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Hey everyone! There's a lot to say in this Sew Taco Podcast. It's true, the podcast is coming to an end. Hear all about it in this episode. 

In this Sew Taco Podcast episode, we learn about Elena's new adventure. It's something she's been wanting to do for a while AND we catch up on the new neighbor and our beer outing. Enjoy!

Hey Sew Taco podcast listeners! In this episode we share the story of how Gerald met our new neighbor, a lesson Elena learned, another lesson Gerald learned and so much more. Enjoy!

Hey Sew Taco podcast listeners! If you know us, you know our episodes are all over the place, but that's what you love about us. We talk about a break Elena has been on, a crazy story that may or may not upset Elena AND makeup. 

Hey everyone! This Sew Taco podcast episode talks about everything from bad reviews to dumb comments on social media business posts and so much more in between. Check it out!

This Sew Taco Podcast Episode talks about a guest spot we did on Hecho Podcast, the success of our last online Loca for Local, plans for the next in person one and some tips we gave to a fellow business owner. Enjoy! 

Yes, there's a point in this Sew Taco podcast where Elena can't stop laughing, but we also cover our nomination for best podcast with The Locals List, Texas lifting the mask mandate, Loca for Local and Sponsorship no's that turn into opportunities. 

Let's get right to it - Texas froze and was not prepared or built for it. Hear how we survived and what we went through AND what we witnessed with so many others in this Sew Taco Podcast episode. 

Episode 2 in this new Sew Taco podcast season kicks off with a crazy customer who emailed Gerald. We also talk about starting a podcast in 2021 and of course a whole bunch of random stuff. Enjoy!

HEY EVERYONE! We are officially back. Welcome to Season 8! We have a lot to catch up on in this Sew Taco episode. Take a listen and hear what's been going on, AND we talk about our plans for 2021. Did we mention the first part of this episode is now available in video form?! Catch the first half of this podcast in video form on our Patreon page! (link below).

Welcome to the bonus episodes of the Sew Taco podcast! We are sharing with  you a handful of pre-recorded episodes/nuggets we made to give us a little break before Season 8 begins. This one covers one of our favorite brands - Chasing Camilla

Welcome to the bonus episodes of the Sew Taco podcast! We are sharing with  you a handful of pre-recorded episodes/nuggets we made to give us a little break before Season 8 begins. This one covers one of our favorite brands - Little King Goods

Welcome to the bonus episodes of the Sew Taco podcast! We are sharing with  you a handful of pre-recorded episodes/nuggets we made to give us a little break before Season 8 begins. This one covers one of our favorite brands - Feliz Modern

Welcome to the bonus episodes of the Sew Taco podcast! We are sharing with  you a handful of pre-recorded episodes/nuggets we made to give us a little break before Season 8 begins. This one covers one of our favorite brands - Wero

Welcome to the bonus episodes of the Sew Taco podcast! We are sharing with  you a handful of pre-recorded episodes/nuggets we made to give us a little break before Season 8 begins. This one covers one of our favorite brands - BarbacoApparel out of San Antonio

Welcome to the bonus episodes of the Sew Taco podcast! We are sharing with  you a handful of pre-recorded episodes/nuggets we made to give us a little break before Season 8 begins. This one covers some chisme on an email Gerald got from his website. Enjoy!

Welcome to the bonus episodes of the Sew Taco podcast! We are sharing with  you a handful of pre-recorded episodes/nuggets we made to give us a little break before Season 8 begins. This one is part 2 of our first ever audio recording.

Welcome to the bonus episodes of the Sew Taco podcast! We are sharing with  you a handful of pre-recorded episodes/nuggets we made to give us a little break before Season 8 begins. This one is part 1 of our first ever audio recording.

This sew taco podcast episode is packed with a ton of stuff, from thanksgiving, to loca for local in the rain, Elena's sisters visit and so much more (including us not having kids). Enjoy!

Hey everyone! This Sew Taco Podcast episode has a very special guest spilling all the Tea on Elena. You have to listen to find out who it is. Enjoy!

Hey listeners! We have the awesome Gilbert Cantu on this Sew Taco Podcast episode! Gilbert is such a creative force and a huge inspiration This podcast barely touches the surface on everything he does, but it's a start. Enjoy it!

