Inspiring Voices

Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales The ability to communicate is a basic human instinct. Whether a child, a mother, a counselor, an artist, or a friend, everyone needs someone to hear their voice. For some, that ability to communicate has gotten lost along the way. Thankfully, however, listening and carrying the messages...

Inspiring Voices {Miriam Conner}

Artist & Community Organizer Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales At its basic level, art is an interpretation of the world. Those interpretations, though, are rarely the same. As a visual artist herself, Miriam Conner discovered early in college that when various impressions of the world are aligned together, the different perspectives create...

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Inspiring Voices {Cristina Tzintzún Ramírez}

Founder of Jolt & U.S. Senate Candidate Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales After the last presidential election, Cristina Tzintzún Ramírez saw a problem that no one seemed to be addressing: voter demographics. Texas is a majority minority state with the largest minority population by percentage being Latinos. Despite those numbers, Hispanic voter...

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Alitca Garcia Rueda

Ag Rueda Bookkeeping AG Rueda Bookkeeping is the premier bookkeeping services on the Eastside! Business owners are busy, period. We give back valuable time to busy business owners and allow you to prioritize building your business while we focus on your bookkeeping. We like to educate you on your financials and how they can be...

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Inspiring Voices {Ora Houston}

Former City Council Member of District 1 Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales First impressions are only skin deep. “You can’t tell by looking at people, what kinds of experiences they’ve had that led them to be the authentic self that they are today,” declares Ora Houston. Ms. Houston explains that if someone...

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Hatice O’Leary

Ino Scarf Boutique Hatice O’Leary has always had a passion for scarves, and wears many styles and materials of them. The source of her passion is her mother, Gungor, who taught her at a young age to appreciate the quality and aesthetics of fabric. With Ino boutique, she has channeled that passion into her own...

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Bea Smith Au.D., FAAA

The Comprehensive Hearing Center of Texas Dr. Bea’s goals are simple: give her patients communication satisfaction and keep it that way. Dr. Bea is focused on more than just your ears. She understands that the inability to understand and communicate effectively affects the brain and all aspects of life. Hearing is a “use it or...

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Inspiring Voices {Juliana Gonzales}

Senior Director of Sexual Assault Services at SAFE Alliance Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales Everything that happens should be evaluated from within an individual’s context. Who are you? Where are you? With what community do you identify? For Juliana Gonzales, Senior Director of Sexual Assault Services at the SAFE Alliance, these questions...

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Krista Lacey

Roux Saint James Boss Lady Perfumer Krista Lacey is celebrating her first year in her new perfumery, Roux Saint James, located in the heart of East Austin’s creative hub and the newly opened arts complex, Springdale General. Since 2011, Krista has been selling her products, creating custom perfumes for local Austin brands, and collaborating with...

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Tiffany Hentrup

Mortgage Loan Officer UFCU As a local, knowledgeable, experienced resource, Tiffany makes mortgage lending a breeze. From first time homebuyers to luxury clients, time and time again her borrowers are amazed at how easy the process is. As a homeowner herself, Tiffany is intimately aware of the importance of financing a home and therefore works...

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