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Leslie Deann

Overview​

Leslie Deann (maiden name Frittle) is an event manager at Speakeasy Austin who gave Gary Sheng and Samuel Armes a venue tour. She's a 43-year-old single mother with extensive experience in event planning, cheerleading coaching, and venue management. She expressed strong interest in Alpha Schools' model and potential business collaborations.

Personal Background​

  • Age: 43 years old
  • Has a 21-year-old daughter who is a cheerleader
  • Had her daughter at age 21 (was told she couldn't have children)
  • Divorced after 22-year marriage
  • Currently dating a 40-year-old man who works in real estate ("the nicest person I've ever met in my life")
  • Lives in Austin since right before COVID
  • Wants to live downtown but deterred by price increases
  • Prefers dating younger men
  • Former cheerleader: "I was a cheerleader. Like, I can cut the A and a half again"

Professional Background​

  • Current: Event Manager at Speakeasy Austin
  • Started in events through helping with matchmaking business
  • Former cheerleading coach who built training gym in her garage
  • Previously ran Riley Building venue
  • Earns commissions from multiple venue referrals
  • Experience managing high-profile events and wealthy clientele
  • Good at "interacting with rich people"

Speakeasy & Austin Venues​

  • Works for Michael Girard who owns multiple properties:
    • Speakeasy (open since 1997, Girard bought in 1999)
    • Coconut Club (acquired January 2025)
    • Neon Grotto
    • Pete's Piano Bar
    • Various other properties
  • Familiar with Austin's venue landscape and availability
  • Can arrange tours and bookings across multiple venues
  • Knows about spaces for rent (e.g., next to Coconut Club)

Business Interests & Opportunities​

  • Expressed interest in real estate (Gary offered to connect her with contacts)
  • Knows about Lake Austin condos that need to be sold
  • Potential cheerleading/gymnastics school at Alpha
  • Could serve as venue partner/advisor for Gary's various events
  • Interested in connecting with wealthy investors

Alpha Schools Connection​

  • Toured Alpha School with Gary, extremely impressed
  • Resonated with story of ADD student who was "way smarter than all these kids"
  • "I didn't even know schools like this existed"
  • Potential to start cheerleading/gymnastics-focused Alpha school
  • Her daughter (21, cheerleader) could potentially be involved

Event Planning Details​

  • June 14th available for Alpha Schools event at Speakeasy ballroom
  • Familiar with catering options and vendor policies
  • Upcoming notable event: ACL-style wedding with vinyl giveaways
  • Can provide venue recommendations across Austin

Interactions​

  • 2025-05-23: Venue tour at Speakeasy with Gary Sheng and Samuel Armes. Discussed event spaces, business opportunities, toured Alpha School, exchanged contact information. Gary promised to introduce her to real estate contacts.

Contact Information​

  • Phone: Has Gary's cell number (exchanged during tour)
  • Professional name: Leslie Deanne (goes by middle name professionally)
  • Maiden name: Frittle

Notes​

Leslie appears to be a well-connected Austin venue professional who could be valuable for Alpha Schools' event needs and potentially interested in starting a sports-focused school. Her enthusiasm for the Alpha model and experience with both events and youth sports coaching make her a promising contact for multiple initiatives. Her comfort with wealthy clientele and knowledge of Austin's venue landscape position her well as a potential partner.