We had the good fortune of connecting with Marissa Hornsby and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Marissa, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I wanted to start my own podcast because honestly, I just wanted a safe space to voice my thoughts and speak on important topics. But then in the middle of starting the podcast, I wanted it to be a safe space for myself and others who have things to say that need to be heard and discussed. And most importantly voice our thoughts candidly as possible, just like the conversations you have amongst your friend groups or family.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
What sets my podcast and content apart from the others is that it’s raw but with love I’d like to say. I don’t sugarcoat or maintain a certain persona to have my content do well. I don’t do it for money and though it would be nice that’s not my overall goal honestly. Having a space where I can express my thoughts and others can do the same, without judgement is the goal. And having people around the world be able to resonate, that’s what sets The Pretty Candid Podcast apart from others. I’d say biggest lesson I’m learning currently is to get out of my own way. I had an idea for a podcast and to create content but I made up so many excuses as to why I couldn’t do it. So to finally make everything production wise come to life is very exciting, I can’t wait to see what’s in store.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
While in Austin, I would definitely suggest visiting Holey Moley Golf Club. It’s a putt putt golf course that is also a lounge that’s a fun but small turn up for the evening. Good eats wise? My top 3 you must visit spots would be Vick & Val’s, Paperboy, & Vivo’s , just trust me. Lady bird lake with a beautiful boat ride if you’re wanting to be outside.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would like to shout out DAWA Studios and Austin Cinespace, both located in Austin, Tx. After guidance from other creatives and research I found both of these businesses who ultimately help me create my podcast. DAWA Studios helped me film my podcast in a professional setting and even provided me tips on how to edit and expand my podcast across platforms. Austin Cinespace was my actual first time being in a space that had many different areas for creatives. I not only film/record here as well but I’m also able to edit all of my content and have plenty of flexibility with creating content and editing. I couldn’t have been able to start my journey without them both, I’d like to thank the staff at both organizations for all the help and patience.

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