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 fitness and nutrition program, and keeps clients all over the world accountable for reaching their individual goals. She shares some entrepreneurial tips along with great fitness advice for those just starting out.  We also talk about the importance of diet, and she gives us some key takeaways on what should be a priority when just beginning the fitness journey. We enjoyed having Kim and her contagious smile and upbeat attitude on our show, and will be cheering her on during her next Ironman!

Key Takeaways:

[:32] Today we are talking to an award winning fitness trainer, Kim Eagle.

[1:57] Kim grew up in Los Angeles, CA, as a “Valley Girl.” She went to college at UC Santa Barbara as pre-med, and graduate school at San Francisco for Eastern medicine.

[2:38] Her husband is a corporate private pilot. He was moved to Austin, and brought the entire flight team (and Kim) with him.

[3:16] She was always into health from acupuncture, nutrition and fitness.

[4:06] She created her online program, Earn that Body, seven years ago when she moved to Austin but still wanted to keep training her California clients. She tested it out with a few members first, and they got amazing results.

[5:20] Word spread fast after her initial launch of the program, and between word of mouth and social media, she acquired clients all over the world.

[6:04] Her company and brand has evolved to be offer full fitness and nutrition, or either one of those. She has an “online gym” for strength training and every other type of fitness one can imagine.

[8:08] Her nutrition programs are very one-on-one and she holds people very accountable for their actions and goals. Accountability is one of the key components of her business model and philosophy.

[9:24] All of her programs include education so they understand the bigger picture — why it’s important to eat certain foods or do certain exercises.

[11:13] Communication is great with her clients, but she is sure not all of their food consumed gets listed!

[11:54] Sharing your goals and knowing someone is checking in, can make people 73% more likely to succeed.

[12:54] She has a great social media following, and also an Earn that Body podcast.

[14:50] The first thing she has to do is figure out if her clients are eating too much, or too little, and then educate them about their metabolism with the right foods.

[16:09] She looks very logically about her clients intake of protein, carbs, fat and gets it to a healthy balance. She makes it easy to track their food by using Lose It.com.

[19:20] Thank you to our Sponsor, the Papasan Properties Group.

[20:17] Kim gives advice: The starting place is getting a coach or joining a gym for some accountability. You can take free seminars, lectures, etc. A place to go every day to get their workouts. For weight loss however, it’s 80% food and 20% exercise.

[23:09] Fitting in skinny jeans is great, but when it’s your actual health, and your bloodwork changes for the positive, it is very rewarding to Kim.

[23:40] She only teaches online.

[24:08] She just completed an IronMan even though she swore she would never do it, and thought others were crazy for doing it!  She started off with a half IronMan, and felt good after, so she did the full thing.

[26:52] She trained for her IronMan online with online coaches.

[27:36] The whole race took her 14 hours and 7 minutes. She had a smile on her face, though!

[28:45] The 45-49 age range is very competitive.

[29:04] She has one 14-year-old son.

[29:46] She loves taking out of town visitors downtown to Lady Bird Lake for paddleboarding and canoeing.

[30:22] Her favorite restaurant is Uchi.

[32:14] She appreciates the cost of living in Austin compared to California. The people are great and the school systems are great. Plus people let you in on the freeway, as compared to California!

[34:18] Her favorite taco was from The Fork and Taco but it closed. She loves enchiladas — her favorite is Santa Catarina’s enchiladas verde.

[36:24] Next week our guest is Professor Jeff Wilson, Professor Dumpster who lived in a dumpster for a year.

The Taco:

Santa Catarina | Enchiladas Verde

Mentioned in This Episode:

Earn That Body

Earn that Body Podcast

LoseIt

IronMan Triathlon

Lady Bird Lake

Uchi Austin

Otoko

Santa Catarina

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 estate. Today’s fun chat is which Clark Nowlin and Nick Shuley of All ATX. They share with us how All ATX makes the local music community their priority, and gives tips to us in ways we can lend a helping hand ourselves. They also break down their favorite current bands, live music joints, and of course… tacos!

Key Takeaways:

[:32] Today our guests are Clark Nowlin and Nick Schuley of All ATX. This is a group that helps keep the Austin music scene intact. Despite the first two months of his life, Nick has lived entirely in Austin. Clark is from Fort Worth and knew from a young age he wanted to live in Austin.

