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This week on Hello Longhorn , Kelly Love, BS '08, and Allison Evans, BSPR '08, share how they built a non-toxic, plant-based cleaning brand to help people create healthier homes Branch Basics is on a mission to help people heal. They provide information on how to identify and replace toxins in your home, body care products and diet. The company offers non-toxic and plant-based cleaning products th...

  A pink armadillo and a pastel snake for a holiday ornament? A Longhorn did that!   Listen to how Texan Christmas founder Laura Ainsworth, BS '08, took a classic product and disrupted the industry with marketing and unique color choices.   Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network .   About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes...

This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Elaine Garza, BA '94, Life Member, three-time Longhorn 100 winner and the founder of Giant Noise—a PR force in Texas and beyond.   Giant Noise is a Texas-based public relations, creative, and digital media agency, founded in Austin in 2006. They blend Southern roots with national reach, helping their clients connect with audiences and deepen engagement. Their work...

Those really cool Bala Bangles? A Longhorn did that! ⭐ Learn how Natalie Holloway, BA '10, bootstrapped her fitness brand on Hello Longhorn this week! Bala, believes beautiful, functional fitness equipment will change the way you move. Learn more about Bala: All Products – Bala Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network .   About the Show...

This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing you to Longhorn 100 winner and co-founder of Lovevery, Roderick Morris, BA, BBA '95. Their goal is to make parents feel confident.  Lovevery's comprehensive support system provides stage-based learning and play for children, and research-backed guidance that empowers parents. The company is best known for its award-winning subscription Play Kits prog...

Meet Shanaz Hemmati, BS '85, and co-founder of ZenBusiness on this week's episode of  Hello Longhorn! ZenBusiness is a company that provides an easy, all-in-one platform and trusted guidance for small business owners. They've consolidated all the tools, services, and expert support needed to start, run, and grow a successful business. Think of it as the operating system for small business success....

This week on Hello Longhorn , meet Adam Loewy, JD '03, Life Member.   Loewy is one of the top personal injury lawyers in Austin. https://personalinjurylawyersaustintx.com/   Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network .   About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business lea...

This week on Hello Longhorn meet Dave Mead, BS '93, a co-founder of Rambler Sparkling Water. Rambler Sparkling Water is a mineral water made in Austin, TX. Available in Original, Lemon-Lime, Grapefruit and Satsuma.   Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network .   About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you...

This week on Hello Longhorn meet Dr. Jobby John, PharmD '13, the owner of Lake Hill Pharmacy, and the founder of Nimbus Healthcare.   Nimbus is building a health care system to diagnose and treat patients based on their pharmacogenetics and other biomarkers. They're on a mission to deliver high quality personalized care to everyone.   Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at  www.texasexe...

This week on Hello Longhorn , meet Ryan Baker, BA '13, founder of Arch Aerial.   Arch Aerial is a provider of commercial drone services and aerial data collection for energy, construction, and infrastructure operators.   Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network . RSVP for the Longhorn Market on November 9: 2025 Longhorn Market Tickets, S...

Fran Harris, BJ '87, MA '91, MSTC '18, Life Member, is a former WNBA champion with the Houston Comets and a gold medalist with USA Basketball. She was the captain and leading scorer of the undefeated 1986 national championship team at The University of Texas.  Beyond her athletic accomplishments, Harris is a Fortune 100 consultant, the author of 20 books, and a sought-after media personality with...

This week on Hello Longhorn , meet Ron Green, BA '92, Life Member, the co-founder and CTO of KUNGFU.AI.   KUNGFU.AI is an Austin-based consulting and engineering firm dedicated to artificial intelligence. From helping executives understand what AI can really do for their businesses to building production-ready solutions, KUNGFU.AI has been at the center of how companies adapt to rapid technologica...

This week on Hello Longhorn we are introducing you to our Longhorn 100 Winners! Meet Season Chavez, BS '01, Life Member, the CEO of WisePies Pizza.  As a frozen foods and pasta sauce manufacturer, WiseChoice Foods has made a promise to encourage healthier lifestyle choices and to clean up America's favorite foods. They showcase unique, new flavors for pizza, calzones, mega pizza bites, and shelf s...

