Best AustinTexas Podcasts (2024)

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April 24, 2024 - Fred Lewis, "Blighted" 1:06:14

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You can watch this episode on my X or Vimeo! Fred Lewis is an attorney who has spent countless hours trying to keep the City of Austin honest. He joins us again to us the latest updates to the South Central Waterfront District TIRZ and Central Health. @bradswail austincitycouncilman.comBy Brad Swail

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Kevin Munn, LMT 28:56

7h ago28:56

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Kevin Munn, LMT is a Massage Therapist and the owner of a mobile Cryotherapy Business with his wife. They help people reduce pain and start enjoying the freedom of having pain free mobility using different modalities of massage, stretching, and bodywork. Using localized cryotherapy, they are able to help clients tighten skin, relieve pain, sculpt t…

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Sawa Sawa - Anne Drane 39:45

14d ago39:45

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Today we sit down with Anne Drane of SAWA SAWA which is an ethical, fair, sustainable fashion line handmade by artisan women in Kenya. Her goal is sustainable economic development and empowerment for the women in rural Kenya. They partner with the women to harness skills in beading, weaving, basketry, art and more. Their partnership helps the women…

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March 28, 2023 - Danielle Fountain, The One Realty 1:04:40

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Danielle Fountain is the co-founder of The One Realty in Austin, TX. She joins to discuss some of the latest trends in real estate in Austin, investor/institutional buyers, the HOME initiative, and more! Danielle on X: https://twitter.com/The_One_Realty The One Realty Website: https://theonerealty.com/ _______________ @bradswail austincitycouncilma…

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Sleep in Heavenly Peace 29:19

28d ago29:19

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Today we chat with Steve Gielda, Co-Chapter President, for Sleep in Heavenly Peace. He shares how he got involved with this organization that makes beds for children with the goal of no child sleeping on the floor! If your organization or business would like to make a long term impact in the life of kids in the TX-Austin, for only $250 they can pro…

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Tomorrows Gardens: Christie Morrow 42:37

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Today is episode 38 and we are speaking with Christie Morrow. She also shares her story and relationship with Jesus Christ that lead her to the selling her homes and donating the money to Mountain Gateway to purchase a coffee farm in Nicaragua for their ministries. Plus learn amazing details about coffee! She is also the owner of a landscape compan…

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March 4, 2024 - Garza Files: Conny Branham 29:55

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You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or on X In the last of three episodes highlighting how DA Jose Garza treats victims and their families, Conny Branham, mother of Chris Branham, shares her story and experience dealing with DA Garza. You have a choice. Primary election is Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. The Chris Branham Foundation Website ________…

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March, 3, 2024 - Garza Files: Kristina Byington 32:02

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You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or on X In the second of three episodes highlighting how DA Jose Garza treats victims and their families, Kristina Byington, cousin to murder victim Anita Byington, shares her story and experience dealing with DA Garza. You have a choice. Primary election is Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. Medium article detailing…

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March 2, 2024 - Garza Files: JR Lopez 33:50

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You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or on X In the first of three episodes highlighting how DA Jose Garza treats victims and their families, JR Lopez, father of murder victim Miranda Lopez, shares his story and experience dealing with DA Garza. You have a choice. Primary election is Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. __________________ @bradswail austi…

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Susy Ortega- Alonso Group Real Estate 35:00

2M ago35:00

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Today is episode 37 and we have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Susy Ortega with the Alonso Group. Susy is a seasoned real estate professional who has honed her skills in the industry across various locations. Having grown up in Mexico and worked in California and Austin, Susy brings a wealth of experience, personality, and negotiation skill…

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Feb. 26, 2024 - Jeremy Sylestine for DA 34:52

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Jeremy Sylestine is a democrat candidate for Travis County District Attorney. He is currently in the primary against incumbent Jose Garza. Jeremy on X: https://twitter.com/Jeremy4DA Jeremy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jeremy4DA Jeremy's Website: https://jeremysylestine.com/ ___________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support th…

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Feb. 21, 2024 - Daniel Betts for District Attorney 59:41

2M ago59:41

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You can also watch this conversation on Vimeo or X! Daniel Betts is a republican candidate for DA in Travis County. We discuss what is going wrong now under the current DA and what his goals are. Website: https://bettsforda.com/ X: https://twitter.com/bettsforda ___________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Pat…

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Feb. 15, 2024 - Carmen Llanes Pulido for Mayor 59:56

2M ago59:56

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You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or X! Carmen Llanes Pulido is a candidate for Mayor of Austin. She is a community organizer, former city commissioner, and the Executive Director of GAVA (Go Austin/Vamos Austin). Carmen's Website: https://www.carmen4mayor.com/ Carmen's X: https://twitter.com/Carmen4Mayor Carmen's Facebook: https://www.faceb…

