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Mattie Parker was elected Mayor of Fort Worth in 2021, where she has been recognized as the youngest mayor of any major US city.Mattie spent 5 years as Chief of Staff for the Fort Worth Mayor and City Council where she led successful eff...

Veteran lobbyist Michelle Wittenburg sits down with her colleague Julia Patterson to discuss their experiences lobbying together during the 86th and 87th Texas legislative sessions. Julia shares her unique story of being a full-time college stu...

Felicia Wright Roark is a former Capitol staffer, former association lobbyist, and now business consultant. Felicia stops by the Pink Granite Podcast to talk all about landing a job as a newcomer to Texas politics, how to authentically build yo...

Leticia Van de Putte, a practicing pharmacist since 1980, served in the Texas Legislature for over two decades representing a large portion of San Antonio and Bexar County. She has been recognized and honored with over two hundred awards and ci...

Pink Granite contributor Jenifer Sarver interviews Christiana Lang of More In Common. The two discuss MiC's recently released Threads of Texas study.Read the report here: https://threadsoftexas.us...

Note: This episode was recorded on June 23, 2021.Democratic legislator Jasmine Crockett stops by the Pink Granite Podcast. She and host Caitlin Smith discuss takeaways from her first legislative session as well as how and why she got in...

Anna Muskey-Goldwyn is a screenwriter and co-founder of the Political Playlist which provides articles and insights about the youngest members of U.S. Congress, focused on members 45 and under in a fun and easy way.   Sign up for this...

Ilissa Nolan serves as the Executive Director for the Texas Hemp Coalition. Ms. Nolan was one of the few lobbyist that worked to pass HB 1325 which made it legal to grow and process hemp in Texas. She also serves as a government affairs consult...

Trish DeBerry serves on the Bexar County Commission and graciously stops by the Pink Granite Podcast to discuss what it's like to win and lose elections, and how she did both as a single parent. Show your support for the Pink Granite Po...

Farah Muscadin serves as the City of Austin, Director, Office of Polic Oversight. She was appointed to this position due to her wide range of experience and expertise, and for her demonstrated commitment to fairness and transparency. Farah’s mi...

Update: Staying Bothered launched nonprofit grants in 2021. We’re giving grants to Texas-based nonprofits focused on education, mental wellness, or gender equity. Applications for Q2 are open on the website at

This episode was recorded on October 4, 2020.In this episode, longtime friends and lobbyists Terri Broussard Williams and Elizabeth Hadley sit down to discuss how they because fast friends working at the Texas Capitol and dive de...

This episode was recorded on September 28, 2020.In this episode, higher education policy specialist Linda Battles talks with her good friend and former colleague Myra Leo about a long career in public service and her role as a Re...

This episode was recorded on January 26, 2021.In this episode, the Honorable Susan Combs talks with Jenifer Sarver about her career in public service and efforts to bring women up alongside her in Texas and national politics....

Please note this episode was recorded in October 2020 and is now posted in loving memory of Rep. Minjarez's Golden "Pino."Welcome to Season Two of the Pink Granite Podcast!In this episode, Texas State Representative Ina M...

Welcome to Season Two of the Pink Granite Podcast!In this episode, disability rights activist Alejandrina Guzman talks to Caitlin Smith about the nuances of supporting the disability community in Texas. Alejandrina's impressive resume i...

In this episode former Austin City Council Member, and now best-selling author, Ellen Troxclair talks to Jenifer Sarver about the important role of women in public office and discusses her new book Step Up!Show your support for the Pink...

In this episode Michele Richmond talk about the importance of working hard and smart as an association lobbyist as well as how she talks to her daughters about current events.Show your support for the Pink Granite Podcast and join our L...

In this episode Piper Stege Nelson joins us to discuss the importance of empowering women to run for office, and why she herself stepped up to run for Austin ISD District 5.

In this episode Alice Claiborne and Katherine McLane sit down to discuss the professional journey that led to the founding of the Mach 1 Group and just what it takes to succeed in the Public Affairs business.

In this episode Terri Broussard Williams of Movement Maker Collective interviews Vanessa Fuentes - candidate for Austin City Council District 2.

In this episode Caitlin Smith interviews Katie Coleman, lawyer/lobbyist and Board President of the Gulf Coast Power Association

The Women’s Public Leadership Network (WPLN) educates, organizes, and inspires center-right women to enter public office across the U.S.. Through its growing network of partners and rich offering of online resources, WPLN is pursuing its...

Sera and Martha are the founders of Austin-based social impact company, Waking Giants. They sit down for a conversation about the founding of Waking Giants, advice for their younger selves, and tho...