Meet Chelle Neff, an accomplished Austinite who has built her business Urban Betty from the ground up. Urban Betty is a hair salon that is located in central Austin with more than 30 employees. Not only does Urban Betty specialize in hair, but the salon has been known to host many events giving back to the Austin community. Chelle Neff has been doing hair since she was 18 years old in Austin, Texas. In 2002, Neff needed a website…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
There is nothing in this world that will stop Jamie Schanbaum. In 2008 she was diagnosed with meningitis, in 2009 she learned how to walk with her prosthetics, in 2010 she got on a bike for her first time, and by 2011 she was an internationally acclaimed cyclist. She has accomplished more than some will ever achieve in a lifetime. “I got meningitis a month after turning 20” explains Schanbaum. She was hanging out at a friends’ house the night…