MEET THE WOMEN NOURISHING AUSTIN’S MIND, BODY AND SOUL
“FINDING A HOME ISN’T ABOUT SQUARE FOOTAGE AND NUMBER OF BEDROOMS.
IT’S ABOUT YOUR LIFESTYLE AND HOW YOUR SPACE CAN ENHANCE IT.”
On a warm Spring evening during SXSW, the gardens of The Commodore Perry Estate were filled with fifty or so women, dressed in florals and brights, mingling to share ideas and innovations, jokes and observations.
The occasion? A Texas double celebration for the Australian supermodel and entrepreneur Miranda Kerr, pictured here with me, toasting her 40th birthday party and the launch of her company Kora Organics new Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Serum (I've tried it and it works without the sting of the harsher kinds of creams out there!).
It was wonderful to be somewhere surrounded by great women, supporting each other and enjoying an evening at such a charming location. Many local women-owned businesses were showcased, too. We got our auras read by Mood Aura Nomad; our palms read by Sister Palm; canvas bags handstitched by Fort Lonesome, and then danced into the sunset as DJ Cassandra spun tunes by our favorite pop sisters.
That evening reminded me how lovely it is when women can get together, live in the moment, talk openly and celebrate each other - their milestones and achievements, their goals and their grit. And this issue is all about that... thanking the women of Austin who lift our city up, make it betterand calmer - and hold out a hand to those of us following a few steps behind.
Happy reading!
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Joe Kerby | joe.kerby@citylifestyle.com
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Sarah Ivens | sarah.ivens@citylifestyle.com
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David Harlan | david.harlan@citylifestyle.com
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Jennifer Birn | jennifer.birn@citylifestyle.com
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CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry
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SARAH IVENS, EDITOR @AUSTINLIFESTYLEMAGAZINE
Marybeth Brady is bringing self-acceptance and love to Austin, one downward dog at a time
ARTICLE BY SARAH IVENS
WHAT DOES THE WORD COMMUNITY MEAN TO YOU, AND WHY IS BUILDING ONE SO IMPORTANT FOR US?
MARYBETH: When I think of community, it’s a feeling of belonging, of being supported, of feeling safe. As humans, we are hard-wired to be in community. If we look back at tribes, villages, even neighborhoods that many of our parents and grandparents grew up in, there was this network of people; parents, children, teachers, and elders who all looked out for one another, taught and uplifted each other, helped each other evolve. As modern times and technology made traveling more accessible, we began exploring this big beautiful world, which for many of us meant leaving our hometowns. Austin is one of the most popular destinations for relocation, creating a sea of humans seeking support, belonging, community. At Wild Heart Yoga, community is the foundation that everything is built on. A place where students can come exactly as they are, and feel welcome and whole.
HOW DO YOU SHOW YOURSELF KINDNESS?
Showing ourselves kindness is essential. We can’t extend outward what we can’t extend to ourselves. I have what I call “non-negotiables”. These are agreements I make with myself so I can show up for others in a way that feels honest and authentic.
1. No technology in the morning until: I drink a cup of coffee, meditate 5-10 min, connect with my feelings and pull a tarot card. All of this takes about 20 min and it makes all the difference!
2. Move my body, even if only for 15 minutesyoga, bootcamp, a hike.
3. Get outside and connect with Mama Earth. Feet in the dirt, a hike, five deep breaths outside
4. My phone is not invited to the bedroom! Ha-ha. This baby charges in the bathroom. It frees me from falling into the social rabbit hole and is a great hack to eliminate the snooze button.
Today, moving my body is a celebration of gratitude. A way to honor this vehicle that I get to spend my life in. Our bodies are freaking miracles! I dedicate time every day to say thank you to my body, my organs, my cells and all of the ways my body shows up for me. There has been so much conditioning, especially for women, to force our bodies to be a certain way.
