Tess Brown
Jesse and I moved from NYC in 2004. We’ve been in the food and beverage and hospitality industries for quite some and time and wanted to continue that experience. He worked in a restaurant in La Jolla and I became a stay-at-home mom. But that didn’t last very long! I started catering from our apartment downtown. Read more>>
Byron Mignanelli
Mignanelli Winery was founded in 2011 and is based outside the town of Sonoma, California. Winemaker and owner, Byron Mignanelli, crafts distinctive small lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Prior to their commercial launch in 2011, winemaker Byron Mignanelli of Mignanelli Winery was crafting small hand crafted wines in his Ocean Beach garage. Read more>>
Audrey Ricks
A SoCal native growing up in the High Desert, our home was filled with animals (Akitas, Great Danes, cats, and even turtles), and I spent many years working on horse ranches until moving away to the big city for work and school. I left behind my Australian Cattle Dog with my parents, and she would go on hunger strikes every time I’d leave after returning home to visit. Read more>>
Derick Wyman
My story…. My name is Derick Wyman and I’m the CEO and founder of California Hardwoods. I just turned 24 years of age last December. To give you a little backstory I’m originally from a small town in Northern California called Cottonwood, population 3,000. My family owns and operates a small lumber mill in that area that I grew up in. Read more>>
Brian Murray
I was a professional guitarist, performer, and educator for 25 years. As an educator, I’ve always loved sharing whatever musical knowledge and experience I have with others. Somewhere along the way, I thought it would be great to have a place where like minded people of all skill levels who have varying musical interests could get together to live, eat, and breath music for a week. Read more>>
Robert Cortes
I started out losing everything which included a restaurant opportunity in Liberty Station and a ton of stock purchased for a song and a promise of riches back in 2010 & 2011, the market was still weak and barely in recovery mode. The best part of 2011 was married the love of life and best friend Liz Jones. Read more>>
David Servais
SD Boatworks was founded in 2011 by Julie and David Servais. Specializing in rigging sailboats, the company has developed the niche of having the most experienced team of riggers and the best facilities. This has led to them rigging some of the highest end boats on the west coast, including racing boats and offshore cruising yachts. Read more>>
David Leight
David’s art career officially began after his formal training from the Pilchuck glass school, founded by Dale Chihuly, for the first time in 1999. There he studied the art of shaping and polishing under Mark Taylor. From this experience and work in the class David developed a unique style of cutting crystal based on his observations of crystal and ice and strived to exemplify their characteristics and enhance light in his creations. Read more>>
Mandi Millus
I have always had a passion for makeup and hair since I was a kid. My dream was put on hold because of having kids so young. I struggled as a single mom, which I believe made me work harder then ever to build a career in what I love, so I can show my daughters that anything is possible. Read more>>
Darren Solomon
Our story begins with a very simple equation: a girl + a bus = the start of a dream! In 1996, Debbie Solomon wanted to translate her background in gymnastics and children’s education to a very unique enterprise. She purchased a school bus and transformed it into a mini gymnastics studio, bringing her love for fitness to children and families throughout the greater San Diego area. Read more>>
