Alexandra & Friends Podcast

Alexandra and Friends November 7th - Tina Bennet-Burton and John Jun

Dr. Tina Bennett-Burton, DC graduated from Parker Chiropractic College in Dallas, Texas in 2006. In 2007 she went into private practice opening, Park Central Chiropractic, providing care for a diverse wellness demographic. Dr. Tina has raised two children, a son and daughter. Dr. Bennett's daughter was diagnosed after years of competitive dance teams with perimyocarditis secondary to an auto-inflammatory genetic disorder that went undiagnosed until the fall of 2015. At which time Dr. Bennett sold Park Central Chiropractic to take time with her daughter. Only after her daughter was healthy and started college did she return to practice opening Dallas Chiropractic Metrics.
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Dr. Tina enjoys working with patients of all ages from newborn to the elderly, helping them live better. Her faith comes first and her family is a product of that. She enjoys helping people eat, move and think well through the chiropractic lifestyle. She treats her patients like family, only wanting the best for them and if that isn't her she will advocate for her patients to find who, what, where is. Her passion for Platinum Level Patient Care was derived from her years of advocating for her own family, as well as, others.
John Jun understands firsthand the unique freedoms and opportunities our country has to offer. It’s what his family came to America for, it’s what he fought to protect in the Navy, and it’s what he is defending as our next State Representative for District 115. 

Alexandra and Friends October 26 - Guest Chef Paul Glassman

Chef Paul G was born and raised in the Bronx, New York City. He attended L’Academie de Cuisine in Washington DC and worked with many renowned chefs at reputable establishments like Congressional country club, and the historic Omni Shoreham Hotel. One of his favorite memories and honors is cooking for the White House Chef Henry Haller at his retirement celebration, who had served five presidents including Ronald Reagan. 
After several hotel and restaurant chains like Brinker International and Marriott Hotels in different states, Paul found himself working as the Chef and Director of Food and beverage at the Forum in Dallas, a senior community that covers three city blocks 17 years ago. 
In serving the senior community, Paul has grown to  have a wealth of knowledge in that area, from specializing in different diets. Paul understands many current senior health concerns and trends like memory care. 
Paul is passionate about serving food of excellent and exquisite quality, bringing joy to people through their culinary experience.
He continues to challenge himself to bring the best culinary experience to the residents at the Forum. Many of whom have travelled around the world and often remark that the food at The Forum is the best, which is what drew them there.
He feels honored that families entrust him and his staff to serve their beloved parents and it is such a blessing to be a part of their lives. 
Some of them are astronauts, pioneer flight attendants, world renowned surgeons, successful businessmen and community leaders that still hold regular meetings at their residence in their 90s.
Paul grew up in an orthodox Jewish family and has many childhood stories. He loves sharing about growing up in New York City. Paul’s father, Saul, was a cab driver in the city who befriended Country Music legend Gene Autry. Saul would take Gene Autry to Madison Square Garden for his concert every year. Saul, was an urban cowboy while Paul’s, Millie was the sweetest 4 foot nine Jewish mother who had the personality that would light up every room she walks in.
Paul is married to his wife, Elena, and has two amazing children in college, Matthew and Mollie.

