#TXVoices: Jeremy and Lila Stewart, Hari Mari Owners

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on May 7, 2020. Hari Mari was created by a husband and wife who wanted to wear comfortable and colorful sandals. So, they went out and created their own flip-flop company. Living in Indonesia provided Jeremy and Lila Stewart with the inspiration they needed to take aContinue reading “#TXVoices: Jeremy and Lila Stewart, Hari Mari Owners”

Five Minutes With Trevor Romain: Best-Selling Children’s Author

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine April 2, 2020. Trevor Romain’s life-long mission is infused within the pages of his children’s books that empower and impart fearlessness in the youngest of readers. Romain is an award-winning author and illustrator, podcaster, motivational speaker and philanthropist. His objective is to help parents and children understandContinue reading “Five Minutes With Trevor Romain: Best-Selling Children’s Author”

Texas Essentials: Sarah Ford, Owner, Ranch Road Boots

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on March 19, 2020. What do the University of Texas, Harvard Business School, the Marine Corp and Western boots have in common? The answer is one very fierce, super creative and entirely Texas-raised woman. Sarah Ford proudly sports the founder and creative director hat (cowboy, that is)Continue reading “Texas Essentials: Sarah Ford, Owner, Ranch Road Boots”

Five Minutes With Bob Williams: Owner Ranch Hands Rescue

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on March 11, 2020. Bob Williams is a rescuer of broken animals and broken people, with a heart as big as Texas. In 2008, Williams began Ranch Hands Rescue, located in Denton, Texas, with a mission to bring together abused and neglected animals with abused and neglected people.Continue reading “Five Minutes With Bob Williams: Owner Ranch Hands Rescue”

Texas Essentials: Jaylon Smith, Dallas Cowboys Linebacker

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on February 27, 2020. Jaylon Smith is living the American dream. Smith played college football for Notre Dame, where just last year during the off-season, he completed his degree after signing a five-year contract extension with America’s Team, the Dallas Cowboys, making him the third highest-paid middle linebackerContinue reading “Texas Essentials: Jaylon Smith, Dallas Cowboys Linebacker”

Lake Travis Film Festival, an Inaugural Event

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on February 20, 2020. The Lake Travis community is getting a little larger as its first film festival heads to the area February 27-March 1 with festival-goers basking in lake views while enjoying some of the best new independent films. It’s been a dream of one local LakeContinue reading “Lake Travis Film Festival, an Inaugural Event”

Five Minutes With Tammy Shaklee: LGBTQ Matchmaker

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on February 13, 2020. Valentine’s Day has historically focused on love between a man and woman, so how does a straight, married matchmaker create a successful business pairing up professional LGBTQ singles? The answer is simple—with objectivity, compassion, optimism and the fundamental belief that everyone deserves love.Continue reading “Five Minutes With Tammy Shaklee: LGBTQ Matchmaker”

Five Minutes With Amy Arnold, Jessica Stanley: Co-Founders Card My Yard

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on February 5, 2020. Amy Arnold and Jessica Stanley created their successful Card My Yard business to help others create moments of surprise and to celebrate their special moments. Arnold and Stanley, both native Texans and moms to three kids, became fast friends after meeting during Bible study.Continue reading “Five Minutes With Amy Arnold, Jessica Stanley: Co-Founders Card My Yard”

Texas Essentials: Carly Brasseux, Author “How To Hunt Like A Girl”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on January 27, 2020. Carly Brasseux’s hunting journey began because she fell in love with a true outdoorsman. This love fueled her desire to connect more deeply with him but, during the process, she discovered herself. Brasseux began hunting at a ranch in South Texas, where sheContinue reading “Texas Essentials: Carly Brasseux, Author “How To Hunt Like A Girl””