InsideATX

By Jay & Wendy Papasan

What's InsideATX about?

InsideATX is all about that People that make Austin, Austin. Each week, our podcast talks in-depth with the most inspirational members of our community to see how Austin has changed and where this city is going!

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InsideATX episodes:

10.17.2017
Episode 45: A Story To Tell | Barbara Morgan of the Austin Film Festival
Barbara Morgan, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Austin Film Festival, combined her love of helping people, event planning, and ability to foster writers into one of Austin’s largest annual events. She and co-founder Marsha provide a place for people...
10.10.2017
Episode 44: Tell Me Something Good | Steve Lawton
Today we get to chat with Steve Lawton, author, IT executive, and mover and shaker around the Austin community. Steve relocated to Austin in 1994 and has never looked back since. He is one of the most positive and inspiring...
10.03.2017
Episode 43: Official, Awesome and Authentic | Mo Shafeek with Mondo
Today our guest is Mo Shafeek, the record label manager at Mondo. If you have ever been inside the Alamo Drafthouse Theater, chances are you’ve seen his gallery with all the cool T-shirts, posters and collectibles. We hear how Mo...
09.26.2017
Episode 42: Notable, Limited and Exclusive — Bruce and Ronda Prothro | Prothro Family Wines
Bruce and Ronda Prothro, founders of Prothro Family Wines, have a pretty amazing story of how they met in a cable car in San Francisco, moved to Austin, and took their hobby and passion of winemaking and turned it into...
09.19.2017
Episode 41: Inspiration, Rebuilding, and Providing Opportunity | Levi Benkert
Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Levi Benkert. We are honored to share his cool story with you and hope you feel just as inspired as we did after the episode. Levi shares how the recession affected his...
09.12.2017
Episode 40: Keeping It Digital | Lani Rosales
Today we get to talk with one of our techies in town! Journalist, writer, provocateur, and much more, Lani Rosales. Lani and her husband, Ben, founded the super popular and edgy news site, The American Genius. They also host a...
09.05.2017
Episode 39: A Unique and Natural Perspective to Photography | Laura Kay Saucedo
Today we are talking to a rare find, a true born-and-raised Austinite, Laura Kay Saucedo! Laura and her husband Ben run a thriving wedding photography company in town, Ben and Laura Photography. She has a relaxed, open, and realistic take...
08.29.2017
Episode 38: Active in Service, Fun and Community | Holly Priestner of Keller Williams Realty
Today we chat with Holly Priestner, Vice President of Keller Williams Realty. In full disclosure, Holly is a good friend of the show, and we already know a lot about her, but definitely uncovered some interesting stories about her time...
08.22.2017
Episode 37: Heart Over Pocket | Alan Graham of Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Today we get to chat with Alan Graham, CEO, President & Co-Founder of Mobile Loaves & Fishes! Alan is also the visionary behind the MLF’s Community First Village and is certainly a man on a mission. Since founding the nonprofit...
08.15.2017
Episode 36: A Motivated and Determined Solo Starter | Kim Overton of SPIbelt
Today we catch up with Kim Overton, Founder of the “small personal item belt,” aka SPIbelt. Kim is an inventor and entrepreneur, and most certainly not the first Overton to make a deep and lasting mark in Austin. Kim got...
08.08.2017
Episode 35: Let’s Get Running! | Paul Carroza
Today we get to talk with Paul Carroza: entrepreneur, community leader, and fitness philanthropist. Paul shares his background in running with us, what about the Austin trails spoke to him, even back in the late 1980s, and how the iconic...
08.01.2017
Episode 34: Connection to the Community and Building the best CrossFit in the World |  Michael Winchester and Jess Estrada of CrossFit Jääkarhu Austin
Today our amazing guests are Michael Winchester and Jess Estrada, two of the owners and founders of CrossFit Jääkarhu Austin. We had a great chat with them about their background in fitness, their first thoughts on CrossFit in general, and...
07.25.2017
Episode 33: Work Hard, Live More | Nicole Jensen of the Austin Tour Company
In this week’s episode we talk to Nicole Jensen, owner and Chief Experience Officer at the Austin Tour Company. From just helping friends and loved ones with their own events, to now doing large scaled outings and experiences for locals...
07.18.2017
Episode 32: “The Father of Modern Networking” | Dr. Ivan Misner
Today we are talking with Dr. Ivan Misner, the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Business Networking International, the world’s largest business networking organization. He founded the company to help himself with his own professional networking when he was...
