Texas Archives - Taylor Scott Nelson

Networking in Austin: My Experience & Insights

February 15, 2025 No Comments

Navigating the Networking Scene in Austin, Texas

Networking has been a cornerstone of my professional and social life in Austin. The city is buzzing with opportunities to meet people from various industries, and over the past several months, I’ve had the chance to attend a wide range of networking events. Each one provided a unique experience, valuable connections, and insights into making a networking event successful (or not!).

Diverse Events, Unique Experiences

One of the networking events I attended was the Austin Remote Workers Meetup on July 25 at The Brewtorium. This event brought together professionals working in remote and hybrid settings, offering a great space to discuss productivity hacks, work-life balance, and career growth in a digital-first world.

General, Professional, Rotator, Texas

Taylor’s Professional Career Track

February 1, 2025 No Comments

I’ve had a very interesting roller-coaster of a career track, and wouldn’t want it any other way. I began my marketing career at a boutique automotive firm and then worked my way up to larger communications agencies. While I learned and my skills grew, I felt like there was still something missing. Passion. So I took a step back from a traditional path to find it. Through environmental education and adventures in sustainability, I found a career track I’m passionate about using my seasoned marketing skills.

The list below starts with my most recent job and goes back in sequence below:

Design Workshop, Inc.

After my experience in the waste resource management industry, I joined Design Workshop – a national landscape architecture and urban planning firm with projects across the world. In fact, Design Workshop was the same design firm who developed the initial plans for the Southwestern Medical District Urban Streetscape Master Plan legacy project for the Texas Trees Foundation – of which I was intimately familiar with that project and Design Workshop’s graphic work.

I joined the firm as a Marketing Coordinator, who’s primary responsibility was managing project proposal submissions and supporting business development for the Austin studio and Texas region.

Austin Studio cross-office working session.

General, Personal Projects, Professional, Texas

Taylor-Made Socials: Bringing People Together in Austin

January 25, 2025 No Comments

Introducing Taylor-Made Socials: Bringing People Together in Austin

Creating opportunities for people to connect in person has always been a passion of mine. Back in 2022-2023, I started hosting social mixer events for the Austin Social Scene Facebook Group. These monthly gatherings quickly gained traction, with anywhere from 40 to 120+ attendees, depending on the event. I organized these mixers at some of Austin’s most popular restaurants, bars, and breweries, including ABGB, Pinthouse Brewery, Still Austin Whiskey, Little Woodrow’s, Oskar Blues, and many more. These events were a great way to build friendships, make acquaintances, and foster a sense of community. (See more here: ASS & AYP Networking Event)

Austin Social Scene Event at Still Austin Whiskey

After a couple of years of consistent event hosting monthly, I eventually experienced burnout and decided to take a break from organizing socials. However, as 2025 rolled in, I felt a renewed desire to bring people together. Instead of limiting myself to a singular Facebook group, I wanted to create a brand that could expand across multiple communities. Thus, Taylor-Made Socials was born—a monthly social mixer designed to help adults in Austin meet new people in a relaxed, fun, and welcoming environment.

General, Professional, Road Trip, Texas

Port San Antonio Luncheon

June 11, 2024 No Comments

I recently had the opportunity to attend an insightful industry luncheon through I-LinCP for Port San Antonio, where we delved into discussions about its rich history and exciting development plans for the future. Join me as I take you through my experience of this enlightening day trip!

I-LinCP Port San Antonio Luncheon

I embarked on a journey to San Antonio to participate in an industry luncheon focused on Port San Antonio—a significant hub for economic development and innovation in the region. This luncheon provided a comprehensive overview of the port’s historical significance and its ambitious plans for growth and expansion.

General, Texas, Tips, Travel

Mind Trip at Meow Wolf Grapevine

May 4, 2024 No Comments

I recently had the pleasure of visiting another Meow Wolf venue in Grapevine, and let me tell you, it was an experience like none of the other locations. Join me as I recount my journey through this captivating interactive art exhibit and escape room hybrid.

Meow Wolf Grapevine

Accompanied by my Dad and Stepmom, who were experiencing Meow Wolf for the first time, we embarked on a journey filled with mystery and wonder at Meow Wolf Grapevine. From the moment we stepped inside, we were immersed in a world that blended art, storytelling, and interactive puzzles seamlessly.

The exhibit was deceptively large, with surprises around every corner. As we explored, we encountered clues and hints that gradually unveiled a captivating narrative. It was fascinating to piece together the story, sometimes through direct interactions and other times by overhearing snippets from fellow adventurers.

General, Texas

Earth Day 2024 at Huston-Tillotson University

April 27, 2024 No Comments

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending Earth Day ATX 2024 at Huston-Tillotson University, and it was an enriching experience celebrating our planet and exploring sustainable innovations. Here’s a recap of my day at the event.

Earth Day ATX 2024

On April 27, I swung by the rescheduled Earth Day ATX 2024 at Huston-Tillotson University to celebrate Earth Day and immerse myself in the festivities dedicated to our environment. Here are the highlights of the event.