Amina Haji

Karisha Community Word by Jessica Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales For Amina Haji, a healthy life is a simple one. “It’s about learning to be in this world without being affected by it.” With her mantra established and a mission to “bring commonsense to healthcare,” Dr. Haji began her work on the Karisha Community, which...

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Agnes Seebass

Artist & Jewelry Designer As an eternal and dynamic component of nature, lines are inescapable. Jewelry designer Agnes Seebass employs lines as a constant reference point to form her symmetrical designs to which nothing superfluous is added. Every tamed shape and welded edge is an expression of her authentic self. Each figure reflects her unfiltered...

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Jess Hagemann

Cider Spoon Stories Photo by Brandon Bross Austin’s premier ghostwriting and editing service Have you always wanted to write a book? Has a lack of time, confidence, or motivation gotten in the way? Cider Spoon Stories is Austin’s premier ghostwriting service—which means that we do the work, and you get the credit! If you’re a...

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Hype Group

Strategy, Branding, Design, & Public Relations Design isn’t just a profession at Hype; it’s a way of communicating both visually and verbally. Hype Group was founded by Brooke Boyd in 2009, this boutique woman-owned business has since evolved into a collective hub where her team can concept, design, and develop ideas that influence perceptions, purchasing decisions, and day-to-day life. “It is a...

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Jessica Honegger

Noonday Collection Words by Sommer Brugal Photos by Ashley Haguewood Jessica Honegger is a dreamer, or as she likes to call it: a “futurist.” She says that when you work among the poor, that sort of mentality is necessary, because she has to be able to see hope, opportunity, and what lives could be. Honegger is...

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Homestead Healing

Laura Ann Gilpin, Licensed Massage Therapist Photos by Leslie Sophia Lindell Homestead Healing is Laura Ann’s bodywork practice here in East Austin. With her extensive training and intuitive touch, she uncovers your individual patterns of tension, bringing much needed myofascial release and relief. Laura Ann takes a holistic approach, addressing the painful symptoms in your body...

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DeLea Becker

Beck-Reit Commercial Real Estate DeLea Becker started her career in Commercial Real Estate 11 years ago when she bought a building at 1101 E. 6th Street. Since then, she’s continued to invest in the East Austin area both professionally and personally. DeLea started her brokerage Beck-Reit Commercial and now has 4 agents working with her...

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April Morales

Mother & Health Coach Words by Sommer Brugal Photos by Ashley Haguewood April Morales always knew she wanted to spend her life investing in people, investing in their souls. And while she thought she’d do that through her role as a special education teacher, she instead found another path to stay true to her desires....

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Soozy’s Muffins

Susan “Soozy” Chen, a Wall Street executive turned health-conscious meditation teacher, founded Soozy’s with a mission to provide everyday people with a little zen through affordable baked goods that are clean, delicious and mindful. After discovering that her boyfriend was gluten intolerant, Chen went further to create a line of indulgent muffins that everyone could...

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Lady & West

Emphasis on Ampersand Words by Samantha Lauron Photos by Eric Morales The love and soul exuded by this singer-songwriter duo can be felt and heard throughout their music. Jenn Billiot and Kirk Garrett make up the duo, Lady & West, and their narrative is one of soul, spirit and pure love. The pair met while working...

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