Inside Austin Podcast

Katherine Banker, the Founder and Executive Director of Bliss Kid Yoga talks about the mental and physical benefits that Yoga provides, how to get your kids involved and the different programs offered by Bliss Kid Yoga.

Creative Action Executive Director, Karen LaShelle talks about Creative Action's programs, who they serve and the mision and vision for Central Texas.  We also talk aobut how you can help Creative Action with their mission and vision.

Laura Elmore, Executive Director of The Sobering Center serving Austin and Travis County, joins Inside Austin to talk about the dangers of binge drinking, the need for places like the sobering center as well as the mission and various programs offered.

The Austin Area Urban League has been enriching the lives of Central Texans since 1977.  Quincy Dunlap, Precedent and CEO of AAUL, talks about how the mission continues today, some of the programs offered and The Lone Star Pitch competition.

The Library Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting the Austin Public Library. Tim Staley, the Executive Director joins us in studio to talk about The Library Foundation’s vision, accomplishments, upcoming events and programs.

Recruit Military.com is hosting a virtual career fair on Tuesday November 23rd for Veterans, Military spouses and dependents.  Chris Newsome, Senior VP of DoD Programs joins Inside Austin to talk about transitioning into the private sector, how veterans can improve their employment status and why you should consider veterans when filling positions.

Giving Tuesday is coming up November 30th, Courtney Manuel, the CEO of I Live Here I Give Here, joins Inside Austin to talk about what Giving Tuesday means to Central Texas non-profit organizations.  We also talk about other programs from I Live Here I Give Here and we discuss the ways that you can help ATX by giving locally.

BackPack Friends’ Heroes Against Hunger Holiday Extravaganza is coming up Friday November 12th at Centennial Plaza in Round Rock.  Tom Cotter, the founder and CEO of BackPack Friends, and Alex Winters join Inside Austin to talk about the organization that makes sure that Central Texas kids get fed on weekends too.  We talk about how the need is growing and what you can do to help with the mission.

Major Lewis Reckline from Salvation Army Austin joins Inside Austin to talk about this year’s Angel Tree Program.  We talk logistics and what the Angel Tree means to the families that wouldn’t otherwise have Christmas gifts for their kids.  We also talk about the importance of having something under the tree on Christmas morning and how you can make that happen.

Scotty Sayers, with The Muny Conservancy and Save Muny, talks about the importance of the Lions Municipal Golf Course here in Austin.  We talk about Muny’s place in black history, what makes Muny special and why the Lion’s course is in danger.  We also talk about the Conservancy’s future plan for Muny.