[5:10] Nick frequented Waterloo Records, as it was the only place you could listen to music before you bought it. He would take all the free promo samplers and stickers that record companies sent, and met the college rep of Virgin records as a result. He recommended him for the position, and that got his foot in the music industry door! He also worked at C3 presents, and then met Gary Keller, which led to his role at All ATX.

[7:48] All ATX was started by Gary Keller as a celebration of Austin music. He wanted to throw a concert to help local musicians and celebrate, but the need to help musicians grew very strong and they realized this was needed.

[9:18] It’s about keeping this city great, and also adapting to the new, and integrating it with what is already working.

[10:13] In the 1990’s, touring acts were seen as outsiders and it was all about the local musicians. Now there is so much to choose from on any night that the local musicians can get lost in the shuffle. All ATX is here to make sure they get the support they need.

[11:59] KUTX 98.9 is a great source for local music. Black Fret is also another great resource that uplifts local talent.

[15:15] Elvis played at the venue, possibly the Armadillo, when it was the Austin Sports Center. He was described as a “blonde haired blue eyed sensation.”

[16:20] Their picks for venues for people new to Austin to check out include Broken Spokes, Mohawk, Stubb’s, White Horse, and Threadgills.

[19:12] Cosmic Cowboy scene erupted with artists like Willie Nelson bringing together traditional southern Texans with hippie culture and led the way for Austin to be accepting of different cultures like metal, indie, and grunge.

[19:54] Thank you to our Sponsor, the Papasan Properties Group.

[21:22] Currently there are 141 nonprofits in Austin to support musicians. Austin Music Census is the most thorough of any music scene in the U.S. It said musicians need help through career support services and business education. This is what All ATX helps focus on. Last year ALL ATX raised over $500,000, which goes to back to Austin musicians through these four organizations: HAAM (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians), SIMS Foundation, which does mental health care, AMF (Austin Music Foundation), and Black Fret, where they combine music fans with talent and music industry advisors. The patrons play $1,500 a year to get access to special shows, and they give grants to artists that members voted for. Black Fret picks winners but AMF is a catch all, so everyone has a chance for money and support.

[25:47] All ATX Event is in its fifth year, and all the proceeds go to these organizations. Last year The Doobie Brothers played.

[28:08] The rising cost of Austin real estate is affecting the established venues, and poses a threat to pricing them out.

[30:11] A lot of people play for free or very little, so tipping them really helps. 40% of full-time musicians make less than $15,000 annually. 92% make less than $35,000 a year. Only 5% make $50,000. Less than 5% are at the median income or above.

[36:14] Clark’s favorite taco is Honeyham’s breakfast taco, Nick eats like a six year old so he likes just Torchy’s chicken fajita.

[39:28] Next week we’ll talk to fitness trainer Kim Eagle.

The Taco:

Clark’s: Honeyham for Breakfast Taco Ranchero Style

Nick’s:  Torchy’s Taco for the Chicken Fajita

Mentioned in This Episode:

ALL ATX    

Waterloo Records

C3Presents

93.3 KGSR

KUTX

Black Fret

Saxon Pub

Continental

Ted Roddy

Broken Spoke

Mohawk

Stubb’s

White Horse

Threadgills

Emo’s

HAAM

The SIMS Foundation

AMF

Walker Lukens

Peterson Brothers (play the Continental Club every Monday at 6pm)

Danny Malone

Calliope Musicals

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 the stark contrast between some given opportunities and advantages over others, and what Susan and her team are doing to help remedy that. Susan is fully dedicated to help youth and families along their path to self-sufficiency.

Key Takeaways:

[2:26] Susan moved to Austin in 1989, when Austin was in financial trouble. The banking industry had gone down. She moved downtown to go to grad school at University of Texas, with a focus in philosophy. Her love for the community turned into a completely different path of helping people.

[6:04] She was academically drawn to philosophy at University of Texas, since the program is so renowned, but also it was very hard at that time to find a career in finance or other sectors. So hard, in fact, that they hung up rejection letters from potential employers in her college hallway.

