As the Texas Legislature heeds the governor's call and heads into a special session, denizens of the capitol are bracing themselves for 30 days of intrigue. Political mover & shaker David White joined us to discuss what Texans can expect from their leaders in Austin and gives a spirited defense of the lobbying arts.

Sara Ramirez never imagined she'd be leading an organization dedicated to eradicating poverty in Central Texas, but her passion for the poor is changing lives one bottle of formula, one class at a time. Check out our conversation with the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Central Texas.

Toby Nunn was born in Canada, but he distinguished himself as a proud member of the U.S. Army. In this special Independence Day episode of the Move People Podcast, Toby discusses what he learned about freedom in the course of securing and defending it for people half a world away.

Sarah Evans wades through complex issues to deliver the most elemental of resources to Third World communities. Through Well Aware, she is helping communities not only survive, but succeed through the delivery of water solutions.

Baker Harrell had a turning point moment as an 11-year-old boy that changed his life and is now causing life change in homes, communities and organizations all across Texas. Check out our conversation with the founder & CEO of It's Time Texas.

Daron Roberts' bio reads like an inexperienced screenwriter's attempt to create a character sketch for a superhero, but it is no fiction. He is driven to succeed and lift others up along the way. Raised in Mt. Pleasant, TX, educated at UT & Harvard, employed 7 years by the NFL and now leading the Center for Sports Leadership & Innovation at UT, he knows a thing or two about focus, motivation and persistence.

Dan Garrison once made his living selling software, but now he brightens the lives of others by making and selling what is arguably the finest bourbon whiskey in Texas. Listen in for his take on the absurdity of Texas liquor laws, the challenges of building a company and the joy of sharing good whiskey.

While the name Habitat for Humanity brings to mind images of Jimmy Carter swinging a hammer in shirtsleeves, Austin's Phyllis Snodgrass is leading one of the most innovative and effective Habitat branches in the country, transforming families through the experience of home ownership. 

Raised in El Paso by hardworking parents, Ina Minjarez found an avenue to success that led through Notre Dame and law practice then into the Texas House of Representatives. Listen in to learn about her family's emphasis on education and her passion to help Texans defy their limits.

Caroline Boudreaux supposedly had it all until she encountered children who had nothing. Listen in to hear how she is working to change the lives of orphans around the world and how you can, too.