Carla Hatler
Founder/CEO of two Austin nail studios focused on high-quality, ethical, bookable nail care.
Women
The women making Austin interesting.
Carly Bassett, LCSW-S
Co-founder/therapist offering counseling, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, workshops, groups and retreats.
Carmen Rangel
Austin muralist and mosaic artist; co-founded The Mosaic Workshop in 2019 with fellow muralist J Muzacz to teach mosaics affordably and build community-led public art from recycled materials. City of Austin 'net zero hero'; recipient of the Nov 6, 2025 'Carmen Rangel Day' proclamation. Workshop offers drop-in mosaic making plus recurring classes (Mosaics & Mocktails date night, mandala mosaic drop-ins, team-building workshops).
Chelsea Reyes
Austin fitness and wellness coach offering 1:1 and online coaching and building toward master-class programming.
Chi Ndika
Founder of Austin vegan ice cream brand that moved from pop-ups into a brick-and-mortar shop.
Chiquitas Clay
Makes Latina-owned polymer clay accessories and home decor.
Christabell Nunez
Founder and President of I Slay, an Austin nonprofit creating radically inclusive spaces for plus-size people; hosts Austin's only free monthly plus-size clothing swap plus community events, workshops, and low-cost wellness services.
Clay House Candles
Pastry chef who turned to candle-making and makes one-of-a-kind candles.
Collette OM (Collette Ouseley-Moynan)
Austin yoga teacher since 2010 (500-hr certified 2016) and author of 'Foundational Yoga Flow' (Human Kinetics, Jan 2025); teaches pop-up yoga at Zilker Botanical Garden, Austin Public Library, The Rowing Dock, and Aviator Nation.
Comadre Panadería
Mexican-American baker whose pop-up became a bakery that the NYT named one of the 22 best in the US (2024). Her work centers ancestral technique, fair labor, and organic ingredients.
Country Fried Dance / BRONCO
Teaches queer line dancing. Runs BRONCO on Mondays at Sagebrush.
CRAFT
Opened Austin's adult craft room in 2013 at Canopy, with open studio hours and weekly workshops. She previously founded Challah for Hunger.
Cynthia de la Luz
Simply Shamanic
Denise Roussel
Author of 16 books (Creating Soulful Spaces, Beyond This Space, Creating a New Earth), intuitive guide, artist, and transformational speaker; hosts weekly Tribal Joy Ecstatic Dance in Austin; creator of the SPACE healing process (Stillness, Presence, Authenticity, Connection with Compassion, Empathy).
Destiny Lalane
New York–raised, Austin-based stand-up (LMAOF, Roast Battles, Don't Tell Comedy, SiriusXM) who produces a monthly showcase of Austin's women comics.
Eleni Abendschein
Co-founded Casa Ellevate, an intentional Latina-owned Pilates/movement studio opening early October 2026 in East Austin (reformer + mat Pilates, strength, dance flow, mama & me). Before the lease she ran Alma Wellness pop-ups across Austin to build community and test the concept; now collecting Founding Collective members (60-spot waitlist).
Emily Hoover
Founder of a 20-year South Congress vintage shop carrying curated women's fashion and artisan goods.