Inside Austin Podcast

We Are Blood's Nick Canedo joins Inside Austin to talk about the critical shortage of available blood now in Central Texas. We also talk aobut how easy donation can be, positions available at We Are Blood and the many ways thae ATX can help keep the blood flowing.

Monica Caivano joins Inside Austin to talk about Esquina Tango’s dance classes, the benefits of learning to dance and the other programs offered by the cultural center located in East Austin.

Road To Hire’s Carlo Moore talks about the non-profit organization’s apprenticeship program for Austin students, the benefits and application process.

Jason Whaley from Salvation Army Austin comes into the studio to give an update on the 2021 Angel Tree Program and we talk about the various shelters that the Salvation Army operates around the Austin area.

Girl Scouts Central Texas CEO, Paula Bookidis, along with senior Girl Scout, Lucy Belcik, join Inside Austin in studio to talk about Cookie Season. We also talk about what girls can learn in Girl Scouts, Girl Scout Camp experiences and the STEM programs available.

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.  Callum Harrelson, a Board Member at Partners Against Child Trafficking, joins Inside Austin in studio to talk about how we can help with the mission. We also talk about the history of this Austin founded and based organization, its education programs, how prevalent the problem is globally and statewide and the warning signs...

Michelle Tijerina from Travis County’s Central Health talks about open enrollment, explains why the dates are important for everyone and why the barriers to health insurance are lower than you might think.

Catherine Crago Blanton joins Inside Austin in studio to talk about how Austin Pathways serves the residents of Austin’s Housing Authority communities and the programs they offer to move residents toward self sufficiency.

Katherine Banker, the Founder and Executive Director of Bliss Kid Yoga talks about the mental and physical benefits that Yoga provides, how to get your kids involved and the different programs offered by Bliss Kid Yoga.

Executive Director, Selena Munoz, talks about the services offered by Samaritan Health Ministries, how to get care and how to help with the mission of providing care to low income families in Travis and Williamson Counties.

Creative Action Executive Director, Karen LaShelle talks about Creative Action's programs, who they serve and the mision and vision for Central Texas.  We also talk aobut how you can help Creative Action with their mission and vision.

Laura Elmore, Executive Director of The Sobering Center serving Austin and Travis County, joins Inside Austin to talk about the dangers of binge drinking, the need for places like the sobering center as well as the mission and various programs offered.

The Austin Area Urban League has been enriching the lives of Central Texans since 1977.  Quincy Dunlap, Precedent and CEO of AAUL, talks about how the mission continues today, some of the programs offered and The Lone Star Pitch competition.

The Library Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting the Austin Public Library. Tim Staley, the Executive Director joins us in studio to talk about The Library Foundation’s vision, accomplishments, upcoming events and programs.

Recruit Military.com is hosting a virtual career fair on Tuesday November 23rd for Veterans, Military spouses and dependents.  Chris Newsome, Senior VP of DoD Programs joins Inside Austin to talk about transitioning into the private sector, how veterans can improve their employment status and why you should consider veterans when filling positions.

Giving Tuesday is coming up November 30th, Courtney Manuel, the CEO of I Live Here I Give Here, joins Inside Austin to talk about what Giving Tuesday means to Central Texas non-profit organizations.  We also talk about other programs from I Live Here I Give Here and we discuss the ways that you can help ATX by giving locally.

BackPack Friends’ Heroes Against Hunger Holiday Extravaganza is coming up Friday November 12th at Centennial Plaza in Round Rock.  Tom Cotter, the founder and CEO of BackPack Friends, and Alex Winters join Inside Austin to talk about the organization that makes sure that Central Texas kids get fed on weekends too.  We talk about how the need is growing and what you can do to help w...

Major Lewis Reckline from Salvation Army Austin joins Inside Austin to talk about this year’s Angel Tree Program.  We talk logistics and what the Angel Tree means to the families that wouldn’t otherwise have Christmas gifts for their kids.  We also talk about the importance of having something under the tree on Christmas morning and how you can make that happen.

Sheri Soltes, the founder and president of Service Dogs Inc, talks about The Mighty Texas Dog Walk at Camp Mabry.  It’s the Doggiest Day in Austin and the biggest fundraiser of the year for Service Dogs Inc.  We talk about the walk and the difference that Service Dogs Inc is making for first responders.

Scotty Sayers, with The Muny Conservancy and Save Muny, talks about the importance of the Lions Municipal Golf Course here in Austin.  We talk about Muny’s place in black history, what makes Muny special and why the Lion’s course is in danger.  We also talk about the Conservancy’s future plan for Muny.

Patrick Harrison and Amber Scarborough from Rotary Club Central Texas join Inside Austin to talk about who makes a good Rotarian, what the benefits of joining Rotary Club are and the different ways that Rotary serves Austin and Central Texas.

Dr. Alan Schlscha from Travis County's Central Health gives an update on COVID-19 in Austin and Travis County.  We talk about moving to Stage 3, vaccine efficacy and safety and if we need flu shots.

The Austin Film Festival returns this year October 21st through the 28th and they’re looking for volunteers to help with this year’s festiva.  Sage Kosiorek, AFF OM, joins Inside Austin to talk about what we can expect at this year’s festival, why you’ll want to attend and the networking opportunities for those involved.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Kenya Johnson from BCRC joins Inside Austin to talk about her breast cancer journey, how BCRC helped her and what it can do for you and your loved ones.  We talk about the upcoming Art Bra event and how Central Texas can help the Breast Cancer Resource Center with the mission of making sure that no one faces breast cancer alone.

Texas Book Festival Executive Director Lois Kim joins Inside Austin to talk about what's new and exciting at this year's event.  We talk about online events, in person events and the Lit Crawl.  Lois also talks about the organization's other endeavors apart from The Texas Book Festival.