Category Archives: Texas Lifestyle Magazine

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on September 12, 2019. Where can you find sauerkraut, strudels, giant pretzels and cute wiener dogs at the same place? Oktoberfest! Recognized as one of the most authentic Oktoberfest celebrations this side of Munich, Addison, Texas is once again ushering in fall with the sounds of polkaContinue reading “Addison Oktoberfest, an Authentic Bavarian Blast”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on September 12, 2019. With youth inactivity reaching epic levels, Cami Hawkins, CEO of Marathon Kids is on a mission to get kids moving. Hawkins wears many different hats—healthcare professional, philanthropist, fitness enthusiast, CEO, volunteer and mom. Hawkins is especially passionate about her CEO position of Marathon Kids,Continue reading “Five Minutes With Cami Hawkins: Marathon Kids’ CEO”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on September 5, 2019. “What we believe is there is nothing more precious than a child’s smile,”says William Lee Martin. Growing up in Blue Mound, Texas, Martin was a skinny, buck-toothed kid who was painfully afraid of speaking in public and was known to throw up before speechContinue reading “Five Minutes With William Lee Martin: Comedian, Philanthropist”

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”