulf War. He coordinated high profile events at the Wheatleigh Hotel in the Berkshires, Massachusetts. He then landed in San Antonio, where he has worked for 26 years to elevate the city's culinary landscape with his popular restaurant concepts at the historic Pearl and beyond. Hospitality expert and French national Philippe Placé talks about enjoying his journey and passion in life: to feed people.

Placé shares his philosophy on the art of creating memorable dining experiences for guests, and his mission to continue to grow restaurant concepts with his business partners, Jeff Balfour and Jérôme Sérot of Southerleigh Hospitality Group.

https://www.southerleigh.com/

https://www.instagram.com/happy.notsatisfied/

https://www.happynotsatisfied.com/

In this episode, we recap 4 of our favorite takeaways inspired by conversations with guests in 2023:

1. Accept what is

2. Patience brings peace

3. Practice perspective

4. Say yes to you

In this episode, we talk with Roma Villavicencio, TV host of KENS 5's Great Day SA and owner/designer of La Coronita Hats about her journey with loss and overcoming adversity. Roma lost her mother to cancer when she was only 18 years-old, and at 20 years-old she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Despite these challenges, she persevered, finished school, embarked on her dream journalism career, and worked her way up to host Great Day SA. In 2020, Roma founded La Coronita Hats y Más, her own hatting company on a mission to give hats to people going through chemotherapy so that they can feel confident and beautiful. She shares openly about learning to prioritize her mental and emotional wellness, and other ways she keeps herself healthy and happy as she continues to navigate personal and professional growth.

happynotsatisfied.com

lacoronita.com

@happy.notsatisfied

@romavontv

@lacoronita.hats

@danieldmorrison

@eleanoramorrison