Connect to Sarah Tober and Scenic Texas: @TexasTober for my Instagram scenictexas.org for the website @ScenicTexas for Facebook Show your support for the Pink Granite Podcast and join our Leader Circle by visiting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pinkgranite or by visiting PinkGranite.org Follow us on Social Media: Instagram @PinkGraniteTX Facebook @PinkGraniteTX Twitter @PinkGraniteTX LinkedIn: Pink Granite Season 2 of the Pink Granite Podcast is generously sponsored by: The Association of Elec...
Nov 10, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Mattie Parker was elected Mayor of Fort Worth in 2021, where she has been recognized as the youngest mayor of any major US city. Mattie spent 5 years as Chief of Staff for the Fort Worth Mayor and City Council where she led successful efforts to improve efficiency at City Hall. Follow Mattie's podcast "Go Time" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-time-in-fort-worth-with-mayor-mattie-parker/id1579328171 Show your support for the Pink Granite Podcast and join our Leader Circle by visiti...
Oct 26, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Veteran lobbyist Michelle Wittenburg sits down with her colleague Julia Patterson to discuss their experiences lobbying together during the 86th and 87th Texas legislative sessions. Julia shares her unique story of being a full-time college student AND professional lobbyist in Texas. Show your support for the Pink Granite Podcast and join our Leader Circle by visiting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pinkgranite or by visiting PinkGranite.org Follow us on Social Media: Instagram @PinkGraniteTX F...
Oct 12, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Felicia Wright Roark is a former Capitol staffer, former association lobbyist, and now business consultant. Felicia stops by the Pink Granite Podcast to talk all about landing a job as a newcomer to Texas politics, how to authentically build your network, and create lasting relationships. Felicia is also a certified leadership consultant, you can reach out to Felicia via her website here: https://www.feliciawrightroark.com/ Resources mentioned in this episode: Growth Mindset: https://www.amazon....
Sep 28, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Leticia Van de Putte, a practicing pharmacist since 1980, served in the Texas Legislature for over two decades representing a large portion of San Antonio and Bexar County. She has been recognized and honored with over two hundred awards and citations for her work on behalf of small business, veterans, families, quality education, healthcare and economic development, such as Community Advocate of the Year Award, Fighter for Free Enterprise Award, Fearless Trailblazer Award, MALDEF Lifetime Achie...
Aug 17, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Pink Granite contributor Jenifer Sarver interviews Christiana Lang of More In Common. The two discuss MiC's recently released Threads of Texas study. Read the report here: https://threadsoftexas.us/en/ More in Common took shape from work undertaken since 2016 to understand why so many societies were dividing around debates about their identity and belonging, and why people were being increasingly persuaded to see debates about immigration, refugees and diversity through the lens of ‘us-versus-th...
Aug 03, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Note: This episode was recorded on June 23, 2021. Democratic legislator Jasmine Crockett stops by the Pink Granite Podcast. She and host Caitlin Smith discuss takeaways from her first legislative session as well as how and why she got involved in Texas politics. Show your support for the Pink Granite Podcast and join our Leader Circle by visiting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pinkgranite or by visiting PinkGranite.org Follow us on Social Media: Instagram @PinkGraniteTX Facebook @PinkGraniteTX...
Jul 13, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Anna Muskey-Goldwyn is a screenwriter and co-founder of the Political Playlist which provides articles and insights about the youngest members of U.S. Congress, focused on members 45 and under in a fun and easy way. Sign up for this free, bipartisan, resource at www.politicalplaylist.com Show your support for the Pink Granite Podcast and join our Leader Circle by visiting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pinkgranite or by visiting PinkGranite.org Follow us on Social Media: Instagram @PinkGranite...
Jun 24, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Ilissa Nolan serves as the Executive Director for the Texas Hemp Coalition. Ms. Nolan was one of the few lobbyist that worked to pass HB 1325 which made it legal to grow and process hemp in Texas. She also serves as a government affairs consultant for Booth & Associates P.C. where she works to build policy through stakeholder collaboration and educating clients on cutting edge issues surrounding state and federal environmental matters, especially topics involving agriculture, rural affairs a...
May 29, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Trish DeBerry serves on the Bexar County Commission and graciously stops by the Pink Granite Podcast to discuss what it's like to win and lose elections, and how she did both as a single parent. Show your support for the Pink Granite Podcast and join our Leader Circle by visiting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pinkgranite or by visiting PinkGranite.org Follow us on Social Media: Instagram @PinkGraniteTX Facebook @PinkGraniteTX Twitter @PinkGraniteTX LinkedIn: Pink Granite Season 2 of the Pink ...
