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Austin jewelry making business promotes sustainability, feminine power

By Grace Barnes - Updated on March 3, 2020 at 9:15 pm

Beyoncé needed it in 24 hours, and Nina Berenato delivered.
Viva Day Spa in Austin provides guests with ‘upscale but unpretentious’ spa experience

By Grace Barnes - Updated on March 3, 2020 at 9:12 pm

Laurie Aroch, Maya Aroch and Shannon Mouser had no business opening a spa. Fifteen years ago, the pharmacist, ex-corporate employee and masseuse did it anyway.
CBD boutique MaryJae aims to break taboo around cannabis

By Carlie Whisman - Updated on March 2, 2020 at 11:03 pm

Women-owned CBD shop places an emphasis on education.
Austin photographer awakens beauty

By Hannah Heckman - Updated on March 2, 2020 at 10:59 pm

Photographer Riley Blanks shares her work at an exhibit in the Miranda Bennett Studio.
Future UT-Austin student sells over 10,000 Girl Scout cookie boxes, breaks Central Texas record

By Jennifer Errico - Updated on February 26, 2020 at 11:05 pm

Marillah King numbered and signed the last 10 boxes. Seven were sold to students outside the University Co-op. The last box she would sell as a Girl Scout was bought by her grandparents. On Sunday, King broke her own record, selling over 10,000 boxes.
Q&A: UT alumna Brittany Bernstrom discusses works in Art for the People gallery

By Kaylee Benavides - Updated on February 24, 2020 at 10:29 pm

Including paintings of famous people and pets, the “Celebrities” exhibition at the Art for the People features two paintings by artist and UT alumna Brittany Bernstrom — “Boston Terrier” and “Two-Tone Cat.”
Freshman starts Nigerian-inspired makeup business that caters to Black women

By Angelica Arinze - Updated on February 24, 2020 at 10:26 pm

Business freshman Kachi Akamelu said her love affair with makeup began at 16 in the Walmart makeup aisle. Now, she runs a makeup business in Austin and Houston, offering a wide range of looks and services.
Backpack Languages offers affordable language learning

By Anissa Reyes - Updated on February 21, 2020 at 12:23 am

Because of his love for traveling and teaching, Blake Maynard started reaching out to his Instagram followers to offer English language lessons via Skype calls.
512 Rage Room offers unconventional stress relief

By Hannah Heckman - Updated on February 20, 2020 at 12:15 am

512 Rage Room is a good and healthy way to let out anger by destroying trash.
Full-time RV couple discuss living on road, breaking from routine

By Faley Goyette - Updated on February 18, 2020 at 12:38 am

Tom and Stacie Langland talk to the The Daily Texan about their business and YouTube channel, RV Texas Y'all, which centers around their experience living in an RV full time.

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