This week on Hello Longhorn , meet Blake Settle BSA '19, Life Member, the Founder & CEO of REV GUM.   REV GUM is the No. 1 functional gum brand in the U.S. bringing you the best source of on-the-go energy!   Now the fastest-growing Longhorn company of 2025, REV GUM all started after a late night at the PCL—and one chemistry major's idea for a better way to stay awake.   Learn more about the Longho...

This week on Hello Longhorn , meet Fayez Kazi, BS '98, MS '01, and Nhat Ho, BS '10— the CEO and president of Civilitude. Together, they lead a civil engineering firm specializing in land development. Both started their journeys at UT as international students—Kazi from Kuwait and Ho from Vietnam—where their paths crossed in the classroom. Now, 15 years into Civilitude, their work is helping shape...

This week on Hello Longhorn , meet Hunter Regian, BATD '17, Life Member, the owner of Regian Entertainment. They specialize in both commercial investing and developing new work. Their Broadway and West End productions include Sunset Boulevard , The Tempest , Much Ado About Nothing , and next season's The Queen of Versailles .   About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introduc...

This week on Hello Longhorn , meet Jeremy Tsui, BBA '14, the CEO and co-founder of Finley. Finley is the automated back office for funds and banks—a comprehensive platform that combines proprietary software with expert services to streamline loan servicing, administration, and risk monitoring across all loan types. Finley Technologies | Debt Capital Raise and Management Software Thank you to Finle...

This week on Hello Longhorn , meet Tessie Watson, BS '09, Life Member, the owner of Longhorn Fashions. What started as an online side hustle has grown into a beloved brick-and-mortar store in West Campus which is now celebrating 15 years in business. Watson shares how she keeps things fresh, from finding sweat-friendly, burnt-orange fashion to creating a custom hat bar that helped take her brand t...

This week on Hello Longhorn meet Patrick Terry, BS '80, and Kathy Terry, BBA '92, Life Member, the founders of P. Terry's Burger Stand, which is now celebrating 20 years. Learn how they grew their business from 1 small burger stand to 37 locations across the state of Texas.   Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network .   About the Show: H...

This week on the Season 1 finale of Hello Longhorn, hear the story of Tiff's Treats from being high school friends to a date that launched the idea to a cookie that brightens everyone's day. Founded by Tiffany Chen, BS '01, Life Member, and Leon Chen, BBA '01, Life Member, Tiff's Treats is the original warm cookie delivery service with more than 90 locations and growing. Want more? Watch our discu...

This week on Hello Longhorn, get to know 7-Eleven's Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer Marissa Jarratt, BA, BBA '99, MBA '04, Life Member. 7-Eleven, Inc. is an American convenience store chain, headquartered in Irving, Texas.   What does Texas Exes have to do with 7-eleven? 🤘First Life Member of Texas Exes was the founder of 7-Eleven 🤘The first 24/7 7-Eleven is the location at Guadalupe an...

This week on Hello Longhorn, our guest is Bianca Rhodes, BBA '81, the CEO of Knight Aerospace. Located in San Antonio, Texas, Knight Aerospace leads the industry in the design, manufacture, and customization of modules, pallets, and more for military cargo aircraft. Since 1992, Knight Aerospace is an industry standard for specialty air transportation solutions, serving more than 35 countries aroun...

This week on Hello Longhorn, our guest is John Tatum, BA '89, the CEO of Genesco Sports Enterprises. Genesco Sports is a strategic marketing consultancy and sponsorship activation agency representing the most Fortune 100 Companies in the industry.   Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texa...

This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Hunter Beaton, BSCL '22, the founder and CEO of Day 1 Bags. His nonprofit provides brand new, high-quality bags to youth in foster care to replace trash bags when they are moving from home to home. The organization has given over 220,000 bags to those in need across 45 states.  Day 1 Bags is also a three time Longhorn 100 winner. Learn more about the Longhorn 100....

This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Victor Guardiola, BSPR '20, the co-founder and CEO of Bawi Agua Fresca, an authentic Mexican drink with a modern twist. Victor started Bawi while a student at The University of Texas through the help of a nutrition entrepreneurship class.   Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello...