Trail to Austin

Episode 39 - Ghisela Angulo - Future Austin Resident

Future Austin resident Ghisela Angulo joins the show to talk about her family’s upcoming move to Austin from Peru. We discuss why they chose Austin over other available US cities and some of the things they are looking forward to here. We also talk food of course and also learn a little more about Peru. I hope you enjoy and please share with a friend.

Episode 39 - Ghisela Angulo - Future Austin Resident

Future Austin resident Ghisela Angulo joins the show to talk about her family’s upcoming move to Austin from Peru. We discuss why they chose Austin over other available US cities and some of the things they are looking forward to here. We also talk food of course and also learn a little more about Peru. I hope you enjoy and please share with a friend.

Episode 38 -Eric Silverstein

Eric Silverstein the founder of popular local Austin restaurant The Peached Tortilla returns to talk about the ups and downs of the last year and keeping his business going. Eric also talks about his new venture Fat City Stacks launched during the pandemic and other projects he has been working with. We also discuss some of the challenges facing the restaurant and other industries and the path forward. This is super interesting so give it a listen and share with a friend. Check out his restaurant links below.

Fat City Stacks
Fat City (fatcitystacks.com)

The Peached Tortilla
https://thepeachedtortilla.com/

Bar Peached
https://barpeached.com/

Episode 37 -Thea Wood

Thea Wood joins us to talk about her Herizon Music Foundation whose mission is to uplift the next generation of women in music. Next, we talk about her podcast “Backstage conversations with women in music”, her former life as a music journalist and time in tech. Finally, we talk about her journey to Austin, her SXSW experiences and time in Detroit. Give it a listen and checkout Thea’s podcast at the link below!

Backstage Chats With Women in Music

Episode 36 - Gary Leff - Travel "Pan"-demonium

We welcome back Gary Leff travel author from View from the Wing to discuss the current travel situation. From packed planes, points awards, to differing requirements for a verity of destinations and where traveling might be easier. If you are looking to get away this is valuable information. As always please share with a friend.

View from the Wing - Thought Leader in Travel

Episode 35 - Mari Mancusi – Vaccine Warrior and Disney Princess

Joel McColl and I talk with Mari Mancusi – Vaccine Warrior and Disney Princess. Mari has been working to helping to connect our neighbors to available Covid-19 vaccines. This is in addition to her full-time job and her family life. Next, we talk to her about being a writer for Disney, and bringing to life the further adventures of well-known Disney characters. Please acknowledge our local contributors who give of themselves to help others and contribute to making this world a better place!

Texas Vaccine Updates Slack Channel 

texasvaccineupdates.slack.com

 

Vaccine Finder 

https://vaccinefinder.org

 

Tips: 

CVS and Walgreens in the AM

Walmart at midnight 

HEB various times over the day, but cities seem to open the same day so if you see something in one city pop up, there are likely to be more coming. 

 

Mari Mancusi

http://www.marimancusi.com

 

Personalized books: 

https://mari-mancusi.square.site

 

Episode 34 - David Pulkingham

We have a conversation with David Pulkingham about his musical background and all the different ways his music has evolved throughout his career. Next, we talk to about some of his musical collaborations with legends like Alejandro Escovedo and Patty Griffin and time hanging out in Austin with Robert Plant. Finally, we get a chance to listen to a couple of David’s songs and talk about different ventures during the pandemic. As always we hope you enjoy and will share with a friend.

http://davidpulkingham.com/

Episode 33 -Chad Goldwasser -- Pure Gold Realty

We talk Austin Real Estate with Chad Goldwasser from Pure Gold Realty. Chad tells us how truth is stranger than rumor in this market, and the best strategies for making a purchase or selling in the Austin area. We also talk about his charity Rock and Re-Stock and supporting Austin music in the pandemic.    

Search Austin Real Estate Listings | 512-467-4053 | Pure Gold (puregoldrealty.com)

Episode 32- Quita Culpepper

What makes Austin a cool city? People like our guest, KVUE anchor Quita Culpepper. We talk with Quita her about interest in news and her career on-air in Austin. Next, we cover Indonesian Horror movies, breakfast tacos, our changing city, Quita’s musical taste (from Captain and Tennille to AC/DC) and I get called out for stalking her on Twitter! Sound fun? It is! This episode is super funny and engaging. Please download, subscribe and share!

Episode 31 - Mark Calvey - Why Austin?

Joel and I have a very funny and informative discussion with Mark Calvey, Senior Reporter for the San Francisco Business Times about “Why Austin?”. Our discussion includes the reason people are heading out, how the pandemic has accelerated the influx this year and other destination were locals might be departing to call home. Finally, we have a funny discussion if political leaders “get it” or just continue to think California has no competition for companies and workers. This is fun and light hearted, and I hope every enjoys and shares with a friend.