From Waterloo to the Alamo
Welcome to Waterloo to the Alamo, the brand-new podcast brought to you by Engel & Volkers! Launching next week, this series dives into the rich and diverse culture of Texas, from its storied history to its vibrant present. Whether you're a native Texan or just curious about the Lone Star State, join us as we explore everything from the bustling cityscapes of Austin to the historic landmarks of San Antonio and everything in between. With expert insights, fascinating interviews, and a deep love for all things Texan, Waterloo to the Alamo promises to be your ultimate guide to the heart of Texas. Tune in and discover what makes Texas truly unique!
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Episodes
63 episodes
Inside the Mind of a Lead Designer: McCall Flores on Strategy, Style & the Sensible Revolution
Join Traci as she welcomes McCall Flores, the creative force behind the Austin branch of Sensible Redesign, for a conversation that bridges practical design, bold innovation, and a Texas sized dose of hustle. Since stepping into her role ...
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Season 1
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27:43
No Cookie Cutters Allowed: Karissa Kobylecky of Damn Good Marketing on Outranking the Competition
🎙️ On this episode of From Waterloo to the Alamo, host Traci Turnquist Wilson sits down with Karissa Kobylecky, founder of Austin-based Damn Good Marketing. Karissa is shaking up the marketing world with a no-c...
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Standing Out in a Competitive Housing Market: Amy Martin’s Playbook
🎙️ From Waterloo to the Alamo with Traci Wilson-Turnquist welcomes Amy Martin, a powerhouse in builder partnerships, digital marketing, and community leadership.Amy’s career began with an internship at Walt Disney Worl...
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Bold Voices in Housing: Jennifer Castenson on Leadership, Innovation, and Impact
On this episode of From Waterloo to the Alamo, host Traci Turnquist-Wilson sits down with Jennifer Castenson, a powerhouse leader whose 20+ year career has shaped the built environment through marketing, programming, and public ...
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The Future of Media Is Bold — And Andrea Deaver Is Leading It
In this episode, Traci sits down with powerhouse media executive Andrea Deaver, Vice President of Advertising at the Austin American-Statesman, whose 20+ year career has shaped the way Central Texas consumes and connects through media.An...
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20 Years of Building Homes, Communities, and Legacies with Blue Horse Building + Design
On this episode of From Waterloo to the Alamo, host Traci Turnquist-Wilson welcomes Fred Ballard and Jake Bradley, co-owners of Blue Horse Building + Design, as they celebrate 20 years of building homes and strengthening communities across Cent...
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The Power of Data in Real Estate: A Conversation with Vaike O’Grady
In this episode, Traci welcomes Vaike O’Grady, a nationally respected leader in housing research and analysis, now serving as Market Research Advisor for UnlockMLS and the Austin Board of REALTORS®.Vaike shares what first d...
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From Blueprints to Brighter Futures: Michele Anderson on Leading Austin Habitat for Humanity
In this inspiring episode, host Traci Turnquist-Wilson sits down with Michele Anderson, CEO of Austin Habitat for Humanity, to explore how one of Central Texas’s most impactful organizations is tackling the affordable housing crisis head-on.
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50:30
From Portraits to Visionary: Alexis Sones on Life, Art, and a Miraculous Moment
From Waterloo to the Alamo with host Traci Turnquist-Wilson welcomes Austin-based artist and painter Alexis Sones for a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring and extraordinary.Alexis takes us on her artistic journey, fr...
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🏡 From Appraisals to Advisory: How This Texas Hill Country Duo Navigates Any Market
In this episode, Traci welcomes Jill and Nate Powell, the powerhouse team behind Austin Integrative Real Estate Group and Global Real Estate Advisors at Engel & Völkers. Based in the Texas Hill Country, Jill and Nate co...
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25:32
From Boardrooms to Breakthroughs: Phyllis Snodgrass on Faith-Driven Leadership
From the Austin Chamber to Austin Habitat for Humanity to her current role as CEO of C12, Phyllis has spent decades shaping leaders, championing purpose-driven growth, and making a meaningful difference across Central Texas and beyond. But this...
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🎙️From Cuba to Closings: How Yanelys Thompson Built a Real Estate Empire From the Ground Up
This week, we’re honored to welcome Yanelys Thompson, a powerhouse Global Real Estate Advisor with Engel & Völkers Austin and San Antonio, whose story is one of bold reinvention and unwavering resilience.Born and raised in Cuba, Yane...
