This is Austin

Jennifer Perkins is an artist, blogger, writer, podcaster, Christmas tree aficionado, and Austin’s reigning craft queen (my words, not hers). Jen ran a successful jewelry company called Naughty Secretary Club, wrote a book by the same name, co-founded the Austin Craft Mafia, and has hosted several programs on HGTV and the DIY Network. Jen has a fabulous podcast called Creative Queso where she interviews successful creatives from around the world and she hosts regular meetups in Austin called “Caftans and Queso” for creative business owners.

FAVORITE AUSTIN THRIFT STORES:

Thrift Town

Thrift Land

Savers 

Goodwill

FAVORITE TEXAS FLEA MARKETS:

Round Top (Warrington, specifically)

Canton First Mondays

Fredericksburg Trade Days

FAVORITE AUSTIN RESTAURANTS (for Queso!):

Chuy’s  

Magnolia Cafe

Kerbey Lane Cafe

PLACE TO BUY ART: 

Blue Genie Art Bazaar

EAST Austin Studio Tour

West Austin Studio Tour

Above mentioned thrift stores…

THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS:

Figment Creative Labs

WHERE TO FIND US

Guest, Jennifer Perkins

Facebook: @iamjenperkins  

Instagram:  @jenniferperkins  

Pinterest: @iamjenperkins  

Podcast: https://creativequeso.com/

Twitter:  @jenniferperkins 

Web: https://jenniferperkins.com/

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Producer, Myrriah Gossett

Instagram: @myrriahgossett

Twitter: @myrriahgossett

Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/

This is Austin, Episode 10, Jackie Venson

A native Austinite, Jackie Venson is a talented singer/songwriter and guitar player who was named “an Austin legend in the making” by Forbes and won “Best Guitar” at the 2019 Austin Music Awards. In this last episode of Season One of This is Austin, hear Jackie talk about her childhood in Austin as the youngest of 9 kids and her life as a full-time musician living in the Live Music Capital of the World. Check out Jackie Venson’s latest album, Joy, on Spotify or at jackievenson.com.

This is the last episode of Season 1 of This is Austin! We'll be returning in early August 2019 with 10 more conversations with fascinating Austinites. 

Thank you to our sponsor, Marathon Kids, the Austin-based non profit that empowers kids nationwide to embark on a lifetime of physical activity. Through their network of running clubs and a variety of special programs, Marathon Kids equips children at all fitness levels to complete the equivalent of four marathons, or 104.8 miles, over the course of the running club season. Learn more at marathonkids.org.

JACKIE'S FAVORITE AUSTIN RESTAURANTS:

DK Sushi

Dan’s Hamburgers

Brick Oven

Newk’s

Tyson’s Tacos  

Mrs. Johnson’s Donuts

Thundercloud Subs

Taqueria Guadalajara

JACKIE IS WATCHING/LISTENING TO:

The Twilight Zone

Frank Ocean

Kendrick Lamar

SZA

H.E.R.

Lore Podcast

WHERE TO FIND US

Guest, Jackie Venson

Facebook: @jackievenson

Instagram: @jackievenson

Twitter: @jackievenson

Web: jackievenson.com

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Editor, Adrian De La Garza

Facebook: @adlgmarketing

Twitter: @adlgmarketing  

Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/

Sponsor, Marathon Kids

Web: marathonkids.org

Instagram: @marathonkids

Facebook: @marathonkids

Twitter: @marathonkids

On today’s episode of This is Austin, I’m speaking with Gertie Wilson, founder of the Austin-based, non-toxic beauty and skincare line, Elevé Cosmetics. As a makeup artist, Gertie has transformed the faces of hundreds of people including actors, models, singers, the occasional reality TV star, and many an Austin bride. When she noticed a lack of quality makeup options that were free of harmful ingredients, Gertie set out to create her own line and Elevé Cosmetics was born. Gertie and I discussed growing up in West Texas and the culture shock she experienced moving to Austin, her experience doing makeup for celebrities at SXSW, along with why it is important to switch to “green” beauty and skincare. This episode is brought to you by Marathon Kids, the Austin-based non profit that empowers kids nationwide to embark on a lifetime of physical activity. Through their network of running clubs and a variety of special programs, Marathon Kids equips children at all fitness levels to complete the equivalent of four marathons, or 104.8 miles, over the course of the running club season. Learn more at marathonkids.org.