[7:57] She was a teaching assistant and working with about 80 students. It didn’t feel quite right since she was 23 years old, with not as much teaching or life experience as she wanted. To gather more skills and gain aptitude, she started volunteering at an adult literacy program. She first gained inspiration and confidence as a teacher working in the program with a single father the same age as her, working as a security guard trying to make ends meet.

[14:38] Working with this single father showed her what young adults need to be successful. Other adults taking interest, and opportunities like scholarships, jobs, and career connections, are some key advantages that she noticed she had, when others just have a challenge being noticed.

[18:38] Susan discusses the “Tale of Two Austins.” One Austin with a thriving culture, music, and community, ranked as one of the top places to live. The other Austin is marked by economic segregation, gentrification, and poverty. We need to pay attention to it moving out from the city center, because that is also when it becomes invisible.

[22:25] Once Susan got a taste of service and engagement from working at a nonprofit, she started working with teenage parents.

[25:08] Thank you to our Sponsor, the Papasan Properties Group.

[23:46] Susan explains how LifeWorks came about from four different organizations merging together in 1998, as a collaborative process with the help of many others in Austin. She was one of the executive directors, and encouraged others to put ego and turf battles aside, and work on what’s best for the community.

[27:39] Transition age youth are between the ages of 16-26, who are living at-risk lives of extreme vulnerability. For examples: homelessness, foster homes, or history of trauma.

[29:08] Lifeworks houses 140 homeless youth every night. There are about 900 homeless youth in Austin.

[29:42] Lifeworks helps youth get past barriers of unemployment by helping youth with their goals and interests. They usually want to be a nurse, social worker, or teacher, since that is what they are exposed to.

[32:06] Youth in foster care are twice as likely as U.S. Iraq veterans to suffer PTSD. Lifeworks believes everyone has the right to heal from all types of trauma.

[34:24] Lifeworks collects the data they need to learn how to get better, and how to know what is and isn’t working.

[35:13] They are working along with a national movement to end youth homelessness by 2020.

[39:25] If someone is listening and wants to help, check out www.lifeworksaustin.org and check out their one-hour tours where they give an overview of the organization and you can meet and speak with a youth in the program.

[41:50] Volunteering benefits your health — it lowers depression and gives people meaning and passion.

[44:10] Susan’s favorite taco is the Baja Shrimp Torchy’s Taco’s.

[28:47] Next week we’ll talk to Susan McDowell, executive director of nonprofit organization LifeWorks.

The Taco:

Baja Shrimp / Torchy’s Taco’s

Mentioned in This Episode:

University of Texas

Lifeworks

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 amazing national artists such as Sting, and have also made a mark on the local Austin scene. Rod shares his favorite local musicians, venues, and advice to make it in the live music capital of the world. It’s very rare for someone to be so successful in both the entrepreneurial and artistic sectors as Rod, so we were very honored to have the chance to talk with him!

Key Takeaways:

[1:35] Before Rod moved to Austin in 2007, he was working as an entrepreneur, and sold one business while shutting down another.

[1:50] The quality of life Austin provides really attracted Rod to living here full time. He and his wife Shelley enjoy the creeks and rivers, and hiking, etc.

[2:57] When Rod was in fifth grade, he worked for his father, an investment banker, helping at one of his father’s properties — a diaper company. He made minimum wage, which he believes was $2.11 an hour.

[4:33] His first business was a dive shop.

[5:30] He started playing local gigs where he could rotate local musicians and count on having cash flow with consistent shows he could count on.

[6:19] He and his wife Shelley Mac met when she came to see one of his shows while on a break from a tour in New Zealand. She took special care of him during a low point in his life when he suffered losing a friend and fellow musician.

[6:35] Shelley and Rod toured with Sting in 2011, and Rod calls it a “magical experience.”

[8:55] Rod gives important advice to musicians considering moving to Austin who want to make a living playing music — both original and covers. He talks about business factors very important for musicians to pay attention to for their career.

[12:55] Besides having a business sense, musicians that connect with their craft authentically and pour their heart and soul into every performance or song-writing session is what separates them from the rest of the crowd. Dave Madden, John Pointer, Wendy Colonna, John Lockart are all people Rod names as amazing, whether they are the leading the band, or backing another musician.

[14:17] Thank you to our Sponsor, the Papasan Properties Group.

[18:51] Rod names some venues he loves to play at in Austin and beyond.