07.11.2017
Episode 31: Getting real with personal finances | Laura Adams aka the “Money Girl”
In this episode we hear from Laura Adams, who many may already know as the “Money Girl,” who is responsible for helping a large number of people get out of debt and plan for a safer and calmer future. Laura...
07.04.2017
Episode 30: Artsy, Funky and Feisty: Singer Songwriter Sara Hickman
A true character of Austin, Texas singer-songwriter Sara Hickman joins us for today’s episode. She is one of the most cherished musicians in the Austin Music Scene and someone that has strong opinions, and has made revolutionary moves throughout her...
06.27.2017
Episode 29: A Framework of Successful Leadership
In today’s episode we chat with leadership mentor and business consultant Rob Lynch. Rob has run multiple companies, and we look through his eyes at the local business scene, his favorite conference, and what the obligations of a founder are...
06.20.2017
Episode 28: Getting Your Hair Wet with Meredith Walker
Meredith Walker is on a mission to create support for the younger generation to be their true authentic self. She is a Peabody award winning journalist and producer who is the founder and co-executive producer of Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls...
06.13.2017
Episode 27: From Virtual Playgrounds to Pioneers | Matt Hullum of Rooster Teeth
Today we talk to Matt Hullum of Rooster Teeth. He shares with us how Burnie Burns and he started as students at UT, and how they took their own ideas and beliefs about video creation and distribution, and used it...
06.06.2017
Episode 26: Tiny Homes, Dumpster Living and Minimalism | Jeff Wilson
Professor Jeff Wilson tells us how his experiences of “living small” helped spark his company Kasita, which is changing how housing is built, and solving problems of urban density and overcrowding. This was a crazy fun interview where we learned...
05.30.2017
Episode 25: Giving People Accountability and Education in Fitness and Nutrition | Kim Eagle
In the last 5 years between Austin Monthly and Austin Fit Magazine, Kim has been named Austin’s number one personal trainer an impressive seven different times. She does all of her current training online through Earn that Body, her online...
05.23.2017
Episode 24: How Do We Save the Live Music Capital Of The World? | Clark Nowlin and Nick Shuley
Despite Austin having an amazing and growing music community, there is so much competition and saturation, that over 40% of working local musicians earn less than $15,000 a year, and venues are facing getting priced out, due to rising real...
05.16.2017
Episode 23: The Tale of Two Austins |  Susan McDowell of LifeWorks
In today’s episode we have a very inspiring talk with Susan McDowell, executive director of LifeWorks, who shares with us with her story of how she got involved in this nonprofit, and what it does for Austin’s community. We discuss...
05.09.2017
Episode 22: Music Business and Entrepreneurial Ventures with Rod Williams | Rod Williams
In today’s episode we had the pleasure of chatting with Rod Williams, entrepreneur and musician. He has founded numerous successful businesses from oil field lodgings to his newest senior living search. Rod and his wife, Shelley Mac, have toured with...
05.02.2017
Episode 21: Politics, Oil and Tacos: Gov. Mark White talks about Austin in the 60s, 70s and 80s | Mark White
Today we get the special privilege of talking to former Governor, Mark White. Before serving as Governor, from 1983 to 1987, he served in the Texas National Guard, as our Secretary of State, and the Texas State Attorney General. Governor...
04.25.2017
Episode 20: Finding Peace Through Yoga | Ashley Clauer
Today we’re chatting with Ashley Clauer. Ashley is a native Austinite, and the founder of Wanderlust Yoga, here in downtown Austin. Wanderlust Yoga is an eclectic, unique yoga studio with live music, deejays, curated playlists, and all kinds of classes,...
04.18.2017
Episode 19: Pioneering the World of Education | Jeff Sandefer
Today we get to talk to Jeff Sandefer. Jeff is a billionaire entrepreneur, and a pioneering teacher. He started his first business at age 16, and has gone on to found five other successful companies. In 2002, right here in...
04.11.2017
Episode 18: How to Be a Champion | Mike Thompson
Today we get to talk to Mike Thompson. Mike is the Community Engagement Champion at LIVESTRONG. He is a born-and-raised Austinite, but more importantly, he is a four-time cancer survivor. His first battle with cancer started when Mike was only...
04.04.2017
Episode 17: Southern Cuisine in Austin | Michael Fojtasek
Today we get to talk to Michael Fojtasek, the executive chef of Olamaie. In 2015 he was listed among the Best New Chefs by Food and Wine Magazine. Olamaie was also a semi-finalist in 2015 for the James Beard Awards...
03.28.2017
Episode 16: Austin Enthusiasm and Fearlessness | Dani Thomas
