In episode 8, we hear from Catherine Low at our November Polished North Dallas Luncheon. Catherine won Sean Lowe's heart (and ours!) on ABC's The Bachelor; now they're married with a beautiful baby boy. If you're anything like us, you've been following her and her precious family on Instagram! Before The Bachelor, Catherine was a graphic designer; she has since launched several lifestyle brands and, most recently, a luxury paper company, LoweCo. 

This episode of the podcast is sponsored by LoweCo. LoweCo. is all about fun messages with a crisp and elegant delivery. Because our paper is embossed for texture, you can truly "feel the Lowe". Whether you want to remind a loved one that you care or only worry about signing your name and letting the cards speak for themselves, you (and the receiving friend) are in for a treat. A refreshing, delicious treat.

In episode 7, we hear from Melissa Ice at our November 2016 Polished Ft. Worth Luncheon. Melissa is the current Founder and Executive Director of The Net, a non profit in Fort Worth Texas that restores dignity to people in poverty through community and relationships. As a graduate from Dallas Baptist University, Melissa has been involved in and employed by different Christian organizations and churches for the past 12 years. Prior to the NET, she served on church staff as a Missional Director, equipping people how to serve the poor. Since receiving her degree in social work, additionally, she has also been trained in the area of trauma-informed care for victims of sexual exploitation. She helps facilitate and rehabilitate women attempting to exit the sex industry through a specialty court called Rise, under Judge Brent Carr in Tarrant County. She is also a Co-Owner of a restaurant called BREWED on the Southside of Fort Worth and is happily married to her husband Jamey Ice. They enjoy restoring and remodeling old historic homes in their neighborhood and having dinner on the front porch of their 1920's home. Melissa loves blogging and speaking, but her favorite venture is being mommy to Rosie Pearl her new baby girl. 

This podcast is sponsored by BREWED. BREWED is a coffee shop/gastro-pub & eatery on Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth TX. They serve specialty craft beverages alongside a chef inspired seasonal menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with an awesome weekend brunch specializing in Fried Chicken & Waffles and Biscuits with house-made gravy. We are the locals’ living room where we encourage you to EAT-DRINK & GATHER! Check them out at brewedfw.com. 

In episode 6, we hear from Tiffany Ashenfelter. Tiffany is a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Board Approved Supervisor for new counselors. She earned a Masters of Arts in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Angelo State University. Tiffany has extensive clinical experience working with adolescent girls and women, ranging in age from 13 to 65, who have struggled through life’s many crossroads, leaving them with symptoms like depression, anxiety, self-destructive coping skills, poor self-esteem, relationship concerns, work/life balance, to name a few. She has also been a Polished volunteer since its beginning in 2009. 

This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Ashenfelter & Associates. Ashenfelter & Associates is a Dallas, TX counseling practice born out of a desire to offer help and hope to teens, adults, couples and families as they navigate through life’s many challenges. Call today to schedule your free 20 minute consultation at 214-563-8980.  We look forward to having the opportunity to walk with you as you reach restoration.  You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.