From Covering SXSW to Being on Stage with Girl, Unemployed
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Many years ago, I was a columnist and blogger for The San Antonio Current. My main beat was fashion, which meant I often got to profile talented local artists — many of whom went on to shine nationally and internationally at events like New York Fashion Week.
During that time, I also covered the only two years in SXSW’s history that featured a fashion component, Style X (2011 and 2012). You can check out some of my fun SXSW coverage from those years [here], [here], and [here] (forgive the archive images for not holding up).
Several years later, I had the joy of supporting one of my best friends at SXSW when she launched her novel VentureGirls with HarperCollins — a book that went on to become a USA Today bestseller.
Over the years, it has been a privilege to celebrate and cheer on so many strong and talented creators. Which is why it feels surreal — and incredibly exciting — to now be one of them at SXSW 2026!
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