I can confidently say that I don’t know a single woman who hasn’t struggled with body or food disorders. There were times in my life when moving my body was a punishment for the dessert I had or the pasta I indulged in. I’m overjoyed to experience in my lifetime, body and food positivity. Let’s raise a glass to enjoying the hell out of that dessert and pasta guilt-free!
Can I just say, I hated my first yoga class. The whole time on my yoga mat I thought “when this is over, I’m never coming back.” I didn’t resonate with the philosophy or why we were taking an adult nap at the end, and so many other things, but something bigger than me drew me back day after day. Had someone told me then that I’d one day dedicate my life to this practice, I would have thought they were crazy. For years yoga was only a physical practice, until it wasn’t.
I lost a child when I was 29, and my yoga mat became my sanctuary. This little rectangle was the place I grieved my son, my marriage, and the old me. And it was the place where I met the present me, and began putting the pieces back together.
The years of philosophy I heard subconsciously on the mat, became the road map back to myself. It was this experience that revealed that my dharma was to open a space where others could come to heal, be curious, celebrate, connect, and discover the power of yoga.
I opened Wild Heart Yoga in 2016. “Wild” is an acknowledgment of the untamed pieces of ourselves, a remembering of who we were before they told us who we ‘should’ be. And “Heart” to remember that courage is the act of showing our hearts, in all of their broken and beautiful ways, and to show up with a vulnerability that connects us all.
Austin has always supported and celebrated local, small businesses. It’s been the heartbeat and soul of the city. And that, to me, hasn’t changed. It’s expanded its generosity and has welcomed so many to join us here on this authentic journey of celebrating artists, musicians, and small businesses. Our yoga and wellness communities both anchor and uplift each other. It’s beautiful to be a part of the collaboration, support, and genuine desire to see each other succeed!
As a small business owner, my hope is that the growth of our city supports the small businesses that have built a life here serving Austin, by being a part of what we’ve created. Some of my favorite businesses to support are Covet Hats, Anvil and Aura, Mood By Moss, Wyld Roots Photography, Saint Monograns, Snowy Rodeo. Moody Theater and Stubbs feed my music loving soul, and Matt’s El Rancho is a forever favorite place to celebrate life with my tribe of family and friends.
For more information: wildheartyogaaustin.com
2023 Yoga Teacher Trainings: wildheartyogaaustin.com/fall-2023-weekend-intensive
2023 Wild Heart Retreats: wildheartyogaaustin.com/2023retreats anvilandaura.com
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“I learned that I could be both wild and holy"
by Ana Forrest - this quote hits home for me. It’s the reminder that Wild is as much our heart’s nature as the Divine.”
WHEN DID YOU START VOGUE VIGNETTE?
I officially formed Vogue Vignette in August 2017 as a solo artist and aspiring entrepreneur. My main focus was on live fashion sketching for events. Since then Vogue Vignette has worked for some of the biggest names in the fashion industry like Fendi, Kendra Scott, Louis Vuitton, Neiman Marcus, Salvatore Ferragamo and Tiffany & Co.
Vogue Vignette is a collective of fashion artists led by the talented Stephanie Jimenez Schiller – who drew the cover of this May 2023 issue! Stephanie says she started drawing as soon as her hands could hold a crayon and that in high school she would illustrate and design classmates’ prom dresses! We chatted with her to learn more about her art, business and ambitions for the future.
WHEN DID YOU DECIDE TO MAKE ART A CAREER?
In 2010 I started teaching fashion illustration at Austin School of Fashion Design and it was there I realized I could create a career in art. I spent about six years working on personal and corporate commissions for clients and made a lot of great work that I’m still proud of, but I didn’t know a thing about running an actual business. After years of being unbelievably broke, I sought help from Artist Inc. and two business mentors from SCORE, Richard Jankowski and Michael Harkin. They helped me turn my whimsical visions into a sustainable business plan.
