ATX, TX June 2026 by City Lifestyle

At RichesArt Gallery, we don’t believe in ordinary team building— we create unforgettable, immersive experiences designed to energize, inspire, and connect your team in meaningful ways.

Whether you’re planning a full-scale corporate event or an intimate creative workshop, we offer the flexibility to host your experience at our vibrant gallery space or bring the activation directly to your corporate office. Wherever it happens, we transform the environment into a dynamic creative hub where art, culture, and collaboration collide.

From fully curated events featuring live bands, DJs, art battles, live portrait artists, curated bars, and elevated happy hours—to hands-on creative sessions like graffiti experiences and live painting battles, printmaking classes, watercolor workshops, custom sneaker design, and collage creation—every offering is built to spark creativity and strengthen team bonds.

Our signature experiences encourage teams to step outside their comfort zones, collaborate in new ways, and leave with something tangible—whether it’s a piece of art, a shared memory, or a renewed sense of connection. Imagine your team going head-to-head in a live graffiti battle, designing custom sneakers together, or creating collaborative artwork that lives on in your office as a lasting symbol of your culture.

Perfect for companies of all sizes, our programs are fully customizable to match your goals—whether that’s boosting morale, celebrating milestones, fostering innovation, or simply bringing your people together in a fresh, inspiring way.

At RichesArt Gallery, we turn team building into a cultural experience— whether at our gallery or your workplace—one your team will talk about long after the paint dries.

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Celebrating the Gentlemen of Austin

In this month's "Gentlemen's" issue, we highlight the men who shape Austin through creativity, leadership, and a commitment to community. From a local TV studio to an art gallery to the stage at Saxon Pub, these stories reflect a range of perspectives grounded in purpose and personality.

Our cover story features Avery Tomasco, whose steady presence during some of Texas’s most challenging weather moments has earned both trust and a loyal following. Inside, you’ll also meet the visionary behind Richesart Gallery, where art meets experience through curated exhibitions and corporate events designed to bring people together in meaningful ways.

We explore thoughtful living through a Father’s Day gift guide curated by Domain NORTHSIDE, and a deeper look at men’s health with Longhorn Imaging’s preventative scans and genetic testing — tools that prioritize early detection and long-term wellness. Our feature on FVF Law showcases how leadership and philanthropy can coexist, while Under the Rock adds another layer to the conversation around mental health and music.

As we celebrate Father’s Day, I hope this issue honors the fathers and father figures who lead with intention and reflects how Austin men are redefining masculinity with authenticity, care, and purpose.

JULIE ROYCE, MANAGING EDITOR @ATXCITYLIFESTYLE

June 2026

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Zack Fogelman | zack.fogelman@citylifestyle.com

MANAGING EDITOR

Julie Royce | julie.royce@citylifestyle.com

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Stacy Berg

Corporate Team

CEO Steven Schowengerdt

President Matthew Perry

COO David Stetler

CRO Jamie Pentz

CoS Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Evan Deuvall

LAYOUT DESIGNER Amanda Schilling

QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Megan Cagle

The story of Tarrytown Roofing started in the saddle. Founder James Wolfgang Kuntz began as a cowboy where long days and unpredictable challenges taught resilience, discipline, and integrity. Those same values shape Tarrytown Roofing’s forward-thinking, relationship-driven culture.

The result: a better kind of roofing company that blends rugged work ethic with a community-first mindset, bringing Texans reliable roofs built with pride and personal accountability. Tarrytown Roofing offers a neighborly approach, where every roof is a promise, every handshake a guarantee.

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Blues on the Green, proudly sponsored by Goodnight Loving Vodka

Goodnight Loving Vodka will serve as an official sponsor of Waterloo Media’s Blues on the Green, returning to Zilker Park June 9–10. A beloved Austin tradition for more than 30 years, the free, all-ages concert series draws thousands each summer, pairing live local music with community connection and hometown flavor.

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Urbane Design awarded 2026 Excellence in Interior Design

Jessica Love of Urbane Design earned multiple top honors at the 2026 HBA Max Awards, including Interior Designer of the Year and Interior Design Firm of the Year. Her work was also recognized across several renovation categories and as a finalist for Austin Home & Design’s Best Condo. These accolades highlight her leadership, creativity, and commitment to delivering refined, high-impact residential design.

