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    Houston's Next Reality Star

    Truffles, candles and sex — plus a reality TV series on the way —make this Houstonian a hot commodity

    Shelby Hodge
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    Jun 28, 2013 | 2:09 pm

    It's shaping up as a great summer for Theresa Roemer — body building title-holder, beauty pageant winner, author, philanthropist and entrepreneur. If you haven't heard of her until now, fasten your seatbelts. The blonde bombshell from The Woodlands with a no-holds-barred approach to life is about to go national.

    Contracts have been signed — actually signed — by a major cable network but the confidentiality restrictions have yet to be lifted on a reality TV series featuring Roemer and family. Stay tuned for details on the project that is expected to go into filming shortly.

    "It's all about women getting back in touch with themselves, with the beautiful, sexy women they used to be."

    And that's just part of the hot, hot summer for Roemer. Just this month, her signature candles have been selected by Lucky magazine as "best for the bedroom." And today she signs the lease on space with fashion designer David Peck, who will work with her on the Theresa Roemer Lifestlye fashion line.

    In the meantime, Roemer's sensual (her words) chocolate truffles are sold at Saks Fifth Avenue in Bar 12 and in 5115 Grille. They debuted in November. She's in the final planning stages for launching them at Neiman Marcus and next week she's meeting with Hotel Granduca, Hotel ZaZa and the Four Seasons, all interested in carrying her seductive line of chocolates in the cookies-and-cream flavor, her personal fave.

    "Chocolate is sensual. It's romantic," she says explaining that the yummy morsels were a natural outgrowth of her book Nude: Unveiling Your Inner Beauty and Sensuality. (Roemer and Kym Jackson, Miss Texas 2005, co-authored the "guide to beauty and sensuality.")

    "It's all about women getting back in touch with themselves, with the beautiful, sexy women they used to be," she adds. "We get so caught up with our children and our jobs, we forget how we once were."

    Roemer introduced her sensual candle line into the ever-expanding TR empire last summer. The Theresa Roemer Candle Collection features six scents, with titles such as Sunbathing in the Nude and Hot and Steamy Weekends. They are available on her website.

    And the latest addition to the world of TR is her fashion line that reflects her personal style. She'll take over the second half of the space above Cafe Express on Kirby, where Peck has his studios. Roemer says that Peck will assist her with design and his company will handle manufacturing of the clothes that she describes as lifestyle wear that is floaty, sensuous, not cocktaily.

    "I dress a certain way and people are always telling me how much they like my look," she explains of her dipping into the design world.

    Theresa and Lamar Roemer are poised for stardom in their own reality TV series on a major cable network.

    Montgomery County Heart Ball, February 2013, Theresa Roemer, Lamar Roemer
    Photo by © Susan Lee
    Theresa and Lamar Roemer are poised for stardom in their own reality TV series on a major cable network.
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    Unapologetically Strong

    Powerhouse women bloom at Houston nonprofit’s rockin' celebration

    Joel Luks
    Jan 20, 2026 | 2:30 pm
    Women’s Fund 15th Annual Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon
    Photo by Johnny Than
    Bella, Joanna, and Lexa Vargas.

    A sea of florals, fizz, and fierce spirit took over the Royal Sonesta as guests gathered for The Women’s Fund’s 15th Annual Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon. This year’s theme, “Bloom Beyond Limits,” turned the afternoon into a vibrant celebration while empowering adolescent girls and women to lead happier lives.

    Co-chairs Paula Sutton and Nadia Tajalli, along with emcee ABC13’s Gina Gaston, welcomed supporters into a lush shopping garden buzzing with 20 local vendors and a lively silent auction. From designer bags and jewels to gourmet getaways and self-care baskets, bidding was brisk — and occasionally a little cutthroat.

    The stage bloomed with performances that hit all the right notes. Ogechi Nwachukwu of Partnerschools set the tone with a solo of “Astonishing” from Little Women, while later, Elizabeth Hanje of Houston Grand Opera (HGO) stunned with “Summertime” following an inspiring keynote from HGO’s Khori Dastoor, who spoke candidly about the arts and authenticity.

    Before lunch, more than 100 girls attended a powerful education session titled “Unapologetically Me,” moderated by Casey Curry and featuring panelists Shruti Mohanty, Leslie Aileen, and Kimeya Courts-Chapman.

    Event highlights included awards for longtime supporter Philamena Baird and pediatric hematology leader Dr. Lakshmi Srivaths, plus remarks from Praveena Lakshmanan and a matching challenge led by Jackie Macha. Cancer researcher Dr. Elizabeth Grimm was recognized as the Lifetime Member Spotlight.

    More than 350 guests helped raise $250,000 for the organization.

    On the scene were Stephanie Hill, Linda Rhodes, Jackie Macha, Lisa Rogers, Natalie Mohtashami, Erin Cummings, Abby Alford, Tahirih Baker, Alyssa Fox, Ann Cook, Gina Gaston Elie, MaryBeth Robinson, Kathryn Tees, Tina Wrotenbery, Kimberly Young, Vanessa Ames, Dr. Kathy Flanagan, Dr. Mary Aitken, Dr. Victor Simms, Dr. Nicholas Ro, Julie Roberts, Claire Liu, Liz Travis, Krista Calaway, Charlene Chuang, Lindsey Duhon, Meredith Marshall, Jackie Hugele, Meghan Hughes, Lauren Sotomayor, Emily Posey, Shavonnah Roberts Schreiber, and April McGee.

    Women\u2019s Fund 15th Annual Rockin\u2019 Resiliency Luncheon

    Photo by Johnny Than

    Bella, Joanna, and Lexa Vargas.

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