Judy Richardson, the creator and backbone behind local nonprofit Leap of Joy, has spent the past 10 years empowering more than 2,000 at-risk youth to find their rhythm—in the studio and in life—through after-school dance and theater programs. Read on »
My first celebrity sighting was of Chamique Holdsclaw. Who? Chamique Holdsclaw, one of the greatest collegiate basketball players in NCAA history. She played for the University of Tennessee under legendary... Read on »
For the better part of a decade, Sanya Richards-Ross ran the women’s 400-meter race faster than anyone else. She clinched gold at the London Olympics in 2012 and bronze in Beijing in 2008. This year, after injury prevented her from qualifying for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the elite athlete-turned-business-woman told Austin Woman about coming home to Central Texas and taking her biggest leap yet. Read on »
As true in Texas as anywhere else in the country, parents sending their kids off to college are worried about the rising number of cases, reported and unreported, of sexual assaults on campus. With a spotlight shining on this abuse issue more than ever before, here are the rules, laws and rights everyone should know. Read on »
August’s to-do list from 365 Things To Do In Austin, Texas. Read on »
Facts and figures on females from throughout the world. Read on »
A former Austin Woman cover woman speaks up about the many definitions of domestic violence. Read on »
For Founder and Owner Alissa Bayer, there’s nothing more important than investing time in the community that supports her. Read on »
From delivering babies to improving health care, Jamie Dudensing is committed to making lives better. Read on »
Infamous for beaches bombarded each year with boisterous spring-breakers, the resort town of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, has an unexpected surprise up its sleeve: it’s got a quiet side. Read on »
These must-have goodies are in our rotation for the month of August. Read on »
While the water of lady Bird lake may not be the clearest on any given sunny Saturday afternoon, skim the surface and it’s clear to see that the leisure activity of... Read on »
The clean and crisp lines created by a classic black-and- white color combination inject a suitable amount of panache within any home. that was the idea behind this silky-smooth entryway designed by Brooke... Read on »
Between outdoor hikes on the greenbelt and the casual, comfortable nature of Austin’s work environment, the rising popularity of the “athleisure” style—athletic clothes that double as leisure wear—fits nicely into Austin’s well-known, low-key vibe. Read on »
Beat the heat in summer’s breeziest baubles from Austin’s own designers. Read on »
Beat the back-to-school blues with a few lunch ideas that can be packed up, made beforehand and even simplified for the kids. All it takes is a jolt of global flavor, a punch of energizing protein and a few indulgences along the way. Read on »
Imagine it’s date night and, once again, you’re faced with answering the challenging question, “Where should we go for dinner?” You could go to that tiny Asian-fusion... Read on »
Mishmash workouts keep former Olympian Whitney Hedgepeth in winning form. Read on »
How much time do you spend thinking about your body each day? According to a recent local survey conducted by thrive Wellness & Recovery, the average time for 50 percent of women between the... Read on »
Why not being a regular dad, but a cool dad, is nearly impossible. Read on »
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