Tune in as Elaine Garza, CEO of Giant Noise, shares her journey from majoring in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin and starting in the publishing industry to founding her own public relations and digital media company. Get inspired by her insights on the changing PR landscape and her advice to young professionals. Listen now on Spotify and …
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 …
In this episode, we dive into Maggie Brown’s Story and gain insight into how she turned a pandemic passion project into a successful business. Maggie is the CEO of Recess Pickleball, an innovative pickleball gear company aiming to elevate the game experience while fostering a community of passionate consumers. Maggie’s founding fearless approach serves as inspiration for aspiring women entrepreneurs …
This episode explores the journey of Emily Ramshaw, President and CEO of The 19th*, the nation’s first independent nonprofit newsroom at the intersection of gender, politics, and policy. Emily shares the mission of the news outlet, which aims to elevate the voices of women and LGBTQ+ people with daily journalism, newsletters, and live events. As a trailblazer in her field, …
Motivated by the alarming rise in banned books, especially those reflecting diversity, the founder of Read Free initiated the podcast following a course on banned literature. Balancing it as a side project alongside their corporate role, they find solace in crafting podcast scripts. Learning the significance of seeking assistance, they credit KS WELI for igniting their entrepreneurial journey. Key milestones …
This episode explores the journey of Liz Matthews, Senior Vice President of Dell Technologies Global Brand and Creative. Navigating through roles at Johnson & Johnson, Sun Microsystems, and now Dell Technologies, Liz shares how each experience shaped her leadership style and approach to personal branding. With insights gleaned from navigating both the startup scene and global corporations, she emphasizes the …
A new episode is out now! ✨ This episode explores the journey of Gabriela Bucio, co-owner of one of the city’s most popular and fast-growing restaurant management groups, Gabriela’s Group. Gabriela initially worked behind the scenes at several restaurants after moving to Austin more than 20 years ago from Mexico. Over time, Gabriela learned the business inside and out and …
A new episode is out now! This episode explores the journey of Bryn Carter-Brown and Emily Salberg, CEO and COO of What She Said. From growing vibrant communities in Denver to revolutionizing referral networks for women entrepreneurs nationwide, Bryn and Emily are the visionary duo behind What She Said. Today, they are working on building a platform for women in …
“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 …
In this episode, we sit down with Marisa Garza, Founder of KEFI by MG. Fresh out of college as a UT Alum, Marisa found herself navigating the corporate landscape while simultaneously framing uniqueness. KEFI by MG is a unique and fashionable eyewear brand where Marisa fused her passion and profession together to create art for any wearer. The episode also …
A new episode is out now! This episode dives into the journey of Fernanda Sampson-Gómez, CEO of Celzo. Leading the way with the first vitamin-infused agua fresca in the USA, she’s an innovator and an equality advocate. Recognized with the Rising Star Award from Latino Leaders Magazine, Fernanda stands as a trailblazing Latina leader shaping the future. 🤘💛✨ Her determination, …
A new episode is out now! In this episode, we sit down with Chelsea Kramer, founder and designer of Parke. We delve into Chelsea’s inspiring journey of starting Parke, a woman-owned business that has a mission to create high-quality clothing that can elevate your closet, and live with you forever. Her company has been extremely successful and her clothing has …
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 …
A new episode is out now! In today’s episode, we dive into the journey of co-founders creating a project in their undergraduate class at UT Austin to being inspired to create a fully developed CPG company while juggling full-time jobs outside college. We talked to co-founders Ashley Raymond, CEO of Safely, and Maegan Doyle, CXO of Safely, a modern self-defense …
