Austins' Cord Shiflet lives at 100mph, selling houses, delivering relief supplies, leading a cavalcade of fools in costume to Las Vegas, loving his family and having a blast the whole time. We certainly don't endorse the advice he'd give to his 18 year old self, but we truly enjoyed talking to this one-of-a-kind Austin icon who helps make our town truly special.

John Esparza comes from a long line of truckers, so he knows a thing or two about moving people (and all kinds of freight). This devout family man may be soft-spoken, but he's also a skilled leader with a Texas-sized work ethic and a devotion to serving others. You won't meet a nicer guy anywhere. 

As the Chief Executive Grocer at Austin's Wheatsville Co-Op, Dan Gillotte heads up an inspired group of partners and shareholders (what other grocery stores would call employees and customers) in the search for a more sustainable, meaningful way to shop and eat. From an accidental art school encounter with a cabbage to being surprised by a brand of hummus, his story is a great example of a person finding a meaningful way to make a real difference. 

Kimberly Davis knows something you don't know: you have a super objective and unlocking it is the key to living an effective life. Check out our conversation with her and contemplate steps to discovering a life of brave leadership. (Yes, that's the name of her book.)

From growing up in a military family to serving on a Navy destroyer in wartime to leading an innovative high-tech company, John Graham has been a lifelong student of leadership and its necessity in successful organizations. Check out his take on getting people to achieve more together.

As the City of Austin continues its rapid growth, the challenge of affordability will shape its future character and determine the fate of its middle class. Fortunately, Ellen Troxclair is fighting for fiscal restraint on behalf of her constituents in District 8 and overburdened taxpayers across the city. Check out our conversation about her adjustment to the Council culture and successes she's had along the way.

As Americans engage in their annual Christmas shopping splurge, Jaclyn Dowdle wants you to know that there is a better way to spend your money, and make a difference in the world. Check out our conversation with the founder of Shop-Trove.com.

Kristi Schiller is on a mission to make safer communities and schools by leveraging the unique skills of man's best friend. As the founder of K9s4Cops & K9s4Kids, she is helping generous people equip law enforcement agencies with highly trained canines. (And that's only her LATEST remarkable endeavor...)

As our world grows increasingly divided along countless lines, ranging from ethnic and nationalist to denomination and party, Adrian Farrell will tell you that our success as a species depends on our ability to have those simple conversations that reveal our shared values & priorities. That mindset has served him well as Ireland's Consul General to Texas and the Southwest.

As the Nutrition Director for the Austin Independent School District, Anneliese Tanner isn't just feeding some 83,000 students per day on a tight budget, she's teaching them about community, sustainability and life. Hear her passion for overcoming food scarcity and fueling success for Austin youth then learn how you can help.