San Antonio's Influence Magazine Show

10/08/2025

👉 From Selling Drugs at 22 to District Attorney at 42 | The Ultimate Redemption

"I never did drugs, but I sold a bunch of them." Nico LaHood shares his shocking transformation from facing prison for drug dealing to becoming the chief law enforcement officer in the same city that arrested him. - Powerful proof that your past doesn't define your future.

10/07/2025

🎀 Pink October: Honoring San Antonio's Breast Cancer Warriors🎀

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and INFLUENCE Magazine Show stands with the warriors, survivors, and families affected by this journey. Throughout this month, we're dedicating our platform to sharing stories of strength, hope, and triumph from across San Antonio - and from across the world!

We know our city is filled with incredible individuals who've faced breast cancer head on: survivors who've become advocates, families who've rallied together, healthcare heroes making a difference, and organizations providing crucial support. These stories need to be heard because they inspire hope and show others they're not alone in this fight.

Do you know a breast cancer warrior making an impact in San Antonio? Someone whose story could inspire others? We want to hear about them! Tag them in the comments or send us a message. Together, we can paint the 210 pink with purpose and show that San Antonio stands strong against breast cancer. 🎗️

09/30/2025

Former Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood joins Cedric Fisher on San Antonio's INFLUENCE Magazine Show for a raw, powerful conversation about redemption, faith, and servant leadership. In this compelling interview, LaHood shares his incredible journey from being arrested for selling drugs at 22 to becoming San Antonio's top prosecutor at 42, offering hope to anyone seeking transformation.

LaHood opens up about deeply personal experiences including losing his brother Michael to murder, finding faith through intellectual exploration of Christianity, and raising a son with autism. As a father of four and husband of 19 years, he discusses how family tragedy and personal challenges shaped his approach to justice, leadership, and life.

The conversation explores LaHood's unique perspective on the justice system through his interpretation of Lady Justice symbolism, his transition from managing 500+ employees as District Attorney to running a boutique criminal defense firm with 14 attorneys, and his commitment to teaching at police academies. He shares insights on servant leadership, the importance of character over reputation, and why he believes in training children to be "dangerous" - formidable in faith, critical thinking, and self-defense.

LaHood also reveals his health journey, including beating cancer through holistic methods and his deep dive into nutrition and longevity. Throughout the interview, he emphasizes the role of his Christian faith, the power of perseverance, and why he's chosen to remain in San Antonio despite opportunities in larger markets.

This episode offers valuable lessons for anyone interested in leadership, redemption, criminal justice reform, special needs parenting, or faith-based transformation. LaHood's authentic, no-nonsense approach and willingness to share both triumphs and failures makes this a must-watch conversation.

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09/23/2025

As Rosh Hashanah continues, San Antonio's INFLUENCE Magazine Show extends warm wishes to our Jewish guests, viewers, and community members celebrating the New Year.

Your stories of tradition, innovation, and community leadership enrich our city's cultural tapestry. From the entrepreneurs building tomorrow to the educators preserving heritage, your voices matter and your contributions strengthen San Antonio.

Shanah Tovah Umetukah - Wishing you a good and sweet year ahead! May 5786 bring health, happiness, and continued success to you and your families. 🍏🍯

09/15/2025

💐 ¡Celebrando! Hispanic Heritage Month: Voices That Shape San Antonio's Soul 🏵️

Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, and there's no better place to celebrate than San Antonio, where Hispanic culture isn't just part of our history: it's the beating heart of our present and the promise of our future! San Antonio's INFLUENCE Magazine Show is honored to amplify the voices of Latino leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who make our city extraordinary.

This month, we're featuring powerful conversations with Hispanic trailblazers who are writing new chapters in San Antonio's story. From the abuela who turned her family recipes into a thriving restaurant empire to the young Latino tech founder disrupting Silicon Valley from the heart of Texas, these interviews celebrate achievement while honoring the struggles and sacrifices that paved the way.

Our host, Cedric D. Fisher, explores not just success stories, but the rich cultural traditions, family values, and community bonds that fuel Hispanic excellence in San Antonio. These conversations go beyond surface-level celebration to explore real issues: representation in leadership, preserving culture while embracing innovation, and creating opportunities for the next generation. Every story shared on our show is a testament to the resilience, creativity, and warmth that Hispanic communities bring to San Antonio. ¡Órale!

09/12/2025

Beautiful artwork and scenery from our visit with the Eye of the Beholder and Maria!