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Driftwood Dugout and Axe House 36:33

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Today is episode 36 and we have the pleasure of speaking with Orit Mann, the owner of the Driftwood Dugout and Axe House. She shares her story of freedom and entrepreneurship from the east coast to Texas, how her and her family chose Dripping Springs, and how they started their business. Tune in to learn what it takes to be successful.…

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Feb. 7, 2024 - Pierre Nguyen, Candidate for D7 1:01:51

2M ago1:01:51

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You can watch this conversation on X or Vimeo! Pierre Nguyen is a firefighter/EMT, coast guardsman, nonprofit professional, and candidate for Austin City Council District 7. Pierre on X: https://twitter.com/nguyenforatx Pierre on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nguyenforcitycouncil/ Website: https://nguyenforcitycouncil.com/ __________________…

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Jan 31, 2024 - Michael Bullock, Contracts, Morale, The Mayor, and APD 1:02:46

3M ago1:02:46

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You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or X! Michael Bullock is the president of the Austin Police Association. He joins to discuss the latest with APD including morale, the staffing crisis, relationship with the Mayor, contract negotiations, Art Acevedo, and much more! Michael on X APA on X APA Website APA Podcast _______________ @bradswail aust…

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Tynes Wellness - Meghan Tynes 36:56

3M ago36:56

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This is episode 35. Meghan Tynes is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She believes in addressing the root cause of symptoms to achieve optimal wellness by focusing on the importance of nutrient-dense food, lifestyle choices, and culinary wellness. Her mission is to help those who are struggling with things like fatigue, mood swings, and weight ch…

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Mayor of Blanco, Texas: Mike Arnold 45:41

3M ago45:41

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Episode 34. We sit down with Mike Arnold, the Mayor of Blanco, while he shares his story about starting his career in the advertising/TV world plus starting several businesses. He shares his love for ministry and his organization Africa Arise which can be found here: https://www.letusriseafrica.org/ Lastly, he speaks about the water issue in the Hi…

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Jan 20, 2024 - Taylor Blount, The Politics of Fear 57:44

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Taylor Blount is a citizen journalist currently working with DASH (Jamie Hammonds). Taylor on X ____________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!By Brad Swail

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Jan. 10, 2023 - Streets R Watching, Uber Protest: Austin 1:01:33

3M ago1:01:33

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You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or X! "Streets R Watching" is a long time Uber driver here in Austin and joins to disucss why he and others are organizing an Uber protest on Feb. 5th here in Austin, which will be joined by drivers from across the state. Streets chose to remain anonymous to prevent Uber from identifying who he is and punish…

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allies4me - Craig Andrews 40:54

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This is episode 33 and we have the pleasure of sitting down with Craig Andrews. He shares his marketing tips for business owners. allies4me specializes in non-impulse purchases, focusing on high-dollar transactions that follow a longer buyer's journey. Unlike typical eCommerce agencies, they thrive in helping businesses convert strangers into high-…

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MedBed Spa USA 41:24

4M ago41:24

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This is episode 32. Melissa and Peter share their story about accomplishing their life long dream of opening a healing center. Their main device is the UltraSlim device which focuses on weight loss, body sculpting, skin tightening, and pain and inflammation management. It's the safest and most effective FDA approved red light therapy with quick res…

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Dec. 30, 2023 - Alex Horowitz, Pew on Housing 55:22

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Watch this conversation on Vimeo or X! Alex Horowitz is the Director of Housing Policy at Pew Chartable Trusts. He breaks down research (lots of data!) on how density may help with housing costs. www.pewtrusts.org https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/issue-briefs/2023/09/lot-size-reform-unlocks-affordable-homeownership-in-houston http…

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The Pound House with Betty Meyer 28:29

4M ago28:29

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Step back in time and into the rich history of Dripping Springs at the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead Museum. Nestled on five beautifully shaded, oak-filled acres, the 1854 farmstead offers a fascinating and informative glimpse into our community’s historic past. Tune in to learn more from Betty Meyer who has been an influential board member for th…

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Dec. 7, 2023 - Rich Heyman, Theory of Cities 1:21:07

5M ago1:21:07

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Watch on Vimeo and X! Rich Heyman is an Urban Studies professor at UT Austin. He joins me to discuss why cities succeed/fail, Austin's responsibility toward the homeless, why the HOME Initiative won't achieve what they say it will, and more! Rich's bio: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/ams/faculty/rh22997 ________________________ @bradswail austincit…

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LegalShield with Tara Paustenbach 51:18

