The Art of the Entrance: Costumes, Headdresses, and Galveston Creativity

JIM BRATTON STOIC MINUTE 07 — THE PRESENT

In this episode of Stoic Minute, Jim Bratton reflects on Marcus Aurelius' reminder to "confine yourself to the present." The mind often drifts backward into memory or forward into anticipation. But when attention returns to what is directly in front of us, the day becomes manageable again. A short reflection on presence, attention, and the Stoic practice of staying with what is actually happening.

Galveston on the Map: Amber Calderon and the Discovery Map Story

Amber Calderon, owner/operator of Galveston Discovery Map, talks with Jim Bratton about taking over the familiar island map, distributing 300,000 print copies a year, expanding reach beyond Galveston, and pairing the printed map with a geolocation-based app for advertisers and visitors. * Website: discoverymap.com/destination/Galveston-tx/ * Instagram/Facebook: @galvestondiscoverymap * App available on the Apple App Store and Google Play https://uqr.to/25oky [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fuqr.to%2F25oky%3Futm_id%3D97758_v0_s00_e227_tv2_tp1_a1demo09b4c7kr%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExclUzSHBPY1pwb1I5ZjhSMHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6n39HR38iT_P_4jN8b2NWJLzc7IjHYmxSzDx9DtRwQzY4OuWJ6eqiwSUFWSw_aem_YWdncwDlz3zuqfuRK8M1k5r38NdF%26brid%3DYWdncwF_J-rKvAo-YdqSN1O8tFlG&h=AUAISDqsZDruIQW9eUTX2OiFoafBRJnTZxGf4KbiQHH3xJ-xKbqZzIS7jc2yfbgJdp9vvsI03e0sn2Bmxe9kFaufbjdGIVtGIBs2lZFiEM477pqadh7q4pSO_4eaoHNXXB9GuHhWStS3GgvZXCcL-a5G-2R47w&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AUCiYYpsDQJDSqvfe-d11HNWVNJlOUqzqisvKzsoH78d7cX6DqLnUzU53TRm-vEAnusLN6Wj0SfgZ8TZfjMsGggnN-TacDi8j_U__N-n7t8UakVU03YT3XVNc38zDY60D3rS9UzPiv989B99vW3bmtpccpdrIUfE-kH_wm78POh-KjV9yw3p5p4] * Behind the Scenes Video. https://youtu.be/1EyYUsbql6c [https://youtu.be/1EyYUsbql6c]

Cate Black: Architecture, Old Homes, and What a House Wants to Be

Architect Cate Black joins the Jim Bratton Podcast for a thoughtful conversation about Galveston homes, historic renovation, residential architecture, and the responsibility of working with buildings that already have a story. 2301 Strand suite 280 [https://www.google.com/maps/search/2301+Strand+suite+280+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Galveston,+TX+77550?entry=gmail&source=g] Galveston, TX 77550 [https://www.google.com/maps/search/2301+Strand+suite+280+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Galveston,+TX+77550?entry=gmail&source=g] O 409.999.0128 C 713.906.7236 cateblackarchitect.com [https://www.cateblackarchitect.com/] Website - https://www.cateblackarchitect.com/ [https://www.cateblackarchitect.com/] Social media links - https://www.facebook.com/CateBlackArchitectureStudio [https://www.facebook.com/CateBlackArchitectureStudio] - https://www.instagram.com/cateblackarchitecturestudio/ [https://www.instagram.com/cateblackarchitecturestudio/]

The Art of the Entrance: Costumes, Headdresses, and Galveston Creativity

On this episode of The Jim Bratton Podcast, Jim sits down at the Marmo studio with two Galveston creatives: Megan Mayberry, artist and creator of Hurricane Headdress, and Elizabeth Ektefaei, a costumer working across theater, events, textiles, and wearable storytelling. The conversation moves from Mardi Gras headpieces and theatrical costume design to sustainability, fast fashion, client relationships, pricing creative work, and the challenge every artist faces: turning imagination into something people can see, wear, value, and remember. https://youtu.be/acBUfrh9oXo [https://youtu.be/acBUfrh9oXo] https://www.elizabethektefaei.com/ [https://www.elizabethektefaei.com/] https://www.hurricaneheaddress.com/ [https://www.hurricaneheaddress.com/]

Jim Bratton Stoic Minute. 06 — REPUTATION: Stop Living for Approval

06 — REPUTATION: Stop Living for Approval Description: Reputation is unstable; character is not.