Dani Thomas has a great story of how she came to Austin — she travelled around with a bluegrass band she met here, and eventually came back and worked the door at the legendary Broken Spoke. She has great stories...
03.21.2017
Episode 15: Film From the Streets | Layton Blaylock
Layton Blaylock is a filmmaker and cinematographer who has been a part of the local film scene since the late ‘70s. Today we talk about the movies that every Austinite needs to see, including Dazed and Confused, the stoner classic...
03.14.2017
Episode 14: Austin Fitness | Mike O'Hara
Today we got the chance to talk to talk to Mike O’Hara, the owner of Bigger, Faster, Stronger Training in South, South Austin. Mike played junior college football at Cisco and hoped to become a strength and conditioning coach in...
03.07.2017
Episode 13: Exploring Austin’s Bar Scene | Bridget Dunlap
In this episode we are privileged to hear from Bridget Dunlap. Bridget is a local serial entrepreneur. She has opened numerous bars around Austin, and is probably the most famous for pioneering Rainey Street. She has since expanded to East...
02.28.2017
Episode 12: Austin Higher Education Past, Present, and Future |  Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette
Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette is the president and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University right here in Austin. She has a fascinating story, and through our conversation we get to learn a lot about Austin’s oldest university, which was actually founded as...
02.21.2017
Episode 11: Insight from an Austin Artist | Zulu
Zulu is best known as a celebrity tattoo artist — he has tattooed Bruce Willis and Queen Latifah, just to name a couple — but he is so much more than that. Zulu was the first African-American to open a...
02.14.2017
Episode 10: Urban Farming in Austin | Max Elliott
Max Elliott is the CEO and Co-founder of Urban Roots, a local youth development non-profit, that teaches kids leadership and entrepreneurial skills, by allowing them to intern on an urban farm. Urban Roots interns learn how to grow, harvest, prepare,...
02.07.2017
Episode 9: Crossfit and Community | Jeremy Thiel
Crossfit Central is one of the most successful crossfit boxes in the world, and its owner, Jeremy Thiel is the Austinite behind its success. Jeremy is also an entrepreneur, intellectual, coach, husband and dedicated father. Today he talks to us...
01.31.2017
Episode 8: Running in Your Undies | Karen Rabon and Krista Fredrick
Karen Raven and Krista Fredrick swear they’ve known each other in a past life. Karen’s son was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis and Krista was also born with the disease. On today’s show, they discuss what neurofibromatosis does to the human body...
01.24.2017
Episode 7: Your Health is Everything | Krisstina Wise
Krisstina Wise grew up in Arizona, but fell in love with Austin in the mid-90’s, and hasn’t looked back since. Krisstina has built a very successful entrepreneurial career, but it came at a cost, when one day her body simply...
01.17.2017
Episode 6: The Entrepreneurial Center of the Southwest | Britt Harris
Britt Harris is the Chief Investment Officer for Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), and has more than 30 years of investment experience under his belt. TRS is among the 25 largest investment funds in the world, which does pose...
01.10.2017
Episode 5: Keep Austin Weird | Steve Bercu
Steve Bercu is the co-owner of BookPeople, and as a resident of Austin for the last 20+ years, he’s seen some fantastic growth and development. People love Austin because it’s unique, different, and filled with community. As big corporations began...
01.03.2017
Episode 4: Exploring the Austin Film Scene | Tim League
Tim League is the creator of Alamo Drafthouse Theaters, which began right here in Austin. Alamo Drafthouse is expanding across the U.S. as the unique theater, making the theater experience relevant again, and it has also been called the “best...
12.27.2016
Episode 3: Creativity and Canines | Alex Hopes
This week we get to talk to Alex Hopes, the Austin-based photographer behind Zilker Bark. Alex gives us a glimpse into the wonderful, quirky, artistic side of Austin, and tells us why he chose to make Austin his home, after...
12.20.2016
Episode 2: Businesswoman in Austin | Interview with Kerry Rupp
Today we talk with the fabulously positive and interesting Kerry Rupp. Kerry is a successful venture capitalist who started out as a biology major, was a coder at a consulting firm, and then was an entrepreneur herself, before she decided...
12.12.2016
Episode 1: True to Purpose | Roy Spence
In today’s inspirational interview we hear from Roy Spence, a founder of GSD&M; (the award winning, Austin-based ad firm). Roy shares insight on what it means to be truly successful, tells us his own amazing story...
12.06.2016
Episode 0: Here we go, Austin! | InsideATX