5M ago51:18

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Tune in to hear Tara's story about how she got started with LegalShield back in 1998. What a wild adventure that paved her way to success, residual income and the freedom to be the #1 mom to her son and to help others. gototara.com hillcountrypodcastatx.com 00:00 Intro 04:37 Getting started in 1998 12:39 Benefits of Entrepreneurship 14:25 Leadershi…

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Nov. 29, 2023 - Sunrise Watch, Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center 57:03

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Timothy Bolding and Amanda Mansouri of Sunrise Watch discuss the impact that the homeless resource center located at the Sunrise Church in Sout Austin has had on the local community, including the adjacent Joslin Elementary school. https://twitter.com/SunriseWatchAtx _______________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the sh…

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Polo Tennis and Fitness Club 26:56

5M ago26:56

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Today is episode 29 and we have the pleasure of speaking with Steph New, General Manager. They offer the most popular racquet sports including tennis, pickleball and padel. They also provide international level coaching along with a pool, clubhouse and a gym. The Polo, Tennis and Fitness Club is a state-of-art club where you can relax, meet friends…

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Nov. 22, 2023 - Arif Panju, HOME: Property Rights, Expanded 1:10:16

5M ago1:10:16

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Arif Panju is the managing attorney for the Institute for Justice Texas Office, as well as a board member of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. Arif argues the virtues of the HOME initiative from the point of view of property rights, freedom, and anti scare tactics. Institute of Justice Website Arif on X Institute of Justice on X Freed…

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Drip Dental with Dr. Sydney 32:30

5M ago32:30

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Dr. Sydney shares her story in episode 28 about how she started in dentistry and moved to Austin Texas. She provides tips for anyone starting a business and overcoming some challenges. When it comes to dental care, your needs are dependent on several factors like age, lifestyle, family history, and pre-existing conditions. You deserve a dental plan…

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Nov. 14, 2023 - Kevin Dolan, Natalism 59:23

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Full video of this conversation is on Vimeo and X! Kevin Dolan is one of the organizers of the upcoming Natalism conference here in Austin at the Line Hotel on Dec. 1st-2nd. He is also the founder of Exitgroup.us. Confernce website: https://www.natalism.org/ Natalism.org on X: https://twitter.com/natalismorg Kevin on X: https://twitter.com/extradea…

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Nov. 6, 2023 - Anne-Charlotte Patterson and Marc Duchen, HOMEWork 56:03

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(you can watch this conversation on Twitter or Vimeo!) Anne-Charlotte and Marc have worked with other community members to develop a moderate alternative to the HOME initiative. Anne-Charlotte on X __________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!By Brad Swail

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Mercer Street Art & Boutique 42:49

6M ago42:49

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Deb Vincent shares her unique story about starting Mercer Street Art & Boutique, which all started through her passion to meet friends and support woman-owned businesses. Her travels through different relationships and struggles paved the way to her success. Her shop is filled with local artists works, clothes, shoes and more! Listen now to learn m…

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Oct. 24, 2023 - Bill Aleshire, Secret Lobbyists at City Hall 43:22

6M ago43:22

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You can watch this conversation on X or Vimeo! Bill Aleshire is a practicing attorney who is dedicated to keeping city hall honest and transparent. Austin Bulldog Article Bill's X ____________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!By Brad Swail

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LUX Outdoor Lighting 32:06

6M ago32:06

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Today is episode 26 and we have the pleasure of speaking with Sunny Cardenas with LUX Outdoor Lighting. She shares their story about how outdoor lighting can make all of the difference to the outside appearance of your property... not to mention the safety and security aspects that it adds. At Lux Outdoor Lighting, they are excited to help you enha…

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Forest Springs Dentistry 27:41

7M ago27:41

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Today is episode 25. Dr. Reddy is an avid learner who is always striving to grow. He has taken extensive education courses on root canal therapy, complex third molar extractions, cosmetics and more. Dr. Reddy loves everything about dentistry, but his biggest passion is exploring sleep, airways, and the effects they have on the rest of the body. Dr.…

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Oct. 1, 2023 - Michael Searle, Failing Strategies 1:10:23

7M ago1:10:23

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Michael Searle is the CEO of Searle Strategies. We discuss the GOP debate and where they go wrong, locally who can compete with Watson, which districts are up for grabs, the DA election, and winning/failing strategies. https://twitter.com/MSearleATX ___________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!…

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Cereset Hill Country - Brain Wellness 35:13

7M ago35:13

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Cereset Hill Country, a center for brain wellness, is located in Dripping Springs. This wellness experience helps you relax your brain and manage stress, restore hope and achieve restful sleep. It's patented nueruomoducation technology empowers the brain to reset itself. Tune in now to learn how you can achieve these goals. Carl and Scott share the…

