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We are all different and each of us can learn a lot about ourselves by listening to others talk about who they are and how they created the person that we talk with. We do some special series to dig deeper into topics that intrigue us. We tend to keep an open mind so expect some of our content or guests to be different than what you are used to.
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Send us a text Episode 108 | Amy teaches Social Behavior Skills in a local elementary school. I think that many of us could have benefited from her teaching. She is requesting help in equipping two new classrooms if you would like to chip in. Her Amazon wish list is at shorturl.at/863Ev and she can be reached on Facebook at Amy Chahine-Villanueva Support the show...
Send us a text Episode 107 | We talked with Matt Caldwell who flys the big jets, Boeing 787s for United. He goes to some interesting places and when he is home he works to give back to young people who are interested in aviation. Equipment List: Audio Rode Wireless Micro used as microphones into Rode Capture software on an iPhone 15. Software: Audio: Audacity Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound Resources used during the production of this video:– My re...
Send us a text Episode 106 | Joshua asked to interview me about bicycling for a school project. He is 13 years old and a seventh grader and I was duly impressed with his maturity and comfort working with and adult he had never met before. I invited him to come talk about his life and he (after asking his parents for permission) jumped right in. Equipment List: Audio Rode Wireless Micro used as microphones into Rode Capture software on an iPhone 15. Software: Audio: Audacity Credits:– Video and a...
Send us a text Episode 105 | Hello and welcome to Celebrating Differnces, a podcast where we interview interesting people who are making a difference in the world. I had a chance to talk with Chris Martin about his work as a American History teacher at an Austin Middle School and especially his work as a E-Sport Entrepreneur. Its ok if you don't know what that is because I didn't either. Chris and I had a great time investigating this new generation of school sports that takes advantage of moder...
Send us a text Episode 104 | Krista Laine, newly elected to Austin City Council for District Six, discusses her background and plans for the district. Born in Houston, Texas, in 1974, she represents a diverse, suburban area with challenges due to its split between Williamson and Travis Counties. Lane emphasizes improving city services, particularly 911 response times and multimodal transportation access. She highlights the need for affordable housing, especially near the Lakeline station, and th...
Send us a text Episode 103 | Heidi rode across America by bike at age 35 and now she has written an amazing book about the experience and what she found on the way. We talked about the book, riding bikes and Heidi's love of slow traveling, a different way of seeing the world and the people she meets. Heidi's experiences are special and her view of the world is worth listening to. Support the show...
Send us a text 102 | Charlie Gandy has been doing things to help people for a long time. Now in his sixties he has turned his hand to creating an epic adventure trail across Texas | xTexas. In this episode of Celebrating Differences we review Charlie's accomplishments and set up for a future podcast to talk about the how special this trail will be. Yes, and we do ask you to consider donating to BikeTexas to support this work. Rendered in Final Cut Pro. Equipment List: Video: Zoom 8n-4K Mac Studi...
Send us a text Louise is in town supporting her daughter who is having her second child. During this time she is giving back by "pet sitting" which also gives her a place to stay. An unusual educational background that includes mud huts and monkeys combined with a genuine enjoyment of people led Louise to her unusual occupation. Welcome Louise into your world. Support the show...
Send us a text 100 | Jamie Gaskill lives in Fort Collins and is employed by the University of Colorado, But here reach is worldwide. She was the impetus behind the Bicycle Friendly Driver program that is reaching thousands of drivers and cyclists around the globe. She is also an instructor and a coach and a special mom. Enjoy this conversation with Jamie Gaskill. Recorded with Ecamm Live software and rendered in Final Cut Pro. Equipment List: Video: OBSBOT Meet Camera recording 1080 30 fps Mac S...
Send us a text 99 | Had a chance to talk with Steven Hardy-Braz about his life as an advocate/activist. He advocates for people with hearing issues, for bicyclists, and now that he has survived a potentially life ending car/bike crash he is advocating for people with mobility issues. Worth listening to... Equipment List: Video: Main sequence: Zoom Q8n- 4k on Vanguard Veo tripod recording 4K 30 fps Close ups: iPhone 14 main camera on Ulanzi Tripod recording 4K 30 fps using MoviePro App. Intro/Out...
Send us a text 98 | I recently had a chance to sit down with Kelly Evans to talk about his life and ask him about the differences that make his life work for him. He has had many adventures and some serious struggles but mostly maintains a good outlook. We all have a unique journey and Kelly's has covered a lot of ground. The system didn't always work for him but he has a story that is important to hear. Equipment List: Video: Main sequence: Zoom Q8n- 4k on Vanguard Veo tripod recording 4K 30 fp...
Send us a text Episode 97| Lance Kutnick has reoriented his career from prosecuting some egregious felons to helping people plan for their future. This is an interesting talk about what you can do now to help your family when you pass on. Scion Law is dedicated to keeping you out of trouble with the legal system. Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing softwar...
Send us a text Episode 96 | Ani Colt had a chance to talk with a new friend and neighbor, Sally Acevedo. Sally was born in New York but grew up in Puerto Rico and brings a wonderfully varied life and work history to our neighborhood. She is working to create a life built around her social media expertise and can create media in both English and Spanish. Her business can be found at https://sallyacevedo.com/ or if you are a Spanish Language speaker at somujer.digital. We look forward to getting t...
Send us a text Episode 95 | Andrew left a door hanger on my front door and I knew I needed to talk to him. His hanger said “ The Gay Real Estate Agent ” I figured that anyone that put themself out in the world like that was certainly worth talking to about Celebrating Differences. Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro – Audio, Video an...
Send us a text Episode 94 | When Ani met Jane Biondi she felt a connection that has blossomed into an ongoing friendship. Jane is a practicing Psychotherapist in Austin, TX and is working to create her space after moving her from California. Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro – Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a...
