[VIDEO] In this episode, Brett Hurt, host of the Love Conquers Fear Podcast, sits down with Texas trailblazer Gay Gaddis—entrepreneur, artist, and civic leader who built one of the nation’s largest woman-owned advertising agencies, T3. She went from launching the firm in 1989 to now mentoring future leaders through initiatives like Women Who Mean Business and Texas Trailblazers, continuing her influence well beyond the business world.

Gay shares candid stories about building T3 from the ground up, discovering her passion for painting, and writing her bestselling book, Cowgirl Power: How to Kick Ass in Business & Life. She reflects on the challenges she overcame, the importance of understanding the financial side of business, and the confidence she gained throughout her entrepreneurial journey. She also discusses Austin’s role as a creative hub that encouraged innovation while allowing her to stay true to her Texas roots.

Beyond business, Gay opens up about her upbringing in Texas, the values her family instilled in her, and the experiences that shaped her approach to leadership and life. Along the way, Gay and Brett pay tribute to Joshua Baer and discuss why surrounding yourself with the right people is one of the most important ingredients for lasting success.

Key Takeways:

  • Gay’s journey from art student to building T3 into a leading advertising agency
  • The lessons Gay learned about confidence, risk-taking, and knowing the money
  • From advertising to painting and writing Cowgirl Power: embracing new chapters
  • Why mentorship, relationships, and surrounding yourself with the right people matter in leadership
  • Gay’s Texas roots and the values that have shaped her life and career

For this episode and more, visit the Love Conquers Fear Podcast by Brett Hurt.