Nicki and Philip Coller

For 54 years, Everett Stunz has provided the World’s Finest Mattresses, Beds, Bedding and Bath products in our La Jolla San Diego Store and online at Everettstunz.com. We carry luxury Mattresses the finest bed linen, sheets, duvets, down pillows, pillowcases, shams, blankets and down comforters. Read more>>
Dr. Maria Danilychev

I am a medical doctor (Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, and clinical research). I was working at an inpatient hospice unit between 2004 and 2013. It was through nearly a decade of direct observation of complementary therapies that are readily available in the hospice setting, that I was no longer able to deny the effectiveness of some of those holistic modalities. Read more>>
Felena Hanson

Hera Hub grew out of my personal need for flexible work, meeting, and event space. I found myself pushed into entrepreneurship after being laid off from a Marketing Director position with a San Diego based high tech company in 2003. Read more>>
Eric Van Drunen

Clara and I started by renting just 100 square feet – a little 10 by 10 space – in the corner of another winery, up in San Marcos back in 2007. We got our feet wet there just learning the basics of blending and bottling wine. We loved wine, but the wine making process and the winery business were new to us. Read more>>
Fiona Chatwin

In September 2000, I moved from Melbourne, Australia, to take up a scholarship to my Doctorate in Music at UCSD. As I neared the end of this opportunity it became clear to me that a career as an academic was not where my true passion lay and I set about creating Villa Musica. Read more>>
Kelly Scripps

Artistic her whole life, Kelly has always enjoyed working with people to get the perfect look for every occasion. While having the love for hair and makeup artistry she also pursued her artistic career in achieving a B.A. Degree in Fine Arts. After graduating, Kelly was continually asked to do hair and makeup for personal referrals. Read more>>
Michael Caroff

Like many young musicians, I dreamed of being a rock star. I studied music at UCSB (University of California at Santa Barbara), played in a number of bands, and taught guitar for many years. Read more>>
Robert Bernard

Ever since my teenage years learning firsthand the principles of engineering while working in the maintenance department of a large manufacturing plant in New Orleans, I had a dream of one day applying what I was learning in the field of medicine. Read more>>
Keith Mullin

I have been inventing products since I was 11. I made snowboards in wood shop at La Jolla High in 1988, before snowboarding was even legal on the slopes. I currently have over 20 pending and approved patents and over 50 products in the marketplace, selling worldwide. Read more>>
James Train

E-Z Flow Foam Systems manufactures polyurethane foam dispensing systems, for packaging, flotation foam, structural foam, insulation, void fill, and many other applications (our customers keep surprising us). We also offer the foam chemicals and other consumables. Read more>>
Marcia Bryan

Bryan Design Group is a boutique Residential & Commercial Interior Design firm, established by Marcia Bryan in 2010. Our Firm is devoted to mixing trend-resistant style with a modern edge. In an era where everyone can purchase the same furnishings via the Internet; we have reached a pivotal point where the only thing that differentiates us, and our homes, are the design details. Read more>>
Scott Rothman

Came to San Diego on vacation about 5 years ago with my son, fell in love with the city and said one day I’m going to move here, 3 1/2 Years later here I am. My mother own a catering business back home, and I thought about bringing her receipts out here, bought a food truck and we just celebrated our first year!! Read more>>
CJ Scheurman

The San Diego Ice Arena is owned by the Linssen family. Phillip Linssen is the CEO of SDIA Inc. Mark Linssen is the COO of SDIA Inc. Since 2000, the brothers have created a vibrant community around SDIA. Engaged customers and inclusive programs have developed a private business that feels more like a community. Read more>>
Rebeca Butman

We started the company in 2004, specializing in boys clothing. We now carry clothing for kids 0-16 years from 50 different European designers and are known for a great prices and unique styles. It’s been overall a smooth ride but it definitely took time to reach customers and show them the difference in quality and fun European styles at great price points, we now have loyal customer base that include some moms that have shopped with us for past 12 years. Read more>>
Alex Battaglia

ART, Inc. (Advanced Resin Therapeutics) is the world’s leading expert in using resin technology to optimize both topical and transmucosal medications. Many topical formulations inefficiently deliver the active ingredient to the skin, and many trans-mucosal formulations that are used in the mouth to deliver medications to the bloodstream are ineffective. Read more>>
Michelle G.