[19:52] Rod talks about his involvement with oil field lodgings and handling all the busy business tasks that come with it.

[22:40] Rod took a personal interest in Alzheimer's, and helping others with the disease, when it started to affect his mother's short term memory. He talked to others about their similar experience, and decided to find a solution by helping with senior apartment and community locators.

[25:00] Rod’s goal is to put out a record this year. He and Shelley are working on a new project and album called Sweetness and the Storyteller.

[35:17] Find Rod’s favorite taco at TacoDeli — he will even break his ketogenic pact for the tortilla!

[28:47] Next week we’ll talk to Susan McDowell, executive director of nonprofit organization LifeWorks.

The Taco:

TacoDeli / The Happy Taco

Mentioned in This Episode:

Rod Williams

Shelley Mac

Papasan Properties

TourSmart

Sting

Counting Crows

Goo Goo Dolls

Raul Maolo

Dwight Yoakam

Ginger Leight

Paul McCartney

Kathy Valentine

Speakeasy

The ONE Thing

InsideATX

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 White paints a fascinating picture of Austin, in a time when the State was a firmly Democratic state, when it was still in the throes of the oil crisis, and on the verge of becoming a tech center. He is still passionate and engaged, not just with our past, but also with Texas’s present and future. I could’ve talked to him for hours, and never stopped learning about Austin then and now.

Key Takeaways:

[1:26] Governor White grew up in Houston and moved to Austin in 1965.

[4:31] Austin has long been a center for new ideas.

[5:58] The push to bring high tech industry to Austin was largely Governor White’s response to the oil crisis.

[9:58] The way that the Federal Government dealt with the oil crisis was distinctly different than how it dealt with the recent bank crashes. This lead to a huge transfer of wealth.

[15:39] In the ’80s Texas was a blue state.

[17:58] Thank you to our Sponsor, the Papasan Properties Group.

[18:53] Improving Texas education is a big part of Governor White’s legacy.

[24:20] What have been the biggest changes to Austin during Governor White’s time in the city?

[26:04] Governor White enjoyed some restaurants during his governorship that are still around today.

[30:06] A lot of people experience culture shock when they encounter Texas hospitality.

[31:45] Where does Governor White take out-of-town friends to experience Austin?

[35:17] Find Governor White’s favorite taco at Matt’s El Rancho.

[37:11] Next week we’ll talk to Ron Williams, an entrepreneur and musician, who has really made his mark on the local music scene.

The Taco:

Matt’s El Rancho | Bob Armstrong Special

Mentioned in This Episode:

Papasan Properties

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, from Hot Yoga to Weight Yoga. Wanderlust Yoga is definitely a unique Austin business that we can all be proud of.

Ashley also shares an experience that is just now coming out; the story of how, as a sophomore at ASU in Phoenix, she was brutally assaulted by a nighttime intruder. She survived the attack, and yoga became her path to healing. The intruder has finally been caught by DNA match, and has been sentenced to 138 years in prison. As a result of finally having some closure, Ashley has launched a new program called Rising Voices.

When you listen to Ashley you can hear her smile and feel the hope and positivity she brings to everything she does. It’s hard to imagine that she has gone through such a dark time. Ashley’s story is very inspiring and I hope you’ll listen, check out the studio and join Rising Voices if it’s for you.

Key Takeaways:

[2:37] It’s rare to find a native Austinite.

[3:23] Ashley was exposed to yoga at a young age through her mother’s nightly practice.

[4:10] In a dark time, yoga became Ashley’s safe space.

[4:39] Ashley attended a Wanderlust Festival, which ended up being a defining moment in her life.

[5:33] Ashley wanted to share what she had experienced at Wanderlust with Austin.

[6:58] Wanderlust Yoga brings in live musicians from all over Austin.

[9:02] Roy Spence, of GSD&M, is Ashley’s father, and he instilled in her a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

[9:51] Ashley’s mom helped her to find the perfect location to open her business.

[11:54] Thank you to our Sponsor, the Papasan Properties Group.

[12:34] Yoga helped Ashley to find her inner strength after she survived a brutal assault. Ashley’s children helped her to find the strength to testify against her attacker years later.

[17:15] Ashley wants to help others through their healing journey.

