Local Leaders In Austin Share The Impact of #StoutMoms on their success
What’s mom got to do with it?
Quite a bit, according to these Austin business leaders, who spoke with Stout Magazine about the positive impact their #StoutMoms had on their journey to success.
Ann Webb’s mother, Ematille (left) Ann Webb, Owner of the Ann Webb Skin Clinic and Institute (right)
My mother, Ematille, has always been my most important and greatest mentor. When she passed, many businesses shut down that day. Her impact on my small town had a profound effect on me. I live my life trying to carry on her legacy in my own way.
Ann Webb
Owner of the Ann Webb Skin Clinic and Institute
Simon Madera Owner/Operator of Taco Flats and his mother Esther
My mom taught us everything we know about cooking. She inspired us to work hard, hustle and not to take short cuts; to be hands on and to reach for more. Now, we combine our love of food, family and business everyday.
Simon Madera
Owner/Operator of Taco Flats Restauranteur
JJ Schmidt, Detective Austin Police and his mother JoAnn Lawshae
My mom was the strong person who really provided a lot of influence – at least for me – and gave me my moral compass and direction on how life was. She was a teacher at the time, so she was teaching at work, but she was also teaching at home, too.
JJ Schmidt, Detective
Austin Police
Allison Schickel, Founder & CEO of the Brobe and her mom Holly De Leon
I love my mom. Anyone who knows me knows how much this woman means to me. She’s incredible. Inspiring. Forgiving . Thoughtful. Creative. Genuine. “Leap and the net will appear,” was her advice to me when I started my company. Her love and support means everything to me.
Allison Schickel
Founder & CEO of the Brobe
Tory Burch Foundation Fellow Finalist
Simon Madera Photo by Matt Lankes.