09/07/2025

Join host Cedric Fisher as he welcomes back Maria Hazelwood Williams, founder of "In the Eye of the Beholder" Art Gallery, for an inspiring conversation about art, advocacy, and cultural representation in San Antonio. In this special return appearance on San Antonio's INFLUENCE Magazine show, Maria shares her transformative journey from running a successful event planning business for 25 years to becoming San Antonio's leading advocate for Black fine art.

Located in the historic St. Paul Square—once the vibrant hub of San Antonio's African-American community—Maria's gallery stands as a beacon of representation for artists who have historically lacked exhibition opportunities. With her unique multicultural perspective shaped by her Cuban mother, Panamanian father, and upbringing across military bases including Germany, Maria brings a global vision to local art curation.

Discover how Maria coined the term "artivist" to describe her role as both artist advocate and activist, learn about her innovative Art of Four Initiative that has grown from 40 to 50 artists, and understand why she believes exposing children to art is crucial for their development. Maria shares powerful insights about how art serves as both personal expression and historical documentation, following Paul Robeson's philosophy that artists are the true historians of their time.

The conversation reveals Maria's thoughtful approach to artist selection, her commitment to supporting living artists, and exciting upcoming events including Sounds of Soufflé featuring Andrea Vocab on September 13th and the San Antonio Black International Film Festival on October 2nd. Maria also discusses her recent selection to curate "Mujeres Hermosas de Vida" (Beautiful Women of Life), honoring the influential women in her life.

Whether you're an art enthusiast, aspiring artist, or community leader, this episode offers valuable insights into building cultural institutions, creating opportunities for underrepresented artists, and the vital role art galleries play in thriving communities.

Visit Maria and the gallery at Eye of the Beholder: https://eotbartgallery.com

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09/01/2025

🌟 San Antonio Works Hard & Dreams Big! 🌟

Happy Labor Day from San Antonio's INFLUENCE Magazine Show! Today, we celebrate the hardworking spirit that makes the Alamo City unstoppable.

From the West Side entrepreneurs to the North Side innovators, from the Southtown artists to the East Side builders - San Antonio's workforce is writing history every single day.

This year on our show, we've had the privilege of sitting down with:
🎯 Small business owners who survived and thrived
🏗️ Construction workers building our skyline
🍳 Restaurant owners feeding our community's soul
🏥 Healthcare heroes still on the frontlines
🎓 Educators transforming SAISD, NISD, and beyond
✈️ Military families transitioning at Joint Base SA
🚀 Tech pioneers making SA the next Silicon Valley

Your labor isn't just work - it's the heartbeat of the 210!

Who's a San Antonio worker that inspires YOU? Tag them below and they might be our next guest! 👇

Join our host, Cedric D. Fisher, every week as we showcase the leaders, innovators, and changemakers who make San Antonio INFLUENCE the world.

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New episodes dropping this fall featuring SA's most influential voices! 🎥✨

09/01/2025

Ok… had heard about this new (4 month old) breakfast spot. Stopped by today, did not disappoint. Tremendous menu and flavorful eats. Chicken & waffles for me, fish and grits for wife. Had a flavored coffee so good drank it black and asked for more. Get there early folks, line was wrapped around the building. 12 stars outta 5! Excellent service too. Quality people. Tell em SA’s INFLUENCE Mag Show sent ya!

08/28/2025

🎬 WATCH OUR NEWEST EPISODE! We're thrilled to share our special 10th anniversary episode featuring Angie Lozano, founder of Angie's Angels and our magazine's original editor! Watch as Angie shares her powerful journey from losing her father to lymphoma to creating San Antonio's most inclusive childhood cancer nonprofit.

Plus, you won't want to miss 10-year-old Rylin stealing the show with her incredible story of defying doctors who said she'd never walk! 💪

This conversation will change how you see courage. Learn how Angie's Angels supports families with expenses insurance won't cover, why Judge Peter Sakai and Judge Cathy Torres-Stahl joined the board, and how YOU can help at Models of Courage on Sept 13th. Link in bio to watch the full interview on YouTube - don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring San Antonio stories! 🔔

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08/03/2025

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Join host Cedric Fisher on San Antonio's INFLUENCE Magazine show for an eye-opening interview with Bookkeepers SA founders John Thornton and Inna Kravchuk. T...

07/27/2025

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Join host Cedric Fisher on San Antonio's INFLUENCE Magazine show for an inspiring conversation with Father Kevin P. Fausz, a dedicated Catholic priest markin...