Being Mayor of Austin is not only an honor, but also a hard job to follow. Mayor Steve Adler is an intelligent, humble, family man who is proud to have the title ‘Mayor’ in front of his name. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mayor Adler to get to know the man behind the suit and what he is like when he’s not in front of news cameras or on the radio. He’s living in a city…
Experienced beauty professional, philanthropist, entrepreneur, dedicated sister, aunt, and a born-and-raised Austinite– Camille Armstrong’s Better Bronze spray tans are a caliber above the rest. Using non-toxic products and skilled expertise, Better Bronze is the best way to stay beautiful and bronze without the harm of UV rays. Better Bronze’s motto “life is better bronze” comes from Armstrong’s mission to keep her clients’ skin beautiful without the harm of the sun. She explains, “Better Bronze was founded in 2008. I’ve…
When iFLY Austin reached out to me allowing the opportunity to conquer my fear of flying, I immediately accepted. iFLY Austin has been in Austin for nearly 5 years and anyone older than 3 years old can try it. What stood out to me about iFLY is that they look past any physical disabilities. Flyers of all abilities are welcome at iFLY. Almost everyone can agree they have had a dream of flying and iFLY makes that dream…
Ranch 616 has been an iconic restaurant in the heart of downtown Austin for almost 20 years. Owner and founder Kevin Williamson puts his heart and soul into his work. Whether it’s traveling the world to share his talent with others or promoting Texas Gulf oysters for the Texas Department of Agriculture, there’s nothing Kevin Williamson can’t do. Kevin had careers in real estate and finance that helped prepare him for his future in the restaurant business. “I had…
In May of 2016, the city of Austin voted in favor of Proposition 1, which resulted in rideshare companies Uber and Lyft to leave Austin because they did not want to fingerprint their drivers. This resulted in a frenzy of Austinites worrying how they would now get around the City of Austin since cab companies were unreliable. That’s where friends and co-founders, Andy Tryba and Joe Liemandt came to the rescue and re-invented ridesharing with their app, Ride Austin.…
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner it means an increase in flowers. When it comes to flowers, Sofia and Victoria Avila are the floral masterminds behind Mandarin Design Lab. They’ve created all the stunning arrangements you may have noticed at the W Hotel in Austin and the flowers for the annual Ballet Austin’s Fete. Originally from El Paso, Texas, Sofia and Avila spent most of their time growing up in Mexico around their family and culture. It was…
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 three young ambitious women who have transformed the way women shop for fashion and beauty products online with their site, Rank & Style. Their unique algorithm generates top ten lists of the most popular fashion and beauty products on the Internet to make shopping easier. Rank & Style consists of Chief Executive Officer Jamie Chandlee, Chief Creative and Digital Officer Beth Newill, and Chief Operating Officer Dalton Young. The women acquired the business in April of this year which…
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…