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Farah Muscadin serves as the City of Austin, Director, Office of Polic Oversight. She was appointed to this position due to her wide range of experience and expertise, and for her demonstrated commitment to fairness and transparency. Farah’s mission is to improve trust between Austin residents and the Austin Police Department.

Farah studied business and law and holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law. She served in leadership roles at Chicago State University, Cook County Public Defender’s office, and for the Mayor of the City of Chicago. Her community involvement includes being a mentor through the GirlForward organization and serving on the board of YWCA Greater Austin.

We are so proud to present this interview, led by Founder of Movement Maker - Terri Broussard Williams.

This episode was recorded in October of 2020.

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Season 2 of the Pink Granite Podcast is generously sponsored by:

Davis Kaufman
Public Blueprint
Denise Rose
Amy Whited

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Guest:  Farah Muscadin
Host: Terri Broussard Williams
Editing: Amy Whited
Music:  "Only the Brave Run Wild" Sounds Like Sander
Voice Talent:  Sarah Keats
Executive Producer: Amy Whited

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Update: Staying Bothered launched nonprofit grants in 2021. We’re giving grants to Texas-based nonprofits focused on education, mental wellness, or gender equity. Applications for Q2 are open on the website at www.stayingbothered.com/grants

This episode was recorded on October 12, 2020.

Jamie C. Amelio is the founder and CEO of Caring for Cambodia (CFC), a non-profit, non-governmental charitable organization that has dramatically changed the lives of more than 77,000 Cambodian children. 

She served on the board of directors of “Vistas for Children” in Los Angeles and founded “Junior Vistas for Children.” She serves on board CLASS (Community Leaders Advocating Student Success) and is a member of the “Leader for Life” committee for the Lake Travis School District in Austin, Texas.

Jamie is the author of three books: Graced With Orange, an inspiring look at how one woman set out against difficult odds to change the education of an entire population; Stumpy the Crocodile, a children’s book about helping neighbors in need; and Amazon Bestseller Staying Bothered, which further reflects on her TEDx Talk and her journey to keep making an impact. 

Learn more at: https://www.stayingbothered.com
Buy Jamie's book: Staying Bothered

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Season 2 of the Pink Granite Podcast is generously sponsored by:

Davis Kaufman
Public Blueprint
Denise Rose
Amy Whited

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Guest:  Jamie Amelio
Host: Clara Bradbury
Editing: Amy Whited
Music:  "Only the Brave Run Wild" Sounds Like Sander
Voice Talent:  Sarah Keats
Executive Producer: Amy Whited

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This episode was recorded on October 4, 2020.

In this episode, longtime friends and lobbyists Terri Broussard Williams and Elizabeth Hadley sit down to discuss how they because fast friends working at the Texas Capitol and dive deeper into Terri's career as a multi-state lobbyist as well as her adventure into social impact and change-making as the Founder of Movement Maker. 

Learn more at: https://www.terribwilliams.com
Buy Terri's book: Find Your Fire

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Season 2 of the Pink Granite Podcast is generously sponsored by:

Davis Kaufman
Public Blueprint
Denise Rose
Amy Whited

Thank you for listening!

Guest:  Terri Broussard Williams
Host: Elizabeth Hadley
Editing: Amy Whited
Music:  "Only the Brave Run Wild" Sounds Like Sander
Voice Talent:  Sarah Keats
Executive Producer: Amy Whited

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This episode was recorded on September 28, 2020.

In this episode, higher education policy specialist Linda Battles talks with her good friend and former colleague Myra Leo about a long career in public service and her role as a Regional Director for Western Governors University.  The two also tell some of the most endearing stories about their shared mentor Chairwoman Irma Rangel - the first Mexican-American female legislator in the Texas Legislature.

Learn more at: https://www.wgu.edu/ 

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Season 2 of the Pink Granite Podcast is generously sponsored by:

Davis Kaufman
Public Blueprint

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Guest:  Linda Battles
Host: Myra Leo
Editing: Amy Whited
Music:  "Only the Brave Run Wild" Sounds Like Sander
Voice Talent:  Sarah Keats
Executive Producer: Amy Whited

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This episode was recorded on January 26, 2021.

In this episode, the Honorable Susan Combs talks with Jenifer Sarver about her career in public service and efforts to bring women up alongside her in Texas and national politics.

Susan Combs is a former Assistant Secretary of Policy, Management and Budget at the U.S. Department of the Interior. Prior to her service to the United States, she served as Texas Comptroller, was the first woman elected commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture, and also served two terms in the Texas House of Representatives.  Susan is an attorney, former prosecutor, and no-nonsense rancher.

In this interview, Susan shares her thoughts on the importance of women stepping up to run for office and lead politically. She also discusses her work as the author of Texas Tenacity and as a founder of Herdacity - a non-profit dedicated to empowering women in business and public service.

Learn more at:

www.herdacity.org
www.SusanCombs.com

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Davis Kaufman
Public Blueprint

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Guest:  The Honorable Susan Combs
Host: Jenifer Sarver
Editing: Amy Whited
Music:  "Only the Brave Run Wild" Sounds Like Sander
Voice Talent:  Sarah Keats
Executive Producer: Amy Whited

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Please note this episode was recorded in October 2020 and is now posted in loving memory of Rep. Minjarez's Golden "Pino."

Welcome to Season Two of the Pink Granite Podcast!

In this episode, Texas State Representative Ina Minjarez talks with her good friend and politico Lauren Mandel all about why she got into politics and how losing her first race taught her to be a better leader.  This episode also uncovers the Representative's back up dream career as a Peloton instructor and love of 90's rap music.

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Guest:  Representative Ina Minjarez
Host: Lauren Mandel
Editing: Amy Whited
Music:  "Only the Brave Run Wild" Sounds Like Sander
Voice Talent:  Sarah Keats
Executive Producer: Amy Whited

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Welcome to Season Two of the Pink Granite Podcast!

In this episode, disability rights activist Alejandrina Guzman talks to Caitlin Smith about the nuances of supporting the disability community in Texas. Alejandrina's impressive resume includes being elected as the first Latina, and first disabled Student Government President at the University of Texas. Additionally, she has worked on numerous campaigns as well as an intern with the Mexican American Legislative Caucus.

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Guest: Alejandrina Guzman
Host: Caitlin Smith
Editing: Amy Whited
Music:  "Only the Brave Run Wild" Sounds Like Sander
Voice Talent:  Sarah Keats
Executive Producer: Amy Whited

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In this episode former Austin City Council Member, and now best-selling author, Ellen Troxclair talks to Jenifer Sarver about the important role of women in public office and discusses her new book Step Up!

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Guest: Ellen Troxclair
Host: Jenifer Sarver
Editing: Jack Anderson
Music: Jack Anderson
Executive Producer: Amy Whited

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In this episode Michele Richmond talk about the importance of working hard and smart as an association lobbyist as well as how she talks to her daughters about current events.

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Executive Producer: Amy Whited
Music Composed by Jack Anderson
Editing: Amy Whited
Guest: Michele Richmond
Host: Caitlin Smith

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In this episode Piper Stege Nelson joins us to discuss the importance of empowering women to run for office, and why she herself stepped up to run for Austin ISD District 5.

Learn more about Piper's campaign here: https://www.piper4aisd.com

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Executive Producer: Amy Whited
Music Composed by Jack Anderson
Editing: Amy Whited
Guest: Piper Stege Nelson
Host: Caitlin Smith

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