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#37 The Dairy Farmer
The woman: Amelia Sweethardt, second-generation owner of Pure Luck Farm & Dairy. The mission: Make a happy home for 72 dairy goats, and craft artisan cheese for all of Hill Country. The commitment: “This farm was my mother’s dream. It’s our home.” Top 3 ways she’ll change your life:…
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#38 The Ice Cream Entrepreneur
The woman: Amy Simmons, founder of Amy’s Ice Creams – which, if you’re from Austin, needs no introduction. The mission: Make your day. The commitment: “People have very different ideas of success. Ours is to educate and elevate our employees.” Top 3 ways she’ll change your life: Indulge in Austin’s original…
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#39 The Horse Healer
The woman: Shelley Hill Smith (at far left), associate at Spirit Reins, an Austin nonprofit specializing in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. The mission: Improve the emotional and behavioral health of children and families with the help of horses. The commitment: “Parents tell us that they feel like they have their kids back.…
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#40 The Vodka Bootstrapper
The man: Tito Beveridge, founder of Tito’s Handmade Vodka. The mission: Make the best vodka in the world, to the tune of one of the greatest underdog stories you’ve ever heard. The commitment: “I racked up 19 credit cards to about $88,000. And I got carpal tunnel.” Top 3 ways he’ll change…