Changing Austin, a podcast produced by Amplify Credit Union, is launching its second season on February 20. The show, hosted by Stacy Armijo, chief experience officer at Amplify, focuses on conversations with leaders from business, civic, and cultural sectors about the changes taking place in Austin and their impact on the region’s future.
Armijo said, “Season two continues what we set out to do from the beginning, create space for real conversations with people who are actively shaping the future of our city. These are leaders who are working through growth, change, and uncertainty in real time. Each guest brings a different perspective on how Austin is evolving, and when you listen to their stories together, you get a clearer picture of both the challenges ahead and the opportunities that come with them.”
The new season features guests from various fields such as health care, technology, film, workforce development, and higher education. Some of the announced guests include Tamara Atkinson (chief impact officer and president of workforce advancement strategy), Ghizlane Badawi (CEO of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport), Jeremiah Bentley (vice president of marketing and community affairs at Texas Mutual Insurance Company), Hugh Forrest (former chief programming officer at SXSW), Alan Graham (founder and CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes), Dr. Kristi Kirk (president and CEO of Concordia University Texas), Joel Kocher (co-founder and CEO of Humann), Janice Omadeke (author and entrepreneur), and Sarah Pitre (head film buyer at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema). Additional guests will be announced later in the season.
Episodes will be released twice monthly on Fridays starting February 20. The podcast is available on major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. More information can be found at changingaustin.com.
Amplify Credit Union was founded in 1967 as a credit union for IBM employees in Austin but now offers digital-first banking services to over 50,000 members across Texas. The organization provides home loans, checking accounts, savings accounts, commercial lending services and more. It has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Austin for three consecutive years as well as a Top 50 Workplace nationally this year.
The Austin Chamber of Commerce works to promote inclusive growth that benefits neighborhoods throughout the region (official website). Its efforts focus on enhancing the regional economy through collaboration and advocacy (official website). The Chamber relies on board leadership to guide its initiatives (official website) while building partnerships aimed at advancing both community interests and business goals (official website). It also organizes events and programs designed to support business growth within the greater Austin area (official website).
For those interested in local leadership perspectives or economic development efforts around Austin—such as those championed by organizations like the Chamber—the Changing Austin podcast aims to provide insights into ongoing changes shaping Central Texas.
