Women of Austin Podcast

Welcome to another episode of The Women of Austin Podcast! In this installment, host Mindy Hofman engages in a heartfelt conversation with ATX Yoga Girl, Cynthia Aguillón Bernard. This episode delves into Cynthia’s inspiring journey, beginning with the origins of her memorable name and her previous career as a corporate trainer for Estée Lauder, which involved extensive travel. Cynthia shares a pi...

Welcome to another episode of The Women of Austin Podcast! In this installment, Host Mindy Hofman engages in a heartfelt conversation with the remarkable Heather Emerson. While Heather is no stranger to the podcast, having graced our airwaves twice before, this episode takes a more intimate turn as she takes center stage for a solo exploration of her journey. In this enlightening episode, Mindy an...

Welcome to The Women of Austin Podcast, where we celebrate the strength of connection, community, and collaboration by spotlighting the remarkable stories of local women. Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Ashley Copeland, Founder and President of the Women of Austin Foundation.   In this episode, Ashley takes us on a profound exploration of her life's path, shaped by a deep-rooted...

Welcome to another empowering episode of The Women of Austin Podcast! Join host Mindy Hofman as she engages in a heartfelt conversation with Melody Afkami, the visionary behind Melody Dance Fit and the transformative Dance to Heal program. Discover what propelled Melody to courageously depart from her corporate career to pursue her passion for dance. Through Melody Dance Fit, she crafted a space w...

Join us on The Women of Austin Podcast for a special bonus episode featuring Stacy Armijo, Chief Experience Officer at Amplify Credit Union, in conversation with host Mindy Hofman. In this powerful discussion, Stacy sheds light on the systemic inequities in banking and how the Amplify team recognized the urgent need for change. Discover how Stacy and her team confronted the harsh reality that bank...

Welcome to another episode of The Women of Austin Podcast! In this edition, we delve into the fascinating world of Valentina MacGregor, a local women’s photographer and proud owner of Valentina Portraiture. Valentina's journey before settling in Austin is nothing short of extraordinary – having lived in six different countries and mastering three languages by the age of 26! Listen in as Valentina...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Women of Austin Podcast! In today's episode, we have the honor of featuring Laura Ramos James, the accomplished owner and attorney at Ramos James Law, PLLC. Join us as we embark on a captivating journey into the inception of her law firm and the driving forces behind it. Laura candidly shares a pivotal moment from her childhood, recounting a life-alterin...

Welcome back to another empowering episode of The Women of Austin Podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have PART 2 of our conversation with Marianne Williamson, Democratic Presidential Candidate, Texas native, best-selling author, and activist, as our special guest. Marianne reflects on the idea that as we age, we often carry regrets and the feeling of missed opportunities, but she reminds...

Welcome to another empowering episode of The Women of Austin Podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Marianne Williamson, Democratic Presidential Candidate, Texas native, best-selling author, and activist, as our special guest. The episode kicks off with Marianne taking us through her time in Texas, which included a brief six-month stay in Austin. She opens up and gets vulnerable, sharin...

Welcome to another empowering episode of The Women of Austin Podcast! Join us as we delve deep into the world of social media, self-acceptance, and empowerment with our wonderful guest, Dr. Aisha White. In this eye-opening conversation, your host, Mindy Hofman, engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Dr. White, exploring the complex effects of social media on women and children. Together, the...

Welcome to Season Three of The Women of Austin Podcast! Our mission is to celebrate the profound impact of connection, community, and collaboration while highlighting the inspiring stories of remarkable women within our local community. Get ready to be inspired as we bring you narratives from dynamic women spanning diverse backgrounds, all converging to amplify the voices of women. In this episode...

Welcome to The Women of Austin Podcast, a dedicated platform illuminating the power of connection, community, and collaboration by sharing the profound narratives of extraordinary women in our local sphere. With unwavering commitment, we endeavor to inspire you with stories that transcend boundaries and ignite a collective passion for amplifying women's voices. In today's episode, your host Mindy...

