CTX: Creating a Central Texas That's Full of Love

In this conversation, Carina Boston Pinales gives you an insight into the life of a small business consultant, someone who manages a thriving co-working space, and somebody who has experience developing public-sector solutions that have their roots in the private sector.

Based in San Marcos, Texas, Carina is one of the "movers and shakers" of the greater San Marcos entrepreneurship community which, because of its location in the middle of Austin and San Antonio, has increasing influence on business culture in Central Texas.

Sinéad Whiteside is a teacher, an artist, a yogi, and a small business owner. She currently co-owns Inspired Minds, an arts center, gallery, retail location, and event center that now occupies the former Buda City Hall.

In this interview, she describes how she thinks of love as connection, and also, why she thinks that the guiding principle for life can be finding and cherishing what makes a person unique.

Chef Rosie is a professionally trained baker in Central Texas. In this episode, we talk about creating love through cooking, her love of history, and how purchasing directly from creators makes people feel valued.

Does the phrase “personal brand“ give you the shivers? Have you ever wondered what it would take for somebody shy and timid to start making something and then sharing it with the world? If so, this is the episode for you. Abby started Havenside Bath and Body in Austin, Texas after making handmade bath products for more than two years.

In this episode, I speak with Bronte Treat. She is a chain stitcher based in San Antonio who finds inspiration in the “nudie suits“ worn by people like Gram Parsons and Johnny Cash. She’s also one of the owners of Broadway News, a fantastic maker space, small retail community, and food truck park in one of the hippest areas in San Antonio.

Tabitha practices a very old art form: batiking. She’s been practicing this artform since she was 14 years old and finds inspiration in the Celtic arts and in nature. In this conversation, we talk about her love of San Marcos, central Texas, and where she gets her inspiration.