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Sept. 24, 2023 - Judge Glock, Fixing Affordability: Density and Sprawl 1:05:31

7M ago1:05:31

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(You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or Twitter!) Judge Glock is the director of research and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, as well as the author of Dead Pledge: The Origins of the Mortgage Market and Federal Bailouts, 1913-1939. Manhattan Institute Judge's Twitter Judge's Book __________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.c…

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Texas Lighthouse - Nufar Inbar-Valko 42:25

7M ago42:25

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Do you have a child with special needs and want to be connected to resources? Tune in here: www.hillcountrypodcastatx.com Nufar founded TX Lighthouse to help shed some light on this process and help you and your family identify your best path forward. Whether you and your family are just starting or well on your way, she is here to help you create …

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Zupan Chiropractic 38:57

8M ago38:57

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Today is episode 21 and we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr Morgan Zupan. She offers quality chiropractic care to people throughout all stages of life, with a specific emphasis in pediatric and prenatal care as an alternative route to achieving optimal health. Her mission is to empower individuals and families to achieve health at their highes…

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Sept. 8, 2023 - Nick Kantor, De'Ondre White: Guilty 41:36

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(You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or Twitter!) Nick Kantor is the brother of Doug Kantor, the man murdered by De'Ondre White in the 6th street mass shooting of June, 2021. This was recorded shortly before the sentencing part of the trial, and the morning after the guilty verdict. https://twitter.com/kantor_nick3221 ________________________ …

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Sept. 7, 2023 - Mackenzie Kelly, Homeless Audit 53:44

8M ago53:44

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(You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or Twitter!) Mackenzie Kelly is the councilwoman representing district 6 here in Austin. We discuss the allegations and controversy surrounding the Northbridge Shelter, Homeless Strategy Officer Diana Grey's resignation, auditing the homeless spending, the budget, and more! https://twitter.com/mkelly007 htt…

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Rootline Coffee with David Hancock 40:21

8M ago40:21

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Today is episode 22 and we are blessed to be speaking with David Hancock who is one of the owners of Rootline Coffee. Unlike most coffee companies, they own their coffee farm in Nicaragua so they can guarantee each step of the farming process and provide for families along the way. Through Gods gift, they are able to provide world class coffee righ…

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Sept. 1, 2023 - Michele Steeb, Why The Homeless Crisis Gets Worse 52:17

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(You can watch this converation on Vimeo and Twitter!) Michele Steeb is the author of “Answers Behind The RED DOOR: Battling the Homeless Epidemic," a story of her 13 years of experience of serving homeless women and children who actively addressed the root causes of their homelessness. She is a former Vice President of the California Chamber of Co…

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Corporate Insurance - Beth Boisseau Coots 41:08

8M ago41:08

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This is episode 20 and we have the pleasure of speaking with Beth Boisseau Coots. With over 17 years of experience, Beth specializes in insurance products for banks and real estate investors. If you own a business of any size, tune in and learn where there may be gaps in your insurance coverage. https://www.lloyd-ins.com/ https://hillcountrypodcast…

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Aug. 25, 2023 - Nicole Nosek, Texans for Reasonable Solutions 1:00:40

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You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or on Twitter! Nicole Nosek is the chair for Texans for Reasonable Solutions. We discuss their efforts to push for housing reform across Texas. https://www.texansforreasonablesolutions.org/ https://twitter.com/TXReasSolutions https://www.facebook.com/TexansforReasonableSolutions ____________________ @bradswa…

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The Law Office of Milena Christopher 40:53

8M ago40:53

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Today is episode 18 and we have the pleasure of sitting down with Milena Christopher. She practices Family Law in Dripping Springs and also offers everything you need for Estate Planning. Tune in and learn what you need to do, to protect your family. It's critical to get a Will if you haven't done so yet. Milena has a BA and Masters in Psychology s…

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Aug. 16, 2023 - Randy Denzer, Austin Fire Risk Level: Extreme 1:07:04

8M ago1:07:04

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You can watch this conversation on Vimeo and Twitter! Randy Denzer of the Austin Firefighters Association discusses Austin's extreme wildfire risk https://www.austintexas.gov/department/wildfire ____________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!By Brad Swail

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Closet by Kara Batey 31:56

8M ago31:56

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Today is episode 19 and we have the pleasure of chatting with Kara Batey, the owner of Closet. Kara is a Personal Stylist and Wardrobe Curator and she helps your personal style come alive by using what you own, what you buy, and her ability to put pieces together in a way that is authentic to you. Through her Blocks of Style Method she builds confi…

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