Vogue Vignette represents six of the most talented fashion artists in the country. We also have a stellar booking manager, my Mama, event assistants and a top-notch social media manager. I have big plans for the company and our artists and am excited to see where the future takes us.
When we’re on-site at an event, sketches can take between 5-7 minutes for an ink illustration with pops of color and 10-12 minutes for a full color illustration. All of us slow down when we’re at home and those same sketches can take twice to five times as long. We have time to erase, start over or make revisions. It’s hard to be that kind of a perfectionist when there’s a line of people in front of you.
I’m most proud of the murals that I painted at Austin Community College’s Highland campus. There’s a trio of murals in the Fashion Incubator that showcase a diverse group of fashion designers and their work; Issey Miyake, Isabel Toledo, Josep Font and Ann Lowe. It was one of the first times I put myself out there and asked for what I wanted. It sparked a whole movement in me to be bolder.
So many things. I’d like to have a solo exhibition and retrospective of my fashion and abstract artwork. I’m a bit of a hoarder when it comes to my artwork and am ready to get it out into the world. I’ve also been dreaming of illustrating a children’s book and finally turning my ‘Illustrated History of the 1960’s’ series into a coffee table book. This is also really random and I’ve never said it out loud but I’d love to create a short animated musical. I’ve been singing and illustrating since I was a little girl and to pull those two together would make the little girl in me just lose her mind.
It’s both stressful and stimulating. It really gets the adrenaline pumping and I’m always amazed at the output I’m capable of by the end of the night.
I love the interactions I get to have with people at events. It’s so important to me that my interactions with people are experiential, I want them to feel seen, admired and celebrated.
It’s been 13 years since I started illustrating professionally but I do think that even after all this time, I feel like I’m just getting started… again.
Meet The Property Sistas, aka Melanie Jacobs and Haven Tibbitts, best friends who started buying and renovating real estate to Airbnb as a pivot during the pandemic.
Also owners of the uber-successful Deep Roots Salons since 2018, Melanie told Austin Lifestyle, “Our salons shut down temporarily in 2020 so we thought it was time to expand our portfolios a little and have always enjoyed real estate and design. Purchasing short-term rentals seemed to be the perfect solution.”
On choosing the location Melanie said, “We knew we wanted something close to Lake Travis, in a neighborhood that had a lot of amenities. We had a home previously in Lago Vista and knew Point Venture had a golf course, amazing beach, park, pool, restaurants, wildlife, trails, and so much more. It was going to be the perfect spot for an Airbnb.”
Melanie and Haven started with four properties and themed them after the Golden Girls.
“We knew we wanted the decor to be very different from one another and when brainstorming different ways to easily label the properties to
make it easier for guests to book, we thought the Golden Girls were the perfect fit with their eclectic personalities.”
They sold ‘Blanche’ in 2022 and said Dorothy and Sophia, which are joined by an interior door that makes for a perfect rental for multiple families and groups of people, are rented the most often. When rented together the two consist of two kitchens, two living rooms, six bedrooms, four baths and balconies.
They have plans to add to the portfolio and you can often find them in Round Top or collecting pieces from vintage stores to customize the properties. “ We already had a storage unit full of a lot of things we wanted to use,” Melanie says.
In the meantime, they’re focusing on designing their newest location of Deep Roots, which will be complete by July 2023. Melanie says, “The design there is going to be like nothing you have ever seen, “ adding, “We’re also renovating and building a new residential home. We have interviewed for a few design networks, so that may be something to look for in the future and we’re always up for doing design for friends and clients.”
ANDRA: Community involves uniting with people from different backgrounds towards a common purpose. Developing an authentic community requires dedication, commitment, and vulnerability – which can be hard work! Sometimes it’s scary to show all of our broken parts to others, but that is the foundation of true community. This enables us to show up as our true authentic selves, with all our imperfections and unique beauty, while also allowing others to do the same. I believe it’s so important to have a community in our lives because it provides us with a sense of belonging and connectedness. We can find support, encouragement, and inspiration from others who share our values and goals – which ultimately leads to a source of joy and fulfillment.
