Key Takeaways
???? Billy & Ashley’s journey — what brought them to Austin
???? Ashley’s take on identity, belonging & inclusive leadership
????️ How their podcast became accidental couple’s therapy
???? Austin tacos, rodeo nights & sacred piano bars
???? Fast-tracked love, real talk & what makes it work
Meet the Guests – Ashley Alaniz-Moyer and Billy Moyer
Ashley is a wearer of many hats despite claiming she doesn’t have a head for them. She has 15 years of experience working in nonprofits with roles focused in operations, fundraising, marketing, communications, and events. Ashley believes in combining communication and collaboration for maximum impact. She has successfully planned major events that have launched regional education movements. She has led organizations through rebranding efforts and strategic planning processes. Her commitment to community leadership and DEI initiatives have been recognized by the Austin Business Journal, Austin Under 40, Austin Woman Magazine, KVUE, American Red Cross, The Excellence and Advancement Foundation, Texas Christian University, and Concordia University Texas.
Connect with Ashley, Hispanic Scholarship Consortium, and Refuerzo Collaborative
Billy Moyer is a leadership expert and entrepreneur who has spent his career developing people and growing organizations. He founded SOS Leadership at 21 and published his first book a year later, launching a lifelong commitment to personal development and people-first leadership. Billy has trained thousands of leaders across the globe and helped organizations through critical transitions as a fractional Chief People Officer, interim CEO, and COO. Billy has delivered over 1,500 keynotes and co-authored several books, with Seeds of Success recently re-released for its 15th anniversary. He’s also deeply involved in community work, serving on nonprofit boards and mentoring emerging leaders. Billy lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Ashley, and their son, Lincoln.
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Show Notes
In this episode, Adam sits down with Austin-based power couple Billy Moyer and Ashley Alaniz Moyer for a conversation about leadership, marriage, and community. Billy, founder of SOS Leadership and a keynote speaker since age seven (yes, really), shares how a childhood goal turned into a lifelong mission to empower others. Ashley, Executive Director of the Hispanic Scholarship Consortium, reflects on her experience navigating identity in predominantly white spaces and how it shaped her commitment to equity in education. Together, they’ve built a life centered around service and shared values.
They talk about stepping into leadership roles before feeling fully ready, finding their footing in Austin’s evolving landscape, and what it means to support one another without losing individual identity. From launching a podcast that doubled as relationship maintenance to navigating the challenges of fast-tracked commitment, Billy and Ashley share what it’s taken to build something lasting, in their work, in their marriage, and in their city.