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Jill Parsons: Riding the Wave of Energy

Jill Parsons – a graduate of Celina High School – has come home. After graduating from Ouachita Baptist University, and exploring other career opportunities in bigger cities, Jill decided to return to her hometown. She has launched her own marketing company, and she couldn't be more thrilled to be back in Celina. Even though that wasn't the initial plan, Jill is whole-heartedly excited and energized about the growth in this community and is determinded to grow with it. On this episode of "Life in Celina," Jill shares her story and her perspective of growing up and moving back to Celina, Texs. #lifeconnected– Media High Ground (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediahighground/– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com Music: Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker

Mayor Ryan Tubbs: Leading with His Heart

Ryan Tubbs was elected mayor of Celina, Texas, two months ago. Needless to say, there was a lot to unpack on this episode of "Life in Celina." We wanted to give Mayor Tubbs the opporutnity to share his story, talk about why it was important to him to run for mayor and what it's been like the first couple of months on the job. We also talked to him about his vision for Celina. (Spoiler Alert: We may have also put Mayor Tubbs on the hot seat with some hot-button questions, like his favorite place to eat in town.) This is an engaging conversation with the man now leading the charge for this community. #lifeconnected– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com Music: Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker

Landon Schroeder: Blazing Heart

The Citizens Fire Academy has been featured on "Life in Celina" before, but this is a personal story of how that program changed a life. Our featured guest on this episode is Landon Schroeder. After going through the Citizens Fire Academy, he knew exactly what he wanted to do and where he wanted to serve. His journey – and all the people who played a role in his trajectory – exemplify the city's tagline of "Life Connected." This is a heartfelt conversation with a remarkable young man who grew up in Celina and now wants to give back in his hometown. #lifeconnected– Celina Fire Department: https://www.celina-tx.gov/874/About– Citizens Fire Academy: https://www.celina-tx.gov/1420/Citizens-Fire-Academy – Citizens Fire Academy Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/user/lifeincelina/citizens-fire-academy-podcast – City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.govMusic: Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker

Audrey Henvey: The Story Behind the Story

Growing up in Plano, Audrey Henvey didn't even know that Celina, Texas, existed. But now this budding journalist has a special place in her heart for this community. She has wrapped her arms around Celina and refuses to let go. This episode of "Life in Celina" is full of drop-the-mic moments from someone who now has her finger firmly on the pulse of Celina. NOTE: Since recording this episode of "Life in Celina," Audrey Henvey has been promoted to News Editor for Star Local Media. – Celina Record: https://starlocalmedia.com/celinarecord/news/ – Star Local Media: https://starlocalmedia.com – City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.govMusic: Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker

Engineering Services: If You Build It ...

When Andy Glasgow and Gabrielle Milam started working for Celina's Engineering Services Department, they had no idea what they were getting into. They knew Celina was growing at a fast and furious pace, but they didn't initially realize how strategically and intentionally the city was doing it. They do now ... and they love it! Both Andy (Director of Engineering) and Gabrielle (Construction Manager) are relatively new to Celina, but they already have a heart for this community and they’re excited to play a vital role in building on the solid foundation that's already been established. #lifeconnected– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov– Engineering Services: https://www.celina-tx.gov/1068/Engineering-Services Music: Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker

Shain Hunn: Connected at the Heart

Celina native Shain Hunn has found his calling! After serving on the Celina Fire Department – and randomly finding a book that changed the trajectory of his life – Shain discovered how passionate he was about servant leadership. Now, as the city's Director of Organization Leadership, Shain gets the opportunity every day to pour into Celina's city staff, and the ripple effects of his passion are being felt across his hometown. Shain understands the importance of being "connected at the heart," and he's doing everything in his power to stoke that fire across Celina. #lifeconnected– Podcast (Brenda and Erik Spencer): https://www.spreaker.com/user/lifeincelina/spencer-podcast – City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.govMusic: Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker

Mindy Koehne: Connecting on Different Level

After Mindy Koehne graduated from Celina High School, she was ready for big-city living. Like a lot of teenagers who grow up in a small town, she claimed she was leaving and never coming back. But after falling in love, jumping feet first into her law career and starting a family ... moving home was a no-brainer. What brought her back? The people. And now, she's serving the people as a proud councilwoman in Celina. When asked if her journey back home seems sureal at times, she said ... well ... just listen. #lifeconnected– Gigabit Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/user/lifeincelina/corb-howard-podcast – City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.govMusic: Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker

Three-Alarm Opportunity: Citizens Fire Academy

Have you ever dreamt of being a firefighter? Well, here is your chance ... kind of. Once a year, the Celina Fire Department hosts its Citizens Fire Academy, giving local residents the chance to get a sneak peek behind the curtain of the fire service industry. It's a tremendous hands-on opportunity to learn what it's like to serve on the Celina Fire Department. On this episode of "Life in Celina," Jacob Talley and Justin Beamis share the ins and outs of the popular program. They also talk about the increible feedback they've received from Celina's CFA, and they give us some hints of some cool things on the horizon. #lifeconnected– Celina Fire Department: https://www.celina-tx.gov/874/About– Citizens Fire Academy: https://www.celina-tx.gov/1420/Citizens-Fire-Academy– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.govMusic: Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker

NYC to Celina: ’I had to Google how to mow a lawn’

Cory and Remy Yow kept getting signs, validating their big decision to move to Texas. (Spoiler Alert: One of those signs involved a lawnmower.) They were living in New York City when they decided to make a radical change. They now call Celina, Texas, home, and they couldn't be happier with their decision. From the moment they stepped off the airplane to start looking for their next forever home, they have been given reassurance that this is exactly where they're supposed to be. #lifeconnected– The Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.govMusic: Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker

Terramania: Guided by ’the Hand of God’

Terramania is located just off the Square in downtown Celina, Texas. Owners Traci and Andrew Miller will be the first ones to tell you that God played a huge role into making that vision come to life. On this episode of "Life in Celina," we'll get the chance to hear the Miller's powerful story and find out how they fell in love with this community. We'll also discuss the one-of-a-kindness of Terramania, where passion and purpose have collided in a beautiful way. #lifeconnected– Terramania Website: https://terramaniashop.com – Terramania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerrmaniaShop– Terramania Subscription Boxes: https://terramaniashop.com/products/subscriptionbox– The Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.govMusic: Vocals by Jon Christopher DavisEngineered by Wextrax StudioMusic by Mark Metdker