Session 1 Featuring: Kim & Brent Bruton – Owners of Intermission Book Shop and The Runaway Train.

The Local Shift is a twice-a-month live conversation series at Pioneer Tap House that puts the spotlight on the people, ideas, and stories shaping Brownwood and beyond. Hosted inside Pioneer Live, each session features a casual, engaging interview with a guest who brings a unique perspective, passion, or area of expertise to the table. From entrepreneurs and artists to community leaders and change-makers, these conversations dig into what drives them, what they’ve learned, and where they see our community headed.

It’s not a lecture—it’s a laid-back, face-to-face exchange over a drink, with plenty of room for audience questions and connection. Whether you come to be inspired on your own journey in our community, to learn something new, or just to be part of the conversation, The Local Shift is about moving ideas forward together.