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The Hill Country Podcast

The Hill Country Podcast

By: Tom Fox
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The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this award-winning podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places and their activities of the Texas Hill Country.2021 Economics Politics & Government
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  • From Small Town Dreams to College Baseball: Noah Ochoa's Journey
    May 21 2025
    Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. This week we have guest host RJ Ochoa from Schreiner University, who sits down with his older brother Noah Ochoa to discuss Noah's extensive baseball journey. Noah shares his experiences playing baseball from high school in Loveland to various college levels, including EPCC, University of Arkansas Fort Smith, and Schreiner University. They delve into his recruitment process, the challenges of JUCO ball, and the transition to a four-year college program. The conversation also touches on the emotional culmination of their baseball journey, playing together in Noah's final college season. Additionally, they discuss the impact of the transfer portal, handling setbacks, and future plans post-baseball, offering insights and advice for aspiring athletes facing similar challenges. Key Highlights · High School Baseball Journey · Recruitment, Challenges and Experiences in JUCO · Transition to University of Arkansas Fort Smith · Adapting to New Challenges at Schreiner University · Life After and Lesson from Baseball · Advice for Future Athletes Resources Other Hill Country Focused Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network Reel Creators of the Texas Hill Country Rotary Voices of Kerrville Cover Art Nancy Huffman Fine Art
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    52 mins
  • Resilience and Leadership in Coaching with Jen Hardy
    May 13 2025
    Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. This week Tom welcomes Jen Hardy, who shares her inspiring journey from a high school soccer player in Austin, Texas, to a successful coach and leader. Jen talks about her challenging yet transformative experience at Schreiner University, where she transitioned from playing to coaching soccer. She elaborates on how she developed her leadership skills, the lessons learned from coaching, and the ways she addressed her own shortcomings to better support her athletes. After leaving public education, Jen now co-leads the Academy of MotivAction, focusing on supporting high-stress professionals in overcoming burnout and building resilience. She also discusses her recent honor of giving the commencement speech at Shriner University and her key message on the importance of self-identity beyond professional achievements. Key Highlights · Early Life and Journey to Kerrville · College Soccer Experience at Shriner · Transition to Teaching and Coaching · Coaching Philosophy and Growth · Current Career and Business Ventures · Commencement Speech and Reflections Resources Jen Hardy on LinkedIn MotivAction Other Hill Country Network Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network Artwork Nancy Huffman Fine Art
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    27 mins
  • Crisis Preparedness with Coni Myers
    May 7 2025
    Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. This week Tom Coni Myers, an expert in crisis preparedness and sustainability. Coni discusses her extensive background, including her time as a FEMA inspector and trainer, and how it led her to her current mission of educating communities on disaster resilience through her initiative, Be Prepared Be Ready. The highlight of their conversation is Coni's Kids for Kids initiative, which empowers young people to become spokespeople for emergency preparedness in their communities, thereby addressing broader concerns including mental health and sustainability. Throughout the episode, Coni emphasizes the importance of local community involvement and innovative solutions in disaster preparedness and sustainability, making a strong case for proactive measures to mitigate the impacts of increasing climate-related disasters. Key Highlights · The Importance of Crisis Preparedness · Kids for Kids Initiative · Community and Organizational Collaboration · Preparedness and Sustainability in Business · Innovative Solutions for Disaster Resilience · Kids for Kids: Spokesperson Campaign Resources Coni Meyers on LinkedIn Coni Meyers on Instagram Coni Meyers on Facebook Other Hill Country Network Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network Artwork Nancy Huffman Fine Art
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    29 mins

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