GERTIE'S FAVORITE AUSTIN ACTIVITIES

Town Lake / Lady Bird Lake

Barre3

GERTIE'S FAVORITE AUSTIN RESTAURANTS:

Maudie’s

El Mason

Austin Land & Cattle

WHAT IS GERTIE WATCHING/LISTENING TO:

Billions

The Bachelor / Bachelor in Paradise

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff

To Live and Die in LA

WHERE TO FIND US

Guest, Gertie Wilson

Instagram: @gertieglam & @EleveCosmetics

Web: https://elevecosmetics.com/

Facebook: @EleveCleanCosmetics

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Music, SWELLS

Web: https://swellstheband.com/

Twitter: @swellstheband

Instagram: @swellstheband

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1

Editor, Adrian De La Garza

Facebook: @adlgmarketing

Twitter: @adlgmarketing  

Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/

Brett Ketchum is a Houston native and Austin transplant who has served our community as a professional firefighter for over 12 years. On his days off from the fire station, Brett runs a small business called Fireman Dryerman, teaches CPR and first aid classes, and spends time around Austin with his wife and two sons.

Brett and I talked about what drove him to become a firefighter after graduating with a psychology degree from UT, the arduous application and training process all firefighters go through, and some lesser known tips for keeping your family safe from house fires. I definitely learned a few things and I’m sure you will too.

FAVORITE AUSTIN ACTIVITIES

Zilker Zephyr

Lady Bird Lake

FAVORITE AUSTIN RESTAURANTS:

Uchi

Uchiko

Foreign & Domestic

Suerte

La Condesa

Tomo

WHERE TO FIND US

Guest, Brett Ketchum

Web: http://firemandryerman.com/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: @firemandryerman

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Music, SWELLS

Web: https://swellstheband.com/

Twitter: @swellstheband

Instagram: @swellstheband

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1

Editor/Savior, Kevin Chin

Web: https://www.northshoremediaproductions.com/

Facebook: @northshoremediaproductions

On this April Fool’s Day edition of This is Austin, we’ve got a Q&A with the host, Adrienne Huebner, and a few special guests. Tune in to learn more about Adrienne, her family, and her favorite things to do and tacos to eat in Austin, Texas.

This episode is sponsored by FOUND Experience. Use the code ThisIsAustin19 for 20% off a digital travel guide to any of the 12 cities they cover. www.experienceisfound.com

AUSTIN FAVORITES

Tacodeli

Juan in a Million

Picnik

NadaMoo Scoop Shop

Sweet Ritual

Odd Duck

Sway

Uchi

Casa de Luz

Zilker Park & The Zilker Zephyr

Bull Creek

Alamo Drafthouse

Downtown Austin Library

ACL Live

Stubb's (Concert Venue)

Nutty Brown Ampitheatre

Sage Hill Inn

WHERE TO FIND US

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Special Guest, Garrod Huebner

Twitter: @garrodh

Editor, Adrian De La Garza

Facebook: @adlgmarketing

Twitter: @adlgmarketing  

Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/

Music, SWELLS

Web: https://swellstheband.com/

Twitter: @swellstheband

Instagram: @swellstheband

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1

HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON ITUNES

On an iPhone:

1. Open the Podcasts app.
2. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom.
3. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar.
4. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo.
5. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section.
6. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate.
7. Tap on “Write a Review.”
8. Type your review and tap on “Send.”
9. You’re done. Thank you so much!

