Ines Irawati
I was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, and started music training when I was 4 years old. When I was 9 years old, I joined Junior Original Concert, a very special program for young musicians where we were given composition lessons as well as opportunities to perform our own compositions around Southeast Asia. Read more>>
Krissi Trevino
I got my start in the event industry by just planning the events of the people around me. In 2006, I decided to head to culinary school in Scottsdale, AZ, where I earned my degree in Culinary Management. For a while after culinary school, I sold wine for a few different companies before going to work a catering company in San Diego. Read more>>
Adrian Van der Walt
I grew up in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) and South Africa and that was where I fell in love with the body’s ability to produce power while maintaining stability. I played a variety of sports which included rugby, gymnastics, swimming, track and field, field hockey as well as a variety of other sports. Read more>>
Barbara Greenbush
The Docent program is open to individuals, male and female, with a genuine interest in early California history. First and foremost, the Docents represent the Camp Pendleton Commanding General during all tours. The History Museum office is the base facility that helps support the Docent program. Read more>>
Brian Mahoney
I was born in raised in Las Vegas. As a kid, I was always filming our family vacations and special occasions, and was just really interested in capturing and preserving the moments in our lives. As an adult, I spent 12 years in the casino industry as the general manager of two casinos. Read more>>
Laurent Yung
My name is Laurent Yung. I am married to Elise Yung and we have 3 kids, Gabriel, 14, Benjamin, 10 and Eva, 8. We are from France and we moved to San Diego from Bordeaux in July 2013. We settled in Carmel Valley since the schools are amazing and it was not too far from my job when we got here. Read more>>
Kathy Herington
I believe in the good things in life, good people, good deeds, always doing the right thing and keeping a child-like wonderment about life while wishing all the good things that you’ve ever dreamt about and have ever believed in come true. Read more>>
Kristy Malone and Rachel Freeman
We found each other via social media and immediately connected over the fact that we were both mental health therapists and also nutritionists, which is a fairly rare combination. We also both felt there was a major need for more integration of the fields of mental health and nutrition. Read more>>
Shane Hall
I have a music family but I’m the first professional. Joined military at 18. Stationed here and all over. Got out and settled here to peruse music full time. Play 250-300 shows per year. Nominated for A San Diego Music Award: Best Singer songwriter. Onward and upward. Read more>>
Richard Marks
My passion for training and encouraging others to be their best started in the summer of 2006 while working for a leading Wireless company as an Indirect Account Manager “IAM”. As an IAM, I had the responsibility of managing accounts with our resellers also known as “The Dealer Channel”. Read more>>
Karen Ogden
The story of how SOLE Effects came to fruition can quickly turn a 30-minute lunch, walk or phone call into three hours. This is because, this story is not only close to me, it’s a part of me. However, since this is in print, and not over an iced tea, I will try to be concise. Read more>>
Jussi Oksanen
I was a Professional Snowboarder for 17 years, competing in the Olympics in 98, and getting medals at multiple X Games and other contests. But my dream was always to film for snowboard movies, so I spent a big part of my career featuring in some of the biggest snowboard movies, and chasing snow from Alaska to Europe to Japan. Read more>>
Nicholas Perrenoud, Paul Swaney
Enspero, which means to “give hope” in Latin, was inspired by Nick’s adopted son, Angel. Angel lived the first 3 years of his life without a family in the hospital due to poor IV line care and bloodstream infections. When Nick and his wife brought Angel home, Nick was able to deliver expert care as a pediatric ICU nurse – later specializing in anesthesia as a Nurse Anesthetist. Read more>>
Kaleigh Oleksy-Boe
I opened The Lily Pad with my mom Stephanie Oleksy in a suburb of Minneapolis twelve years ago. I’ve always enjoyed working with children and it was my dream to one day be a teacher. We worked hard and developed our own curriculum. The Lily Pad blossomed into something more special than we could have ever imagined! Read more>>
Susan Hannifin-MacNab
I am a social worker, educator, author, and community organizer who spent 20 years teaching and leading health and wellness workshops, classes, and support groups for children, youth and families across the Mainland USA, Hawaii, Canada, and Australia. Read more>>
Susan Brown
January of 2017 we began our journey producing First Friday Art Walk. This is a Free, Family Friendly First Friday event 5-9 PM from March through December. We have over 80 artists displaying their mediums as well as Musicians (bands) performing for the pleasure of our guests. Read more>>
Brooke McDougal
I was an intern for a prominent wedding photographer while in high school. One day he sat me down and told me I would only do well in this business if I worked for myself. That stuck with me. After that, I went off to college and supported myself by teaching dance. Read more>>
Ericka Casanova, Emma – Rose
As a child I was very creative. I spent most of my time painting, drawing and making animal sculptures out of play-doh. Ever since I can remember I’ve always had a passion for animals, flowers and jewelry. I was that girl in school that had a ring on every finger, had more than one necklace on and a whole collection of bracelets on each wrist. Read more>>
Ntuthu Dlamini
Georgina’s Glow located within Sola Salons in Poway, was established in May 2017 by Ntuthu Rwai-Rwai – Dlamini. Ntuthu is an ITEC Certified Aesthetician, NovaLash Trainer and Murad Inclusive Health Practitioner among other qualifications. Read more>>
Clayton Wheeler
I grew up on Board & Brew through my high school years. Friends and I always went to Del Mar after a long surf and craved the Turkado and Baja Chicken. As my interest in a restaurant career grew, I was always amazed at how simple, consistent and delicious Board & Brew delivered its product. Read more>>
Jackie Wu
I’ve gone through all of the steps at one point or another in my life, including a debilitating (and permanent) injury. I used to compete in high level martial arts, dabbled in several other sports including tennis, gymnastics, other martial arts, soccer, track and field, running (short and long distances), yoga, and stupid human tricks. Read more>>
Matthew King
I grew up in the restaurant business, it was in my blood. My father worked in restaurants since he was in high school and is still in the business today. when I was younger I did what most kids in New York did and bounced around and worked at local Pizzerias. Read more>>
Pascal Besset
Beginning his career in Monte Carlo at age 17 as an apprentice for a five-star kitchen, Pascal passionately refined his craft over the next 15 years with the guidance of his father’s longtime friend turned mentor, Cesar Merline (Chef and Maître Charcuterie). Read more>>
Kate Judd
I am a recovering addict whose passion is counseling other people struggling with addiction. I was a college athlete with a good education who grew up in a house full of addiction and violence. Initially, I used drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism. Read more>>
Ginny Lopez
My background is in Interior Design but I’ve always dabbled in event and wedding planning. A few years ago I became engaged and was searching for my wedding dress. I didn’t have the best experience at the store I ended up purchasing from. Read more>>
Michael Ferraro, Kandice Ferraro
Kandice Ferraro has been in the grooming business since 2007. She got her start at her sister’s pet salon in New York. In 2012, she made the move out west and worked as a groomer for Petco. She had always a dream of one day owning her own salon. With the help of her brother in law, Michael Ferraro, that dream became a reality. Read more>>