[21:39] Ashley likes to take her out-of-town friends to Lake Austin and Hula Hut.

[23:12] Ashley is excited about growth in Austin, but hopes that Austin’s unique culture will be preserved.

[24:13] Find Ashley’s favorite taco at Tacodeli.

[25:27] Next week we get to talk to former governor Mark White, who has also served as Secretary of State and Texas Attorney General.

The Taco:

Tacodeli | Breakfast Taco

Mentioned in This Episode:

Wanderlust Yoga

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 Austin, he founded the Acton School of Business. This is a very unusual, highly intense, one year MBA program that focuses on case studies, where all of the instructors follow the Socratic method (meaning that they can only ask you questions, not give you answers). The program also does something really unusual for the world of money — it focuses on a life of meaning.

In 2009, inspired by his success with the Acton School of Business, Jeff and his wife Laura launched the Acton Academy, a radically different K-12 school that combines the traditional one room schoolhouse with the Socratic method, and encourages students to build a life of meaning as well. The have already launched 26 schools and will launch 26 more in 2017. Jeff has a lot to share and we hope you enjoy this interview.

Key Takeaways:

[2:20] Jeff came to Austin to attend the University of Texas in 1978.

[2:50] The business Jeff started when he was 16 was a success with high profit margins and lots of fun.

[4:38] Jeff majored in Petroleum Engineering in college.

[5:20] After great success starting his own oil firm, Jeff decided to become a professor.

[7:28] How important is luck in determining the success of a business?

[8:54] Time is your most precious commodity.

[10:39] The Acton School of Business’s MBA program is like a Navy Seal program for entrepreneurs.

[14:37] What’s the fallout rate at the Acton School of Business?

[15:17] Thank you to our Sponsor, the Papasan Properties Group.

[17:00] Acton Academy encourages kids to develop a growth mindset as opposed to a fixed mindset.

[18:44] The Hero’s Journey is an integral part of what is taught at the Acton School of Business.

[20:26] How did Jeff and his wife become inspired to being the Acton Academy?

[22:33] The Acton Academy has grown from only seven students to 26 schools, with 26 more schools set to open this year.

[28:15] What excites Jeff about the future of Austin?

[29:29] Jeff goes to El Chilito everyday.

[30:34] Next week we’ll hear from Ashley Clower of Wanderlust Studios.

The Taco:

El Chilito | Black Bean, Chorizo and Cheese

Mentioned in This Episode:

Acton Academy

Acton School of Business

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck

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 ten, and since then he has endured more than 75 different surgeries. Mike is full of contagious positivity. I emerged from this interview on fire, and absolutely inspired.

Key Takeaways:

[1:42] Mike was born in 1985 at St. David’s Hospital.

[3:18] Mike’s mom got the call about his first cancer diagnosis while he was at soccer practice.

[6:14] How much did Mike understand about his leukemia diagnosis when he was ten years old?

[7:21] Cancer diagnosis can be a gift, but that’s hard to see in the beginning.

[8:31] It seemed like every time Mike was told he was cancer free, they would find cancer again. But Mike is well now at 31, when doctors once said he wouldn’t live to be 18.

[11:53] Mike’s mom was one of the biggest reasons he kept fighting for his life. She also chose some really great doctors to treat Mike.

[15:14] Lance Armstrong once came to visit Mike. Later, Mike researched LIVESTRONG while trying to get health insurance, and soon figured out that it was meant to be a big part of his future.

[20:50] Thank you to our Sponsor, the Papasan Properties Group.

[21:27] Mike became involved in competing in triathlons. That new hobby gave him unique opportunities to share his story.

[25:04] LIVESTRONG is not about curing cancer, it’s about helping survivors.

[30:08] When you find out someone has cancer, take the opportunity to empower them.

[32:24] Where does Mike take out-of-town visitors to experience Austin?

[37:00] Mike loves the Migas Taco from Vera Cruz.

[39:25] Next week we’ll talk to Jeff Sandefer who founded the Acton School of Business and the Acton Academy.

