In Episode 9 we get to hear from guest speaker Ashley Goudeau at our February 2017 Polished Austin Luncheon. Ashley is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who currently reports on news from City Hall in Austin, Texas. Her work has been honored by the Texas Associated Press, and she’s been named an Emerging Business Leader by the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce. When she’s not chasing news, Ashley enjoys volunteering with her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, cooking, and dancing.

This episode is sponsored by May Designs. May Designs is a lifestyle brand specializing in customized notebooks, stationery, and more! At our core, we are a team wanting to bring beauty to everyday moments. The flagship product is the May Book, a simple notebook that can be customized to reflect each customer’s style; in three different sizes, it lays flat and fits nicely in your purse.The heart behind each product is allowing customers to create something that makes everyday life more beautiful. May Designs has been featured by Good Morning America, The Today Show, Real Simple and was named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things!