Changing Austin
What’s next for Central Texas? The Changing Austin podcast explores this question by spotlighting the people shaping one of America’s fastest-growing regions. In each episode, host Stacy Armijo talks with a local business or nonprofit leader about how they’re adapting to rapid growth, evolving their strategies, and leading with purpose in today’s dynamic Austin community. From reimagining business models to doubling down on nonprofit missions, Changing Austin shares real stories and hard-earned lessons from the leaders building Austin’s future, while honoring the culture and character that define its past. Learn more at www.changingaustin.com. Changing Austin is powered by Amplify Credit Union, a Texas-based financial institution committed to supporting local leadership and community impact.
Episodes
How does the movie theater experience stay relevant in the age of streaming? That’s the question Sarah Pitre, Head Film Buyer at Alamo Drafthouse, tackles every week as she balances studio releases, repertory programming and evolving audience preferences. Her work helps keep Alamo Drafthouse a top destination for both arthouse films and big-budget movies nationwide.
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As Austin transforms into one of the fastest-growing cultural hubs in the country, local media outlets are being forced to adapt or fall behind. Few understand that better than Madeline Hollern, Editor in Chief of Austin Monthly. From expanding local restaurant coverage to partnering with global celebrities, Hollern and her team are redefining how Austin stories are told and how the city shows up on the national stage.
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What does it mean to take the reins of the oldest theater company in Texas? For Jamie Herlich, becoming the managing director of ZACH Theater in Austin meant delivering on ZACH’s mission to produce homegrown theater in the heart of the city. It also meant opening doors to a new generation of theatergoers and showing the Central Texas community why the performing arts matter more than ever.
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Matthew Cisneros spends his days thinking about two things: media and migas. As co-owner of Cisco’s Restaurant and Bakery, one of Austin’s most iconic Tex-Mex restaurants, and founder of Backyard Ventures, a growing media and influencer marketing agency, Cisneros bridges the worlds of legacy brands and digital startups.
In this episode of the Changing Austin Podcast by Amplify Credit Union, Chief Experience Officer Stacy Armijo sit...
When Chris Seals first read his father Cleveland’s post-retirement dream to launch a whiskey distillery in Austin—the city’s first since Prohibition—he was skeptical. But what started as a risky idea turned into a globally recognized whiskey brand that’s deeply rooted in Austin's creative spirit. In this episode of the Changing Austin podcast by Amplify Credit Union, Chief Experience Officer Stacy Armijo sits down with Seals, co-fo...
Since joining the Quorum Report in 1989 as a contract writer, Harvey Kronberg has become a trusted voice in Texas politics. In this episode of the Changing Austin podcast, Stacy Armijo sits down with Kronberg for a candid conversation about how Austin has evolved over the past four decades. From its laid-back “slacker” reputation in the 1970s to its transformation into a booming tech and policy hub, Kronberg shares firsthand storie...
In 2005, John and Jennifer Garrett launched the very first issue of Community Impact Newspaper from their garage. What started as a hyperlocal experiment has grown into the largest local news organization in Texas, serving millions of readers with neighborhood-focused journalism. On this episode of the Changing Austin Podcast, host Amplify Credit Union sits down with CEO and founder John Garrett to reveal how Community Impact has n...
It isn't often you get to be part of something that will better your entire city for generations to come, but that's exactly what Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette has done as chief executive officer of Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. In this episode of Changing Austin, Dr. Burnette explains why she came out of retirement to lead this effort, describing the Greenway as a project that gives the Austin community a chance to “reimagine its h...
When your creative agency develops the branding for Austin's first Major League Soccer team, Austin FC, your place in Austin marketing history is secured. In this episode of Changing Austin, Adam Butler, co-founder of Butlers, discusses how Austin's entrepreneurial spirit and creative culture fueled the city's growth and helped his company find its voice.
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As Austin continues its rapid growth, it's important to ensure our food workers are not left behind. In this episode of Changing Austin, Kara Hanaoka, Executive Director of Good Work Austin, shares how local businesses and nonprofits are working together to foster healthy careers in the service industry.
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Austin is growing fast—but growth alone isn’t success. In this episode of Changing Austin, Davon Barbour, president and CEO of the Downtown Austin Alliance, shares how the city can expand without displacing the people and businesses that give it heart.
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In the second episode of the Changing Austin podcast, the Honorable Denise Hernández (County Court at Law No. 6) joins host Stacy Armijo to discuss the importance of creating inclusive spaces in your place of work: whether that is a courtroom or a credit union.
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In the first episode of the Changing Austin podcast, host Stacy Armijo is joined by Kerbey Lane All Day Cafe CEO Mason Ayer. The two talk about Kerbey Lane's legacy as an Austin original, the road to organizational transparency, and what it takes to go from late-night hotspot to a family-friendly restaurant.
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Meet Stacy Armijo, Chief Experience Officer at Amplify Credit Union and host of the new Changing Austin podcast. In this short introduction, Armijo share the goal of the series: to build a platform for leaders from Austin's nonprofit and business sectors to share their perspectives on our changing city.
Follow Stacy Armijo on Instagram and LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/stacy.armijo/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyarmijo/
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