In this episode, we highlight Elizabeth (Liz) Findlay’s story and gain insight into her journey of establishing Albion. Raised in Guatemala, her family owned and operated a clothing factory where they manufactured technical apparel for top U.S.-based fashion brands. However, Liz and her husband, Dave (Co-CEO), had to make a hard decision to close the factory and start their new …
Sophomore Lauren Sitrin shares tips for enjoying fall in Austin. Pumpkin Nights offers immersive pumpkin displays and cultural scenes. Sweet Eats Fruit Farm boasts a large pumpkin patch and family-friendly activities like petting zoos and wagon rides. Cozy up at coffee shops like Mozart’s, Cosmic Coffee, Intelligentsia, or Lucky Lab for a pumpkin spice latte. Despite Austin’s lack of typical …
Mithra Cama, a freshman at UT Austin, recounts the Valentine’s Day festivities on campus. Speedway was adorned in pink and red, with various events and activities celebrating love. “Bunches of Love” at Jester West allowed students to create flower bouquets, fostering community connection
Alejandra Acosta, a sophomore at UT Austin, shares insights from KS WELI’s EmpowerHer Hour on storytelling during interviews. Dr. Chela White, Senior Executive Advisor at Indeed, emphasized storytelling’s role in job interviews. The STAR method, focusing on Situation, Task, Action, and Result, helps craft concise yet compelling stories. Audience participation and feedback empowered listeners, while Dr. White advised addressing bias …
Ryan Levin, KS WELI’s Co-VP of Marketing, discusses her role in managing branded content and enhancing the institute’s Instagram feed via Student Board Content. Learning to facilitate branding while staying true to KS WELI’s style has been rewarding. Leading a committee has honed her leadership skills, boosting creativity.
Lauren Sitrin, a sophomore at UT Austin, recounts the recent SheReads workshop hosted by SB on March 25th, featuring Tiffany and Leon Chen’s “It’s Not Just Cookies.” Participants engaged in a scavenger hunt inspired by the book’s chapters, fostering teamwork and social interaction. The workshop provided insights into Tiff’s Treats’ entrepreneurial journey, igniting excitement for the upcoming panel and book …
Learn to communicate with confidence, craft your story, prepare effectively, and negotiate job offers. After this event, you’ll feel empowered to articulate your narrative cohesively and create your authentic branding.
This dynamic session empowers individuals to realize their full potential, achieve personal and professional growth, and navigate their paths to success. Learn how to find a mentor, make your ask, and maintain the relationship in an interactive environment. Meet Melissa Mehall and Melissa Blue, co-founders of Meli’s Monster Cookies, who share their expertise and journey to inspire and empower mentees
Discover the power of networking with Marc Nathan, Senior Director of Market Development at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP! In this session, learn how to overcome networking fears and leverage mentorship for empowerment. Join Austin Startup Community connector Marc Nathan as he shares practical tips for building and nurturing professional relationships. Don’t miss out on accessing valuable take-home resources to …
“Go after things and don’t be afraid of sucking” ~ Natalie Franke in ‘Gutsy.’ 🤘💛✨ This episode explores the journey of Natalie Franke, a bestselling author of “Gutsy,” community builder, neuroscience nerd, and “mama bear” for small businesses. As the Head of Community at Flodesk, she empowers tens of thousands of business owners worldwide. During her time at school to …
In this episode, we have Christy Carlson Romano, actress, host, and co-founder of PodCo. From being a Disney icon and best known for her roles as Disney’s “Kim Possible,” and roles in “Even Stevens,” and “Cadet Kelly,” to bringing Disney princess Belle’ to life in the highly acclaimed Beauty and the Beast on Broadway, as well as ‘Kate Monster’ in …
A new episode is out now! In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Lindsay, author, attorney, media personality, podcaster, and speaker. We delve into Rachel’s inspiring journey, from initially pursuing a law degree, to making history as the first Black lead in the reality TV franchise, specifically on the thirteenth season of ABC’s “The Bachelorette”. She hasn’t stopped there; …
A new episode is out now! In this episode we sit down with Kristy Owens, the founder of 365 Things Austin, the trusted source for all things entertainment and events for Austinites. We delve into Kristy’s inspiring journey, from being an uninspired realtor to founding a brand that both businesses and consumers count on. Kristy shares her story of creating …
A new episode is out now! In today’s episode, we have such an inspirational speaker and true entrepreneur and community servant with expertise in all things business and a strive to empower and inspire those around her. Terry P. Mitchell is the founder of Austin Socialite and Black Leaders Collective, COO of E & Co. Tech, Co-Owner of Austin Woman …