I have always felt a strong calling to make a meaningful difference in the world, by promoting kindness and empathy. This inner drive inspired me to start The Kindness Campaign (TKC), a non-profit organization that provides art-infused emotional health tools, starting at the age of three. My motivation to create TKC stemmed from a personal
tragedy, where a close family friend’s suicide left a deep impact. What began as a way to cope for my family and I has completely transformed over the past eight years into something I could have never imagined.
TKC has expanded to reach hundreds of thousands of people with our social-emotional learning programs and curricula. We are working on many new and innovative ways to continue to provide accessible emotional health tools nationwide! I couldn’t be more humbled to work alongside passionate individuals and partners that share my heart for mental and emotional health.
As individuals, we tend to be highly self-critical and focus on our flaws. We see all of our “imperfections” and we think, “would people love me if they really knew me?” However, the reality is that people do love us despite our imperfections. Though it’s not an instinctive process to shift our negative self-perceptions, it can allow us to recognize our positive qualities, such as being a kind friend, a caring parent, a diligent employee, etc. The more we believe good things about ourselves, the more we can build on our self-confidence and self-worth.
ARTICLE BY SARAH IVENS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SYDNEY VILA
“This year, I am hopeful for a year full of joy and purpose, to set new goals and intentions, and to invite positive changes into our lives. My hope is to let go of the anxiety that can hold us back and prevent us from living out of true purpose.”
There’s so much to love about Austin, TX! It’s been home to my family and me for many years. I love the vicarious charm of the city, but most importantly, I love the people that fill it. They are what makes this city truly special and where I see compassion exemplified. There is such a strong sense of community and inclusivity here that is unlike anywhere else. I also appreciate the diversity and openness of Austin, which allows for unique perspectives and experiences. From the music and arts scene to the eclectic restaurants and beautiful outdoor spaces, there is always something new and exciting to discover in Austin. It is a city that is ever-changing, but I feel fortunate to call it my home.
Some of my favorite local businesses are Estilo Austin, a beautiful boutique founded by my friend Stephanie Coultress, BK Beauty, known for their quality products and support of meaningful causes, and of course, Amy’s Ice Creams – their ice cream always hits the spot. I also love attending concerts at all of the different venues across town to support local artists, like my dear friends at Sonic Guild do so well.
I have a laundry list of people that inspire me day in and day out, but the two that come to mind are my precious
daughters, Kate and Elle. Watching them grow up to become confident, brave, intelligent young women has been nothing short of incredible (and emotional for this mama bear!) Every day, I see them working hard and extending kindness to others and it reminds me of why I started this work in the first place. They are a constant source of motivation and inspiration for me to continue spreading kindness and empathy in the world. They have taught me the power of leading by example and the impact that small acts of kindness can have on others.
SHARE YOUR TIPS TO START YOUR DAY OR WEEK HEALTHILY AND HAPPILY, LEANING INTO SELF-KINDNESS!
In my opinion, starting the day surrounded by the people I love, my daughters and husband, has been a complete gamechanger. After settling in, I begin my morning routine with a brief two-minute meditation. During this time, I focus on a self-affirming mantra where I breathe in and repeat “I am loved,” and then breathe out while saying “I give love.” Following this, I reflect on the previous day and write down three things I am grateful for in my gratitude journal. This practice helps me find the good in any situation and sets a positive tone for my day.
Another way I prioritize my emotional and physical health is through regular exercise. Whether I have 15 minutes or 45 to exercise, I believe that movement can set the tone for the rest of the day.
