Denise shares Paco’s story, the restaurants and ideas that helped shape Galveston’s dining scene, and what it was like growing up in a family where hospitality wasn’t just a business — it was a standard.

Kimmy and Denise also talk about something they both believe deeply: living on an island or in a smaller town doesn’t mean you have to settle. Whether it’s a beautiful dinner, a great dress, or an elevated experience, Galveston deserves nice things — and businesses like theirs have helped prove there’s an audience for them.

It’s a conversation about high expectations, taking risks in a small market, family legacy, and believing Galveston can be both laid-back and really, really good.

Jackson went from teacher and coach to Galveston real estate broker, entrepreneur, and owner of Almon & Co. Real Estate. We talk about making a major career change, betting on yourself, starting a real estate brokerage, and what he’s learned about building a business and working in Galveston real estate along the way.

And because I get to ask the questions, we’re getting into the behind-the-scenes stuff too — working alongside your spouse, raising a family while building businesses, taking risks, navigating entrepreneurship, and figuring out what success actually looks like.

Whether you’re in real estate, building a small business, considering a career pivot, or just wondering what it takes to bet on yourself and start something of your own, this conversation is for you.