Dinner & Discussion with Austin based social entrepreneur Brandi Clark Burt– Enjoy an evening dedicated to preserving the great city of Austin. Brandi Clark Burton, who grew up in Austin, is a social entrepreneur who has launched more than a dozen businesses in Austin. She will lead discussion through a three-course dinner on how to keep Austin booming, while still maintaining its unique feel. Ticket purchase required.
Monday, August 14
Melanie Weinberger- Startup 101– Have a great idea for a startup and looking for some feedback? Head on over to Capital factory to meet
Erin Schirack , Director of Cycle at Studio Three Chicago, shares her “3 Things” with us:
It’s Ok to say NO– in my 20’s I thought I had to say yes to everything even if it was something I did not want to do. I got burnt out so fast and ended up making myself so unhappy because I was
Got a new job in a great new city? Moving to a new place is exciting, but it can also be intimidating if you don’t know many other people there. We’ve come up with some different ways to help you connect with new people that share your similar interests so you can meet people and get to know your new city!
Join private Facebook groups- Is there a workout class you particularly enjoy? Or maybe a TV show or podcast? Odds are, there is a Facebook group full of others who have the same likes and dislikes as you! Check
A couple of years ago, a movie called Limitless hit the theaters. The main character was offered a pill that would make him “limitless,” and it gave him the ability to do anything he desired: learn languages, succeed in business, get fit. And he accomplished all of those things.
If you were offered this pill, would you take it? Would you choose to
It 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
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
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?
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
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
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.