For more information go to: TKCKindness.org
The chef & TV personality recently took her skills global
ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BIRN
If you’re a “Top Chef” fan you may know Kristen Kish from when she won Season 10 – becoming the second female winner in the franchise’s history. You may have also seen her as the host of “36 Hours,” co-host of “Fast Foodies” and “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend” or her latest, “Restaurants at the End of the World,” which premiered on NatGeo March 21 and is available to stream on Disney. In this one, Kristen traveled the world in search of the people, places, culture and traditions behind the world’s most remote restaurants, taking her to less traveled parts of Panama, Norway, Brazil and Maine.
Kristen is also the owner of the acclaimed Austin restaurant Arlo Grey, which opened in The Line Hotel in the summer of 2018. We talked to the chef, who now lives in Connecticut with wife Bianca Dusic, to learn about her new show, Arlo Grey and more.
HOW DID YOU CHOOSE THE NAME ARLO GREY FOR YOUR FIRST RESTAURANT?
This is what I would have named my first child, but I do not want kids, so a restaurant seems like the next best place to put the name!
WHY DID YOU LEAVE AUSTIN A COUPLE OF YEARS AFTER OPENING ARLO GREY?
I was never meant to stay forever. I have an incredible team, whom I trained to take
over the daily operations. The Executive Chef Alejandro Munoz was my first hire in April of 2018. We were always working towards the goal of him becoming Executive Chef.
HOW HANDS-ON ARE YOU IN THE RESTAURANT NOW?
I’m in constant contact with my team and make semi-regular visits. I’m also very involved in tastings and brainstorming menu items. It’s a higher level of involvement; there’s no need to micro-manage a team that is fully capable of running the day-to-day.
WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU LEARNED FILMING THE SERIES THAT SURPRISED YOU?
It’s that I don’t play as much as I should in the kitchen. My kitchen life is professional, and I need to remember to have more child-like fun, similar to when I was a kid experimenting in the kitchen.
WHAT’S THE MOST UNIQUE THING YOU TASTED ON YOUR TRAVELS MAKING THIS SHOW?
A feeding bag cocktail from a ptarmigan (grouse). The contents of the feeding pouch were infused with gin.
WHAT WOULD YOUR LAST MEAL BE? Chicken fingers, French fries, mayo and ranch dressing.
Top: In the kitchen at Arlo GreyFour female friends & entrepreneurs turned a property in Fredericksburg into their dream retreat– and you can rent it.
Austin powerhouse women and business owners Kristy Owen, of 365 Things Austin, Jane Ko, aka A Taste of Koko, Bethany McCullough Ross and Chelsea McCullough (who are also sisters) share a love of the Texas Hill Country and decided to build their dream property together. They scoured sites across small Texas towns including Wimberley, Marble Falls, Smithville and Georgetown, ultimately purchasing the Sunday Haus in Fredericksburg, which after a lot of TLC is available to rent. We caught up with Chelsea to learn more.
HOW DID SUNDAY HAUS COME ABOUT?
We stumbled upon this historic property a block off Main Street in Fredericksburg. Bethany and I are 5th generation Austinites and grew up spending time in Fredericksburg with our grandparents. We loved the pace of life there.
HOW MUCH RENOVATION DID YOU DO?
We spent every weekend of 2022 there renovating alongside our general contractor, Bear Creek Construction. It was a labor of love building, shaping and forming the house into what it is now.
WHEN DID IT OPEN?
The full property -the Stone Haus, Ranch Haus and Cottage - opened in late January 2023 Each unit is available to rent separately, or guests can rent the entire Sunday Haus property.
WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES FREDERICKSBURG SO SPECIAL?
It’s a cute little German town that has become Texas Wine Country; it’s only 90 minutes from Austin and a few hours from Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas. You can walk and shop on Main Street and stay overnight and the small-town charm makes it a must-visit.
WHAT MAKES THIS PROPERTY SO SPECIAL?