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Hey guys! This Sew Taco podcast episode is packed with all kinds of stuff (completely relevant to the theme of Sew Taco). We cover little old ladies Elena was arguing with, the release of Gerald's first short film, some animal parts Elena refuses to touch, Loca for Local, and so much more. 

Such a great episode (they all are), but this one with Hype Coach Tejal Parekh, MSW is amazing. In this Sew Taco episode we talk about the importance of self care, breaking generational pressures and so much more. It's another inspiring chat with an awesome guest. 

Guys! We've got Cristina Martinez with VERY THAT on this episode. Cristina is the powerhouse/chingona behind the brand Very That. Listen to our conversation with her where she gives a ton of advice and some great inspiration. Enjoy!

This Sew Taco Podcast episode features some celebrations, but not before we rant about something we've mentioned before (people who want to "collab" but come with no plan). There's also a lot of fun nuggets in this episode. You'll have to listen to find out. Enjoy!

Hey listeners! In this Sew Taco episode we roll over how busy we are the rest of the year and why. The rest of the episode (most of it) goes over getting to know us again. Who we are, what we do, and how we got here (so far). There's a reason we were triggered to do this. You'll hear why in this episode. 

Hey everyone! In this Sew Taco podcast episode we talk about why we're reducing our friends on social media and how crazy social media can be in general. We also talk about something Gerald has wanted to do (and finally has) for a long time AND we end with a crazy new adventure (in organization) that Elena will soon be undertaking. 

This Sew Taco Podcast episode is dedicated to Elena - The Bend Magazine's 2020 HER Honoree

(From Gerald) "I am BEYOND proud of my beautiful and amazingly talented wife Elena. She is a 2020 HER honoree in The Bend Magazine!!! Seeing these photos, reading the article and knowing how passionate she is about everything she does with the community and Sew Bonita, brought tears to my eyes. You guys, I love this woman so much. She is a beautiful force of creativity and love. The day she walked into my life was the greatest blessing I’ve ever had. I love you Elena!"

We have another guest! Mark Champion with The Ninth Inning Tx - a baseball lifestyle brand. Listen to this Sew Taco Podcast episode as we chat with Mark about starting his brand and the huge leaps he took with it, AND his recent obsession with BBQ.

Hey everyone! In this Sew Taco podcast episode we talk about the thing we miss most right now (traveling) and our way favorite way to travel. The second half of this podcast talks about a bad situation we came across that definitely has a lesson to learn from. 

We came across a great article that had really great points about whether or not you are a side hustler. In this Sew Taco podcast we talk about some of those key identifiers and more!

We dive into live theater, creativity and why  you should be unapologetically you in this Sew Taco podcast episode. Here are some links we mention:

This Sew Taco podcast episode goes into what it really takes to run a website and get some sales. In addition to our own, we use a real world example of a company that tried to start from the ground up. We also do an interview with Elena all about her Peloton bike. If you ever wanted to own one, here's all you need to know (in the episode). 

In this Sew Taco podcast episode Elena talks about the importance of her getting organized and Gerald talks about how filming The Taco Chair is getting more difficult to film. Elena also finds out Gerald secretly recorded her doing something she didn't know about. 

Our Loca for Local market turned curbside event was a HUGE success. You read that right, we made $20,706 in 36 hours for all 18 vendors. The event went so smooth for being a first time event. Listen to us talk about every detail and how crazy it all was. We finish off with more lessons on how to treat your customers and why you shouldn't ask your friends for discounts. 

If you've been listening to our Sew Taco podcast episodes you know we've been prepping Loca for Local's Curbside Market (something totally different). Well, we launched it early and were blown away by the results. We chat about that and why we think it's been so successful so far. We even tease a little about the next one we have planned AND Elena shares another chisme story. 

This Sew Taco podcast episode starts off with a chat about whether or not expensive gear or equipment makes you better at whatever that equipment is designed for. THEN we jump into a quick fire list of the type of stuff we don't like getting in our DM's. Enjoy!

In this Sew Taco podcast episode we chat with Emmy Award Winning producer and music journalist - Mike Henneberger! Mike has credits with Comedy Central, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Spin & Vice, just to name a few. He recently released a new book that already topped several charts at #1. The book is called - Rock Bottom at the Renaissance: An Emo Kid’s Journey Through Falling In and Out of Love In and With New York City. We cover a lot in this episode but what made it so fun is how we just went off topic many times and chatted about the most random (but awesome and relatable) things.