Welcome to The Women of Austin Podcast, a dedicated platform illuminating the power of connection, community, and collaboration by sharing the profound narratives of extraordinary women in our local sphere. With unwavering commitment, we endeavor to inspire you with stories that transcend boundaries and ignite a collective passion for amplifying women's voices. In today's special episode, we're in...

The Women of Austin Podcast is an inspirational conversational show where we focus on the power of connection, community, and collaboration by sharing the stories of women in the community. You will hear from dynamic women from all walks of life, where together, we are igniting the power of women's voices! Welcome to another captivating episode of The Women of Austin Podcast! In this inspirational...

Vivianne “Vivi” Pearson is a mother to two amazing children, a US Army veteran, real estate, beauty and fitness serial-entrepreneur. Founder of both the Broken Into Purpose nonprofit and VMP Foundation. She’s a philanthropist, speaker, and was recently featured as a Change Maker in Voyage Austin for her work in real estate and her philanthropy work as a community activist. Throughout both her busi...

The Women of Austin Podcast is an inspirational conversational show where we focus on the power of connection, community, and collaboration by sharing the stories of women in the community. You will hear from dynamic women from all walks of life, where together, we are igniting the power of women's voices! "When women come together and support one another, we all rise." - Vasavi Kumar Join host Mi...

The Women of Austin Podcast is an inspirational conversational show where we focus on the power of connection, community, and collaboration by sharing the stories of women in the community. You will hear from dynamic women from all walks of life, where together, we are igniting the power of women's voices! In this inspiring episode, join host Mindy Hofman as she sits down with guest Shannan Hale t...

The Women of Austin Podcast is an inspirational conversational show where we focus on the power of connection, community, and collaboration by sharing the stories of women in the community. You will hear from dynamic women from all walks of life, where together, we are igniting the power of women's voices! In this insightful episode, Reinvention Catalyst Makena Sage sits with host Mindy Hofman, an...

The Women of Austin Podcast is an inspirational conversational show where we focus on the power of connection, community, and collaboration by sharing the stories of women in the community. You will hear from dynamic women from all walks of life, where together, we are igniting the power of women's voices! In this episode, Emily, the founder of I Heart My Life, shares her inspiring journey with us...

The Women of Austin Podcast is an inspirational conversational show where we focus on the power of connection, community, and collaboration by sharing the stories of women in the community. You will hear from dynamic women from all walks of life, where together, we are igniting the power of women's voices! In this episode, host Mindy Hofman is joined by Radio and TV Personality, Anne Hudson, to di...

The Women of Austin Podcast is an inspirational conversational show where we focus on the power of connection, community, and collaboration by sharing the stories of women in the community. You will hear from dynamic women from all walks of life, where together, we are igniting the power of women's voices! In this episode, Christi Cuellar Lotz, director of development at Ballet Austin, sits with h...

The Women of Austin Podcast is an inspirational conversational show where we focus on the power of connection, community, and collaboration by sharing the stories of women in the community. You will hear from dynamic women from all walks of life, where together, we are igniting the power of women's voices! In this episode, Vasavi Kumar sits with Host Mindy Hofman; where they discuss Vasavi’s upcom...

The Women of Austin Podcast is an inspirational conversational show where we focus on the power of connection, community, and collaboration by sharing the stories of women in the community. You will hear from dynamic women from all walks of life, where together, we are igniting the power of women's voices! Get your notebook out; this episode is packed with inspirational and motivational tips from...

The Women of Austin Podcast is an inspirational conversational show where we focus on the power of connection, community, and collaboration by sharing the stories of women in the community. You will hear from dynamic women from all walks of life, where together, we are igniting the power of women's voices! In this episode, Alice Arterberry, co-founder of Arterberry Cooke Architecture, sits with Ho...

The Women of Austin Podcast is a conversational inspirational show where we focus on the power of connection, community, and collaboration by sharing the stories of women in the community. You will hear from dynamic women from all walks of life, where together, we are igniting the power of women's voices! In this episode, Dr. Neeta Bhushan sits with Host Mindy Hofman to discuss her new book, That...