Christy Wallis
My love for photography started when I was about 11 years old when my oldest sister gave me a small Kodak camera for my birthday and a bunch a film. I remember taking lots of photos of my cat. I wonder what happened to all those cat pics. Fast forward to 2000, when I gave birth to this beautiful baby girl with her bright red fuzzy head and the most amazing milky white skin. Read more>>
Jarod Farver
Farv’s Pickles is an all-natural, artisan, pickle-company that was founded by Jarod Farver in 2013. These unique pickles combine an old family recipe from Jarod’s grandmother in Hampton, Nebraska, with a California twist. In 2013, Farver began experimenting with his grandmother’s recipe, utilizing new and creative ingredients to tweak and perfect the pickle. Read more>>
Hoss Cruz
My entire life has been influenced by art. Always becoming inspired in various methods and compositions. What really ignited my artistic lifestyle was the eye-catching art of several comic book series. I remember when I was 6 years old, I was just sketching out the 1960s intro of Batman and Robin in the classroom. Read more>>
Scott Sorensen
My story is a unique one because I never would have predicted that I would have a successful career in the eyewear industry. I grew up very creative and was an artist since the day I could pick up a pencil. All I ever wanted to do was create. Read more>>
Andrea and Reid Moriarty
We are a mother and son team. I (Andrea) wrote a book about ways we maximized Reid’s special interest in music to help him reach his potential in spite of his autism. He has recorded 2 CDs – Purple Party and Shine. When he graduated from high school we helped him start a podcast, Talk Time with Reid Moriarty, which now boast more than 75 guests including Andy Grammer, Ralph Rubio, one of the Rockettes, or Murray Monster of Sesame Street. Read more>>
Emmanuel Burtz
I started out at 16 working in the cafe’s in Paris. Definitely started out and the bottom learning the ropes and then started to work my way up. At 20 I landed a position as a restaurant manager in Sweden which really opened up my eyes to the restaurant business. Read more>>
Ray Walton
I worked in sales and sales management in the medical device industry for twenty five years, primarily for start up companies. Although the relationships built and work were rewarding, over the last nine years, I spent about 130 – 170 nights per year away from home on business. Read more>>
Cynthia Trevino
I love being my own boss today, but my entrepreneurial journey didn’t start out this enjoyable. I was enjoying my role as director of marketing for a now-shuttered telecommunications start-up based in Silicon Valley. It became clear that the demand for our once-hot Internet-connectivity technology had peaked. Read more>>
Kristin Jaia Butterfield, Stephanie Devaki Whitzell
Both of us are spiritual seekers, our paths initially crossed at a group mediation. We became friends and ended up traveling with our spiritual community to an Ashram in India for a retreat. While there, many of our fellow travelers fell ill. We both stepped in to help with our own unique set of skills. Read more>>
Susan Gresowski, Kasey Gresowski
We started Ohana Soaps as a way to make healthy alternatives to the commercially made, chemical filled products on the market. Our goal is to make products that are good for your skin. Soap and body products that the whole family can enjoy. Read more>>
Greg Kester
My music experience started like many kids. When you were growing up, did either of your parents ever have one or two songs that they could play on guitar or piano? Maybe it was the only one they knew, but they just played it so well that you drooled over how cool they were? Read more>>
Katrina Murphy
The power of photography has always astounded me. With the leverage of social media platforms in a digital age, not only has photography become more prevalent and accessible, it has become a pivotal form of communication. And beyond the basic communication aspect, I am endlessly intrigued by the underlining psychology an image holds, it’s ability to freeze time and question reality. Read more>>
Laney Hind
I’m an engineer. I’m motivated by a challenge. I’m not afraid of change…if anything I seek it out. Five years ago, my husband and I moved from Florida to San Diego. We wanted something new; something different; something that would be life changing. We were looking for new opportunities, together. Read more>>
Nancy Gordon
I fell in love with clay in 1970 in Seattle, while pregnant with my son. When we moved to Cardiff, in 1972, I continued classes at Palomar College. Soon I was trading pottery and teaching for many of my necessities and extras. Read more>>
Matthew Simila
I have always enjoyed real estate and decided to get my broker’s license immediately after graduating college many years ago. A couple years later a friend of mine and I decided to start a residential real estate sales company. We had a decent amount of success for a few years but were derailed when the housing market began its now infamous crash in 2006.-2007. Read more>>
Tejal Shah
Henna is my passion. I work as a Henna Artist but Henna is not work. Working with Henna relaxes me like music relaxes most people. It is like meditation to me. As a child, I was drawn to painting, drawing, or any kind of artwork. Friends and family encouraged me to do more and developed my talent. Read more>>
Daniel Gundert
I started Gymnastics when I was in grade school and competed through High School. I had (and still have) attention issues as was extremely hyper active and nervous. Gymnastics was a productive outlet that gave me structure and confidence when I needed it most. Read more>>
Belinda Rachman
I am the child of a nasty divorce. I became a special-education teacher and got my Masters in working with severely emotionally disturbed children. At the end of the year my principal asked me who I worked for and I said the students and their parents. He told me, “Wrong Answer. Read more>>
Victor Tomassetti
I am from Rochester NY and went to chiropractic school in the Chicago area. I started my practice in The Oceanside/Carlsbad area in 1982. We have helped thousands of patients regain their health through natural chiropractic care. We are a family practice with an emphasis on the treatment of auto, work and sports injuries. Read more>>
Dan Christensen, Deb Christensen
We switched careers mid-life at 40. As a couple we worked the previous 20 years working with college students and leaders with a non-denominational Christian organization, The Navigators. At 40 we felt like it was time for a change and began our career in real estate. Read more>>
Jaci Stern
KidsArt/ Drawn2Art was started in 1986 by Ed and Sher Warren as a small after-school program. Since then, it has grown to multiple studios in the California and Washington area teaching more than 4,000 students weekly. After graduating from college their daughter, Anna Sheklow, chose a career running her own KidsArt/ Drawn2Art studios. Read more>>
Tio Lavranos
Opening a comic book shop that offered more than what was expected by incorporating the feel of a coffee bar atmosphere has been a dream of our since we were kids. Once my brother Aris moved out to California from Texas after finishing college, we began toying with logistic of what it would take to make this happen. Read more>>
Cynthia Trujillo
In 2013, my mom passed away. She had relied on traditional medicine for over 30 years and it had failed her. After her death, I realized a logical fallacy in how we approach health and wellness in the US. I developed a passion for holistic wellness. Read more>>
Kelly Nicholl
Photography started as a hobby in the year 2000 while living in upstate NY. Friends would comment on my photos with very positive feedback and suggested I purse it more. In 2004, I was “Artist of the Month” at Barnes & Noble in Poughkeepsie, NY and from there my work was displayed and sold from Dr’s Offices and Floral Shops. Read more>>
Rheanna Downey
I started playing music quite young and became obsessed with songwriting in highschool. I did a lot of moving around, so having a guitar and an open page was an incredibly important stabilizing factor for me. I learned early on that writing was a tool of process. Read more>>
Steven Pfrenzinger
In professional terms, I’m described by others in a number ways, as a successful businessman, serial entrepreneur, author, successful investor. But the title I cherish most is simply “Coach Steve”. For example, I was at a Christmas event for our 300-person angel investing group in So Cal and had just been voted into their “Hall of Fame” for my investing successes. Read more>>