Sunday Haus Estate is an elevated modern experience in Texas Hill Country where you get the magical feel of a true, historic Sunday house property but inside it’s all newly renovated with modern furnishings. We wanted to create a cozy yet luxurious getaway keeping as much amazing original and historic character of the house as possible… Each of the Sunday Haus Estate properties has its own private hot tub and firepits. The backyard was created with the intention of groups and families. There’s a long dining table, custom mural from Mannings Signs, lounge chairs, outdoor TVs and artificial turf so you can play yard games or take your shoes off and run around!
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE DO YOU RECOMMEND PEOPLE BOOK?
We recommended booking at least a month in advance. It’s been popular for couple getaways and group retreats because it can sleep up to 10 people in all three houses.
Caliche is one of our favorites for coffee and breakfast - it’s just a 3-minute walk from Sunday Haus! For dinner, Otto’s is always a favorite and we love Hill & Vine and Vaudeville. And, if you want to cook on the property, La Bergerie Market is a fantastic spot to pick up a bottle of wine and other accouterments.
There are 60 vineyards in Fredericksburg with an equal number coming soon. William Chris, Signor, and Southold are currently our favorite vineyards in Fredericksburg.
For more – co-owner Jane Ko literally wrote the book Koki’s Guide to Fredericksburg in 2022 and each guest receives a complimentary copy.
It’s the ultimate pocket-sized guidebook on Fredericksburg and the only travel book that features 40+ vineyards in Texas wine country.
Website: sundayhausfbg.com
Instagram: instagram.com/sundayhausfbg
THEIR FREDERICKSBURG TIPSHOW THIS GLOBAL YOUTUBE STAR (12 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS, Y'ALL!) AND NATIVE AUSTINITE GETS US GROWING
ARTICLE BY SARAH IVENSHer yoga and meditation videos have been viewed over a billion times around the world, but it’s at home in Austin this yoga instructor, actor and entrepreneur feels happiest. Here, she describes her plans for the rest of the year - including a wedding - and the true star of her videos, Benji, her blue heeler mix pup.
WHAT DOES THE WORD COMMUNITY MEAN TO YOU, AND WHY IS BUILDING ONE - HOWEVER WE BUILD IT - SO IMPORTANT FOR US?
Adriene: Community means a belonging that is based on a deep belief that everyone matters. For me it was always about creating a safe space for people to show up as they are, for them to show up authentically and honestly; that we acknowledge and even celebrate our differences - then we all agree - everyone is loved here, everyone is welcome. It is important that we actively create, cultivate and nurture these spaces so that we can become a more evolved society, improving our own life experience as well as the next generation’s.
ALL OF YOUR FOLLOWERS WILL BE A BIG FAN OF YOUR DOG BENJI. TELL US ABOUT HIM AND WHY HE IS SO SPECIAL. HOW DID YOU TWO MEET?
Benji is an 8-year-old blue heeler mix, and was a gift to me as a very small 8-week-old puppy. I was heartbroken after the sudden death of my dog, Blue, and the new puppy was an offering to help balm my spirit. At first, I had trouble with the idea of replacing Blue, but soon I realized that Blue would never be replaced and I decided to receive the gift fully. We quickly bonded. He is an active pup, but loves to sleep and co-regulate with the room while we film yoga practices. For this reason, he is often in the frame - hopefully reminding folks that we are indeed just in my living room, practicing together. No smoke and mirrors here. Benji gets recognized a lot around town, but even when we travel, I have seen the faces of young and old light up as he crosses the street. Which then makes me smile. I delight that he can make someone smile and start talking in such a tender way to a stranger. He’s got the stuff.
HOW CAN YOU ENCOURAGE OUR READERS TO TAKE THAT FIRST STEP TO FITNESS? HOW DOES MOVING YOUR BODY HELP IN EVERY AREA OF YOUR LIFE?
