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Did you know a Longhorn did that? Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders.
We want to know what they were like in college, what they do now, and why it matters.
Hosted by Sara Light, you can listen to Hello Longhorn every Monday wherever you get your podcasts.
Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
We want to know what they were like in college, what they do now, and why it matters.
Hosted by Sara Light, you can listen to Hello Longhorn every Monday wherever you get your podcasts.
Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
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Trey Wier, BA '12, is the CEO and founder of BURLEBO, an outdoor apparel brand based in Austin, Texas. Burlebo made the 2023 and 2024 Longhorn 100, an annual list celebrating the fastest growing Longhorn companies. Watch: https://youtu.be/2XPjXaNVYS0 About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. We want to know what they were like in college, what they do now, and why it matters. Hosted by Sara Light, you can listen to Hello Longhorn every Monday wherever you get your podcasts. Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
After graduating from UT, Michael Hsu, BArch '93, of Michael Hsu Office Of Architecture, went on to create beautiful buildings, homes, and restaurants including Uchi, P. Terry's flagship store, and Loro. Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is a fully integrated architecture and interior design practice also offering branding, art curation and procurement services. Their work spans a variety of project types, but is rooted in hospitality. Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Bret Biggart, BA '99, CEO of Freedom Power. Freedom Power delivers heating & cooling, battery backup, solar power, and generator solutions for homes and businesses across the great state of Texas & Florida. Based in Austin since 2007, Freedom Solar has installed more than 281 megawatts of solar panels for tens of thousands of homeowners and hundreds of top companies such as Ford, Toyota, Whole Foods, Office Depot, Chevrolet, the University of Texas, and more. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
After exploring a variety of careers, sisters Margaret Walker, BJ '97, and Sarah Caruth, BA '00, launched Fraulein Boot Company— blending femininity with vintage flair. Fraulein Boot Company pays homage to Western Couture and the feeling of power and confidence that comes from wearing a pair of these signature showstoppers. Learn more about Fraulein www.frauleinboots.com Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
Diana Skellenger, BS '12, and Sean Skellenger, BBA, MPA '11, Life Member, are the Longhorn couple running Skelly Build, an award-winning, woman owned construction company. Whether it's a home, office, or commercial space, they create your happy place through a simple construction process. They are your builder team, committed to your satisfaction, timeline, and budget. More info on Skelly Build: skellybuild.com Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
Derrick Johnson's Defend the Dream Foundation was founded in 2012 with the mission to provide low-income and inner city youth with opportunities and resources to reach their full potential. To date, Longhorn Derrick Johnson, BS '20, Life Member, has created over 23 library's through his foundation. More info here: derrickjohnsonfoundation.org Learn more about ring week at Texas Exes and how you can get your ring! Ring Celebration | Texas Exes Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet the owner of Soto & Co, Meet Rick Soto, BS '08. Soto & Co. designs fine men's suits, custom dress shirts, and other tailored pieces to complement or complete your sophisticated wardrobe. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. Learn more about ring week at Texas Exes and how you can get your ring! Ring Celebration | Texas Exes About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
What started as a McCombs class project is now an award-winning safety tool voted the No. 1 pepper spray of 2025. Safely, creates stylish, less lethal self-defense products that have your safety needs covered. Their first product is a lab-tested, maximum strength, holographic pepper spray. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Greg Friedman, CEO of Peachtree Group. Peachtree Group is an investment firm driving growth with a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets and other ventures. They focus on real estate acquisition, development, and lending and manage billions in equity, augmented by services designed to protect, support, and grow their investments. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
This week on Hello Longhorn, Kelly Love, BS '08, and Allison Evans, BSPR '08, share how they built a non-toxic, plant-based cleaning brand to help people create healthier homes Branch Basics is on a mission to help people heal. They provide information on how to identify and replace toxins in your home, body care products and diet. The company offers non-toxic and plant-based cleaning products that replace every cleaner in your home. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
