Russell Smith is the CEO of Refugee Services of Texas.  During our conversation, Russell talks about the history of American refugees, the process by which refugees come to America, and how RST helps refugees transition into American society.

Jon Wolfe is the CEO and co-founder of the Austin Ketamine Clinic.  During our conversation, Jon talks about the history of ketamine, its role as a legal therapeutic, and how individuals might benefit from its use.

James White is the founder and owner of The Broken Spoke. During our conversation, James talks about opening the Broken Spoke in the mid-1960’s, meeting a red-headed, clean-shaven Willie Nelson a few years later, and The Broken Spoke’s place in the city of Austin.

Richard Tagle is the CEO of the Andy Roddick Foundation.  In this episode, Richard talks about immigrating to America, his career in childhood education, and the foundation’s work to provide East Austin youngsters with after school and summer programs.

Alan Graham is the founder and CEO of Community First! Village.  During our conversation, Alan talks about how more than one hundred once chronically-homeless individuals now live at Community First!, the methods and principles of the village, and its plans for growth into the future.

Ellen Jefferson is the Executive Director of Austin Pets Alive!  In this episode, Ellen talks about the genesis of Austin Pets Alive!, its assistance in making Austin America’s largest No Kill city, and her hopes for the future of the organization.