How about that last episode?! We're still appreciating having Jeff Sheldon from Ugmonk on our previous Sew Taco Podcast episode. In this episode we reveal some of the details for the next Loca for Local! The second half of the podcast reveals why we dumped one of our brands and what that means now. 

Season 7 continues with a bang and we are proud to have Jeff Sheldon from Ugmonk as a guest on this Sew Taco podcast episode. Gerald has been a fan of Ugmonk for many years. This is one of the most motivational episodes we've ever had. In addition to having a rock solid brand for 12 years, Jeff is in the middle of his second kickstarter campaign that has already surpassed $220,000 in funding. His first kickstarter back in 2018 reached over $430,000 in funding. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!

Welcome to the first Sew Taco podcast episode of Season 7! Things have been happening since Covid-19 that have made us re-think our whole business. Find out what we're thinking and working on to take full control of our brands. We also talk about something that happened on instagram. Let's just say a simple gesture got waaaay out of hand pretty quickly. 

Guys! This is our 100th episode! We couldn't do this without your constant support. Check out this Sew Taco episode as we go LIVE on both our side hustle instagrams @sewbonita and @tacogear

Guys! Our 100th episode of Sew Taco is next week! We'll be doing a live recording on our instagram accounts @tacogear and @sewbonita. You can jump in there, chat with us, ask us questions and we'll record the whole thing and make it part of our 100th episode.  We talk all about that in this episode (our 99th) and also chat about Elena's surprise celebrity shoutout in addition to FINALLY figuring out what we're going to do for Loca for Local's next event. Take a listen.  

This entire episode (outside of the Peloton talk) goes over some of what think is the most important points on whether or not you should start a podcast. It's really more about how to start one and what should you be thinking about, doing, not doing, etc. Let's say you have any idea - Well, how do you start, what do you do. In this Sew Taco episode, we lay out the groundwork the planning of starting a podcast. 

The second half of this Sew Taco podcast is where we talk about our plans for our upcoming 100th episode and how YOU can get involved. We also chat about how you don't always have to be grinding it out. The first half is where things get real (they always do) and we talk about our struggle and everything going on in the world. It all revolves around listening and standing for something. Thank you for being fans, for listening, and for sticking with us as we approach our 100th episode!

In this Sew Taco episode we briefly cover a new feature coming from Instagram and how you might be able to use it. With everything going on right now, we thought it would be a good time to take a break and play a game. We ask each other some questions from the Pod Deck and play a round of "Would you rather?"

So much we covered in this Sew Taco episode! Our 100th episode is approaching, Elena's got a new toy (not plants, well some), and we talk about how to do giveaways, why you should do them and how powerful they can be! 

Hey everyone! This episode covers what we do when someone clearly wants to copy one of our designs. It's a HUGE topic that could really be spread out, but we covered a specific situation that just happened in this Sew Taco Episode. We ended with a list of random Q&A!

Hey everyone! This episode covers what we do when someone clearly wants to copy one of our designs. It's a HUGE topic that could really be spread out, but we covered a specific situation that just happened in this Sew Taco Episode. We ended with a list of random Q&A!

Elena has taken a deep dive into the world of PLANTS. It's been an interesting journey so far. Hear all about it. Gerald also attended a zoom seminar put on my Printful where he heard a ton of great tips for online brands right now. Take a listen. 

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We have the founder and amazing force behind the podcast "Leading Ladies Corpus Christi" - Brittany Mouttet. Her podcast is such great and the value each guest brings is so awesome. Listen to Brittany as she talks all about how she started, her struggles and what ultimately drives the great episodes she gets. 

Gerald's birthday was this week and you'll hear all about what we did or didn't do AND the new streaming app we tried. We also talk about a much-needed "likes vs sales" topic that many creators need to hear. Check it all out and then take a minute to vote for us for Best Podcast (link below). 

Okay, so in the second half of this Sew Taco podcast we ended up calling two people we knew. One of them was a good friend and one of them was one of our parents. Find out who on this episode. Vote for us on the Locals List link below for BEST PODCAST!

Hey Sew Taco listeners! There's so much to be thankful for right now and so much to celebrate. But is it the right time to celebrate? For us, we think so and we share exactly why. Take a listen. 

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Hey everyone! Thank you so much for listening, especially during these tough times. This whole thing continues to affect us but we're seeing some really creative things coming out of all this. We want to know what you're doing, how has this been affecting you, what have you had to do? Feel free to share anything with us and we'll try and include it in our next episode. You can leave us a voice memo at the link below. 

These are extremely difficult times for so many right now. In this Sew Taco episode we talk about how the recent virus has affected our community, especially with local businesses. The good news is that we have seen so many people come together to help and support each other. Hear all about it AND our tips on what you can do with your small business.  

This is another Sew Taco episode packed with a ton of stuff. Our hearts were warmed by the visitors we had at our last Loca for Local. Hear all about them and who they were (Wisconsin, Arizona, Houston). Gerald also launched ANOTHER side hustle that you should hear about. Finally, in honor our celebrating our 8 year wedding anniversary, we share the story of how we met. Don't miss that one. 

So honored to have been visited by these fans below. Follow them!

SO MUCH happened and is still happening. In this Sew Taco Podcast episode, we talk about getting ready for two major events happening this month. One in just a couple of days, the awards we both recently won, what we were nominated for, some drama that happened on Elena's instagram and so much more. Check it all out. 

49 States & over 800 Cities! That's all of YOU and where you're listening from. We just took a look at our listener data and those are the numbers that were revealed to us. We talk about how that makes us feel and a lot more on this Sew Taco podcast episode. 

As always, something came across our daily routine that gave us a perfect topic to talk about. The first half of this Sew Taco podcast talks about an abrupt message Elena received and how she reacted. The second half is an extremely important topic on how to say NO and why it's important. Enjoy!

Hey everyone! There's a lot packed into this episode. Elena talks about a talk she just presented at AND releases details for her next BIG event happening March 19th. We finish it off by talking about how we get sponsors for this podcast, events and other things we want to do. 

This Sew Taco episode covers an awesome meetup we had with other podcasters, AND talks all about the brand new apparel brand Gerald just launched. Hear all about the new brand and what it took to get started from the ground up!

In this Sew Taco podcast episode, we talk about an award we're getting, what Elena's been nominated for and other great things. THEN we talk about a cease and desist letter that Gerald received and what he did about it. Lessons to be learned for sure. 

We've got a guest on this Sew Taco episode! He's a good friend and an incredibly talented designer. Check out our conversation with Garrett Huls! We talk about his journey into graphic design and where it's led him. Follow him at the links below:

Keeping the momentum going in 2020 with this episode inspired by the awesome week we are having. A lot can happen when you take the time to meet up with people. That's what we chat about in this Sew Taco episode AND we answer fan questions!

Happy New Year listeners! We go straight into it in this episode which was inspired by something Elena saw earlier today. What's all that toxic mess on your social feeds? Take out the trash. 

This year like the past has been so amazing for us. Listen to us talk about what we're most proud of and what we look forward to next year! Thank you ALL for listening each and every week. You really are what keep us going. 

We had such a good time in California! The people we met, the food we ate, the inspiration we were left with, it was all amazing. Hear all about our trip and everything we experienced on this Sew Taco episode. 

What's up Sew Taco listeners!? We recorded this episode late at night after hanging out with family. It's a perfect time to talk about taking breaks. Listen to us chat about why we take them, how we take then, and why it's important for YOU to take them. 

Hey everyone! With the holidays coming up and everyone working on their Thanksgiving plans, we decided to upload this weeks episode a couple of days early! SURPRISE! In this Sew Taco episode, we talk about how thankful we are for YOU guys, Small Business Saturday, an awesome email we got from one of you, and share a funny story that happened to Gerald. Enjoy!

Hey everyone! With the holidays coming up and everyone working on their Thanksgiving plans, we decided to upload this weeks episode a couple of days early! SURPRISE! In this Sew Taco episode, we talk about how thankful we are for YOU guys, Small Business Saturday, an awesome email we got from one of you, and share a funny story that happened to Gerald. Enjoy!

Hey everyone! In this Sew Taco Podcast episode we go over a few more things on the whole Instagram like removal drama. We also talk about one of our new favorite local spots, a chain closing, the new brand Elena is working with, and so much more. Oh yes, we share a pretty funny story towards the end. 

