Hayden Walker is executive editor and co-publisher of Austin Food Magazine. A "foodie" before Instagram was even a thing, Hayden shares how he went from Facebook posts of his dinner to the most popular Austin food blog with hard work, passion, and flexibility.

Christopher Rhodes is an influencer, activist, and small business owner using his platform @seethestarsablaze to inspire the LGBTQ+ community in Austin and beyond. He talks about his transitioning journey, shares the difficulties of balancing authenticity and privacy, and discusses his clothing brand FLAVNT streetwear.

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.

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...

So Much Life is the successful Austin food blog run by Kelsey Kennedy. She started blogging casually as a way to keep up with friends and family, but in 2016 decided to approach it more seriously. She chose to focus on something that she was passionate about - Austin food! -...

Shruthi Parker started her blog The Honest Shruth on a long overseas flight. With a background in marketing, she built her blog from the ground up as a portfolio for herself and a way to keep in touch with friends and family while she lived abroad. Instead, she gained an...

Katey Yurko has always loved writing, and started her blog The Violet Fog when she noticed that a lot of the magazines weren't writing about the content she wanted to write about. Since then she has strengthened her online presence through social media, grown a wide audience, and garnered the...