A Houston Honors Series
One table. One featured Houstonian. An honest conversation about the work, the choices, and the lessons behind the public story.
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The format
This is not a keynote and it is not a networking cattle call. Each breakfast brings guests together with one featured guest at the center of a candid, guided discussion about their path, their work, what they are building, and what they have learned along the way.
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About the series
A $100 donation to Houston Justice reserves one of 20 guest seats for the selected breakfast. Houston Justice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
The intimate table also includes the host, the featured guest, and a small content team documenting the conversation.
Confirmed conversations
Healthcare Executive · TEDx Speaker · Executive Coach
Dr. Saba Syed is a healthcare executive, TEDx speaker, and executive coach who translates complex operational strategy into compelling ideas. With more than 18 years of experience, she serves as Vice President of Pharmacy Operations at Harbor Health, overseeing clinical operations and insurance-plan expansion across Texas.
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Mediator · Conflict Resolution Specialist · TEDx Speaker
A certified advanced family, divorce, and child-custody mediator, Karla F. West works at the intersection of conflict, relationships, leadership, and the difficult conversations that change what comes next.
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ENT Physician · Facial Plastic Surgeon · Migraine Specialist
Dr. Kevin R. Smith is a physician specializing in ear, nose, and throat medicine and facial plastic surgery. His clinical work and research examine the relationship between nasal anatomy, migraines, and neurological symptoms, challenging conventional assumptions about the source and treatment of debilitating headaches.
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Corporate Board Director · Strategic Advisor · TEDx Speaker
Lemar Marie Brown is a corporate board director and retired executive whose career included Shell and Goldman Sachs. A former Executive Professor at Texas A&M's Mays Business School, she brings expertise in strategy, negotiation, and leadership, while her advocacy for adoption and children in foster care reflects a deeply personal commitment to family and belonging.
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Attorney · President, Houston Lawyers Association
An attorney, former social worker, and community advocate, Markia Bordeaux leads the Houston Lawyers Association while continuing her work on behalf of children, families, and access to justice.
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Certified Sleep & Performance Coach · Founder + CEO, Nap Bar
Khaliah O. Guillory is an entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, Certified Sleep Coach, and creator of the Performance Rehab™ Methodology. After nearly two decades leading high-performing teams at a Fortune 100 financial services company, she founded Nap Bar and now helps leaders and organizations recognize recovery as a business strategy.
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Guest announcements, moments from the table, and ideas worth carrying into the rest of the week.
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