Awesome Austinites

Tell us your Austin story

Awesome Austinites is our series on the people making this city interesting: founders, makers, artists, and the folks behind the places you love. Answer the questions below in your own words and add a few photos. If it is a fit, we write your feature, publish it on the site, and send you the link so you can share it with your own audience. Some features also run in the Thursday newsletter, when the edition has room for them. There is no fee, and a person reads every submission.

Your name *

What you do *

Phone (optional)

Website or portfolio

Neighborhood

Where people can follow you

Instagram

TikTok

X (Twitter)

YouTube

Photos * (up to 8)

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Clear photos of you, your work, and your world. A good headshot helps. JPG, PNG, or WebP.

Short video (optional)

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A short vertical clip works best. MP4 or MOV, up to about a minute.

A few quick questions

What do you make or do, in plain words?

How did you land in Austin, and why did you stay?

What is the thing you have made or done here that you are proudest of?

What is one opinion you hold about Austin that most people here would argue with?

Where do you actually eat, drink, or hang out? Name real places.

What would you tell someone who moved here last week?

What are you working on next?

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By submitting, you grant The Austin Newsletter permission to feature your photos and video, with credit to you.