Recapping an Inspiring Night: The Houston City Beat Monthly Mixer

Photos courtesy of Scott Holleman with Bayou City Photography

What an incredible evening we shared at the latest Houston City Beat Community Connector Monthly Mixer and Business Meeting!

Our gathering was filled with powerful stories, professional insights, and the kind of authentic connection that makes the Houston business community so unique.

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Lisbet Newton welcoming everyone to April's meeting

Mike Acosta sharing the Houston City Beat story

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John Simpson of the Worldlink Team reflects on a defining moment where his work transcended a transaction and fundamentally changed a client's life.

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Adam Greer of EZ Lift Garage Doors and More shares the specific moment he realized that his commitment to quality and integrity was providing more than just service

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When the unexpected happens, insurance is more than just a policy—it’s a lifeline. Derek Tice of Tice Health and Life Insurance shares a moving story of the moment he realized his work provides families with the ultimate gift: security during their hardest times.

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Tish Dolby of Power Passion Purpose shares the exact moment she saw her coaching spark a massive shift in a client’s life, proving that when you align your passion with your purpose, the results are life changing.

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Beyond the Miracle: Author and Community Connector Adam Greer moved the room as our April guest speaker. He shared the deeply personal story of his heart transplant—a journey of resilience and faith that he has beautifully captured in his new book to inspire others facing their own impossible odds.

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The heart of Houston beats through its people. Mike closes our April session with a powerful invitation to move beyond the audience and into the ecosystem. Discover how you can elevate your influence and help shape the future of our city as an official Houston City Beat Community Connector.

🌟 Making a Difference

The heart of our meeting focused on the “Why” behind what we do. We were honored to hear from five Houston City Beat Community Connectors who shared the specific moments they realized their businesses were making a tangible difference in the lives of their customers:

Don’t miss out: These moving testimonials were captured on film! Keep a close eye on the Houston City Beat social media pages over the coming days to watch these fantastic featured videos. If you don’t follow Houston City Beat on social media, here’s the three main platforms where you will see these great videos: Facebook, Instagram, X

📖 Special Guest Spotlight: Adam Greer

A highlight of the night was our special guest speaker, Adam Greer. Adam moved the room by sharing his deeply personal journey through a heart transplant, a story of resilience and miracles.

His journey is chronicled in his powerful book, July 5: The Day I Lived Twice: A True Story of Faith, Medicine and the Miracle of a Second Heartbeat. If you weren’t able to attend or want to dive deeper into his story, you can find his book here: View on Amazon

Mike Acosta will be uploading his presentation within the next week so make sure to follow Houston City Beat on YouTube. I also invite you to watch the full video interview with Adam and Mike on Houston City Beat Live.

🗓️ Looking Ahead

We are already gearing up for our next session!

Register here for the Houston City Beat Community Connector May Meeting
Call for Speakers: We are currently organizing the speaker and topic for our May meeting.

Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Or do you know a dynamic speaker who would be a great fit for our community? Reach out to Lisbet Newton via text at 832-778-6987 to discuss speaking opportunities.