Episode 71 - Carrie Simmons, Texas Lobby Group

Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. Today we speak with Carrie Simmons, a Lobbyist with Austin-based Texas Lobbying Group. Carrie and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss her path to lobbying (and advice for those interested in doing it), the realities of the profession, and what it takes to be successful in it. ABOUT CARRIE Carrie joined Texas Lobby Group (TLG) in fall of 2014 and was named #1 “Rising Lobby Star” by Capitol Inside. Prior to joining TLG, Carrie started as a legislative aide in the Texas House of Representatives, and later as an account associate at Elizabeth Christian Public Relations and Affairs firm, Carrie was able to obtain the experience of passing, promoting and driving legislative solutions. Follow Texas Lobby Group on Twitter at: @TexasLobbyGroup Subscribe to BG Reads to get episodes emailed to you every Wednesday. The BG Podcast is produced by BG Media Group, LLC (2019) This episode was originally recorded on August 13, 2019.