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.
Jacqué Price
I’ve never really done what I was told to do. If I’m honest, I resisted it from the beginning. For a long time, that resistance looked like confusion. I spent years searching for purpose, moving through different paths, studying holistic healing, earning credentials, and trying to force a version of success that I thought might finally make things click. Read more>>
Ana Serrano
I am doing what God called me to do, although when I was younger I had no idea I would be working with abused women. When I was a child I wanted to grow up and be a psychologist, and even though I never became one, I now counsel and help women make the decision to leave their abusive relationships. Read more>>
Josh Urich
I almost gave up in 2024. I had been out of college for a year working random and mostly crappy jobs while trying to build my music brand. I watched as seemingly everyone was getting big opportunities and touring the world and I was stuck at home depressed at the 70 views my posts were getting. Read more>>
Conley Wessel
Yes, more than once. In the early stages of developing TurfBlox, there were long nights in the garage filled with trial and error, and plenty of failed prototypes. I didn’t have a background in product design or manufacturing. I was just driven by a need to help an athlete solve a problem. But what kept me going was the impact.Read more>>
Mllyssa MUAA
What I’m most proud of building is the woman I became after everything that tried to break me. At a young age, I worked four jobs to help my family survive. I faced violent situations that almost took my life. I learned early how to keep moving no matter how exhausted I was. When my house burned down, we lost everything. Read more>>
Alexandria Schindler
That I couldn’t have big dreams. I had dreams growing up, but they were always small. Financially, we didn’t have much—we lived in a small, run-down house, my dad was our family’s sole source of income, and my mom stayed home to care for our large family. Five of us shared a single bedroom, and all ten of us shared one bathroom.Read more>>
Connie Kirkpatrick
My first 90-minutes into my day in the last few years has become one of solitude, reflection and intention. I use to get up and rush out the door, stressing over meeting someone else’s schedule, fear of punishment if I was late or did not comply just right. I burned out. Read more>>
Chelsea Smithback
I think most people do understand this, but not taking our health for granted and that our health and the health of our loved ones is ultimately the most important thing we have. We often times go through our days not thinking about how great it is to be able to move, to breathe easily, to feel energized, to feel at peace…etc. Read more>>
Tamra Leigh Earlywine
That she led with kindness, didn’t fake it, and always found a way to lift people up — sometimes with laughter, sometimes with truth. She inspired me to live more boldly, be more myself, and not give a Wuh Duh Fuh about what anyone else thought. Read more>>
Kikue Misite
Omg I love this question. I love inspiring people to feel confident – not just in how they look – but in their capability to go after all the things they’ve been dreaming about. When people share their goals and dreams with me I get excited (sometimes overly excited, hehe) brainstorming how we can get there. Read more>>
Anthony Hawkins
Creating memorials for people who have passed away. I mist now transition back into my brand and focus all on that. I did graphics for my city for 19yrs I started in 2007 with my father being the 1st one. Read more>>
Dagan Koffler
I am deeply committed to never cutting corners. In home building and design, the smallest details make the biggest difference. Even the elements a homeowner may never consciously notice are critical to the integrity and longevity of the project. Quality craftsmanship and attention to detail are non-negotiable for me. Read more>>
Jonathan Bernal
A defining moment that shaped my outlook on life happened when I was 13 years old. I was hit by a car, suffered a fractured skull and brain injury, and spent time in a coma. Coming out of that experience — when science couldn’t fully explain how I survived — completely changed how I view the world. Read more>>
Sherilynn Rauschkolb
I don’t think there was one dramatic moment where I suddenly stopped hiding my pain. It was a slow realization that pretending I was “fine” was exhausting. Growing up I learned how to adapt, how to be the new girl, how to observe before speaking. Read more>>
Hunter Jensen
I love my job. We have fundamentally changed our business model shifting from services to a product, and the outlook for the business has never looked better. We have a great team and clients and that leads to low stress and highly productive days. And the new technology that’s coming out seemingly every day is consistently blowing my mind right now. Read more>>
Paulette Ensign
Why Underestimating Tips is a Mistake for Both the Teacher and the Learner One of the biggest misconceptions I’ve encountered over the decades is that how-to tips are lightweight, something to give away for free, tack onto the end of a newsletter, or use as filler on a website. Many see them as “starter content,” not worthy of being the main event. Read more>>
Arianna Litrenta
One of my favorite things about working in a creative industry is that there really isn’t a “typical” day, and I love that. Some days I’m fully in recipe development mode, spending hours in the kitchen testing, tweaking, and refining dishes until they feel just right. Those days are hands-on, a little messy, and very experimental. Read more>>
Beige Radio
I had a dog named Baby Girl. She passed away during the holidays in 2024. I’d actually delivered her when she was born, so I literally carried her into this world and wrapped my arms around her as she left it. Read more>>
Hadas Metzler
Creating cermonial rituals for my family. I’m naturally a very casual, present-focused person. I tend to live in the moment rather than pause to commemorate one occasion over another or dwell on the past. To me, each moment in the present carries equal importance. Read more>>
Will Hatcher
I used to be afraid of failure, it set me back personally and professionally. I have a tendency to go ‘all-in’ and fully commit to things that matter to me: career, friends and certainly romantic partnership. Getting over that fear of failure and accepting that our most valuable lessons often come from perceived failure. Read more>>
