This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Greg Friedman, CEO of Peachtree Group.

Peachtree Group is an investment firm driving growth with a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets and other ventures. They focus on real estate acquisition, development, and lending and manage billions in equity, augmented by services designed to protect, support, and grow their investments.

Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network.

About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

This week on Hello Longhorn, Kelly Love, BS '08, and Allison Evans, BSPR '08, share how they built a non-toxic, plant-based cleaning brand to help people create healthier homes

Branch Basics is on a mission to help people heal. They provide information on how to identify and replace toxins in your home, body care products and diet. The company offers non-toxic and plant-based cleaning products that replace every cleaner in your home.

Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network.

About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

A pink armadillo and a pastel snake for a holiday ornament? A Longhorn did that!

Listen to how Texan Christmas founder Laura Ainsworth, BS '08, took a classic product and disrupted the industry with marketing and unique color choices.

Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network.

About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Elaine Garza, BA '94, Life Member, three-time Longhorn 100 winner and the founder of Giant Noise—a PR force in Texas and beyond.

Giant Noise is a Texas-based public relations, creative, and digital media agency, founded in Austin in 2006. They blend Southern roots with national reach, helping their clients connect with audiences and deepen engagement. Their work fosters culture and connection, delivering impactful results that build brands and drive success while staying true to their values and commitment to community.

Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network.

About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

Those really cool Bala Bangles? A Longhorn did that! ⭐

Learn how Natalie Holloway, BA '10, bootstrapped her fitness brand on Hello Longhorn this week! Bala, believes beautiful, functional fitness equipment will change the way you move.

Learn more about Bala: All Products – Bala

Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network.

About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing you to Longhorn 100 winner and co-founder of Lovevery, Roderick Morris, BA, BBA '95. Their goal is to make parents feel confident.

Lovevery's comprehensive support system provides stage-based learning and play for children, and research-backed guidance that empowers parents. The company is best known for its award-winning subscription Play Kits program.

Hello Longhorn is a Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. Listen to Hello Longhorn every Monday wherever you get your podcasts → texasexes.org/hello-longhorn

Meet Shanaz Hemmati, BS '85, and co-founder of ZenBusiness on this week's episode of Hello Longhorn!

ZenBusiness is a company that provides an easy, all-in-one platform and trusted guidance for small business owners. They've consolidated all the tools, services, and expert support needed to start, run, and grow a successful business. Think of it as the operating system for small business success. Customers can protect their liability, manage finances, and get customers all in one place.

Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network.

About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats

This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Adam Loewy, JD '03, Life Member.

Loewy is one of the top personal injury lawyers in Austin. https://personalinjurylawyersaustintx.com/

Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network.

About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.