My mother immigrated to America, not knowing English and about $100 dollars in her pocket but she had some massive dreams for herself and her children. In order to thrive in this new country, we needed to learn English so there were two TV channels that always played in our home – Sesame Street or C-SPAN. Read more>>
Zach Musa and Olivia Mishler

As a medical student studying at St. Matthews University School of Medicine (Cayman Islands) and International Medical Graduate (IMG), while I was applying for US medical residency positions, I identified a flaw in the application process. There was a startling lack of support and standardized program requirements information available, especially the information needed by IMGs. Read more>>
Marc Bagtas

After 20 years of service and retiring from the US Navy. I applied and wanting to work for the government, while waiting for a job opportunity, I started building a small display cabinet in my garage using only hand tools I had at that time. Read more>>
Kevin Coughran

I started filming weddings the summer before my final semester at Sacramento State University where I was getting my BA in film. After my first wedding I was sold and wanted to film more! Being a wedding videographer certainly has challenges before, during and after the wedding day but it is one of the most rewarding styles of filmmaking. Read more>>
Courtney Adams

I determined that I wanted to pursue massage therapy as my career while I was in middle school! I was gifted a massage at my gym and knew it was what I wanted to do at 12 years old. During middle and high school, I chose fitness and wellness electives and spent most of my free time at the gym or library. Read more>>
Arlo Nugent

Arlo is the Broker and Owner of Blue Chip Realty Group. Arlo spent four years of his career working side-by-side with two Real Estate Attorneys before opening his own brokerage. Arlo has a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and studied Marketing in England. Read more>>
Ryan Waczek

Waczek, a music producer, composer, and songwriter native to San Diego established Lion Bold in 2016. Founding a music startup in the 21st century is no small undertaking. With the emergence of the internet, file-sharing, and digital media—all of it utterly destroying the practices of the old music industry—Lion Bold is striving to carve a new model for success in music. Read more>>
Bill Brennan and Omar Perez Landeros

Unlimited Controls was founded in June of 2015. Omar Perez and myself (Bill), have a high level of technical expertise developed thru years in the Controls & Instrumentation business. After working for 2 other companies we decided to strike out on our own. Read more>>
Chris Redner

Some say once you’ve lived in Southern California, no other place compares. Born and raised in Cucamonga (now known as Rancho Cucamonga), Chris Redner was always involved in sports. He played water polo, competed in car racing, and was an All-American swimmer. Read more>>
Bill Vivian

Regents Pizzeria was founded by Stephen Carson in 2005. He was a brilliant chef who loved comfort food. What better palate for comfort food than pizza! Through the years Stephen refined the recipes and focused on hand crafted, authentic NY and Chicago style American pizza. Read more>>
Dr. Wilfred Baltazar,Jr.

I moved from San Francisco to Mira Mesa in 1981 as a new dental graduate. I was familiar with San Diego having served in the Navy here in the early 70’s. Mira Mesa was a small community then for the servicemen stationed at Miramar, and Scripps Ranch was being developed.
Susannah Muller

My path as a therapist evolved in an unexpected way. My first career was as a lawyer. After attending Stanford as an undergrad and then UCLA School of Law, I found that while those degrees were huge achievements, I did not enjoy the end result – being a lawyer. Read more>>
Amanda Rodriguez Hendler

I began practicing Meditation and energetic practices when I was 11 years old. As a family, together, we began to work deeply on self-healing methods, embraced a holistic diet, explored Reiki, crystals, chakras, light work and therapeutic methods of eastern medicine. Read more>>