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You've probably heard that instagram is removing the ability to view "Likes" on a post. That sounds like a HUGE deal, but what does that mean? We talk about all that in this Sew Taco episode. Believe it our not, Instagram has already tested this out in many other countries and now it's slowly rolling out in the states. Check out what we have to say about it. 

Gerald asked some of his fellow designers for some tips and topics to talk about when it comes to clients working with designers. This Sew Taco episodes goes over the do's and don'ts on working with graphic designers. From pet peeves to things you should consider or respect. We cover it all. 

In this Sew Taco episode, we talk about why it's important to celebrate milestones and what they mean. Elena just hit record high follower count on Instagram and for good reason! We also talk about scary movies and how we often forget how much work can go into the things we admire. 

We can't say enough about how much fun we had on this Sew Taco episode with Hector Flores from Las Cafeteras. Not to mention how much fun we had with him and the band, before the podcast, after and the next day. 

The band was in town for a show celebrating Hispanic Heritage month at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Hector came into town a couple of days early for some workshops. We had the opportunity to interview him in our home studio and we are so glad we did. The conversations we had were so uplifting and really lit another fire under us. We hope you enjoy it. 

In this Sew Taco Episode we talk about some of the ways we've evolved our brands with new opportunities, we touch on Instragram possibly removing likes, and we have ANOTHER GUEST, Ashley Arevalo with Period Corpus Christi - an amazing organization that provides menstrual products to those in need. 

ACL weekend 1 is in the books and so is our 5th ACL in a row. How did Elena do? Well, we'll talk all about it in this episode. This is a huge music festival that we love. Later in the episode we circle back to that business opportunity that came to Gerald. It turns out the details were wrong and completely different from what he was originally told. 

What's up Sew Taco Fam! In this episode we talk about how much control you actually have over your environment, situations, and just your overall outlook. We've got a handful of real situations that are perfect examples of it all. Take a listen!

Hey Sew Taco listeners! In this episode,  we talk about a business opportunity one of us got with a huge brand and how it made us think about which business opportunities are good and which ones are bad. We're literally talking about it live on the podcast. 

We also chat about a topic not too many people cover - EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS. Listen to what we think about the customers who subscriber to our emails, how we think they should be treated and what some normal stats/numbers are. 

We're kicking off Season 5 with a topic we all know about and hardly ever talk about. This all happened after Gerald finally had something in his hands that he was working towards for years. It took that long because of fear. We're covering that in this episode and also talking about another real world example of how you shouldn't listen to others. Do what you want to do! Go for it!

Hey everyone! We've had an incredible time during this season - "The Season of Guests". In this season finale we talk about some of our favorite moments and what to expect next season which picks right up next week, so you won't miss a beat!

In this episode of Sew Taco, we sit down with Tina Lain, the badass behind Gold Dust Cosmetic Tattooing. Tina talks all about how she started, the challenges she had and what's led her to the successful business she has today, including an incredible line of products.

It's been great having guests with so many different backgrounds. This one is an important one as it benefits your overall wellbeing, which then makes you more productive, happy, creative, etc. Fitness doesn't mean having to go crazy with exercise and diets. Listen to our guest Edward Gonzales talk about his fitness journey and what he's able to do for his clients. He also talks about what you can do to get started at home. 

This Sew Taco episode features someone we have had the opportunity to know and befriend over the last year (maybe 2). Daniel Benavides is one of the founders/owners of Corpus Christi Comic Con. It's the first Comic Con to hit Corpus Christi and they just finished their 3rd year. Daniel talks all about how it all started, what it takes to organize it, and how much fun it is! On top of that he has his own apparel brand he started called Somewhere Texas Apparel. Links to everything below:

We interviewed Cheech Marin! You guys, never would we have thought this podcast journey would lead us to an interview like this. If you do not know who he is (wow, but that's okay), he is an actor, comedian and the largest collector of Chicano Art. Known for his famous Cheech & Chong movies, voice acting, Desperado, etc, he also is a huge advocate for Chicano Artists. We got to sit down with him and talk about his new documentary "The Cheech" and his love for art. In addition to that we talked with El Dusty, who scored the film as well as the Director, DP, Producers and Production Managers. We had great chats with everyone. Take a listen and thank you so much fo the Art Museum of South Texas for inviting us to participate.