Send us a text Episode 93 | In this Episode we had a chance to talk with the new Managing Director of woom USA, the US arm of what I believe is the best children’s bike manufacturer in the world. Full disclosure here, I am a part-time employee of woom, working with families to provide a powerful experience for children as they start a wonderful journey by bicycle. I was introduced to woom when a friend asked if I wanted to help at an outdoor event where we would be letting children ride bikes. I...
Send us a text Episode 92 | Ani and I had a chance to catch up with a new neighbor, Greg Anderson. He is the person to go to when you need to understand housing and especially affordable housing in Austin. He is active in a lot of areas in Austin and also is a Lecturer at UT. Besides he is funny and articulate and a nice guy. Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Ed...
Send us a text Episode 91 | I haven't seen Richard in 10 or 15 years so it was good to catch up. I was somewhat troubled by his evident loss of faith in his world of bicyclist education and training. But we talked about hope at the end and he cited a number of things that make him hopeful...mostly people that he named. Please subscribe and we'll let you know when we talk with someone else interesting. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and...
Send us a text Episode 90 | We had a chance to talk with Jim Marshall author of the book Septemics: Hierarchies of Human Phenomena Analysis, Prediction & Management of Human Affairs. Jim makes a good case that this book presents a new way to discover more about yourself and to make changes that can make your life and the lives of the people around you better and easier. He also makes the point that not everyone wants to get better... Please subscribe and we'll let you know when we talk with ...
Send us a text Episode 92 : Richard has had an interesting and unorthodox career. Almost all of it in service to the people around him, the people he loves. Now he is embarking on a new career venture that may be for himself but knowing Richard it will end up benefiting many of the rest of us, the people who know, respect and love him. Please subscribe and we'll let you know when we talk with someone else interesting. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it ...
Send us a text Episode 91: We talked with Peggy, an individual that has done an amazing number of different things in 30 years and is working on doing more. Welding on Tanks and Pipelines to fixing guitars, to waiting on tables and some of that at the same time. It took Peggy almost 30 years to meet her father. This is a story you need to hear. Please subscribe and we'll let you know when we talk with someone else interesting. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please ...
Send us a text Episode 90 | Rudy Rivera talks about his life growing up in Texas and his amazing food that is available at the Botegga_ATX in the Mueller Neighborhood in Austin. Please subscribe and we'll let you know when we talk with someone else interesting. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour...
Send us a text Episode 89 | Tracy and Peter have been doing the good work in bicycle and pedestrian safety for a long time. It is good that they can take the time to ride the long trips. This is their third really long trip. The first on was from West to East across the country and that one is the subject of Episode 55 of Celebrating Differences. 2026 is the 100 anniversary of the opening of Route 66 from Chicago to the West Coast so it is appropriate that Tracy and Peter rode and wrote about it...
Send us a text Episode 88 | After I posted a video about the recent hail storm, Justine said he would like to help. He turned out to be an amazing person as well as a good business man that is solving lots of problems for me. He met with the Insurance adjuster and climbed all over my roof. Here is a link to the video version where you can watch him on the roof. https://youtu.be/RpVFthDy0rM?si=KL0I0pG0VVvSTbEP And yes, I know that the way he makes his money but It certainly makes me feel like we ...
Send us a text Episode 87: Amy Laine has created a company that provides a rich trove of assets for people who are coping with aging friends or relatives while also coping with raising children. And it doesn't stop there. Amy's company "SandwYch" also works with anyone that is coping with caregiving tasks that sometimes seem insurmountable. Here is the link to the video version... https://youtu.be/_I0O--1Ub0g Listen to the road she has taken to be an extremely valuable asset for many people. Tha...
Send us a text Episode 86: Candice Varley talks about her life as a middle school teacher and mother of two interesting children. Candice is a neighbor and member of our mature adults group "Wisdom Crew" and can be found in the local Irish Pub, B.D. Riley's on Thursday evenings as her son Egan hosts an Irish Music session. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and d...
Send us a text Episode 85: Lis Reingold In this episode Ani Colt (my cohost) I caught up with Liz Reingold a neighbor who is working hard to introduce a new, very attractive, monthly publication about the neighborhood. I’m going to let Liz speak for herself about her extensive background in the magazine publishing world and dreams for the new magazine about the Mueller neighborhood. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscri...
Send us a text Episode 84 | Setting a child up for success | Kaylin Murren You can find Kylin at Starfruit Starshine and her program is Woodland Learners. https://www.starfruitstarshine.com On Facebook she is at Kaylin Ann The video version can be found here In this episode, I connect with Kylie Murren, a neighbor in our wonderful Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX. Kylie is creating wonderful spaces for her children to learn about life and how to cope. Atlas is 18 months and Forest is 4 years a...
Send us a text Episode 83: Ani and I sat down with Sherrie Tatum to talk about her life. We met Sherrie at our Tai Chi group and both decided that it would be fun and interesting to talk with her. We found out that she has written a book and is a fan of both Carl Jung and James Joyce. She suggested some reading options for us and we had a chance to delve deep into compassion, spirituality and friendship. Please subscribe and click on the like button. #celebratingdifferences #mueller atx Support ...
Send us a text Episode 82: In this episode, our neighbor Mubeen Khumawala sat down to talk about Ramadan and how he and his family observe this Muslim holy time. Mubeen is a neighbor and part of our amazingly diverse neighborhood. He also talks about his work like with Emerge, a non profit helping children from underserved neighborhoods get into college. It appears the Emerge is doing so amazing work. Here is a link to a video version of this episode. https://youtu.be/dE8n8kHPGUQ Support the sho...
