Author Archives: Lisa Davis

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on August 30, 2019. David Mebane is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, tour guide andheart attack survivor. Since the first bike hit the proverbial pavement, Fat Tire Tours’ mission has been about providing safe, fun and unforgettable experiences to travelers around the world by helping create smiles and memories that lastContinue reading “Texas Essentials: David Mebane, Fat Tire Tours’ Founder, CEO”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on August 29, 2019. Miron Crosby boots fuse the authenticity of Texas with the fashionable creativity of New York City. Growing up on their family’s cattle ranch in West Texas, sisters Lizzie Means Duplantis and Sarah Means were no strangers to cowboy boots. The duo often dreamed ofContinue reading “Miron Crosby, Authentic Cowboy Boots Designer”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on August 22, 2019. Julianna Crowder is a dreamer, teacher and community leader. Crowder spent much of her life surrounded by firearms, but it wasn’t until 2004 when her interest in competitive action shooting, hunting and self-defense was piqued. In 2011, Crowder established A Girl & AContinue reading “Five Minutes With Julianna Crowder: Founder, “A Girl & A Gun””

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on August 14, 2019. Crista Bailey is empowering people and changing their world perspective through one-of-a-kind hideaways and luxurious travel experiences. Bailey joined Austin-based Hideaway Report, a curated travel website, in 2017 to reboot their brand.  She brought her experience and leadership skills to Hideaway Report’s helmContinue reading “Texas Essentials: Crista Bailey, Hideaway Report’s CEO, Travel Aficionado”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on August 13, 2019. One in seven Central Texans suffer food insecurity. The Central Texas Food Bank serves almost 46,000 people every week in 21 Central Texas counties. That’s the reason Austin restaurants, breweries and bars are banning together once again Aug. 15–Sept. 2 to provide muchContinue reading “Austin Restaurant Weeks, Feeding Central Texans”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on August 13, 2019. I am enough. These three words are the foundation of Andra Liemandt’s The Kindness Campaign (TKC), which is aimed at normalizing emotional health. Liemandt was dealt a devastating blow when her close friend’s 12-year-old daughter, a victim of school bullying, committed suicide. ThisContinue reading “Five Minutes With Andra Liemandt: CEO of The Kindness Campaign, The Mrs. Drummer”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on August 10, 2019. Abbey Road is reviving Texas dance halls and breathing new life into their old, legendary bones. Although born in Ohio, Road moved to Texas in 1976 has spent much of her life keeping iconic Texas dance halls filled with music, dancing and entertainment.Continue reading “Texas Essentials: Abbey Road, Queen of the Honky-Tonks”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on July 27, 2019. From vintage arcades and bowling to karaoke and virtual reality, Punch Bowl Social is the Domain’s best place for some ’80s flashback with a millennial twist and a really rad time. Punch Bowl Social has an eclectic approach to the concept of eat-entertainment.Continue reading “#FoodieFriday: Punch Bowl Social, Austin’s Adult Playscape with Texas-Sized Fun”