Move People Podcast

Pastor Brent Phillips doesn't just talk about faith-he lives it out and you can join him in his mission to save AIDS-orphaned, HIV-positive children in Uganda and beyond. His pragmatic optimism about the battle for these children is informative and inspiring. Listen on iTunes and subscribe at overflo.it/movepeoplepodcast

Master Chief Bill Houlihan has been serving his country in the U.S. Navy for nearly 30 years, honing his leadership skills and shaping young lives along the way. In this special Veteran's Day episode of the Move People podcast, we find out what it takes to lead through changing times and excel in the cause of national defense.

Erin Wade's path to ownership of three fresh-fare restaurants has traversed many phases and locations, but her experiences helped shape a visionary leader with a passion for encouraging healthy relationships between people and their food. Check out our conversation with the owner of Vinaigrette on the 30th episode of Move People.

John Merandi once competed at the highest level, butting heads with large, angry men as center for the University of Notre Dame. These days he leads clinical operations for a major dental chain and raises sons in the Houston area. Along the way, he's learned a lot about the power of competition and fair play.

Tim Hayden is a longtime entrepreneur and leader on the Austin tech scene, leading new developments in the way organizations think and connect with customers. In our conversation, he touches on the challenge of staying people-focused in a tech-centric world.

Vince Friedewald has not only created a remarkable Texas lifestyle company in No. 4 St. James, he's also merging the Tiny Home ethos with innovative retail in the form of his Tiny Texas Embassy. Listen in to hear his experience building a powerful brand and making tough choices along the way.

Texas is one of America's most veteran-friendly states and Matt Elledge is working to make it friendlier as the head of the Texas Veterans Land Board. He is on a mission to let veterans know the remarkable array of resources available to them and won't stop working until the job is done. Listen in as we discuss leadership in combat, the workplace and life.

Reggie Brooks once scored a touchdown for Notre Dame unconscious, but he lives with his eyes open and his heart attuned to a strong set of core values. Whether you love football or cherish a story of education transforming a young man's life, check out this conversation with Notre Dame legend, Reggie Brooks.

Phil Wilson has led some of the state's most vital infrastructure organizations, whipped cancer and stayed true to his faith. Along the way, his collaborative leadership style, plainspoken manner and sensible conservatism has left an indelible mark on Texas. Subscribe to the Move People Podcast (overflo.it/movepeoplepodcast) to hear his story.

Steve Simmons is a classic Austin, Texas entrepreneur: innovative, driven and unerringly direct in his way of speaking. With his wife, Amy, he has built a series of world-class brands including Amy's Ice Cream, Phil's Icehouse and Honey's Pizza by focusing relentlessly on customer customer service. Check out his interview on the Move People Podcast (overflo.it/movepeoplepodcast) for his take on empowering people, maintaining high standards and fighting city hall.

Born into a legendary Texas political family, Christi Craddick has cut her own path to leadership at the agency that regulates what maybe Texas' most iconic products: oil & gas. As a member of the Texas Railroad Commission, she applies a lifetime of learning to an industry that means jobs, commerce and freedom for millions of Americans. Check out our conversation with her on the Move People Podcast, overflo.it/movepeoplepodcast

Plucked from obscurity for mentorship by a legend of the spirits industry, Jeff Peace learned the liquor business from the master. He applies those lessons daily as the owner of the Bone Spirits Distillery in Smithville, TX. Listen in as he shares an insider's account of how the "spirit world" really works.

For some Austinites, Steve Adler came out of nowhere when he ran for mayor in 2014. Since taking office in 2015, he has worked with a city council transitioning to single-member districts as it tackled the challenges that accompany prevailing popularity and a growing population. Hear his life story and vision for the Live Music Capitol of the World on the Move People Podcast. overflo.it/movepeoplepodcast

From the plains of West Texas to the Reagan White House to the Texas capitol, Peggy Venable has been a conservative voice of reason, leading the charge for smaller, more effective government. Oh, and she blew the lid off the Chicken Ranch in La Grange, TX. Hear her story on this week's MOVE PEOPLE Podcast. overflo.it/movepeoplepodcast

Jennifer Stevens is not only driven to excel, she takes people with her on the journey toward excellence. Possessed of a laser-focus on the things that matter, she is at home in the halls of the Texas capitol or raising millions for charity. Enjoy our interview with her on this week's Move People Podcast. overflo.it/movepeoplepodcast

Brian "Swifty" Peters is applying his engineering degree from Notre Dame to an ancient organic process, creating happiness for people all over Austin as the brewmaster and co-founder of the Austin Beer Garden & Brewing Company. overflo.it/movepeoplepodcast

Tom Gimbel grew up in the Northeast watching Austin City Limits, not knowing that, someday, he'd be running the show (literally.) As General Manager of Austin's quintessential cultural expression, Gimbel has the chance to lead creative people as he guides the show across an evolving digital landscape. He truly understands the power of music to move people.

After growing up in the hospitality industry & playing major college football, Brian Schoenbaum has worked hard to be a truly collaborative leader. The result is a series of co-working sites (Impact Hubs) where entrepreneurs get the space, inspiration and community they need to innovate and build business. Check out his conversation on the Move People Podcast here: overflo.it/movepeoplepodcast

As the creator of fast-rising Austin restaurant, The Peached Tortilla, Eric Silverstein is known as an incredible chef, but his success is driven by a laser focus, innate leadership abilities and a burning passion to succeed. He is truly a remarkable example of a new generation of leaders who are succeeding in the new economy with smarts, style and drive.

Raised on the mean streets of Chicago's South Side, Ray Heilmann pursued a career in education, starting as an English teacher, shaping lives as a freshman football coach, then serving as principal of a Catholic high school for 30+ years. Now known as the Director of Campus Ministry at Quincy University, Ray has a great perspective on what really matters in life.