From a computer:

1. Open the iTunes app.
2. Click on the search box in the top right corner.
3. Type “This is Austin” and press Return/Enter.
4. Click on the “This is Austin” logo under the “Podcasts” section.
5. Click on the “Ratings & Reviews” tab.
6. Click on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate.
7. Click on “Write a Review.”
8. Type your review and click on “Submit.”
9. You’re done. Thank you so much!

Michelle Nipko is the Chief Marketing Officer for Austin’s Paramount Theatre, the iconic 103 year old performing arts venue that has played host to the likes of Houdini and Katharine Hepburn, to Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and President Obama. Michelle is an analytics expert with an impressive career that spans finance, software, real estate, and now nonprofit theater. Her “just go for it” mantra has taken her from Wyoming to Hawaii, Denmark, Nepal, and finally to Austin with all sorts of interesting stops along the way. In addition to CMO, Michelle wears a variety of hats including golfer, tennis player, singer, and podcast host having recently launched her podcast “That One Big Decision.”

This episode is sponsored by FOUND Experience. Use the code ThisIsAustin19 for 20% off a digital travel guide to any of the 12 cities they cover. www.experienceisfound.com

FAVORITES

The Paramount Theatre

Girl Guitar Austin

SXSW

Clue (Period Tracking App)

WHERE TO FIND US

Guest, Michelle Nipko

Podcast: http://thatonebigdecision.com

Instagram: @thatonebigdecision

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Editor, Adrian De La Garza

Facebook: @adlgmarketing

Twitter: @adlgmarketing  

Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/

Music, SWELLS

Web: https://swellstheband.com/

Twitter: @swellstheband

Instagram: @swellstheband

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1

Gina Chavez is a Latin pop singer-songwriter and a 12-time Austin Music Award winner, who was named Austin Musician of the Year in 2015 and Female Vocalist of the Year in 2019. Gina has been an official SXSW artist going on 6 years in a row and her NPR Tiny Desk Concert has over 775,000 views. Gina and her band are currently touring the country to share her latest EP, Lightbeam, which includes 5 very personal songs that express Gina’s love for her wife, Jodi, and explore what it’s like to be a Catholic Latina who falls in love with a woman. As NPR’s Felix Contreras said of Gina, “See for yourself, and if you don't know her already, I dare you to walk away and not become a fan.”

SOCIAL MEDIA

Guest & Music, Gina Chavez

Web: www.ginachavez.com

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IymNmb

Instagram: @ginachavez

Facebook: @ginachavezmusic

Twitter: @ginachavez

YouTube: https://bit.ly/2U6Ixa2

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Editor, Adrian De La Garza

Facebook: @adlgmarketing

Twitter: @adlgmarketing  

Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/

HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON ITUNES

On an iPhone:

1. Open the Podcasts app.
2. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom.
3. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar.
4. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo.
5. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section.
6. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate.
7. Tap on “Write a Review.”
8. Type your review and tap on “Send.”
9. You’re done. Thank you so much!

From a computer:

1. Open the iTunes app.
2. Click on the search box in the top right corner.
3. Type “This is Austin” and press Return/Enter.
4. Click on the “This is Austin” logo under the “Podcasts” section.
5. Click on the “Ratings & Reviews” tab.
6. Click on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate.
7. Click on “Write a Review.”
8. Type your review and click on “Submit.”
9. You’re done. Thank you so much!

Lani Rosales was dubbed by Austin Woman magazine as the ultimate power source for Austin’s tech and entrepreneurial communities. She is the co-owner and COO of The American Genius, a tech-focused national news site for entrepreneurs, which hosts popular monthly tech networking events offline called Big Ass Social Happy Hour or BASHH. Lani also reigns supreme as the much beloved “evil overlord” (aka benevolent, but no BS administrator) of the Austin Digital Jobs Facebook group. ADJ has about 43,000 members and serves as the online networking hub for Austin job seekers, recruiters and employers in the tech industry and beyond. Tune in to episode 4 of This is Austin to learn what it’s like for Lani to work with her husband (who is also her professional mentor), why she started Austin Digital Jobs, and her current favorite meme and productivity hacks.