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🎙️From the Heart to the Home: Whitney Walker of Farrington Lane
This week on From Waterloo to the Alamo, host Traci Turnquist-Wilson sits down with Whitney Walker, the creative force and founder behind Farrington Lane, a Central Texas brand known for curating homes that feel as good as they look. From her e...
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37:38
🎙️All Roads Lead to Real Estate: Eric Perardi’s Unscripted Journey
What do Division 1 hockey, Hollywood scripts, and high-stakes development have in common? For Eric Perardi, they’re all chapters in one extraordinary story. Join host Traci Turnquist-Wilson as she sits down with Eric Perardi, Director of Develo...
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🎙️Pioneering Change: How Melissa Morman is Reimagining Homebuilding for a Digital World
In this episode, host Traci Turnquist-Wilson sits down with Melissa Morman, an industry trailblazer who has spent over two decades redefining how homebuilders connect with their customers and the technologies that power those experiences.
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42:29
🎙️Beyond the Blueprint: The Future of Texas Land & Community (Part Two)
In Part Two of this powerhouse series, host Traci Turnquist-Wilson dives even deeper with Tu-Anh Cloteaux of Richmond American Homes and Christina Kelley of Inframark—two trailblazers shaping not only where Texans live, but how they th...
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53:36
🎙️Land Deals & Lasting Communities: What It Takes to Build Texas Right
In Part One of this powerhouse two-part series, host Traci Turnquist-Wilson sits down with two of the women making Central Texas’ growth not just possible—but purposeful.Tu-Anh Cloteaux, Director of Land Acquisition for Richmond American...
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Season 1
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33:58
🎙️From Model Homes to Meaningful Impact: A Conversation with April Whitaker of Taylor Morrison
In this episode of From Waterloo to the Alamo, host Traci Turnquist-Wilson sits down with April Whitaker, Regional President of Taylor Morrison Austin, for a powerhouse conversation on leadership, innovation, and building beyond the bl...
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36:30
🎙️Bridging the Housing Gap with Emily Blair
In this episode of From Waterloo to the Alamo, host Traci Turnquist-Wilson sits down with Emily Blair—one of Central Texas’ most respected voices in housing and development. With a rare career that spans both the homebuilding and multifamily se...
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Designing with Intention – How RVi is Shaping the Soul of Texas Communities
In this episode, host Traci Turnquist-Wilson welcomes two visionary leaders from RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture—Peter DuFrene, PLA, Associate Principal, and Shane Lekwa, Director of Planning—for a candid conversation about ...
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From Burnout to Biohacking 🧬: Meet the Power Couple Behind Upgrade Labs Austin
In this next episode of From Waterloo to the Alamo, host Traci Turnquist Wilson sits down with two visionary healers redefining wellness in Austin—Dr. Natalie Ledbetter and Dr. Billy Ledbetter, founders of Upgrade Labs Austin.Fr...
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High Gear, High Grit: Special Host Jana Maloney Goes Trackside with Sarah Stasney
This episode isn’t just high-energy—it’s high-octane. Special host Jana Maloney heads trackside at COTA (Circuit of The Americas) in Austin, Texas, to catch up with Sarah Stasney, a trailblazing female race car driver, inst...
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The Gentleman of Roosevelt: Leland Stone’s Revival of a 1929 Icon
This week on From Waterloo to the Alamo, host Traci Turnquist-Wilson steps out of the studio and into a living piece of history—the Roosevelt Library and Social Club in San Antonio. Built in 1929, this former public library has been transformed...
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37:53
Shop Talk: Selling Luxury, Building Legacy — The Engel & Völkers Way with Jana Maloney & Arion Crenshaw
In this episode of From Waterloo to the Alamo, host Traci Turnquist-Wilson sits down with Engel & Völkers Global Real Estate Advisors Jana Maloney and Arion Crenshaw for an inside look at building a successful brand within a brand....
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Shop Talk: San Antonio Roots, Coastal Views—Jeff Hornbeak on Real Estate, and Finding Home
In this episode of Shop Talk, we’re shining a spotlight on San Antonio with native son and Global Real Estate Advisor Jeff Hornbeak. Before stepping into real estate, Jeff spent years in the medical field, traveling monthly to Colorado and gain...
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