Introducing newly-launched The Mom Box Shop

New moms deserve more than just baby gifts — they need real postpartum support. The Mom Box Shop was created to fill that gap, offering thoughtfully curated gift boxes packed with the "not-so-sexy necessities" new moms truly need for recovery. From practical essentials like nipple butter and peri bottles to luxurious touches like a non-toxic candle and a 100% cotton robe — they've got it all. Shop now at https://momboxshop.com/

THIS SUMMER I WANT TO..... Make a best friend! Try something new! Be brave! Ride a horse! Be outside! LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN! LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN!

the Corporate Richesart Gallery Is EXPERIENCE REINVENTING

Austin's only Black-owned art gallery is trading conference rooms for graffiti battles, watercolor workshops, and art-infused retreats

Rich Samuel never planned to own an art gallery. He planned to play in the NFL. But a torn Achilles tendon in Germany, a chance newspaper interview, and a wildly successful solo art show had other ideas.

Samuel grew up in Wimberley, played college football at Texas Southern, and went on to play professionally in Europe — painting the entire time, shipping canvases back to the States between seasons. In 2020, after retiring from football and walking away from a coaching job that never felt right, he signed a sixmonth lease on a Craigslist find on East Sixth Street. He called it Richesart Gallery. It is now the only Blackowned art gallery in Austin and one of eight in Texas.

"I realized maybe art's the real love of my life, and football has just been my hobby this whole time — and I just had them reversed," Samuel said.

Samuel had no intention of running a traditional gallery. After studying why art galleries fail, he concluded

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the model was broken: depending on original art sales left revenue hostage to discretionary spending. He needed something more reliable. The answer was corporate events.

What began as watercolor classes evolved into a full-service corporate experience business. Samuel built an à la carte menu of art-driven activities — watercolor workshops, graffiti battles, printmaking, artist talks, live portrait painting, and art history presentations — bookable at the gallery or any off-site location.

"The corporate world is getting away from renting a

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Rich spray painting a wall outside the gallery. Photo by Eli Samuel.

hotel conference room and throwing up a PowerPoint," he said. "They want something fun, intentional, and meaningful — and they want to put their money back into the community."

The results have been striking. Lenovo brought Samuel in to speak at their retreat, then paired a graffiti session with a restaurant outing, sending employees home with custom prints and T-shirts. GoDaddy took over the gallery entirely — jazz band, bar, food trucks, live art battle tournaments, and graffiti in the parking lot. McDonald's flew in 50 female franchise owners for a hotel watercolor session that turned into a party. Each experience centers on quality over gimmick: watercolor participants leave with a finished, frame-ready 16x20 piece — something worth hanging.

The gallery holds up to 80 guests indoors, with a parking lot for larger events. All pricing is transparent, with no hidden fees.

"This is what it costs, and this is what you're going to get," Samuel said. "People hate surprises."

Looking ahead, Samuel is targeting professional sports organizations. He's visiting NFL stadiums to paint live inside them, and Q2 Stadium, home of Austin FC, has already hosted two Richesart events. Formal corporate art partnerships with major sports clubs are the goal.

The gallery's five-year anniversary lands in June, anchored by Proclamation Day (June 6), its founding anniversary (June 12), and Juneteenth — celebrated with a 30-artist mental health exhibit, a six-brand fashion show, live music, food vendors, and a boatturned-floating art gallery on the lake.

The corporate revenue, Samuel says, is what keeps the community side free and accessible. A model he hopes other Black-owned cultural spaces will adopt.

"I want this to always be here for the Black community," he said. "But I want everyone to be here."

Richesart Gallery is located on East Sixth Street in Austin. Corporate event inquiries and à la carte packages are available at richesart.com

“I realized maybe art's the real love of my life, and football has just been my hobby this whole time.”

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Inside Richesart Gallery on E. 6th Street. Photo by Juliana Montano.