This is a continuation of our previous episode! There were so many people we interviewed and we wanted to add more to a second episode. So here it is! The show notes below are from the previous episode but tell you everything you need to know. 

We did a LIVE PODCAST! This episode is a little different. As we've mentioned in some previous episodes, we won Best Podcast in a big local publication - The Bend Magazine. Every year they ask the public to vote for their favorites in "The Locals List". The people in our hometown of Corpus Christi voted and that means the world to us. So we attended the event and did a LIVE Podcast. It was so much fun and definitely not what we expected. We honestly had no idea what to expect, but we did it and we had a blast. Even if you do not live in our hometown (most of you don't), you'll benefit from what these guests have to say. We asked them what they love about their city AND what do they say to those people who claim there is "Nothing to do in my hometown". The answers were all great. 

So take a listen and let us know what you think!

We did a LIVE PODCAST! This episode is a little different. As we've mentioned in some previous episodes, we won Best Podcast in a big local publication - The Bend Magazine. Every year they ask the public to vote for their favorites in "The Locals List". The people in our hometown of Corpus Christi voted and that means the world to us. So we attended the event and did a LIVE Podcast. It was so much fun and definitely not what we expected. We honestly had no idea what to expect, but we did it and we had a blast. Even if you do not live in our hometown (most of you don't), you'll benefit from what these guests have to say. We asked them what they love about their city AND what do they say to those people who claim there is "Nothing to do in my hometown". The answers were all great. 

So take a listen and let us know what you think!

We sat down with Nikki Riojas in this Sew Taco Episode and covered A TON. There's so much to be said about Nikki and all she's accomplished, but it's best said in the bio below:

Gerald first met this guest when they introduced themselves at Gerald's day job. Gerald had no idea he was about to meet one of the most driven and talented designers he'd ever get to call a friend. Meet Sonny Martinez. We could go on about how great Sonny is, but you should just listen to this episode and hear all he has to say, THEN, give him a follow on instagram @sonnyjames.creative

This episode of Sew Taco features the one and only Javi Luna. Javi is one of our favorite comedians who lives right here in Corpus Christi. He’s had the opportunity to tour with some pretty big names and is a prime example of hustle and dedication to his craft. Listen as he talks all about his journey, the tough times, the highs, what keeps him going and how he’s reminded to be grateful for all he’s accomplished. 

It's the finale of Season 3, BUT not to worry, we'll be right on schedule next week kicking off Season 4 without missing a beat. Season 4 is the Season of guests. Guest on each and every episode. In this episode of Sew Taco we talk about why you need to remember that YOU are the boss in this business/hustle of yours. We talk about two examples that just happened to us and how we handled them. The whole podcast starts off with a super tough decision that one of us had to make minutes before we started recording. We finish it all of with tips and what we've learned about ourselves recording this whole season. 

We got a 3 day weekend coming up ya'll! In this Sew Taco episode we chat about how we're taking full advantage and what we have on our plates. We also answer two emails live (well in the podcast) from fellow side hustlers and fans. Outside of all the other shenanigans we talk about, we touch on something we both feel is super important to be reminded of, and it all has to do with never comparing yourself with others. Check it all out in this weeks episode. 

The artist and designer we talked about in this episode is Gilbert Cantu.

Hey Sew Taco listeners! We have brand new way to send us messages thanks to Anchor. You can click the link below and send us a voice message that we might feature in a future episode. It could be a thought, a question, whatever!

In this episode we talk about why you shouldn't assume your followers know everything about you and what you do/sell, etc. How resurfacing old pics and designs can be a huge benefit AND the crazy routine Gerald is on now and what it made him realize. 

It's National Small Business Week! Now more than ever you should be supporting small businesses in your area or even online. Small business plays a huge role in local economies and you're supporting someones life, their dream and passion. In this Sew Taco Podcast episode we talk about Small Business, Our delicious trip to Eagle Pass, A question from a listener, Mother's Day and we even read some of your reviews on the podcast! Finally, we talk about some really important iconic tattoos one of us got.  The movement we're talking about in this episode (regarding the tattoo) can be found here: https://www.sewbonita.com/collections/unisex-shirts/products/sewcialist-shirt

This Sew Taco episode is packed with milestones we celebrated, Elena being featured, the amazing time we had in Houston for Gerald's birthday, the food we ate, the fun we had, and we end it all with a side hustle lesson that we learned the hard way. Long story short, Gerald had to take down a shirt from his site. Hear all about it. 