Alexandra and Friends October 5th - guest Lisa Worley

Lisa Burkhardt Worley is the founder of Pearls of Promise Ministries, a ministry that helps women overcome past dysfunction in their lives, through media, books, blogs, Bible studies and conferences. She is the Executive Producer and Co-Host of a topical television and radio show called POP Talk, now seen, and heard on 20 television and radio platforms. She is also a conference speaker and ten-time award winning author of ten books including her most recent award-winning book, The Root that Never Died: A Christian Woman’s Journey Back to Her Hebraic Heritage and a previous award-winning book: The Only Father I Ever Knew: How a Fatherless Child Finally Found True Love. Lisa also has a heart to fight antisemitism and has created two award-winning documentaries on the subject. Her most recent documentary, Terrorin Toulouse: Has the Community Recovered, retells the story of an antisemitic attack on a Jewish high school in Toulouse, France in 2012 and examines the state of antisemitism in France today. To date, it has won 41 international film festival awards, including “Best Short Documentary,” “Best Arthouse Documentary,” “Best Director,” and “Best Editing.” Burkhardt Worley, who had a Jewish father, has finished taping segments for her next documentary, Their Blood Cries Out, that will combat Holocaust denial. Burkhardt Worley is a third-year doctoral student in Messianic Jewish Studies at The King’s University, where she is scheduled to graduate in May 2025. She is an ISGAP-Oxford Scholar–in–Residence and received a diploma for fulfilling the requirements at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy. Burkhardt Worley has also created a class on antisemitism, Understanding Antisemitism, for Gateway Church, and teaches other Jewish curriculum at Gateway. She was selected for the 2024 edition of Marquis Who’s Who. Lisa, spent twenty years as a national and local sportscaster, working as a correspondent for the HBO Sports program, Inside the NFL, as an anchor for the Madison Square Garden Network program, MSG Sportsdesk, and for a short time as a freelance reporter for ESPN. She also worked in both the San Antonio and Chattanooga, TN markets. She earned a Master of Theological Studies degree from SMU Perkins School of Theology in 2008, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Alexandra & Friends September 7th - guest Pia Namdar

Pia Lara Namdar is a compensation professional in Dallas, she focuses on executive compensation matters, including executive salaries, retention packages and matters related to boards of directors. Born and raised in Mexico, Pia moved to Dallas with her family as a junior in high school, graduated from Highland Park HS, and went on to attend SMU for her undergraduate degrees and MBA. She was captain of the NCAA D1 SMU Swim Team her senior year. Pia understands the challenges for immigrants and children of immigrants in starting and advancing their professional careers, so she started Adelante Texas to help empower Latinas and tell our stories.

Alexandra & Friends, Aug 31, 2024 - guest Jennifer Weiss

Jennifer Weiss is a Jesus-lover, mom, and ‘Lovey’ to her granddaughter, Gracie. She is also a speaker, author, and screenplay writer from Fort Worth, Texas. Based on a dream from God during the lockdown, Jennifer began a publishing company. https://www.dovepublishinghouse.com/ She loves to encourage, book coach and help others share their God-given stories by giving wings to their words through the publishing process. 

Alexandra & Friends, Sept 28, 2024 - guest Chief Arredondo

Chief Arredondo has 27 years of law enforcement experience, having served 24 years with the Dallas Police Department where he obtained the rank of Major and led the Northeast Patrol Division. In 2020, he was appointed Chief of Police for the Victoria, TX Police Department. In January 2023, Chief Arredondo was selected and appointed Chief of Police for the Carrollton Police Department. He is a US Army veteran and received an Honorable Discharge after serving as part of a peacekeeping mission in Sanai, Egypt. Chief Arredondo obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Tarleton State University and holds a Master's in Public Affairs from the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. He is a graduate of the Senior Management Institute of Policing, Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas, and the Caruth Police Institute’s Leadership Series. He holds a Master Peace Officer Certification and is a licensed Police Instructor.

Alexandra & Friends - August 3, 2024 - guest Blake Lindsay

Blake Lindsay is the manager of outreach with Envision Dallas. He's an advocate for the blind, an author, and has a production company called Blazin Blake Productions.Guest co-host today is architect, author and artist, Kate Hughey. Also co-hosting: Marshell Johnson, and Alexandra Fincher.

Alexandra & Friends - June 29, 2024 - guest Debra Krusehart

We are delighted to introduce our guest Debra Krusehart, a Medicare Broker who is an accomplished individual in the field of Medicare Insurance. If you are on Medicare or soon-to-be Debra Krusehart will be the perfect agent to be your advocate.

Alexandra & Friends - July 27, 2024 - guest Marcos Rincon

This episode features discussions on mortgages, financing, loans, and discount points. Hosted by Alexandra Fincher and featuring guest Marcos Rincon. Brought to you by Purple Cow Branding Studio, located at 13612 Midway Rd, Suite 601, Farmers Branch, TX, 75244 - Produced by Michael Clark

Alexandra & Friends, June 1 2024 - guest Rob Bliss

Owner and CEO of Purple Cow Branding and The Meeting Place in Farmers Branch, Texas. Rob Bliss, joined us this week to discuss his career path, and what real networking is all about.
Co-hosts, Alexandra Fincher and Elena Glassman. Producer, Michael Clark.