Throughout its history, Austin has been home to a variety of influential women making moves in their industries and communities. Women in this city have truly shaped it, impacted change, and inspired others to do good. We’re highlighting 9 iconic movers and shakers, including businesswomen, artists, politicians, and even female pit masters (we’re talking about Texas, after all!). 

No one list can cover all the amazing contributions made both past and present, but we hope to direct you to some incredible new role models and remind you of our state’s historic leaders. 

YVETTE FLORES

Broker/Co-Owner at Realty Austin

Yvette is a native Central Texan, born and raised in San Antonio, but proud to call Austin her home. After a very successful career as a…

The Alamo City has long been home to women that shake things up and go their own way. From NBA coaches, to poets, to mayors, the influential women in San Antonio have helped shape the city and inspired others to do the same by making moves in their communities. That’s why we’re highlighting six iconic women who have called this city home.

It’s impossible to put every iconic woman on one list, but we hope this one can introduce you to some new role models and remind you of the contributions of historic trail blazers.

YVETTE FLORES

Broker/Co-Owner at Realty San Antonio | Realty Austin

Yvette is a native Central Texan, born and raised in San Antonio. After a very successful career as a multi-million dollar producer, Yvette obtained her Broker…

In Central Texas, Austin is often looked to when talk turns to job growth. The city has certainly made waves with big names like Elon Musk moving in, but other Texas cities are making big job news and breaking records.

While Austin is the number one city that people are relocating to for work, San Antonio is experiencing the largest six-figure job growth. According to a study by Stessa, a real estate software company, factors including COVID-19 have led to an increase in wages across the country. These factors have pushed employers in many industries to pay their workers more to draw talent and offset inflation.

While lower-wage jobs have also seen some increase in pay in order to remain competitive and combat labor shortages, it doesn’t come close…

Amongst the many reasons people move, jobs, family, and housing are statistically some of the more common driving factors. But where are people moving to? For people relocating for a new job, the number one answer is Austin.

A recent report by Realtor.com analyzed LinkedIn data over 12 months to see where people were moving for work, and the data showed that Austin is the top city for job seekers. Between 2020 and 2021, Austin saw a 33% increase in people relocating to the city for jobs according to the report.

Hiring in Austin has also increased 25% between November 2020 and November 2021, according to a LinkedIn Workforce Report. In that time, most of the people moving to Austin from out of state came from California and New York, which shows that…

“It’s such an honor to start this new year off by giving back to the community this way on this particular day,” says Yvette Flores, Realty Austin co-founder. “Dr. King was an iconic leader who often spoke to the need to address economic as well as racial and social inequalities and I think helping to provide kids in our community with the tools they need in order to become informed and empowered citizens is a very appropriate way to honor his legacy.”

The Children’s Shelter offers a wide range of services to children and families who are impacted by cyclical trauma in Bexar County. Their mission is to provide kids with a safe space to heal and grow — through a nurturing environment and trauma-informed care. Their services include everything from…

“It’s such an honor to start this new year off by giving back to the community this way on this particular day,” says Yvette Flores, Realty Austin co-founder. “Dr. King was an iconic leader who often spoke to the need to address economic as well as racial and social inequalities and I think helping to provide kids in our community with the tools they need in order to become informed and empowered citizens is a very appropriate way to honor his legacy.” 

Foundation Communities offers free after-school enrichment and summer learning programs for 1,000 children and teens each year. The stability and support these programs provide the students with makes all the difference in terms of their overall development and academic success. In fact, students who…

On November 30, in honor of Giving Tuesday, Realty Austin donated $125,000 to local charities across the greater Austin community.

All of the funds donated this week will fund numerous essential services benefiting more than 1,000 children, families, and individuals in the area. 

“This is truly all because of our amazing team of agents and staff,” said Yvette Flores, Realty Austin co-founder. “The funds that they donate from their commissions and salaries are what enable us to do this work in the community.”

Since 2012, Realty Austin agents and staff have donated over $2.3 million to address the affordable housing crisis in Austin. They’ve also donated more than 26,000 volunteer hours to build homes, serve meals, and give back to our community. 

AUSTIN, TX— On Tuesday, October 19, Realty Austin and Foundation Communities came together to celebrate resilience, hope, and community at this year’s Welcome Home Luncheon. Residents from multiple communities throughout the area spoke about their individual journeys as well as what the support each of them has found in their  Communities has meant to them and their families.

In an effort to inspire others to support this transformative work, for the tenth year in a row, Realty Austin has set up a $75,000 match fund to help multi-year donors’ donation dollars go even further. 

“The funds that our amazing team of Realty Austin agents help to raise each year make all of our work in the community possible,” Yvette Flores, Realty Austin co-founder said,…

On Friday, November 5, Realty San Antonio launched its 1st Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio home build. Realty San Antonio agents donated $10,000 and 100 volunteer hours to help complete the Musavi Family’s new home. The Musavis have been waiting, “a very long time,” to become homeowners and they are excited for the growth and stability that their new home will offer them and their three young children.

“Allah, Razia, and their three boys have been waiting a long time to own their own home,” said Yvette Flores, Realty San Antonio co-founder, “and it’s an honor for our team to help them to finally begin this exciting new chapter.” Flores also recalled how important the stability and safety of her own childhood home were for her overall development, “I…