A new year means new resolutions, which may include health and fitness. With fitness comes sportswear, and that’s where Booby Trap Bra’s comes in! Meet founder Jennifer Cutrona. Her own dangerous experience on Lady Bird Lake’s Butler Trail inspired her to come up with a sports bra that has a built in knife or pepper spray. Jennifer was on her favorite trail when a man, who was hiding in the bushes, jumped out and reached for her arm. The…
Meet Dr. Ellen Jefferson. She’s the down-to-earth executive director of Austin Pets Alive!. Dr. Jefferson joined Austin Pets Alive in 2008 and has helped Austin become a 97 percent No Kill City today. Dr. Jefferson has a long history with saving animals in Austin. “When I moved to Austin back in 1998, I started volunteering at the shelter which was at Town Lake Animal Center. It was kind of overwhelming because 85 percent of the animals that were being brought…
Imagine coming home from a long day at work and already knowing what you’re making for dinner will only take 20 minutes. Ingredients are measured out and included. With Anne Gardner’s company Cilantro Lime, she makes that possible. Everything you want for dinner is delivered at your doorstep on the same day you order it online. Whether it’s Pork with avocado risotto, miso salmon with spinach and edamame, or pumpkin seed crusted chicken for two, Cilantro Lime delivers the freshest…
PHLUR. The scent of perfume can go a long way. It triggers the memory and is meaningful. Eric Korman is changing the fragrance market with PHLUR by making it easier to purchase your perfume without having to go to a department store. PHLUR is a fragrance company based in Austin that makes unisex perfumes, uses premium ingredients and environmentally responsible practices. Their fragrances are only sold online and their opaque, trendy bottles are 100% recyclable. PHLUR is a play on…
Jane Ko may have one of the most exciting jobs in the world. She gets to go to Austin’s best restaurants, order whatever she wants, and take incredible pictures! Ko has even served as a SXSW 2016 mentor. What first started as a recipe blog while she was a student at the University of Texas has grown into a full time restaurant coverage and travel blog called A Taste of Koko. The focus of Ko’s blog has always been on…
Risky Biz Wristlet, Paint the Town Tote, and Mingle Mingle Mini are just a few of the cute and clever names Kelly Wynne Ferguson has created for her Kelly Wynne handbag line known for their bold prints and patterns. Her business has only been up and running for three years and she has already accomplished more than some achieve in a lifetime. The Ole Miss alum has an incredible work ethic and creativity, which has led her to where she is…
Keep Calm and Chive On. There’s a good possibility you’ve seen the famous slogan on one of The Chive’s infinite t-shirts or even Bill Murray’s face on one of their products. What first started out as a celebrity blogger site has now grown into a photo entertainment site where they receive millions of hits a day. The Chive refers to themselves as, “Probably the best site in the world” and they have more than enough factors to back themselves up…
“Empty cooler, let’s go n’ fill it up, come on girl, won’t you hop in my truck…” sings Drew Fish in “Small Price to Pay”. This catchy song is the bands latest single that will be released next month and is the perfect summer anthem. From playing sold out shows to recording with numerous Grammy award-winning artists, the Drew Fish Band is on a continuous rise to success. It all started when Drew Fish was pulled up on stage at…
Willie Nelson sings, “All I want is on the road again, just can’t wait to get on the road again, the life I love is makin’ music with my friends…” Willie’s famous song is about his life on tour, and if you’re curious as to what that life is like, you can jump onto his famous “Me and Paul” tour bus owned by Taylor Perkins of Vintage Innovations and a group of his entrepreneur friends. Willie Nelson sings, “All I…
Need a good Texas inspired laugh while returning back to work after the holidays? Jay and Priscilla Sauceda’s online t-shirt fulfillment company, Texas Humor, does just that! Whether it’s their “Ain’t Texas” shirt that shows the state of Texas taking over the entire country or a picture of a Bluebell ice cream half-gallon container being buckled up in a car on their social media pages, Texas Humor is sure to bring you a good laugh. With over 442,000 followers on…