AUSTIN'S WEATHERMAN Is Goofy, GIFTED, AND Unapologetically Real

From deer blinds to disaster coverage, Avery Tomasco has made Central Texas weather unforgettably personal

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"I'm a goofy dude. I don't like taking myself or anything too seriously… unless the situation demands it."

For CBS Austin meteorologist Avery Tomasco, that last clause does a lot of work.

The Austin native was, by his own admission, a hellion growing up, a trait he traces directly to his father.

"My dad was a bit of a hell raiser as a kid," Tomasco said, "and I've learned that I'm just a clone of him."

But beneath the humor lives a meteorologist driven by something genuine: a love of weather that began before he could fully explain it.

It started in a deer blind in West Texas. Hunting with his father, the sky clouded over, and sleet began falling through the trees, a sound he'd never heard before.

"That is still, to this day, my favorite sound," Tomasco said.

Weather became an obsession. He fell asleep to News 8 Austin's "Weather on the Eights" and woke up to it. He later corrected his high school earth science teacher on meteorological concepts more than once, until the man told him to knock it off.

His desperation to be seen and heard got creative, and maybe even criminal. Around age 12 or 13, Fox 7 Austin put out a call for viewer photo submissions. Tomasco Googled "clouds over Austin," found a photo, slapped his name on it, and submitted it. It aired. He has since confessed to the crime. The statute of limitations, he figures, has long expired.

"Whoever I plagiarized, my apologies," he said, laughing.

That drive eventually became a career. After graduating from Texas A&M in the fall of 2015, he was on air in Abilene three days later. His first day at CBS Austin in 2017, Hurricane Harvey was making landfall. His news director skipped the handshake and pointed him toward the radar.

Avery with his parents Patty and Don Tomasco, when he won his first Emmy.

The Tomasco family: Ivy, Avery, Mila, and Navy.

"Trial by fire," Tomasco said. "It's been recurring disasters ever since."

None tested him quite like the February 2021 winter storm Uri. Tomasco knew what was coming. He posted warnings online, then went on air and laid out the full picture: historic cold, six inches of snow, layers of ice, power outages, burst pipes.

Then came July 4, 2025. Catastrophic flooding tore through Central Texas, and the losses were incomprehensible — among them, children at Camp Mystic on the Guadalupe River. Sitting across from the father of two, as he recalled those days, the emotion in his eyes

Avery with his daughter, Mila.

Catching some Zs where he can.

Young Avery in that West Texas deer blind.

was impossible to miss. His voice carried the weight of someone who had felt every second of it.

"I wish I could have screamed at the top of my lungs, louder, for everyone to get their kids out," he said. The what-ifs still follow him. "There's always going to be regret with every big forecast that hurts or takes away from people."

He’s not a fortune teller, and he knows it. But that tension — between doing everything humanly possible and accepting what no forecast can guarantee — is something he carries, even as he shows up the next morning ready to do it again.

That refusal to sugarcoat has earned him five regional Emmy Awards, six Texas Association of Broadcasters Awards, and one Texas AP award. The trophies, though, trigger imposter syndrome.

"I feel like there are so many other great meteorologists in Texas. How am I a part of that club?" he said.

His greatest broadcast joy remains the same as what first captivated him as a boy. Winter weather in Central Texas is "my bread and butter," he said. "The most complex forecast puzzle a meteorologist can solve." A single atmospheric deviation a few thousand feet up can mean the difference between a snow day and catastrophe.

For Avery Tomasco, that's not a burden. That's the whole point. And when asked where in the world he'd forecast for one week, he didn't hesitate.

“Alaska,” he said. “Bering Sea storms, extreme winds, weeks where the temperature stays 40 below.”

But there was one condition, he said. "I would have to come back to Austin."

Rapid Forecast with Avery Tomasco

Favorite taco?

Torchy's “Wrangler.” He'll also send you to an unnamed taco truck off Rundberg. "There are about 15 of them. Take your pick."

Pre-show fuel?

Celsius energy drink, Arctic Vibe flavor. "I drink what the kids drink." He admits kidney stones are probably in his future.

Best spot to watch a storm?

