Introducing Lisa Lucero — a leader whose career and community service have left a lasting mark on Austin. Lisa is the former Director of External and Legislative Affairs for AT&T, and she’s dedicated much of her time to serving on boards including the Long Center, Dress for Success Austin, and Meals on Wheels Central Texas. Her work has even earned her the Game Changer Award from GirlStart for empowering young women in STEM.

Meet Eric Silverstein — the head chef and founder of The Peached Tortilla, a beloved Austin restaurant that began as a single food truck back in 2010. Eric earned his college degrees in finance, marketing, and law from Washington University in St. Louis, began his career at a prestigious law firm, and then took a leap of faith into the culinary world. That leap has since led to multiple successful restaurants, advisory roles in other food ventures, and a reputation as one of Austin’s most creative and driven entrepreneurs.

Want to connect? Find him on Instagram as @projectpeached or on LinkedIn.

Curious about trying out modern asian food from Japan to Texas? Purchase Eric’s Peached book on his website HERE.

Meet Christina Leipold, a seasoned customer success leader with over 15 years of experience, with Dominique Ramirez. She earned her degree in Government with a minor in Race, and Ethnic Studies from the University of Redlands and is now pursuing a Master’s in Risk and Compliance at Texas A&M University.

Christina is the Director of Customer Success at the Austin Board of REALTORS today and an active member of the Junior League of Austin. In this episode, we dive into her career journey, why she’s pursuing her master’s now, and her insights on customer success.

Want to connect? Find Christina on LinkedIn.

Dominique Ramirez interviews Gretchen Dubois, current VP of Media at Ad Results Media. Gretchen began building her career in New York City where she rose through the ranks at multiple ad agencies and helped enterprises across different industries. She studied Advertising and Economics at UT Austin and even spent time in Paris studying International Marketing.

Gretchen’s known for her directness, drive, and leadership—and in this episode, we talk about her journey in advertising, her no-nonsense approach to work and life, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind.

Want to connect with Gretchen? Find her on LinkedIn.

Get to know Jeremy Garcia in this episode with Dominique Ramirez. Jeremy is the new Head Coach of the women’s volleyball team at St. Edward’s University. He’s been dedicated to the sport since age 11 and has built an impressive coaching career with stops at The University of Texas at Austin, Penn State, and Duke University.

In this episode, we talk about what sparked his love for volleyball, how he found his calling in coaching, and the kind of impact he hopes to make as a leader and mentor. If you’re into sports, coaching, or just great career stories, this one’s for you.

Want to connect with Jeremy? Find him on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Meet Katie Whitehurst with Dominique Ramirez, a Biosystems Engineering graduate from Oklahoma State University and a licensed Professional Engineer. She currently works at Pape-Dawson Engineers, where she’s made her mark on major transportation projects across Texas.

But Katie’s story isn’t just about roads and infrastructure—it’s about stepping into leadership even when it’s uncomfortable, staying deeply involved in her Catholic parish, and finding balance in a fast-paced world.

Want to connect with Katie? Find her on LinkedIn.

Join Dominique Ramirez’s interview with Jackie Navarro, an enforcement attorney who earned her degrees from University of California, Berkeley as well as St. Mary’s University School of Law. From being the first person in her family to graduate from college to earning leadership roles in her professional life and faith life, Jackie holds herself to a high standard and encourages others to dream big, too, because why not!?

Want to learn more about becoming a lawyer? Connect with Jackie via LinkedIn.

Meet Kevin Paul (KP) II with Dominique Ramirez and learn about how his career journey from sports, event planning, affiliate marketing has led him to higher education admissions today. He loves what he does and takes pride in his job and what he accomplishes in his personal life, both attributes we should all strive for ourselves! Take a listen to his story.

Want to connect with KP? Find him on LinkedIn.