If anyone has ever practiced with me they may have heard me say that the hardest part is showing up. If you can just get to the mat, I vow to help you figure out the rest. But you have to show up. What happens after that is special because then people start to realize that the journey and the reward are actually in the showing up itself. The calm mind, toned muscles, relieved back pain, decreased anxiety along with a greater sense of self are all a by-product of that practice of showing up for yourself regularly. If you feel like you don’t have time or perhaps you are not worthy of such a courageous selfish act, I would lovingly urge you to be open to another possibility. It’s never too late. Taking that time for you, and being disciplined about it, will create a ripple effect that can transform the way you engage in and experience your relationships and the world. It will show you that how you move matters. And for me, there is no greater way to experiment with this than by making sure you are devoted to some conscious breathing and movement each day.
“I was born in Austin in 1984 and I still live here. As the city changes, I aim to go with the flow. I also do my best to contribute to positive change whenever and wherever I can.”
Yoga came into my life through training to be a professional actor. I grew up in the theatre, classic and contemporary, and danced as well. It was not uncommon that we use tools from traditional yoga practice to warm up for rehearsal or performance and I always marveled at how it could change the energy of the room and unite the group, sometimes instantaneously. It was after spending a summer training in upstate New York aged 17 with a professional theater group called SITI Company, whose foundation derives from that of American Ballet and Japanese Noh theatre, both physically demanding methods, along with high-level vocal training (read: breath technique) that I put it all together and enrolled in Yoga Teacher Training at age 18. After graduating I immersed myself in the community eventually landing jobs at co-ops, the YMCA, studios, and eventually creating my own offerings in theaters, warehouses, parks, and art museums. By the time the invitation came to start Yoga with Adriene, I had already started two businesses for guiding and hosting yoga. The first was Love Kids Yoga followed by Austin Darling Yoga. We started the YouTube channel in 2012, uploading one free yoga video a week. As that started to gain traction and I started to see the impact it was having on people around the world, I put all my eggs in the basket. Ten years later, the channel still serves to provide high-quality yoga to as many people as possible at no cost. My personal yoga journey continues to evolve and I believe that also shows up in my teaching. It should.
“We started the YouTube channel in 2012, uploading one free yoga video a week. As that started to gain traction and I started to see the impact it was having on people around the world, I put all my eggs in the basket.”
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT AUSTIN? EXPLAIN THE VIBE YOU GET FROM OUR CITY, AND HOW YOU EMBRACE THE CHANGES? NAME SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND PLACES TO GO.
I was born in Austin in 1984 and I still live here. While I travel a ton for work, I love my hometown and it is a soft landing every time I return. As the city changes, I aim to go with the flow. I also do my best to contribute to positive change whenever and wherever I can. Most of my favorite spots include good people and good tacos. I love the Valera familia at Tamale House East and I treasure and admire Sara, Edgar and the entire Nixta team. I get a sense of family and community while at these two spots. I also am a fan of those who do great work with impeccable integrity. People like Miranda Bennett and her team at Miranda Bennett Studios, and Val Mirza at Potion Function Skin Co-op. My fiancé and I love to walk
Lady Bird Lake with Benji, sometimes finding ourselves walking up South Congress for a sidewalk lunch at June’s.
I am also proud to be connected to Practice Yoga Austin, a studio that still feels like old Austin Yoga to me. One where you walk into what feels like a living room, kick off your shoes drop your shoulders and think I’m home.
I am getting married this year in Austin and could not be happier. I feel inspired to slow down and savor more. I feel pulled to operate less out of a people-pleasing mode, and see what happens if I devote each day to creative abundance.
For more information:
YogaWithAdriene.com FWFG.com
YouTube.com/YogaWithAdriene Instagram @adrienelouise & @fwfglife
As the summer nears, so does strategically packing for vacation, making finding a perfect versatile shoe of prime importance. Don’t worry, these six will fulfill your needs – while you’re away, and at home.
Platforms and wedge sandals are a great option for everyday wear. Comfortable and stylish, they can take you from early morning to late night, the latter giving you a little more height. Cute Sneakers are a must for yearround and a comfy option to pair with a sundress. A colorful heel is a fab addition to a cool summer white look to add a fun pop of color.
