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May 21, 2025

Community Is Key to a Perfectly Imbalanced Life in Austin (Sponsored)

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Community Is Key to a Perfectly Imbalanced Life in Austin (Sponsored)

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You might not be one of them — but the hundreds of Austinites who volunteer their time on boards, commissions, advisory groups, and more in town are imperative for Austin’s success. After living in Austin for several years, Dewi Smith decided she needed to get more involved, and since then, she’s created the perfect imbalance of work, life, service, and fun. Smith joins host Nikki DaVaughn to share how she does it all, and why she needs more than just brunch to feel connected. 


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