A pink armadillo and a pastel snake for a holiday ornament? A Longhorn did that! Listen to how Texan Christmas founder Laura Ainsworth, BS '08, took a classic product and disrupted the industry with marketing and unique color choices. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Elaine Garza, BA '94, Life Member, three-time Longhorn 100 winner and the founder of Giant Noise—a PR force in Texas and beyond. Giant Noise is a Texas-based public relations, creative, and digital media agency, founded in Austin in 2006. They blend Southern roots with national reach, helping their clients connect with audiences and deepen engagement. Their work fosters culture and connection, delivering impactful results that build brands and drive success while staying true to their values and commitment to community. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
Those really cool Bala Bangles? A Longhorn did that! ⭐ Learn how Natalie Holloway, BA '10, bootstrapped her fitness brand on Hello Longhorn this week! Bala, believes beautiful, functional fitness equipment will change the way you move. Learn more about Bala: All Products – Bala Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing you to Longhorn 100 winner and co-founder of Lovevery, Roderick Morris, BA, BBA '95. Their goal is to make parents feel confident. Lovevery's comprehensive support system provides stage-based learning and play for children, and research-backed guidance that empowers parents. The company is best known for its award-winning subscription Play Kits program. Hello Longhorn is a Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. Listen to Hello Longhorn every Monday wherever you get your podcasts → texasexes.org/hello-longhorn
Meet Shanaz Hemmati, BS '85, and co-founder of ZenBusiness on this week's episode of Hello Longhorn! ZenBusiness is a company that provides an easy, all-in-one platform and trusted guidance for small business owners. They've consolidated all the tools, services, and expert support needed to start, run, and grow a successful business. Think of it as the operating system for small business success. Customers can protect their liability, manage finances, and get customers all in one place. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Adam Loewy, JD '03, Life Member. Loewy is one of the top personal injury lawyers in Austin. https://personalinjurylawyersaustintx.com/ Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
This week on Hello Longhorn meet Dave Mead, BS '93, a co-founder of Rambler Sparkling Water. Rambler Sparkling Water is a mineral water made in Austin, TX. Available in Original, Lemon-Lime, Grapefruit and Satsuma. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn meet Dr. Jobby John, PharmD '13, the owner of Lake Hill Pharmacy, and the founder of Nimbus Healthcare. Nimbus is building a health care system to diagnose and treat patients based on their pharmacogenetics and other biomarkers. They're on a mission to deliver high quality personalized care to everyone. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. RSVP for the Longhorn Market on November 9: 2025 Longhorn Market Tickets, Sun, Nov 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Ryan Baker, BA '13, founder of Arch Aerial. Arch Aerial is a provider of commercial drone services and aerial data collection for energy, construction, and infrastructure operators. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. RSVP for the Longhorn Market on November 9: 2025 Longhorn Market Tickets, Sun, Nov 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
Fran Harris, BJ '87, MA '91, MSTC '18, Life Member, is a former WNBA champion with the Houston Comets and a gold medalist with USA Basketball. She was the captain and leading scorer of the undefeated 1986 national championship team at The University of Texas. Beyond her athletic accomplishments, Harris is a Fortune 100 consultant, the author of 20 books, and a sought-after media personality with appearances on Good Morning America, TODAY, CNBC, CNN, FOX Business, and Oprah's Radio Network. She has served as an announcer for ESPN, Longhorn Network, SEC, and ACC Networks; hosted HGTV's Home Rules; and currently works as a TV analyst for the WNBA's Dallas Wings. Harris is also the founder of EXALT, a developmental women's basketball league launching in 2026; co-founder of The Athletic Club sports complexes; and creator of ELECTRA, the first electrolyte drink developed by and for women. Learn more about our 2025 Distinguished Alum: Distinguished Alumnus Award | Texas Exes Register to join us at the Longhorn Market 2025 Longhorn Market Tickets, Sun, Nov 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
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I think I need to take a trip to Dallas soon - and finally ride Vonlane! thanks, sara and alex!