EMMA HOCHMAN SEES HEALTHCARE FROM ALL SIDES... AND WANTS TO MAKE IT BETTER FOR EVERYONE
YOU’RE BRITISH! HOW DID YOU END UP IN AUSTIN?
I originally came to Austin to explore expanding my UK health and wellness company into the US. I was really struck by the “can do” attitude of Americans and entrepreneurial spirit in Austin, so I made it my home.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE COMMUNITY HERE?
Austin is bursting with innovators, entrepreneurs, and people who love working in and investing in startups. It’s important to keep fostering the ecosystem so I take every opportunity to help the next generation.
COMING FROM THE UK, WHAT DO YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE DIFFERENCES IN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS?
The systems have their own strengths and weaknesses. In the UK, your doctor acts as a quarterback for all of your health needs and coordinates all of your care efficiently. By contrast, in the US you have access to incredible inpatient and hospital specialists with access to the latest medicines, but the onus is on you to figure it out.
MY CHARITY
I am on the Board of the SAFE Alliance. Safe stands for “stop abuse for everyone.” They work with victims of violence, rape, human trafficking and I am honored to support them. safealliance.org
ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BIRN
Farmhouse Delivery is an online farmers market where people can shop for organic groceries, local produce, seasonal selections of easy meal kits and ready-to-eat snacks. They specialize in organic produce, meat and groceries, as of Fall 2022, also alcohol, sourced from Texas farmers, ranchers and vendors using organic and sustainable practices. Since its inception in 2009, Farmhouse Delivery has worked with over 250 unique Texas farmers, ranchers and artisan makers. Let by in-house chefs, the Farmhouse Kitchen offers everything cooks need to create delicious, gourmet meals quickly using local, organic and sustainably produced foods, including ready-to-eat dishes, marinated meats, house-blended spices and more, making the best of Texas accessible at your doorstep. And, with the availability of alcohol for delivery since September 2022, they now offer a variety of Texas beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink beverages from places including but not limited to Austin Beerworks, C.L. Butaud, Jester King Brewer, Ranch Rider Spirits, Southold Farm & Cellar, Wine for the People and more. “We are on a mission to re-localize our food systems,” said Farmhouse Delivery’s CEO and co-founder Stephanie Scherzer. “By working directly with local farmers, ranchers, artisans and now beer, wine and ready-to-drink beverage producers, we are bringing the best of Texas directly to your doorstep while creating a system that puts dollars back into the local economy.”
Learn more at: farmhousedelivery.com
This month’s favorites page features female-owned brands and businesses we’re loving and a couple of discoveries made at SXSW. On the female-founded front, serial entrepreneur Nicole Trunfio’s new baby carrier is what I’m buying for every baby shower. It comes in fun color names like cloud, matcha and oyster. Also
loving female-owned Bat City Circus, an aerial gym that allows people of all skill levels to play on circus apparatus and feel like they’re flying. And at SXSW I discovered the Zozo Suit and took my first sip of C4 Energy Drink. The sugar-free elixir improves focus and increases energy in yummy flavors.
Armadillo Baby Carrier: The addition to Nicole Trunfio’s Bumpsuit brand provides stylish comfort for babies and their parents
Flo’s Wine Bar & Bottle Shop: Tarrytown spot owned by best friends that serves Allday pizza.
Bat City Circus: Aerial gym ‘creating circus magic for everyday folk’ with all-level classes like trapeze, lyra and silks.
ZoZo Suit: Originally imagined for perfect tailoring, the suit’s technology can decipher the wearer’s body measurements – and body fat.
Love, Bekha: This for women, by women company founded by author Rebekah Manley specializes in empowering greeting cards around break-ups
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KORA Organic's Plant Stem Cell Retinol
Alternative: Miranda Kerr’s new product with only good-for-you ingredients.
