Changing Austin
Changing Austin
Podcast Description
What’s next for Central Texas? The Changing Austin podcast explores this question by spotlighting the people shaping one of America’s fastest-growing regions. In each episode, host Stacy Armijo talks with a local business or nonprofit leader about how they’re adapting to rapid growth, evolving their strategies, and leading with purpose in today’s dynamic Austin community.
From reimagining business models to doubling down on nonprofit missions, Changing Austin shares real stories and hard-earned lessons from the leaders building Austin’s future, while honoring the culture and character that define its past. Learn more at www.changingaustin.com.
Changing Austin is powered by Amplify Credit Union, a Texas-based financial institution committed to supporting local leadership and community impact.
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The podcast focuses on local business adaptations, nonprofit missions, and community impact, with episodes discussing topics such as inclusive workspaces in the court system and the transformation of iconic dining establishments like Kerbey Lane Cafe into family-friendly destinations.
What’s next for Central Texas? The Changing Austin podcast explores this question by spotlighting the people shaping one of America’s fastest-growing regions. In each episode, host Stacy Armijo talks with a local business or nonprofit leader about how they’re adapting to rapid growth, evolving their strategies, and leading with purpose in today’s dynamic Austin community.
From reimagining business models to doubling down on nonprofit missions, Changing Austin shares real stories and hard-earned lessons from the leaders building Austin’s future, while honoring the culture and character that define its past. Learn more at www.changingaustin.com.
Changing Austin is powered by Amplify Credit Union, a Texas-based financial institution committed to supporting local leadership and community impact.
For Tamara Atkinson, every successful career starts with purpose.
Her philosophy of “connecting for purpose” has guided more than three decades of work in workforce development across Central Texas. From helping individuals identify career pathways to creating opportunities for economic mobility, Atkinson has dedicated her career to connecting people with the tools they need to succeed.
In this episode of the Changing Austin podcast, powered by Amplify Credit Union, Atkinson shares how a lifelong appreciation for community impact and a career spent in workforce development ultimately led her to Goodwill Central Texas, where she now serves as President of Workforce Advancement Strategy.
The conversation explores how Goodwill Central Texas transforms donated goods into workforce training, adult education and career opportunities while preparing people for success in an economy increasingly shaped by technology and evolving workforce needs. Atkinson also discusses the importance of investing in people, strengthening communities and building a workforce prepared for the future of Central Texas.
Follow Tamara Atkinson on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-atkinson-6456345/
Follow Stacy Armijo on Instagram and LinkedIn:
https://www.instagram.com/stacy.armijo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyarmijo
About Changing Austin:
Changing Austin examines the people shaping one of America’s fastest-growing regions. From reimagining business models to doubling down on nonprofit missions, Changing Austin shares real stories about Austin’s unique past and promising future.
VISIT Changing Austin at www.changingaustin.com
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