CEO and Executive Producer

Samantha Najera

Samantha is a media professional, producer, writer, speaker, video content creator, and actress, from San Antonio, Texas. She has over 20 years of experience working in radio, TV, and film, all-encompassing the marketing and communications industry.

Charisma Machado

Vice President of Sales

Charisma is a Tech industry sales veteran with over 20 years of technology sales and business experience. She is also knowledgeable in brand building, sales, content strategy, sales organization structure, and hiring.

Gabriella (Gabby) Belcher
Head Administrator

Gabby has been the dedicated Admin and Accounting professional for Heartfire Media and Bean and Chisme. She joined our team after gaining valuable experience at La Prensa de San Antonio. A proud mother of two boys, Gabby devotes her free time to her children, balancing her professional expertise with her family commitments.

Angel Calderon

Social Media Assistant

Social Media Maestro Straight outta UTSA with a degree in psychology and a passion for motivation, Angel brings his dynamic energy to the Bean and Chisme team. As our Social Media Assistant, Angelo’s mission is to sprinkle a little San Antonio spice into every post while keeping the Tejano spirit alive with his positive energy and behind-the-scenes magic.