Soto & Co. founder started in a truck and now suits up athletes, announcers, and even our own Distinguished Alumni
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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 . Learn more about ring week at Texas Exes and how you can get your ring! 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...
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Safely Co-Founders on meeting in a McCombs class and creating the #1 pepper spray of 2025
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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 . 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...
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Peachtree Group CEO on making decisions and following through, being entrepreneurial at UT and 6th street
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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 . 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...
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Forget everything you thought you knew about cleaning. Meet the Longhorns behind Branch Basics.
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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 . About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs...
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A Pink Armadillo? Learn Why the Founder of Texan Christmas Saw an Opportunity in the Holiday Ornament Category.
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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 . 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...
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Giant Noise Founder on NYC, Building a PR Agency Out of Her Garage, Longhorn Tattoos, and Study Breaks Magazine
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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...
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Bala Co-Founder on Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Fitness Brand, Shark Tank, and Tiff’s Treats Cookies
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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: Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at . 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...
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Re-Release: Lovevery Founder on building a company that empowers parents
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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 →
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ZenBusiness Co-Founder on Her Journey from Iran to the Forty Acres, Helping Entrepreneurs and That Eggroll Cart on Campus
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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 . About the Show: Hello Longhorn is...
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Loewy Law Firm Founder on Law School, Billboards, and Why More Lawyers Should Use Social Media
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This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Adam Loewy, JD ’03, Life Member. Loewy is one of the top personal injury lawyers in Austin. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at . 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.
info_outlineThis week on Hello Longhorn, meet Hunter Beaton, BSCL '22, the founder and CEO of Day 1 Bags. His nonprofit provides brand new, high-quality bags to youth in foster care to replace trash bags when they are moving from home to home. The organization has given over 220,000 bags to those in need across 45 states.
Day 1 Bags is also a three time Longhorn 100 winner. Learn more about the Longhorn 100. www.Longhorn100.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