Move People Podcast

Austins' Cord Shiflet lives at 100mph, selling houses, delivering relief supplies, leading a cavalcade of fools in costume to Las Vegas, loving his family and having a blast the whole time. We certainly don't endorse the advice he'd give to his 18 year old self, but we truly enjoyed talking to this one-of-a-kind Austin icon who helps make our town truly special.

Calder Hendrickson is a long, tall Texan who is building a diverse technology company based on lessons learned on the pitching mound and in church. Check out his company that's making "magic sand" and hear about his plans to bring life-changing technology to hurting people around the world. 

Are you called to serve others? Do you find yourself defending your call to those you love? Do you find yourself irritated by the people you serve? MOVE PEOPLE Podcast founder Andrew Barlow has a plan for you to move from resentment to contentment as you fulfill your calling in life.

John Esparza comes from a long line of truckers, so he knows a thing or two about moving people (and all kinds of freight). This devout family man may be soft-spoken, but he's also a skilled leader with a Texas-sized work ethic and a devotion to serving others. You won't meet a nicer guy anywhere. 

As the Chief Executive Grocer at Austin's Wheatsville Co-Op, Dan Gillotte heads up an inspired group of partners and shareholders (what other grocery stores would call employees and customers) in the search for a more sustainable, meaningful way to shop and eat. From an accidental art school encounter with a cabbage to being surprised by a brand of hummus, his story is a great example of a person finding a meaningful way to make a real difference. 

Kimberly Davis knows something you don't know: you have a super objective and unlocking it is the key to living an effective life. Check out our conversation with her and contemplate steps to discovering a life of brave leadership. (Yes, that's the name of her book.)

From growing up in a military family to serving on a Navy destroyer in wartime to leading an innovative high-tech company, John Graham has been a lifelong student of leadership and its necessity in successful organizations. Check out his take on getting people to achieve more together.

If you focus only on Redd Volkaert's genius as a guitarist, you just might miss out on his sly sense of humor and easygoing perspective on life, shaped by years on the road, playing in honky tonks and arenas. Our conversation with Canada's greatest export since Wayne Gretzky provides a look into the fertile mind of a genuine Austin musical treasure.

As the City of Austin continues its rapid growth, the challenge of affordability will shape its future character and determine the fate of its middle class. Fortunately, Ellen Troxclair is fighting for fiscal restraint on behalf of her constituents in District 8 and overburdened taxpayers across the city. Check out our conversation about her adjustment to the Council culture and successes she's had along the way.

As Americans engage in their annual Christmas shopping splurge, Jaclyn Dowdle wants you to know that there is a better way to spend your money, and make a difference in the world. Check out our conversation with the founder of Shop-Trove.com.

Kristi Schiller is on a mission to make safer communities and schools by leveraging the unique skills of man's best friend. As the founder of K9s4Cops & K9s4Kids, she is helping generous people equip law enforcement agencies with highly trained canines. (And that's only her LATEST remarkable endeavor...)

As our world grows increasingly divided along countless lines, ranging from ethnic and nationalist to denomination and party, Adrian Farrell will tell you that our success as a species depends on our ability to have those simple conversations that reveal our shared values & priorities. That mindset has served him well as Ireland's Consul General to Texas and the Southwest.

As the Nutrition Director for the Austin Independent School District, Anneliese Tanner isn't just feeding some 83,000 students per day on a tight budget, she's teaching them about community, sustainability and life. Hear her passion for overcoming food scarcity and fueling success for Austin youth then learn how you can help.

As CEO of the Austin Technology Council, Barbary Brunner spends her days singing the praises of Austin as a place to locate a company while she coaches tech leaders to deepen their commitment for the long haul. Check out her journey to this leadership role and her vision for the city's future. 

Julie Schell is a well-known figure in boardrooms around the world, where she coaches top executives on how to create organizations that work together with clarity, authenticity and focus. Listen to our conversation with her and you might just get some clarity for your own life. 

Marsha Milam has spent her life defying convention and creating authentically Texan experiences for people, from concerts and film festivals to, now, award-winning whiskey. The bottle with her family name on it tells a story of fierce independence and a relentless pursuit of something just a little better. 

The University of Texas made news when they lured design guru Doreen Lorenzo from her business career into the classroom, where she has since been building bridges between departments and preparing students to be thought leaders in their jobs, communities and families. 

When big, bad things happen to major organizations around the world, they call one guy: Jeff Hunt. He handles nuclear meltdowns (both the literal and figurative kind) with a methodical approach and no-nonsense style that helps organizations stop the bleeding and restore their reputations.

As the Texas Legislature heeds the governor's call and heads into a special session, denizens of the capitol are bracing themselves for 30 days of intrigue. Political mover & shaker David White joined us to discuss what Texans can expect from their leaders in Austin and gives a spirited defense of the lobbying arts.

Sara Ramirez never imagined she'd be leading an organization dedicated to eradicating poverty in Central Texas, but her passion for the poor is changing lives one bottle of formula, one class at a time. Check out our conversation with the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Central Texas.