Stephanie Houston is a five-time founder, the first Latina to co-own a distillery in the U.S., and the powerhouse behind Island Getaway Rum.

In this episode of Just Getting Better, she shares her journey from Oak Cliff, Texas to the national spirits stage—and the family legacy she never saw coming. We talk about what it means to own your story, challenge the system, and build something with real impact—on your terms.

In this episode:

– The fight for better liquor laws in Texas

– Stephanie’s wild pivots: from medical staffing to trailer parks to spirits

– Discovering a direct ancestral link to Moctezuma—and why that matters

– Navigating generational trauma, pride, and ownership

– Why Island Getaway is more than just a name

Mentions: Texas Distilled Spirits Association, Oak Cliff, Deep Ellum, An article on shushing people in public

Vibes: Quiet power, reclaimed roots, a twist of lime Subscribe for new episodes every week.