FAVORITES

Books: Cowgirl Power, Tuesdays with Morrie

Podcast: TED Radio Hour

Google Chrome tools: OneTab, The Great Suspender, Hide Like Notifications

Gmail tools: Assistant.to, Boomerang, Ugly Email, ToutApp

Austin locales: Mount Bonnell, 360 bridge, the State Capitol, Red Bud Trail

SOCIAL MEDIA

Guest, Lani Rosales

The American Genius: https://theamericangenius.com/

BASHH: https://theamericangenius.com/bashh/

Austin Digital Jobs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/austindigitaljobs

Instagram: @lanirosales

Twitter: @laniar

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Editor, Adrian De La Garza

Facebook: @adlgmarketing

Twitter: @adlgmarketing  

Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/

Music, SWELLS

Web: https://swellstheband.com/

Twitter: @swellstheband

Instagram: @swellstheband

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1

*Amazon Affiliate Links. If you choose to purchase an item from these links, we may receive a (very) small commission from Amazon that does not affect your purchase price. Thank you for your support of This is Austin! 

Taylor Baker, lead singer of the electro pop band, SWELLS, is a native Austinite who happens to be incredibly talented, creative, and gorgeous in an unfair way. As SWELLS, Taylor and her other half, Drew Walker, recently toured the US with Taylor on vocals and Drew playing guitar, synth and trumpet. They’ve played ACL Fest, SXSW and Float Fest, and they’ll be releasing a new single and music video in March for their song “Lights Out.” Along with music, Taylor has a full time job, a lifestyle blog (www.taylortaylor.me), and an active presence on social media. Tune in to Episode 3 of This is Austin to find out what Taylor was like in high school, why she wound up in the hospital on her recent tour, and whether she thinks Austin still deserves the title of “Live Music Capital of the World.”

FAVORITES

Austin Restaurants: The Funkadelic, Uchi, El Alma, Maudie’s, Fonda san Miguel, Numero 28

Poetry: Rumi,  Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur*

Podcasts: The Goop Podcast, My Favorite Murder

Bands/Musicians: Honne, Washed Out, Lennon Stella

Austin Bands/Musicians: Abhi the Nomad, Shy Beast, Mobley, Missio

SOCIAL MEDIA

Guest, Taylor Baker

Instagram: @taylortaylor & @swellstheband

Twitter: @swellstheband

Web: www.swellstheband.com

Blog: www.taylortaylor.me

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast

Twitter: @adrienne

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Editor, Adrian De La Garza

Facebook: @adlgmarketing

Twitter: @adlgmarketing

Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/

*Amazon Affiliate Links. If you choose to purchase an item from these links, we may receive a (very) small commission from Amazon that does not affect your purchase price. 

Gus Sorola, co-founder of Austin-based Rooster Teeth Productions, is also an actor, producer, podcaster, and semi-reluctant social media influencer. Gus and his Rooster Teeth colleagues launched the highly successful web series, Red vs Blue, in 2003 before YouTube even existed and started podcasting over a decade ago, so you could say he’s generally ahead of the curve. Tune in to episode 2 of This is Austin to learn what Gus was like in high school, why he dropped out of Rice University to move to Austin, and what’s next for Rooster Teeth and their 45 million subscribers.

FAVORITES

Recent Movie: The Favourite

Video Game: Red Dead Redemption 2

Thing to do in Austin: Mayfield Park

SOCIAL MEDIA

Guest, Gus Sorola

Twitter: @sorola

Instagram: @gsorola

Web: https://roosterteeth.com/

Podcast: https://roosterteeth.com/series/rt-podcast

Documentary: Common Ground 

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast

Twitter: @adrienne

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Editor, Adrian De La Garza

Facebook: @adlgmarketing

Twitter: @adlgmarketing   

Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/

Music, SWELLS

Web: https://swellstheband.com/

Twitter: @swellstheband

Instagram: @swellstheband

Spotify: SWELLS