Austin Instagram influencer Shelby Sorrel ( @shelbysorrel )shares how she rose to popularity when Instagram was first becoming popular. She shares advice and tips for growing your following, posting authentic content, and staying positive on your journey.
The COVID-19 Vaccine (It’s Not a Shot in the Dark) – Science in the Mall Y’all S01:E07
Janet Walkow and Timothy Sullivan join the show with over 40 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry to discuss the COVID-19 vaccines, the future of pharmaceutical development, and how the ACC Bioscience Incubator gives innovators a space to develop these treatments.
The Nobelity Project – Great Society S01:E10
Filmmakers Christy and Turk Pipkin join us to discuss The Nobelity Project, their nonprofit organization that addresses global education needs by creating partnerships and building infrastructures within communities and between them. The Pipkins also discuss how they use their short films to spread their positive impact.
David Cordua – Packing Taste S01:E06
Nicaraguan chef David Cordúa joins Axel to discuss his family restaurant Churrascos and the diversity of the Houston food scene, which he also spoke about in the PBS miniseries "The Houston Cookbook". He shares invaluable advice for aspiring and current chefs and elaborates on the importance of cooking from a...
Meg Erskine and the Multicultural Refugee Coalition – Great Society S01:E09
Meg Erskine sits down with Constance to discuss her nonproift the Multicultural Refugee Coalition. MRC is an Austin-based relief organization whose mission is to create livelihood opportunities for refugees. MRC promises to "take good care of the people [they] work with and the planet we live on while generating profit...
HOUSE OF L – Up and Comers S01:E05
Lana Carlson and Leslie Gossett are the founders of The House of L, which produces authentic and relaxed popup experiential art events to showcase emerging and established creatives, giving them a unique and accessible marketplace for their work. Combining their individual passions and strengths in high-end art and luxury real...
Rank & Style – Founders of Fashion S01:E07
Beth Zerdecki, Dalton Young, and Jamie Chandlee are at the helm of Rank & Style, a webiste that produces top ten lists of the best products in the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle categories. Everything is data-driven, so the lists are unbiased and based on actual consumer opinions. The three friends...
From Optics to Nano Technology – Science in the Mall Y’all S01:E06
Yash Sabharwal sits down with Dan to share his journey from optics to nanotechnologies and how he became the President & CEO of NanoMedical Systems. A pioneer of medical technologies, NanoMedical Systems has been working on an embeddable, slow-release drug delivery system that would innovate treatment options for patients suffering...
Rachel Emma of Rachel Lately – The Positive Influence S01:E04
Rachel Emma was a sophomore in college trying to reinvent her style when she first came across fashion blogs run by everyday people and she thought - hey, she could do it too! She began her fashion blog Rachel Lately, which has since transformed into a popular lifestyle blog. She...
Maggie Louise Confections – Founder of Fashion S01:E06
A firm believer that chocolate is an "experience," Maggie Louise Callahan created the chocolate company and lifestyle brand Maggie Louise Confections. From Harvard Law to Le Cordon Bleu culinary school, Maggie shares how she has found success by bringing together high design, nostalgic classic flavors, and the high service levels.