Mount Bonnell faces west, which helps. But kid Avery's answer was simpler: his front yard, mid-thunderstorm, to his parents’ dismay.

Day off activity?

Road tripping in his Tesla — if his wife allows — or golf at Lions Municipal.

Most dramatic word on air?

Mesocyclone vortex. "It sounds dramatic, and it is dramatic."

Avery Tomasco accepting his Lonestar Emmy award.

Under The Rock

Looking Back, Ahead, and Under

There's a moment UT Professor Aaron Rochlen describes that seems like the origin of everything, or perhaps "A Little Bit of Everything." It was November 2021, just past the worst of COVID. Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes was performing in Dr. Rochlen's backyard. This wasn't just a musical set — Taylor was discussing the psychological underpinnings of his songs with a Psychology Professor. For example, Just Beneath the Surface was linked to Freud's concept of the unconscious. Who Do You Think You're Talking To? touched on the foundational concept of transference.

Goldsmith hadn't exactly read these ideas. They arose through his experience, reflection, and music-writing process. Dr. Rochlen was "connecting the dots" from music to psychological theory. And the audience loved each point and note.

Rochlen noted, "That moment was special, and we all knew it." That backyard show ended up being "proof of concept" for Under the Rock (UTR), an Austin-based live music and interactive mental health platform.

Notably, the show isn't his primary gig. Rochlen is also a Clinical Professor and Director of Arts & Humanities in the Moritz Center for Societal Impact at UT. He has spent years teaching counseling theory through music, using songs to help students grasp the work of Freud, Jung, Existential theorists, and others. In this work, he discovered that music didn't just make the material easier to grasp — it made it personal.

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The leap from classroom to concert came through a handwritten letter to Goldsmith, telling him he'd been using Dawes songs in his classes. Goldsmith wrote back. This is the concert where the concept was born.

The show's name seemed to track… Dr. Rochlen. Doc Rock. Under the Rock.

What separates the show from a typical live music experience isn't the presence of a psychologist — it's the conversation and the reflective element. Rochlen's intention isn't to analyze artists or run group therapy. He's there to ask questions that pull something real and invite genuine reflection from the band and the audience.

His goal is for listeners to sit with the music's messages more intentionally. Sometimes a lyric connects to something personal. Sometimes a musician discovers mid-conversation that a song connects to something larger than they imagined.

Dr. Rochlen with Jon Muq

"Artists create art, and we all react to it,” he said. “It's similar to how we experience art in a museum. Sometimes those reactions parallel what influenced the artist. Other times, it's totally different. But either way, it's never wrong."

UTR has built its home at Saxon Pub, with ASL-certified interpreters at every show. This was a deliberate choice to make the experience accessible to Austin's deaf community. Sharon Obinna of the Deaf Culture Alliance at UT experienced it firsthand.

"I enjoyed being able to listen to the music and watch the interpreters simultaneously. They helped me get a fuller experience."

HAAM has also been a consistent partner and benefactor, with more than $10,000 raised over the twoyear run.

The platform has grown beyond the stage. Dr. Rochlen now teaches Music and Mental Health to 100+ students each semester. He's also partnered with Dell Medical School on an interdisciplinary research team to look at how live music can support healthcare professionals facing burnout. A PBS pilot TV series is in early development, offering an exciting opportunity to bring UTR to local and national audiences.

None of this feels like a stretch from where it started: a professor, a letter, and a backyard concert with people who didn't want the night or the music to end.

Under the Rock performs regularly at Saxon Pub. Follow along at @undertherockatx on Instagram.

Dr. Rochlen on stage with Madam Radar.

Dr. Rochlen with Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes.

FVF LAW WINS Where It Matters Most

HOW AUSTIN'S VALUES-DRIVEN FIRM DEFINES SUCCESS BEYOND THE COURTROOM

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Aaron von Flatern, Margaret von Flatern, and Josh Fogelman accepting the Charitable Champion award at the Austin Gives Awards.

When founding partners Josh Fogelman and Aaron Von Flatern launched FVF Law in 2014, their ambitions extended beyond winning cases. The Austin-based personal injury firm set out to change how the public views personal injury law, one client at a time. More than a decade later, that mission has grown into something the city itself has come to depend on.

