We are so thrilled to be able to connect with some of the brightest and most inspiring entrepreneurs and creatives from across the city and beyond and this series in particular gives us the honor of introducing these folks to you in a unique way – we go beyond the story of how they got to where they are today by asking them to reflect on a variety of deeper questions that we hope will help you better connect with them, their stories and their brands. Ultimately, our hope is that more of us will spend more of our money with independent artists, creatives and small businesses and we think getting to know one another at a deeper level is step one.
Brandon Goldberg
Investing deeply in relationships. A big part of that is my involvement with the Building Industry Association of San Diego. A lot of the work there is slow and unglamorous. Building trust with builders, planners, city officials, and industry partners. Supporting efforts that help projects get approved and ultimately bring more housing to San Diego. None of that shows an immediate return. Read more>>
Devon DuBois
Not all relationships break in the same way. What causes distance or disconnection depends on the nature of the bond. Let’s unpack this….. First- I love this question- it’s energizing- like the moment when a John Williams’ score soars and you feel the world open up. As a psychotherapist who works primarily with attachment, relationships, and bonds, answering this question is genuinely fun for me. Read more>>
Kimberly Blair
What’s most misunderstood about your business is that people often think I only offer grief counseling, or more specifically pet loss counseling. While grief work is a meaningful part of my practice, The Guides is actually a multi modal, holistic therapy practice. Read more>>
Steven Alvarez
I think others are struggle with taking the first step towards their dream goals. Now I want to be clear, everyone has goals, but a dream goal is separate from your average goals. Everyone grows up with dreams and aspirations, those ideas and thoughts evolving over time into adulthood. Read more>>
Cynthia Sapp
The person who saw me clearly long before I ever saw myself was my Grandma Rae—my “Gram.” She was a constant source of love, encouragement, and strength from the time I was a child. She believed in me with a certainty I didn’t yet have, and she reminded me every day that I could do anything I set my mind to. Read more>>
Caroline Allen
A timid and awkward teenage girl, I was about to graduate high school and thought I’d go into pharmacy at my state college, which is so funny looking back because I wasn’t that great at science. You wouldn’t want me as your pharmacist, so I did you a favor and went with art instead. Read more>>
Tiffany Ahuna
The belief I am committed to is unleashing women in business ownership. For me, this means creating, supporting, and empowering “BossBabes4Christ”—women who love and like themselves, find their identity in Christ, and are healed from their past. A BossBabe4Christ is supernaturally confident, knows who she is, and commands attention simply by how she exudes God. Read more>>
Sara Beveridge
I hope people remember me as someone who was kind, generous, and fun—a person who brought warmth and joy to those around me, and made others feel seen, supported, and uplifted. Read more>>
Sandra Veum
I think one of the most misconceptions of my business as a Personal Wardrobe Stylist is that you have to be rich and glamourous to have a need for this type of service. This misconception could not be further from the truth. Read more>>
Lexie Puzon
Outside of work, what’s been bringing me so much joy lately is staying rooted in my community. After moving from the Philippines, I’ve always longed for that sense of connection, people who feel like home, spaces that bring us closer, moments that remind me that I belong. Read more>>
Dr, Megan Johnson McCullough
I am definitely walking a path with purpose. God has led me where I am mean to be. Helping others with their physical and mental health is my calling. I wandered until I was about 26 years old, until for the past 16 years owning my fitness studio. For the last 3 years I have also owned a mental health and addiction treatment center. Read more>>
