August 4, 2017 by Rebekah in FashionIt may still be sweltering outside, but your favorite stores are already stocking up on the latest fall fashions. So, what’s on trend for the new season? We have the seven must have trends you’ll want to know before you update your closet.
Red- Say goodbye to neutrals and start embracing this season’s power color, red. From dresses to boots to coats, this hot color was featured as a focal point in multiple Fashion Week shows.
Winter florals- Believe it or not, your favorite spring print is being repurposed for fall. Designers changed up the typical cherry print by
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August 4, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.Sunday, August 6
High Five Events presents Jack’s Generic Triathlon– Have you ever wanted to participate in a triathlon, but felt intimidated by all the intense training and serious athletes? This race aims to eliminate those hesitations. Join other Austinites in this triathlon designed with all athletes in mind. There are different race distances to encourage anyone to participate despite his or her race experience.
Monday, August 7
Women Make Great Leaders Book Release– Meet author Jill Griffin, an NYSE independent public board member, who wrote a new book about women who took risks and are now leading
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 Full name?: Melanie DiSalvo
Position / Job title?:
Founder and Creative Director of virtue + vice
Sourcing and Manufacturing Consultant – specializing in finding the right suppliers for startup fashion lines, and helping established brands make their supply chains more eco-friendly
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I have always kind of flown by the seat of my pants and gone with the
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August 2, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.Switching back into your normal work routine can be tricky after a summer of vacations or shorter hours. The idea of going back to a strict schedule and an overflowing inbox might be giving you anxiety, but we have some tips to ease the pain of heading back to work. Try our advice to help combat the back-to-work blues.
Schedule “catch up” time- Nothing is worse than juggling new projects while trying to play catch up from what you’ve missed while you’ve been gone. Put time on your schedule to check e-mails or meet with co-workers about what you missed
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July 31, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.Heading back to school this fall? Whether you’re returning for another semester at undergrad or starting graduate school, hitting the books can be kind of intimidating after you’ve taken a long break. Here, we’ve come up with some must-read tips to help you study smarter and get into your back-to-school grove.
Plan ahead- Going back into a school schedule might be a change of pace. Make sure you buy a planner, and actually write out your weekly schedule somewhere. This will help you start to see what your weeks will look like. Update it as the semester goes on so
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July 30, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.Sunday, July 30
The Rattle Inn presents Rock Out With Your Guac Out– If you love guac, this is the event for you. Local Austin restaurants and chefs will compete for the crown of Best Guacamole in Austin. Besides guac, there will be cold beer, raffle prizes and live music. Ticket purchase required.
Monday, July 31
Small Coffee presents Beer & Ice Cream Pairing with Lick Honest Ice Creams and Lazarus Brewing–Good food (and drinks) for a good cause! To help celebrate national ice cream month, Lick Honest Ice Creams is continuing its Cones for a Cause
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July 24, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.Monday, July 24
WomanSpeak Austin– Sharpen your public speaking schools at this instructive event that aims to teach women communication techniques to make them more confident speakers. Meet other women and learn how to make your voice more powerful!
Austin Speed Networking | Business Professionals– You may have tried speed dating, but how about speed networking? Meet other business professionals in Austin to help grow your network in a speed setting. Ticket purchase required.
Tuesday, July 25
Empowering a Billion Women by 2020 – Austin Chapter Meeting– Mix and mingle with other women looking to empower each
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July 17, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.Monday, July 17
Founders Academy-Start your own company? Head to Capital Factory for this week-long lunch and learn series all about building and running startups. Gordon Daugherty, a high-tech investor and startup mentor, will host the weeks sessions. Ticket purchase required.
Tuesday, July 18
Phonography Austin presents World Listening Day– Celebrate World Listening Day by honoring the life of composer Pauline Oliveros. Head to the rotunda of the Texas State Capitol to hear Sonic Mediations, a piece by Oliveros. This event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, July 19
YWA July Speaker Series- Love Your
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July 10, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.Monday, July 10
Social Networking VR Open House– Interested in learning how VR is changing the way we use social media? Be sure to check out this open house to scope out new developments in VR and play games.
Hyatt Regency Austin presents Pints and Poses– Relax and unwind with a free yoga class downtown! After class, enjoy a complimentary beer on the Hyatt patio. The event is free and open to the public!
Tuesday, July 11
Let’s Talk: A New Way to Network– Join the Austin Young Chamber for a night with a new type of
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July 5, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC. As a mother, a wife, and a businesswoman, Kaia Roman always had a plan. But when her biggest plan, the business she cofounded, collapsed, Kaia found herself crushed by depression. And what felt even worse was that, with a husband and two kids relying on her to get out of bed, she didn’t have a plan to move forward.
Determined to turn her life around and put her ingrained habits of stress and anxiety behind her, Kaia decided to put
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