In May, FVF Law was honored at the Association of Fundraising Professionals' annual Philanthropy Day Award Ceremony, where the firm was named Outstanding Large Philanthropic Corporation of the Year. The award recognizes organizations that provide meaningful financial, in-kind, and volunteer support while actively encouraging others to take leadership roles in charitable giving. For those who work alongside FVF Law in Austin's nonprofit sector, the recognition comes as no surprise.

"What sets FVF apart is their genuine compassion for people at the heart of their business," said Arden Whitley, senior development director at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas, where FVF staff have volunteered monthly for years through the Meals from the Heart program. "They're humans who care about other humans."

That spirit shows up consistently. Fogelman himself has been spotted rolling up his sleeves to wash dishes after cooking meals for families navigating pediatric medical crises. Von Flatern attended the opening of Ronald McDonald House's new Texas Children's location and asked staff how they planned to serve families there. The firm has also made a naming gift to sponsor CONTINUED >

Members of the FVF Law team volunteering to sort food at the Central Texas Food Bank.

Josh Fogelman making lunches at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas.

a bedroom in the organization's forthcoming Mueller expansion, a building designed to eliminate a seven-year waitlist that has left families without housing during medical emergencies.

The partnerships FVF cultivates are not onetime gestures. Since 2018, the firm has been a cornerstone supporter of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, better known as HAAM, which provides access to health and wellness services for Austin's music community, where more than 75 percent of members earn under $31,000 annually. FVF has underwritten HAAM Day, supported Corporate Battle of the Bands, funded the organization's capital campaign, and sponsored Music Mondays on We Are Austin, a weekly broadcast that gives local musicians a platform on KEYE CBS Austin.

partnerships developed organically around a clear set of values. The firm looks for organizations that feel uniquely Austin, whether that is music, animals, waterways, or educational initiatives like Girls Empowerment Network and Go Austin/ Vamos Austin. Staff suggestions and an employee donation match program help surface causes that resonate across the team.

"What sets FVF apart is their genuine compassion for people at the heart of their business."

— Arden Whitley

"You can't put a money value on a lot of this," said HAAM CEO Paul Scott. "It's really about leveraging their relationships and connections to cross-promote what we're doing." Scott, himself a former attorney, added that FVF's internal culture is something rare in the legal world. "I think if I had been with a firm like FVF, I probably would have been happy and stayed in law."

Chief of Staff Caitlyn Macaluso, who has led FVF's community giving program since joining the firm in 2018, describes how the portfolio of

"We are an Austin law firm," Macaluso said. "Austin is part of our identity. We would not have this place without this community."

Since 2019, FVF has contributed roughly $700,000 in philanthropic giving. This year, the firm doubled its giving budget, with plans to reach $200,000 annually, alongside a developing emergency minigrant program aimed at smaller nonprofits, providing small gifts to keep their programs running. Board seats, committee involvement, and pro bono legal services round out a model that community partners describe as consistently transformational rather than transactional.

The AFP award is a formal acknowledgment of something Austin's nonprofit community has understood for years. FVF Law has built something harder to quantify than a verdict or a settlement — a reputation as a firm that shows up, stays committed, and treats community investment as a core business strategy rather than a line item.

MAKE DAD Feel Special

Enjoy Father’s Day the Domain NORTHSIDE way –where style meets practicality. Home to the Rock Rose Entertainment District, NORTHSIDE is Austin’s favorite spot for shopping, dining, and one-of-a-kind experiences, and this Father’s Day season is no exception. Celebrate the day with a curated collection of gifts for every guy in your life – from timeless wardrobe staples from J.Crew, Bonobos, Suitsupply, and Mizzen + Main to elevated grooming essentials from Nordstrom and Sephora; from the latest in outdoor gear at YETI to the forefront of tech with devices from Apple and Google; from the athletic

hubs of Vuori, Fabletics, and NIKE to the ultimate pampering experience at Viva Day Spa + Med Spa, discover thoughtful finds that match his style and his hobbies. If a dinner out is on your Father’s Day weekend agenda, NORTHSIDE boasts a premier restaurant lineup, including the newly opened Ema, a gem from Lettuce Entertain You, Haywire, Loro Asian Smokehouse, Culinary Dropout, and Jinya Ramen Bar. Whether he’s a foodie, a weekend adventurer, a fitness enthusiast, or the king of laid-back luxury, Domain NORTHSIDE has everything you need to make his day and weekend unforgettable.

