Changing Austin, a podcast produced by Amplify Credit Union, is set to launch its second season on February 20. The show, hosted by Amplify’s chief experience officer Stacy Armijo, focuses on conversations with business, civic, and cultural leaders about the ongoing changes in Austin and their implications for the city’s future.
Armijo explained the podcast’s goal: “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 upcoming season will feature guests from various sectors including health care, technology, film, workforce development, and higher education. Notable participants include Tamara Atkinson (chief impact officer and president of workforce advancement strategy), Ghizlane Badawi (CEO of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport), Jeremiah Bentley (vice president 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 as the season progresses.
New episodes will be released twice monthly—on the first and third Friday—starting February 20. Listeners can find Changing Austin on major streaming platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify or learn more at changingaustin.com.
Amplify Credit Union has served Texas residents since its founding in 1967 as IBM’s credit union in Austin. Today it offers digital-first banking services to over 50,000 members across Texas.
The Austin Chamber of Commerce plays an active role in promoting inclusive growth for neighborhoods throughout the region (official website). The Chamber seeks to strengthen the local economy through collaboration and advocacy (official website), guided by board leadership that directs its initiatives (official website). Its efforts span economic activities across Austin (official website), focusing on building partnerships for community advancement (official website) while providing events, programs, and advocacy designed to support business growth (official website).
For more information about Changing Austin or Amplify Credit Union’s work in Central Texas, visit changingaustin.com or goamplify.com.
