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Austin Pets Alive!

October 20, 2016

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…

Cilantro Lime

September 20, 2016

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

August 5, 2016

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…

Kelly Wynne Handbags

May 26, 2016

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…

The Chive

April 26, 2016

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…

Drew Fish Band

March 29, 2016

“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…

Vintage Innovations

March 3, 2016

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…

The Austin Winery

December 1, 2015

Love wine? Love to help the community? Here are three young Texans who have made a career out of making Austin wine. Ross Mclauchlan, one of the founders and creators of The Austin Winery along with his friends Cooper Anderson and Matthew Smith, which is the first winery within the Austin city limits. “Cooper and I have been working in the industry since we were 19-20 from tasting room to cellar. We were learning the basics of wine making and…

Austin’s Police Chief: Art Acevedo

October 13, 2015

There’s more to Austin’s Police Chief, Art Acevedo, than the badge and uniform we usually see him wearing out and in the public. He’s a Cuban American where English is his second language and stays active in the community by giving as much time as he can to non-profits across the Austin area. A typical day for Austin’s Police Chief, Art Acevedo, begins at 7AM. “I usually go to Starbucks. I’ve got a group of guys I’ve been having coffee…

Barbecue Wife

September 16, 2015

Wife, mother, sister, philanthropist, and now Catherine Stiles can add Bloody Mary extraordinaire to the list. Stiles has created Barbecue Wife, a “junk free”, gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly Bloody Mary mix that will make your mouth water the moment you see the attractive bottle. Her husband Shane opened up Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew, a craft style barbecue restaurant here in Austin, almost four years ago. Their signature barbecue sauce is identified as a Central Texas style of sauce. “In Central Texas…

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