Shop Domain Northside's list of premium, thoughtfully curated gifts he'll truly treasure this Father's Day

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JO MALONE:

When a fragrance becomes a signature of his style, it has to come from Jo Malone.

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Finding the perfect Father’s Day gift doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether he’s got classic style, loves to grill on the weekends, or needs an upgrade for his everyday essentials, Domain NORTHSIDE has the best gifts to celebrate him. Shop a curated edit of modern menswear, elevated essentials, athletic pieces, and purposefully designed finds from your favorite NORTHSIDE destinations. Get him the things he’ll use and love on this Father’s Day and beyond.

OLIVER PEOPLES:

Mixing stylish design, premium lenses, and perfect sun protection, a pair of Oliver Peoples sunnies completes his look.

TAG HEUER:

From iconic models to the latest collections, a watch from TAG Heuer is sure to be a home run.

SUITSUPPLY:

Modern appeal meets classic style with a striped crochet polo from Suitsupply, offering a textured look and soft touch.

MEJURI:

Add texture, shape, and a bit of protection with a beaded bracelet in tiger’s eye from Mejuri.

KICKING IT:

For the ultimate Sneaker Head, Kicking It has the curated mix of the latest and greatest shoes from celebrated brands.

Father’s Day is Coming

Real Estate, the Austin Way

Buying or selling a home in Austin is about more than the price - it's about timing, strategy, and knowing the neighborhoods that make this city special.

Barbara Shallue is a local Austin Realtor helping buyers and sellers make confident moves with clarity, care, and strong local insight. From first time homebuyers to long-time homeowners, Barbara offers steady guidance and honest advice every step of the way.

Not sure if selling now makes sense? Give me a call. I'll run the numbers and give you an honest answer.

AN EXCERPT FROM EPISODE 6 OF SHARE THE LIFESTYLE, A CITY LIFESTYLE PODCAST

Photographer: Brittany Dawn Short

Creative Director: Jen Birn

Stylist: Stephanie Coultress O’Neill

Location: Hotel Saint Cecilia, Austin, TX

MIKE JOHNSON HAS BUILT HIS LIFE AROUND ONE QUIETLY RADICAL IDEA: THE STANDARD YOU SET PRIVATELY IS THE ONLY ONE THAT MATTERS.

After eight years in the Air Force, a celebrated run on national television, and a health crisis abroad that sent him deep into supply chains and ingredient certifications most founders never touch, the result is Oshun — a luxury ritual brand built on provenance you can trace and integrity you can verify. In an exclusive conversation for the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Mike shares what it actually takes to build something worth putting your name on. Read the highlights below, then scan the QR code for the full episode.

Q: YOU BECAME A FAN FAVORITE ON THE BACHELORETTE AND THEN LEFT THE SPOTLIGHT. YOU MOVED TO MEXICO, LEARNED SPANISH, THEN COSTA RICA, AND BUILT A COMPANY. WHAT DID THAT EXPERIENCE TEACH YOU ABOUT HUMAN BEHAVIOR?

A: “If you’re a good person going in, that shows. If you’re not, that shows too. I also learned that people form this parasocial relationship with you — they assume things about you. When all actuality, different circumstances bring out different parts of who you are. I was on TV trying to find love. The kindness people were showing after felt a bit fake, because they wanted to be a part of something that isn’t who I am individually, but a part of what they saw on TV. And so I had to get away from everybody and everything and the noise.”

THE QUIET STANDARD:

MIKE JOHNSON

“Too many people have prayed for me. So I’ve got to get up and do the walking.”

— Mike Johnson

Q: YOU JOINED THE AIR FORCE RIGHT OUT OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE. WHAT WERE YOU ACTUALLY RUNNING TOWARD?