May 25, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Farah Muscadin serves as the City of Austin, Director, Office of Polic Oversight. She was appointed to this position due to her wide range of experience and expertise, and for her demonstrated commitment to fairness and transparency. Farah’s mission is to improve trust between Austin residents and the Austin Police Department. Farah studied business and law and holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law. She served in leadership roles at Chicago State University, Cook Cou...
Apr 21, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Update: Staying Bothered launched nonprofit grants in 2021. We’re giving grants to Texas-based nonprofits focused on education, mental wellness, or gender equity. Applications for Q2 are open on the website at www.stayingbothered.com/grants This episode was recorded on October 12, 2020. Jamie C. Amelio is the founder and CEO of Caring for Cambodia (CFC), a non-profit, non-governmental charitable organization that has dramatically changed the lives of more than 77,000 Cambodian children. She serv...
Apr 06, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This episode was recorded on October 4, 2020. In this episode, longtime friends and lobbyists Terri Broussard Williams and Elizabeth Hadley sit down to discuss how they because fast friends working at the Texas Capitol and dive deeper into Terri's career as a multi-state lobbyist as well as her adventure into social impact and change-making as the Founder of Movement Maker. Learn more at: https://www.terribwilliams.com Buy Terri's book: Find Your Fire Show your support for the Pink Granite Podca...
Mar 22, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This episode was recorded on September 28, 2020. In this episode, higher education policy specialist Linda Battles talks with her good friend and former colleague Myra Leo about a long career in public service and her role as a Regional Director for Western Governors University. The two also tell some of the most endearing stories about their shared mentor Chairwoman Irma Rangel - the first Mexican-American female legislator in the Texas Legislature. Learn more at: https://www.wgu.edu/ Show your...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This episode was recorded on January 26, 2021. In this episode, the Honorable Susan Combs talks with Jenifer Sarver about her career in public service and efforts to bring women up alongside her in Texas and national politics. Susan Combs is a former Assistant Secretary of Policy, Management and Budget at the U.S. Department of the Interior. Prior to her service to the United States, she served as Texas Comptroller, was the first woman elected commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture,...
Feb 09, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Please note this episode was recorded in October 2020 and is now posted in loving memory of Rep. Minjarez's Golden "Pino." Welcome to Season Two of the Pink Granite Podcast! In this episode, Texas State Representative Ina Minjarez talks with her good friend and politico Lauren Mandel all about why she got into politics and how losing her first race taught her to be a better leader. This episode also uncovers the Representative's back up dream career as a Peloton instructor and love of 90's rap m...
Jan 27, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to Season Two of the Pink Granite Podcast! In this episode, disability rights activist Alejandrina Guzman talks to Caitlin Smith about the nuances of supporting the disability community in Texas. Alejandrina's impressive resume includes being elected as the first Latina, and first disabled Student Government President at the University of Texas. Additionally, she has worked on numerous campaigns as well as an intern with the Mexican American Legislative Caucus. Show your support for the ...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode former Austin City Council Member, and now best-selling author, Ellen Troxclair talks to Jenifer Sarver about the important role of women in public office and discusses her new book Step Up! Show your support for the Pink Granite Podcast and join our Leaders Circle by visiting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pinkgranite or by visiting PinkGranite.org Follow us on Social Media: Instagram @PinkGraniteTX Facebook @PinkGraniteTX Twitter @PinkGraniteTX LinkedIn: Pink Granite Thank yo...
Nov 15, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode Michele Richmond talk about the importance of working hard and smart as an association lobbyist as well as how she talks to her daughters about current events. Show your support for the Pink Granite Podcast and join our Leaders Circle by visiting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pinkgranite or by visiting PinkGranite.org Follow us on Social Media: Instagram @PinkGraniteTX Facebook @PinkGraniteTX Twitter @PinkGraniteTX LinkedIn: Pink Granite Thank you for listening! Executive Prod...
