Oct 19, 202630 minS2
Liz Schoenfeld's, BA '07, BS '07, MA '10, Ph.D. '13, journey to becoming the CEO of LifeWorks started at UT—studying romantic relationships, earning her Ph.D., and eventually becoming an intern at LifeWorks. Today, she...
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Hello Longhorn
Hosted by Texas Exes · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Did you know a Longhorn did that? Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. We want to know what they were like in college, what they do now, and why it matters. Hosted by Sara Light, you can listen to Hello Longhorn every Monday wherever you get your podcasts. Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
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What is Hello Longhorn about?
Did you know a Longhorn did that? Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. We want to know what they were like in college, what they do now, and why it matters. Hosted by Sara Light, you can listen to Hello Longhorn every Monday wherever you get your podcasts.
Who hosts Hello Longhorn?
Hello Longhorn is hosted by Texas Exes. The show has published 84 episodes to date.
What has Hello Longhorn covered recently?
Recent episodes include "How a UT Love Researcher Became CEO of LifeWorks and Is Fighting Youth Homelessness" (19 October 2026, 30 minutes), "Evry Health I In his 40s this Longhorn decided to take on healthcare. So he rolled up his sleeves and got to work." (12 October 2026, 34 minutes), and "This Longhorn love story from the 70s turned into Fara Coffee" (5 October 2026, 30 minutes).
How often does Hello Longhorn publish?
Hello Longhorn publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 84 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Hello Longhorn?
Booking probability for Hello Longhorn is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hello Longhorn requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hello Longhorn's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Hello Longhorn?
The strongest fits for Hello Longhorn are Business & Management Consulting and Holding Companies & Corporate HQs. Hello Longhorn has an education audience.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 12, 202634 minS3
Chris Gay, BA '97, BBA '98, took on healthcare because he had a why: friends who lost their lives to something that was entirely preventable. A serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Evry Health, Chris believes doing...
- Oct 5, 202630 minS3
Maria Cisne Farahani, BA '78, came to The University of Texas from Nicaragua, and her husband, Many Farahani, BS '78, came from Iran. They met for the first time at Contessa West, where Maria was a RA. Now, they own...
Episode #5
ATX Defense | Army Combat Veterans and Longhorns Now Run a Fast-Growing National Security Business
Sep 28, 202634 minS3Zach Walker, MPAFF '09, and Shawn Kotoske, MBA '21, have impressive resumes, including experience at the NSA, CIA, DIU, and the Pentagon. Now, their business, ATX Defense, helps companies that work with the military...
- Sep 21, 202628 minS3
Amy Jones, BJ '88, Life Member, thought she'd work in magazines. Instead, she became CEO of O'Connell Robertson, an integrated architecture, engineering and interior design firm with a mission-driven approach. And if...
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- Sep 14, 202633 minS3
J.B. Sauceda, the Texas Country Reporter, is a man who wears many hats. As the Texas Country Reporter he tells the stories of "ordinary Texans doing extraordinary things." After a career spanning photography, logistics...
- Sep 7, 202631 minS3
This Longhorn created the hair tie everyone is wearing. Andrea Nucete-Elliott, BA '17, is the CEO of TIY Products, maker of customizable hair ties that range from a fashion statement to essential athletic gear. Hello...
- Apr 27, 202646 minS2
Our season 2 finale of Hello Longhorn features the founders of Pluckers Wing Bar! Hear from Mark Greenberg, BS '95, Dave Paul, BS '95, and Sean Greenberg, BBA '99, about how a simple wing-delivery idea turned into...
- Apr 20, 202632 minS2
You can play six degrees of Gary Farmer in Central Texas—but without Texas, Gary would say he wouldn't be who he is today. This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Distinguished Alumnus Gary Farmer, BBA '80, JD '84, Life...
Episode #32
Less than 2% of VC dollars go to female-founded startups. This Longhorn is changing that.
Apr 13, 202632 minS2Carrie Colbert, BS '99, MBA '09, Life Member, graduated at the top of her class from the Cockrell School of Engineering with a degree in petroleum engineering. After a successful career in the oil and gas industry, she...
Hello Longhorn
Jump Gymnastics founder started with six gymnasts and $5,000. Now, she runs one of the fastest-growing Longhorn businesses.
Apr 6, 202626 minShe worked 40–50 hours a week coaching gymnastics to put herself through UT. Now, she's leading one of the fastest-growing Longhorn-owned companies of 2026. Meet Natalie Egan, BA '00, of Jump! Gymnastics, a locally...
- Mar 30, 202638 minS2
Erine Gray, MPAFF '04, Life Member, believed that the right software could connect millions of people to the help they need and improve the entire system. Findhelp was founded to connect people in need to programs that...
- Mar 23, 202628 minS2
This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, a Longhorn Band and McCombs alum turned music executive known by Grammy-winning artists for having "platinum ears." Sharon now runs Dastur Venture...
- Mar 16, 202631 minS2
Meet Priya Kumar, BBA '07, Life Member and CEO of Sustainable Inc., on Hello Longhorn this week. Sustainable Inc. is a boutique supply chain consulting firm, delivering high-impact results across sourcing and...
Episode #27
MALK Organics CEO on McCombs, Scaling to 15,000+ Stores, and Those Viral Hailey Bieber Smoothies
Mar 9, 202628 minS2This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Jason Bronstad, BBA '02, Life Member, and CEO of MALK Organics. MALK specializes in organic, clean-label, plant-based milks and creamers. MALK is on a mission to clean up the...
- Mar 2, 202629 minS2
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Bret Biggart, BA '99, CEO of Freedom Power. Freedom Power delivers heating & cooling, battery backup, solar power, and generator solutions for homes and businesses across the great...
Episode #25
You Can't Have Enough Cowboy Boots. Meet the Longhorn Sisters Behind Fraulein Boot Company
Feb 23, 202634 minS2After exploring a variety of careers, sisters Margaret Walker, BJ '97, and Sarah Caruth, BA '00, launched Fraulein Boot Company— blending femininity with vintage flair. Fraulein Boot Company pays homage to Western...
Episode #24
Skelly Build on Longhorn Love, Gregory Gym Pick-Up Games, and Starting a Construction Company at 25
Feb 16, 202626 minS2Diana Skellenger, BS '12, and Sean Skellenger, BBA, MPA '11, Life Member, are the Longhorn couple running Skelly Build, an award-winning, woman owned construction company. Whether it's a home, office, or commercial...
Episode #23
Derrick Johnson tackled opponents at UT and now he tackles library makeovers at Title I schools
Feb 9, 202627 minS2Derrick Johnson's Defend the Dream Foundation was founded in 2012 with the mission to provide low-income and inner city youth with opportunities and resources to reach their full potential. To date, Longhorn Derrick...
- Feb 2, 202628 minS2
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet the owner of Soto & Co, Meet Rick Soto, BS '08. Soto & Co . designs fine men's suits, custom dress shirts, and other tailored pieces to complement or complete your sophisticated...
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Amy Jones
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Mark Greenberg
VP of xStocks and Global Head of Consumer, End of Life Choices California
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Greg Friedman
Founder & CEO of Peachtree Group, Peachtree Hotel Group
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Allison Evans
Co-Founder, Branch Basics
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