A: “There was something in me that was saying: I’m not living up to my full potential. I was being a follower. My uncle said, ‘What’s going to make you become an adult the fastest?’ I said, obviously, the military. The Air Force broadened my thought process more than anything. We’re so caught up in our own perception — when you learn to understand different people’s perspectives, it adds to you in so many ways.”

Q: WITH OSHUN, YOU OWN YOUR MANUFACTURING, YOU EMPLOY A CHEMIST, EVERY PRODUCT HAS A BATCH NUMBER TRACEABLE TO ITS ORIGIN DATE. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO GO THAT DEEP WITH THE BRAND?

A: “The EU bans 1,100 ingredients in personal care products. The U.S. bans nine. That’s my starting point. Oftentimes, it might be the same ingredient, but it comes from a place where it doesn’t have the highest purity. And 60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed. Every product Oshun makes carries a batch number that goes back to the exact day it was created — I can show you every single supplier, the date, the origin. I own more than one part of the supply chain because that’s the only way I can stand behind what’s in the bottle.”

This conversation is just the beginning. Mike goes deeper into why he’s buying land up north, the family in the Philippines who prayed over his factory floor, and what he’d tell every person ready to stop performing and start building. Scan the QR code for the full, exclusive City Lifestyle interview on the Share the Lifestyle podcast.

MIKE JOHNSON

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Scan Early, Live Longer

Longhorn Imaging is helping Austin men take control of their health through full-body MRIs and cutting-edge genetic testing

Many men don’t think about their health until something goes wrong. By then, the window for effective treatment may have already closed. That’s the message David Avery, founder and CEO of Longhorn Imaging, has been delivering to Austin men since 2014 — and a growing number are finally listening.

The stakes are real. According to the American Cancer Society’s Prostate Cancer Statistics, 2025 report, prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among men in the United States, accounting for 30% of all male cancers. This year, an estimated 313,780 new cases are projected, and late-stage diagnoses are rising as much as 4.8% annually. Yet the National Cancer Institute reports a 5-year survival rate of 100% for localized prostate cancer compared to just 38% once it has spread. Early detection isn’t just beneficial. It’s often the difference between life and death.

“It’s far easier to recover when something is caught in its earliest stage,” said Avery, who brings 25 years of imaging experience to Longhorn’s 14 Central Texas locations. “Most people don’t realize anything is wrong until they begin to feel

unwell — by then, they’re in a reactive state rather than a proactive one.”

Longhorn offers full-body MRI scans, covering head to knee and screening for pre-cancerous conditions, alongside targeted prostate MRIs that take roughly 30 minutes. Both are backed by AI-assisted detection software that flags concerns beyond what the radiologist’s eye alone might catch. Results are returned within 24 to 48 hours in plain-language reports, and full-body scans are followed up by a provider walkthrough.

Avery has experienced the value firsthand. His own scan flagged elevated markers on his prostate and liver. Nothing that was alarming, but enough to drive real lifestyle changes.

“It raises awareness,” he said. “It tells you something needs attention, and gives you the opportunity to reset.”

For men who want a fuller picture, Longhorn also offers genetic testing panels that map a patient’s complete profile, identifying deficiencies, inflammatory markers, and predispositions. Optional add-ons address Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, sleep optimization, and dietary compatibility.

“Health shouldn’t dictate your life after the fact. You should be able to stay ahead of it.”

Longhorn Imaging's recently opened Leander location with state of the art equipment.

“Before all of this, you were just stuck in a bucket,” Avery said. “Now AI can cross-reference all of that data and give you a real, personalized picture of your health.”

Longhorn keeps access practical with online scheduling, competitive self-pay pricing, payment plans, and complimentary transportation through Uber Health and Lyft for those who need it. The American Cancer Society recommends men at average risk discuss prostate

screening with their doctor at age 50 for those with a family history. Preventative imaging and genetic testing can begin even earlier.

“People are becoming more mindful,” Avery added. “They’re realizing they can take control of their own health rather than waiting for their health to dictate terms to them.”

To schedule your preventative screening, visit longhornimaging.com.