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The Refuge Aug 01, 2017

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The Refuge for DMST (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking) is an upcoming facility in the Austin, TX area dedicated to providing a safe space for young girls who have been victims to sex trafficking. With 48 beds The Refuge will be the largest rehabilitation center for victims of minor sex trafficking in the entire United States.

In this episode of Everyday Superhumans, Charlie & Kyle sit down with Steven Phenix (@stevenphenix) and discuss the issue of minor sex trafficking. They discuss the tragic world of minor sex trafficking, and why the media doesn't usually focus on it. But Steven brings light to the conversation by sharing the mission of The Refuge, the stories of their fantastic staff, and how The Refuge for DMST will provide the love and care that every child needs.

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Logo by Adam Dodson Designs

Music in this episode:

Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

Keeping Austin Beautiful with the Austin Parks Foundation Jul 18, 2017

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Charlie and Kyle sit down with Colin Wallis (@colinwallis), the CEO of Austin Parks Foundation, whose mission is to keep Austin beautiful. With 10,000 volunteers strong, Austin's community shows its appreciation for the city's abundance of parkland. In this episode, Kyle discloses information about his Tinder profile picture while Charlie's dog is mentioned . . . yet again.

Plus Charlie and Kyle have two big announcements this episode, listen now to find out what they are!

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Logo by Adam Dodson Designs

Music in this episode:

Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

Take a Step with Tapestry Dance Company Jul 05, 2017

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Tapestry Dance Company is the world's only full-time professional repertory tap dance company and it's HERE in Austin. The non-profit dance organization was founded in 1989 by rhythm tap dancer, Acia Gray (@Soulsfeet), and ballet/jazz artist, Deirdre Strand. Together they not only cultivate talent but also educate others on the art form of tap dancing.

In this entertaining episode, Kyle and Charlie get an impromptu tap dance lesson, discover the origins of the art of tap dancing, and take a step in the right direction, with the help of Tapestry co-founder, Acia Gray.

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Logo by Adam Dodson Designs

Music in this episode:

Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

Exploring the Cosmos with the Austin Astronomical Society Jun 20, 2017

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The Austin Astronomical Society will take you on a journey through the cosmos this episode. Born the month after Apollo 11 touched down on the moon, the society has been on a mission to share the wonders of the universe with the urbanites of Austin for over 45 years. The society hosts star parties at their private observatory in the Canyon of the Eagles, and holds monthly meetings discussing the latest news in the universe of astronomy.

In this episode Charlie & Kyle sit down with the outreach chair and former president of the Austin Astronomical Society, Jim & Joyce Lynch and chat about the stars. They share their stories of star parties, how looking through a telescope can blow your mind, and Kyle nerds out about Space X and the future of space travel.

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Logo by Adam Dodson Designs

Music in this episode:

Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

#BossBabesATX Jun 06, 2017

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#BossBabesATX is an events planning nonprofit dedicated to showcasing Austin's women leaders. Boss Babes does everything from monthly meetups, to their annual Babes Fest, and even produces their own podcasts, Hey Aunt Flo. They were even invited by the White House in 2016 to attend the United State of Women Summit.

In this episode Kyle & Caroline sit down with Leslie Lozano (@_leslielozano), creative programmer and co-founding board member of Boss Babes. Leslie shares the surprising origins of Boss Babes, how Boss Babes has shaped some of Austin's coolest projects, and Kyle & Charlie finally reveal what their superpowers would be.

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Logo by Adam Dodson Designs

Music in this episode:

Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

The Loveable Love-A-Bull! May 23, 2017

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Love-A-Bull works to improve the image and lives of pit bull type dogs through community support, education, advocacy, and rescue. The Austin based nonprofit treats dogs as individuals and spreads their message of pit bull love across the city.

Join Kyle and Charlie as they sit down with Brandy Lord, Vice President and Board of Directors, of Love-A-Bull, as she takes them through the history of pit bulls as well as common misconceptions of their breed. As expected, Charlie gushes over animals.

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Logo by Adam Dodson Designs

Music in this episode:

Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

The HOPE Outdoor Gallery May 10, 2017

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Inspiring artists all across the city, the HOPE Campaign is one of the largest on-going creative projects in Austin. The most ambitious and most notable project of the HOPE Campaign is the HOPE Outdoor Gallery (aka Austin Graffiti Park, or Castle Hill). The HOPE Outdoor Gallery provides street artists with a 100% legal area to spray their next masterpiece. The park also provides an instant audience for their works as well. From famous local artists such as the Eye Doctor and pasetoo, to young upcoming artists, the graffiti park is an ongoing ever changing art gallery of some of best artists Austin has to offer.

Join Kyle & Charlie this episode with one of artists behind the Outdoor Gallery: Miles Starkey (@miles_starkey). Miles shares the origins of the HOPE campaign and the evolution of the gallery, as well as his own story of getting into street art. Kyle goes all super fanboy as the three discuss their favorite Austin street artists, and Miles talks about his kick-ass award winning grilled cheese!

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Logo by Adam Dodson Designs

Music in this episode:

Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

Little Horses, Big Hearts Apr 25, 2017

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Sometimes the biggest hearts are found in the smallest companions. Bringing an extra dose of cuteness, Minis & Friends, provides therapeutic mini horse visits for schools, children's hospitals, retirement homes, assisted living homes for the disabled, and many more communities. While interacting with the minis, many patients have experienced behavior and mobility breakthroughs.

Join Kyle and Charlie with Minis & Friends' cofounders Sally and Gil in this very heartwarming episode. Recorded straight from the Minis Ranch itself, the four chat about the many lives Minis & Friends have touched, from comforting children in the hospital to showing love and care to the disabled, and of course, Little Sebastian. It\'s an episode filled with so much love and joy, we guarantee your heart will melt.

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Special thanks to Adam Dodson Designs for our shiny new logo!

Music in this episode:

Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

Well Aware of WellAware Apr 11, 2017

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Are you well aware of WellAware? Well you should be! Bad puns aside, WellAware is one nonprofit you should keep on your radar. Since 2010 WellAware has been providing clean drinking water to those in need in Africa. Their efforts don't stop at just digging a well for the villages, they insure the well is self sustaining and provides economic growth within the village. With clean water comes a happier and healthier society, which boost school attendance and paves way to gender equality.

To kick off season 3, Kyle & Charlie chat with their first international nonprofit (based out of Austin!). Together they talk with Sarah Evans (@sarahaware) about how WellAware is changing the lives of thousands of people thousands of miles away, how providing clean water is booming the economies within their village, and how by not showering you can change the world! Oh, and also we announce our new Patreon Page!

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Special thanks to Adam Dodson Designs for our shiny new logo!

Music in this episode:

Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

From Trash into Treasure: The Austin Creative Reuse Way Dec 23, 2016

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Austin Creative Reuse is the one stop shop for the environmentally and economically conscious Austinite. ACR's main mission is to provide used goods to be repurposed as art and crafts supplies for anyone in need of supplies. From transforming old political campaign signs into supply boxes to making an old monitor into your next art canvas, to wherever your imagination takes you. Whether you're an artist looking for inspiration or just looking for some materials for your next arts & crafts project ACR is the place for you!

This episode Kyle and Chalrie celebrate Everyday Superhumans\' one year anniversary with Austin Creative Reuse's founder Rebecca Stuch about the origins of ACR, the many fascinating and extremely creative projects they helped people bring to life, why teachers are choosing ACR for their school supplies, and how ACR is changing the Austin art scene!