Oct 27, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode Piper Stege Nelson joins us to discuss the importance of empowering women to run for office, and why she herself stepped up to run for Austin ISD District 5. Learn more about Piper's campaign here: https://www.piper4aisd.com Show your support for the Pink Granite Podcast and join our Leaders Circle by visiting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pinkgranite or by visiting PinkGranite.org Follow us on Social Media: Instagram @PinkGraniteTX Facebook @PinkGraniteTX Twitter @PinkGranite...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode Alice Claiborne and Katherine McLane sit down to discuss the professional journey that led to the founding of the Mach 1 Group and just what it takes to succeed in the Public Affairs business. Learn more about the Mach 1 Group here: https://themach1group.com/ Show your support for the Pink Granite Podcast and join our Leaders Circle by visiting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pinkgranite or by visiting PinkGranite.org Follow us on Social Media: Instagram @PinkGraniteTX Facebook ...
Sep 27, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode Terri Broussard Williams of Movement Maker Collective interviews Vanessa Fuentes - candidate for Austin City Council District 2. Learn more about Vanessa's Campaign here: https://www.vanessaforaustin.com/ Learn more about Movement Maker Collective here: https://terribwilliams.com/ Order Terri's Book here. Show your support for the Pink Granite Podcast and join our Leaders Circle by visiting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pinkgranite or by visiting PinkGranite.org Follow us on S...
Sep 09, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode Caitlin Smith interviews Katie Coleman, lawyer/lobbyist and Board President of the Gulf Coast Power Association Learn more about the Gulf Coast Power Association here: https://www.gulfcoastpower.org/ Register for the fall conference here: https://www.gulfcoastpower.org/events/events/2020/october/fall-2020-gcpa-conference/ Show your support for the Pink Granite Podcast and join our Leaders Circle by visiting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pinkgranite or by visiting PinkGranite.o...
Aug 31, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The Women’s Public Leadership Network (WPLN) educates, organizes, and inspires center-right women to enter public office across the U.S.. Through its growing network of partners and rich offering of online resources, WPLN is pursuing its mission of bringing more voices to the table, equipping commonsense, pragmatic women to enter public office. During a recent release of half a million dollars of funding to state-based programs, the LBJ Women's Campaign School at the University of Texas was sele...
Aug 21, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Sera and Martha are the founders of Austin-based social impact company, Waking Giants. They sit down for a conversation about the founding of Waking Giants, advice for their younger selves, and thoughts on leading the "Good Fight." Martha Pincoffs, Founder Martha Pincoffs is a strategist and native Austinite. She has special powers when it comes to connecting ideas, people, and institutions with winning outcomes. Her guiding principle is authenticity. No tricks are needed when space is made for ...
Aug 10, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Texas Capitol Chief of Staff Adrianne Fore sits down with her dear friend, lobbyist Carrie Simmons, to reminisce about their first meeting under the pink dome. Join us for a Pink Granite conversation all about earning and keeping your credibility, the importance of showing up for one another and maybe even a few shoe tips for next session. Note: this episode was recorded in May, virtually! Support the Pink Granite Podcast: www.patreon.com/pinkgranite Support the show...
Jul 14, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Please note this episode was recorded in April 2020. Longtime friends Nelda Hunter and Denise Rose sit down for a conversation all about their work together at the Texas Capitol. Denise is well-known under the pink dome and has an amazing reputation for being a supporter of the women she works with. This episode shares Denise's trademark warmth and supportive spirit with great advice for how to develop your own style and relationships in a competitive culture. Support the show http://www.patreon...
Jun 05, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Pink Granite contributor and returning podcast host Shellie Hayes-McMahon joins candidate for TX-25, Julie Oliver for a talk about lessons learning and why 2020 is her year. Visit Julie's campaign website www.JulieOliver.org Support the Pink Granite Podcast: www.patreon.com/PinkGranite Learn more about our work at PinkGraniteTexas.com Support the show...
Apr 25, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Carrie Collier-Brown is a troublemaker, mom and lawyer and in her own words, the "skills required for all three are the same." Carrie sits down with Pink Granite contributor Caitlin Smith to discuss her side gigs leading the Blue Action Democrats and hosting the popular Left in Texas podcast. Blue Action Democrats: www.BlueActionDems.com Listen to Left in Texas : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/left-in-texas/id764099941 Flip the Texas House: http://FlipTheTexasHouse.com References: Help yo...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 2
In this inaugural episode host Shellie Hayes-McMahon sits down with progressive, political photojournalist Casey Chapman-Ross. Casey is a photographer, publisher and mom on a mission to teach children that they have the power to change the world. Casey sits down for the very first Pink Granite podcast to discuss her I Am An Activist! coloring book line as well as her experience photographing Beto O'Rourke's historic 2018 Senate Campaign. Host: Shellie Hayes-McMahon, Operations Director - Annie's...
Mar 09, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1