The Taco:

Vera Cruz All Natural | Migas Taco

Mentioned in This Episode:

LIVESTRONG

Mike’s Kona Inspired Video

Mike Thompson on Twitter

LIVESTRONG on Twitter

Papasan Properties

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 in the Best New Restaurant category, as well being runner up in that same category in Texas Monthly that year. Michael and his team won, outright, Best New Restaurant in 2015 with the Austin American Statesman. Olamaie is serious Southern food, done exceptionally well, and if you haven’t been there, it’s a must-add to your list.

Key Takeaways:

[1:42] Jay and his wife went to Olamaie on date night, and they loved it so much they just had to interview the chef.

[2:37] Michael lived in Dallas and Boulder before moving to Austin.

[4:01] What drew Michael to Austin?

[5:17] One of Michael’s friends encouraged him to turn his love of cooking into a career.

[9:05] How did Michael fall in love with cooking?

[10:56] Michael was an only child until he was twelve, and now he has three younger brothers.

[11:37] Olamaie is Michael’s mother’s name, as well as the name of his grandmother and great-grandmother.

[13:28] Michael’s mom would send him cookbooks while he was in culinary school.

[14:59] Michael sources his ingredients locally.

[15:50] Jay tells us where to find the best tomatoes in the South.

[17:01] Michael met his wife while working at a restaurant in Los Angeles, and moved to Austin shortly after.

[20:07] Thank you to our Sponsor, the Papasan Properties Group.

[20:45] Michael found the perfect space to open Olamaie.

[21:14] What does Michael recommend ordering at Olamaie? He even recommends a vegetarian option.

[25:11] Where do Michael and his wife eat on date night?

[28:28] Michael likes to take out-of-town visitors to Butler Park Pitch and Putt.

[30:20] Definitely check out an Austin farmer’s market.

[33:25] Michael welcomes fellow chefs to move their business to Austin.

[34:45] Does Michael still cook at home?

[35:18] Michael loves the Vera Cruz All Natural “Migas” taco.

[37:13] Next week we’ll be talking to Mike Thompson, the community engagement champion at Live Strong, and a four-time cancer survivor.

The Taco:

Vera Cruz All Natural | Migas Taco

Mentioned in This Episode:

Olamaie

Papasan Properties

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 from that time, and about how she came to work at South by Southwest, left to manage bands like the White Ghost Shivers, and evolved into an event promotion company called Big Green House. Most recently she has signed on to help Alamo Drafthouse revive their Rolling Roadshows, and other special theater events. What I really love about this story is that it is like so many we hear here in Austin; Dani didn’t expect to stay in Austin, but she came here on a whim, fell in love and couldn’t leave.

Key Takeaways:

[1:35] Dani was a University of South Alabama college student when she visited Austin, only because she had a travel voucher from an airline, and fell in love.

[7:22] Dani moved to Austin to take an unpaid internship, with $300 to her name.

[9:24] How did Dani start working at the Broken Spoke?

[12:18] Dani loved hearing stories about Old Austin from Mr. James, of the Broken Spoke.

[15:23] Dani handled Media Relations at South by Southwest, when she decided to start managing bands.

[17:07] Dani’s tenacity helped the White Ghost Shivers land some of their dream gigs.

[19:51] Dani thinks that her father’s personality, and growing up without a lot of money, played into her fearless attitude.

[22:22] How did Dani decide on a company name?

[24:42] In her first night visiting the Broken Spoke, Dani not only found her future career, but also met the love of her life.

[26:48] Dani’s social life became her second job, and that’s how she built her company.

[29:15] Red Bull reached out to Dani to start Mr. X Live.

[32:09] Inside ATX is sponsored by the Papasan Properties Group at Keller Williams.

[36:29] What has Dani done since her gig with Red Bull ended?

[40:25] How did Dani end up working with Alamo Drafthouse?

[49:55] Connect with Dani’s work by following Alamo Drafthouse.

[51:23] Where does Dani take out-of-town friends to experience Austin?

[52:13] Dani’s favorite taco is a vegetarian taco, even though she is not a vegetarian.

[54:26] Next week we’ll be talking to executive chef and owner of Olamaie, Michael Fojtasek.

The Taco:

The Bouldin Creek Cafe | Veggie Chorizo Egg and Cheese Taco

Mentioned in This Episode:

Big Green House

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Birth.Movies.Death.

Rolling Roadshow

The Broken Spoke

The Continental Club

The White Horse

Papasan Properties