Hot topic alert (no not the store). In this episode we talk about stealing designs. Earlier this week a fellow creative had one stolen from her. Hear our thoughts on the whole situation. The episode kicks off with Elena talking about how crazy inspiring Beyonce is. This all comes from watching her latest Netflix special. Enjoy!

We covered a ton in this episode. Here's a quick rundown:  First off we were nominated for BEST PODCAST with a local publication and would LOVE for you guys to vote for us "Sew Taco" (link below), and it just takes on click. THANK YOU! We were also guests on WERO's podcast which was so much fun. He asked some really fun questions and we clearly had a good time. A link to that episode is also below. After all this we talked about how we are HORRIBLE with each others birthday gifts, an incredible dinner we went to and how we continue to stay motivated. Staying motivated was a topic we discussed on an earlier podcast which has a ton of listens. So we thought it would be good to touch on that again. 

We have another guest! In this episode we talk to the owner and creative behind Posh and Posie Paperie - Therese Martinez. Therese has done an incredible job of growing her business and a prime example of how to hustle to get your brand out there. She's now sought after by many events and event planners. We'll hear her talk all about what she did in the early days and where she is now. She's been a part of some pretty huge events and we're so excited to have her on the podcast. 

Things got all too real for us this last few of days. We'll tell you all about it in this Sew Taco episode. We also talk about a great dinner coming up from our friend at Sweet Life, a new release we have with artist Mayra Zamora and we announce the winner of our shirt giveaway!

Selena, Things you don’t say, a trip to Dallas, a tip for instagram & facebook - These are some of the things we talk about in this Sew Taco Podcast episode. The topic of Selena Quintanilla is a special once since she was from the town we live in. You’ll hear our take on all the releases that have come out for her and all that jazz. 

Sew Taco went to Austin for SXSW with full blown Film Badges. We screened 4 films, did some shopping, ate some tacos, saw some ridiculous things and left with a different car than we came in. Once we got back it was go go go. Listen to all the shenanigans and get an idea of what goes on behind the scenes when we launch products. 

Guys, Elena is so pumped and for great reason. Her Loca for Local event was a huge success and we're ready for the next one. Hear us talk all about it. We even have ideas on how make July's more successful! We also talk about Gerald filming inside of HEB and then jump onto a big topic of how to find designers for your brand. 

We burned through a ton of stuff in this episode but specifically revolving around something you can buy for $12 that gives you that edge but often gets overlooked. Elena also has her big event coming up this Saturday which we discuss AND we play a fun little game at the end. Lots more peppered in this podcast episode of Sew Taco. 

We are super excited to announce our very first Sew Taco guest. This guest is one of our dear friends and an incredible artist. We have many of her pieces in our own home. Tonight, Elena made some dinner, we had some drinks and kept on drinking while we recorded this episode. So here we go, our guest is Mayra Zamora! Mayra is an incredible Chicana Arist that lives in our city of Corpus Christi. 

You can follow Mayra on facebook and instagram @MiraMayraArt.

This episode of Sew Taco was recorded on one of our busiest nights in a while! Find out all that went down before we sat down to record and the crazy busy weekend we have coming up. Elena had an awesome speaking engagement, we talk about filming some BBQ and then finally what provoked a short rant at the end of this episode. 

We recorded this Sew Taco Podcast episode on Valentine's Day Evening! Find out how Elena got locked out of the house and why I couldn't answer her calls. We also talk about an awesome event that happened at our home, the outgoing chef that Gerald filmed AND we finally get to hear the bad customer service experience Elena had recently. 

There's an article we referenced which is a great read/reminder. Check it out:

https://bloomyou.life/2019/02/12/dear-entrepreneur/?fbclid=IwAR2sOWsN315sYrG5TZuKSzKsqz7uIC6l3GGsqfKK2XsrxJ1vqOaO3SazAJw

 It's here! The very first episode of Season 3. We're trying out some new things that we'll talk about in this episode. We also cover a topic that Elena has been struggling with a little all while telling YOU what you can do to keep going this year with all you might have going on.