Marcus Juarez and Madison Arrieta are the engaged co-founders of Blessed Beans Coffee Co., a faith-driven mobile coffee trailer based in El Paso. They launched in the fall of 2025 with a simple mission — grounded in faith, brewed with love — and rooted their business in Psalm 34:8.

In this conversation, we talk about what it actually looks like to start a business with faith at the center from day one: the hard early days of failing inspections and broken water pumps, the discipline of making everything from scratch, how they handle running a business together while one of them works full-time, and the unexpected moments of ministry happening right there at the trailer window. If you've ever wondered what it looks like for a young entrepreneur to treat their business as an act of worship, this one's for you.

Connect with Marcus and Madison at https://www.instagram.com/blessedbeanscoffeeco/ https://www.tiktok.com/@blessedbeanscoffee

https://www.facebook.com/p/Blessed-Beans-Coffee-Co-61578077246748/

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Cynthia D. Horton is the founder of Shift to Grow, a leadership development firm based in El Paso, and a woman whose faith shows up in everything she does, from her work with nonprofits and corporations to fostering over 50 kids and helping bring a 10,000-piece international art collection to the Borderplex. In this conversation, Cynthia talks about what it actually looks like to work as unto the Lord, why she believes leadership is a privilege, and how God has connected her to people and opportunities she never could have planned. She also shares the story behind the El Paso International Museum of Art's Window to the World collection, and why a border city like ours is exactly the right home for it. Connect with Cynthia at shifttogrow.com or on LinkedIn, and learn more about the museum at internationalmuseumofart.org

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Abraham Abner, co-founder of Artifex Leather, joins the 323 Podcast to share how a family business in precious metals led to building a growing exotic leather brand from the ground up. What started with watch straps on eBay has grown into a handcrafted business producing alligator, ostrich, and python belts right in El Paso.

In this episode, Abraham talks about working alongside family, building trust online, and creating a brand that values people over products. He also shares his personal journey back to faith, what it means to lead with intention, and how integrating faith into business shapes the way he serves his team, customers, and community.

This conversation explores entrepreneurship, identity, and honoring God through both craftsmanship and leadership.

Connect with Artifex Leather: Website: ArtifexLeather.com Instagram: @artifexleather

A car accident at 12 years old changed the direction of Monica Garza’s life in a way she didn’t fully understand at the time. Years later, that moment would lead her to a calling rooted in healing, faith, and service.

In this episode, Monica shares how she walked away from her path, only to feel God call her back, right in the middle of the pandemic. When everything said “wait,” she moved forward and built 180 Massage Therapy from the ground up.

This conversation explores what real healing looks like beyond the physical, how faith shapes leadership, and why sometimes the most uncertain seasons are where God moves the clearest.

Connect with Monica: Website: www.180massagetherapy.com Facebook: 180 Massage Therapy Instagram: @180_massage_therapy

Erik Rayo, owner of Christian Outlets, shares how a season of profound loss and loneliness led him to faith in 2020, and set him on an unexpected path from aspiring neurosurgeon to Christian business owner and minister. Erik opens up about growing up without a father figure, losing his grandfather, and being on his own as a teenager when his mother was deported to Juarez. He talks about how God met him in that isolation, how a pastor's willingness to show up on a random weekday changed his life, and how his calling to be a "fisher of men" ultimately shaped his vision for Christian Outlets.

Erik shares how the store, both online and at its brick-and-mortar location in East El Paso, is more than a retail shop. It's a gathering place, a ministry hub, and a space where the Christian community can come together across church lines. He talks about partnering with local Christian makers and vendors, the challenges of navigating permits and business logistics, and why showing love even to difficult people has been one of his greatest tools in business.

Christian Outlets is located at 9640 Montwood Drive, Suite F300, El Paso, TX. You can find them on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook at @ChristianOutlets, or visit ChristianOutlets.com.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that for some of us, faith isn't just something we bring to work — it is the work.

Jackie (Jacqueline) Kille, founder and president of Rosewood Title, shares how a layoff became the catalyst for launching her own title company in a competitive, male-dominated industry. From funding challenges to last-minute provision, Jackie reflects on the lessons God taught her about humility, trust, and surrender. She also shares how she’s building a culture rooted in integrity, flexibility, and servant leadership while serving families across El Paso.

Rosewood Title is located at 2531 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX. To connect with Jackie or learn more, you can reach her at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570572656991

This episode is a powerful reminder that when we let go of control and trust God fully, He is faithful in every season of business and life.

In this episode, Chris Pizarro, founder of Be Light Marketing, shares his journey from real estate to building a thriving marketing agency rooted in Matthew 5:16. He opens up about mental health, staying humble in an ego-driven industry, and leading as a young entrepreneur with conviction. A powerful conversation about faith, purpose, and building something that reflects Christ.

Paulina Longenbaugh, a commercial and residential realtor with Cornerstone Realty in El Paso, joins the 323 Podcast to share her journey into real estate and the faith that guides her work. Paulina talks about trust, service, and humility in a fast-paced industry, how her faith was shaped at a young age, and why community and integrity matter deeply in leadership. This conversation explores serving clients well, balancing business and family life, and honoring God through everyday work decisions.