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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…

A Taste of Koko

July 1, 2016

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…

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…

Elizabeth Christian

February 3, 2016

Whether it’s operating her own newspaper, running her public relations firm, or successfully winning her husbands mayor campaign, there’s nothing fourth generation Austinite Elizabeth Christian can’t do! She is so full of energy, which is why many of her clients love and put their trust in her such as Waller Creek Conservancy, The Trail Foundation, and Concordia University. Growing up in Austin, Elizabeth Christian has been writing for as long as she can remember. “Daddy came home one day with…

Texas Humor

January 5, 2016

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…

Uber Austin’s Marco McCottry

November 4, 2015

Meet Marco McCottry, he’s Uber Austin’s general manager who is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. Uber Austin has over 10,000 drivers and the company continues to grow and improve. Not only is Uber a ride share application, but it also spends much of its time giving back to the community. McCottry has been calling Austin his home ever since Uber first officially came to Austin. “So I’ve been here for a year. I started back in August of 2014, I moved…

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…

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