austinwoman Magazine

Get Smart 2010 would like to thank austinwoman Magazine for the generous event sponsorship. Since its initial debut in 2002, austinwoman Magazine has graced new stands, coffee shops and local venues with a publication rich with journalistic content and gorgeous...

Is fear holding you back?

Today’s three fearless entrepreneurs were here to help. Special thanks to Anne Lasseigne Tiedt for moderating. If you couldn’t make it today, or you missed a useful quote or recommended book, here’s a snapshot of what I learned. There was a great mix of guests today,...

Who else will be at Get Smart?

Audrey Selden presents “Unplanned, Unexpected, and Unpredictable:  A Leadership Journey for Our Changing Times.” “Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans” quotes the famous Beatles front man, John Lennon. Nothing could be closer to the...

Get Smart with Stephanie Klein

Stephanie Klein, the closing keynote speaker for this year’s Destination Get Smart 2010: Your Journey Begins Here conference, can claim several successful career titles: blogger, novelist, photographer, screenwriter, mother … and the list goes on. The magnetic appeal...

Fearless Trailblazers

Conventional wisdom says that an economic downturn is the perfect business environment in which to start a business.  Indeed, many of today’s most successful and innovative companies were launched during times of economic stress: MTV, Microsoft, McDonald’s, FedEx, and...

Member Spotlight: Kim Willis

We’re introducing a new series on our blog called Member Spotlight. Each month, we’ll sit down with an AWC Austin member to get up close and personal. First up is Kim Willis, who is the communications manager at Capital Area Food Bank of Texas and the...