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InsideATX episodes:

Episode 45: A Story To Tell | Barbara Morgan of the Austin Film Festival

Episode 44: Tell Me Something Good | Steve Lawton

Episode 43: Official, Awesome and Authentic | Mo Shafeek with Mondo

Episode 42: Notable, Limited and Exclusive — Bruce and Ronda Prothro | Prothro Family Wines

Episode 41: Inspiration, Rebuilding, and Providing Opportunity | Levi Benkert

Episode 40: Keeping It Digital | Lani Rosales

Episode 39: A Unique and Natural Perspective to Photography | Laura Kay Saucedo

Episode 38: Active in Service, Fun and Community | Holly Priestner of Keller Williams Realty

Episode 37: Heart Over Pocket | Alan Graham of Mobile Loaves & Fishes

Episode 36: A Motivated and Determined Solo Starter | Kim Overton of SPIbelt

Episode 35: Let’s Get Running! | Paul Carroza

Episode 34: Connection to the Community and Building the best CrossFit in the World | Michael Winchester and Jess Estrada of CrossFit Jääkarhu Austin

Episode 33: Work Hard, Live More | Nicole Jensen of the Austin Tour Company

Episode 32: “The Father of Modern Networking” | Dr. Ivan Misner

Episode 31: Getting real with personal finances | Laura Adams aka the “Money Girl”

Episode 30: Artsy, Funky and Feisty: Singer Songwriter Sara Hickman

Episode 29: A Framework of Successful Leadership

Episode 28: Getting Your Hair Wet with Meredith Walker

Episode 27: From Virtual Playgrounds to Pioneers | Matt Hullum of Rooster Teeth

Episode 26: Tiny Homes, Dumpster Living and Minimalism | Jeff Wilson

Episode 25: Giving People Accountability and Education in Fitness and Nutrition | Kim Eagle

Episode 24: How Do We Save the Live Music Capital Of The World? | Clark Nowlin and Nick Shuley

Episode 23: The Tale of Two Austins | Susan McDowell of LifeWorks

Episode 22: Music Business and Entrepreneurial Ventures with Rod Williams | Rod Williams

Episode 21: Politics, Oil and Tacos: Gov. Mark White talks about Austin in the 60s, 70s and 80s | Mark White

Episode 20: Finding Peace Through Yoga | Ashley Clauer

Episode 19: Pioneering the World of Education | Jeff Sandefer

Episode 18: How to Be a Champion | Mike Thompson

Episode 17: Southern Cuisine in Austin | Michael Fojtasek

Episode 16: Austin Enthusiasm and Fearlessness | Dani Thomas

Episode 15: Film From the Streets | Layton Blaylock

Episode 14: Austin Fitness | Mike O'Hara

Episode 13: Exploring Austin’s Bar Scene | Bridget Dunlap

Episode 12: Austin Higher Education Past, Present, and Future | Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette

Episode 11: Insight from an Austin Artist | Zulu

Episode 10: Urban Farming in Austin | Max Elliott

Episode 9: Crossfit and Community | Jeremy Thiel

Episode 8: Running in Your Undies | Karen Rabon and Krista Fredrick

Episode 7: Your Health is Everything | Krisstina Wise

Episode 6: The Entrepreneurial Center of the Southwest | Britt Harris

Episode 5: Keep Austin Weird | Steve Bercu

Episode 4: Exploring the Austin Film Scene | Tim League

Episode 3: Creativity and Canines | Alex Hopes

Episode 2: Businesswoman in Austin | Interview with Kerry Rupp

Episode 1: True to Purpose | Roy Spence

Episode 0: Here we go, Austin! | InsideATX

Episode 34: Connection to the Community and Building the best CrossFit in the World |  Michael Winchester and Jess Estrada of CrossFit Jääkarhu Austin

Episode 23: The Tale of Two Austins |  Susan McDowell of LifeWorks

Episode 12: Austin Higher Education Past, Present, and Future |  Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette