It’s more important to understand someone than to judge them. We think the first step to understanding someone is asking them the fundamental questions about who they are and how they became the person they are today. Understanding and empathy are essential building blocks for a better, more compassionate world. We’re incredibly fortunate to be able to ask these questions each week through our interview series. Below you’ll find inspiring interviews from in and around Dallas.
Uma Modi
We are an indoor play area, with a jungle theme in Prosper, where kids from when they start walking to 8 years old can explore, interact, and LET LOOSE! Open play or birthday party celebrations are a perfect reason to come check us out. Read more>>
Amariss Feemster
Options Real Estate was founded by my dad, Monte Anderson, in 1991. Almost seven years ago, I made the decision to join the family business. I started out on the brokerage side, working directly with leasing and sales and learning the business from the ground up. Read more>>
REGINALD WHITE
Hello, my name is Reginald White. I’m the owner of White And Associates Insurance Group and a Regional Sales Manager with HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, a subsidiary of United Healthcare. I have been in the insurance industry for over 13 years. I attribute a lot of my success and resilience to my parents. Read more>>
Vasanth Vaseegaran
Vasanth Vaseegaran: From Applause to Legacy “One spark of motivation today can shape the destiny of tomorrow’s generations.” Vasanth Vaseegaran’s story begins in a modest lower-middle-class home in India, where music was more than an art form—it was a family inheritance. For three generations, melodies ran through their veins. As a boy, Vasanth sat wide-eyed in the audience while his father, Vaseegaran, performed on stage. Read more>>
Matt Jim
We (Matt Jim and Sabrina Pacella) started watching clips of pro sumo tournaments on YouTube back in 2018. We had always had an interest in martial arts and Japanese culture, and the lack of English language content on sumo wrestling back in those days made it all the more interesting. Learning about the history and culture of sumo was like unraveling an exciting mystery. Read more>>
Brooke Hart Jones
My story begins as an extremely shy girl in Dallas, Oak Cliff, where I was born, raised and shaped. I graduated from Kimball High School. Then, I went on to attend Hampton University, which is a HBCU in Virginia. There I found my voice and my appreciation for the culture and history deepened and continues to inspire me today. Read more>>
Trisha Alex
From a young age, I knew I wanted to help people—I just didn’t know how that would take shape. By the time I was ten years old, I found myself drawn to questions of truth, meaning, and relationships. Read more>>
Juan Galicia Diaz
My name is Juan Galicia-Diaz, I’m originally from southwest Little Rock, Arkansas. I am a first generation Chicano, my parents are from San Luis Potosi, Mexico. I was the first one to go to college, from a family of 8 (6 siblings including me). I went to school in St. Paul, Minnesota to explore and follow the same dream my parents followed. Read more>>
Curry Jones
First, thank you for the opportunity to share what has truly been a walk of faith and a lifelong passion to see our kids see their potential, believe in themselves despite the odds and reach their potential. Read more>>
Sterling Day
“My start in public relations and marketing goes back to high school, when I worked on sports card conventions and cooking demonstrations at Bobby Valentine’s Sports Gallery Café, where Texas Rangers players often made appearances. That early exposure sparked my love for events, storytelling, and building connections. Read more>>
Austin Martinez
After 6 years of doing this for neighbors, family and friends, my wife and I saw how unhappy I was in corporate America and how passionate I was about animals. We decided to take the leap together and let my passion become my profession, providing peace of mind for others while loving and caring for animals. Read more>>
Tanika Donnell
I often say my journey into real estate wasn’t a straight line, it was a leap of faith. Before real estate, I spent years in corporate America working for Fortune 500 companies like Kraft, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, and Kellogg’s. Those experiences gave me discipline, structure, and leadership skills that became the backbone of how I run my business today. Read more>>
Heather Hanson
I have worked as an Executive Assistant and in accounting for over 30 years. In 2020 when COVID hit, I needed to be able to be at home with my young daughter who has COPD, but still bring in an income. I discovered Virtual Assistance Service and started my business. Read more>>
David Huval
I’ve always seen the world a little differently – through creative eyes captivated by vivid colors, natural beauty, and the quiet power of a single moment. Hi, my name is David Huval. I’m the Creative Director and founder of Roam and Focus. I am a Dallas-based photographer specializing in commercial, personal branding, and travel photography. Read more>>
Juan Valero
Got into the creative space around 7 years ago. Felt inclined into it with the heavy pressence of social media and such powerful mediums such as Youtube in the day to day activities. Followed a couple of creators from different walk of live going from gaming creators, to travel vloggers, etc. Read more>>
Julian Vaughn
I started in music at age one, learning piano, but quickly realized it didn’t excite me. I discovered Hip hop through my dad and we used to listen to Outkast, lil Wayne and Kanye a lot growing up. In middle school, I picked up the trumpet and discovered music production after hearing Kanye West’s Yeezus for the first time—it completely changed how I approached creating. Read more>>
Aimee Moslares-Aguirre
Kits by Food Craft was born in the middle of the pandemic, when the world was disconnected and craving new ways to gather. Read more>>
Ari Sanchez
Our journey began with a singular vision: to blend expert medical knowledge with a passion for aesthetic artistry, specializing in natural, harmonious results. The core of our practice is built on over 13 years of rigorous medical experience held by our founder, Ariadna Sanchez. Ariadna, AKA Ari, first established her clinical foundation by earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from South University. Read more>>
Charlotte Dudley
My heart for working with children with special needs began early in life. Growing up next to a neighbor with significant disabilities, I didn’t fully understand his challenges at the time—I only knew that he loved to play and valued having a friend. That early connection sparked a lifelong calling, which years later led me to pursue a career in special education. Read more>>
Aaron Hutchinson
I had a rough beginning being homeless at 17 and going into the Marine Corps. Getting out of the military I knew I wanted a family and would need to work hard to be able to offer a women that kind of life. Read more>>
John Burns
Dr. John L. Burns is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience, renowned as one of the most sought-after aesthetic surgeons in Dallas, across North Texas, the United States, and around the world. Specializing exclusively in cosmetic plastic surgery, Dr. Burns has built a reputation for combining surgical artistry with compassionate care. Read more>>
Jessica Bott
Dynamic Intuition was born out of a lifelong love for art, creativity, and the unseen magic that runs through everyday life. My story really began in 2007, when my dad made me a sculpture called “A Woman’s Intuition.” That piece became the seed for everything that followed it reminded both of us how powerful it is to trust your inner voice. Read more>>
Robyn Purscell
I was born with Cerebral Palsy and use a walker to get around, Drawing, painting, and designing was always an , outlet for me, a way for me to express my creativity, My love to create things from scratch that i made. Read more>>
Margarita Correa
Well, my journey in dentistry started over 36 years ago in Medellín, Colombia, where I earned my dental degree in 1988. I had my own private practice there for about 12 years before pursuing advanced orthodontic training in Panama and Costa Rica. Read more>>
Emily Golden
After earning my degree in Business, I knew I wanted a career that offered more creativity and connection than a traditional desk job. My dad, who began his photography career during the Nixon era, inspired me to see the art in everyday moments. Together, we started photographing weddings in 2010, combining his timeless style with my fresh perspective and passion for people. Read more>>
Serena Freiberg
My name is Serena Hall Freiberg. I am a Christian mother and wife who has learned to overcome C-PTSD and help others do the same. I grew up in a Hillbilly clan in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. Abuse, neglect, poverty, fear, and intimidation were ingrained at a young age. Read more>>
Undaground OutKast
I’m Monroe Dreaux, also known as UndaGround OutKast — a creative force who’s been shaping sound, vision, and style for over 30 years. My journey started deep in the underground, where raw passion and relentless grind became the foundation of everything I do. Read more>>
Rosalie Goldberg
My love of food and family gatherings started at a very young age watching my grandmother take such pleasure in making food for her family. She would make all dishes from scratch and all dependent on her knowledge from when she lived in Italy. She was our pillar and I wanted to be just like her. Read more>>
Michelle Cribbin
I am originally from Nebraska, went to college at Kansas State for Athletic Training, and then continued on to get my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Kansas Medical Center. I love athletic training but have always been drawn to the rehab side of things and fascinated with keeping people moving better for longer. Read more>>
Katie Carrillo
I have 17 years of marketing and advertising experience, 15 in full-service agency and going on 3 owning my own. With education in Organizational Leadership and International Marketing Management, it was an easy decision to create an agency I loved in an industry that captivated me. kpc creative was born post-Covid when small businesses were just finding their footing again. Read more>>
Demetria Olive
In 2010, life handed me one of those unexpected turning points—I was laid off from my job. As a single mom, the uncertainty was overwhelming, but in that moment, I saw an opportunity instead of a setback. For years, I had been juggling my day job with my true passion: cooking. Read more>>
Shantae Finley
My journey started over 25 years ago as I watched loved ones pass away before their time from failing health issues. In 2005 I lost my best friend, my big brother Stacey Warren to cancer. Read more>>
Mikala Lewis
While going through a tough postpartum depression in 2015, I was introduced to skincare through a friend who taught me how to properly care for my skin. I learned the importance of sunscreen, exfoliation, and having a routine that actually works. Skincare became my form of self-care — a way to reclaim my time and feel like myself again. Read more>>
Brandi Young
In March of 2020 my husband Robert and I made the move to High Hope Ranch to help a friend get the ranch transferred from a private owner to a land trust. While we helped work that out we started planting gardens, purchasing and breeding live stock, and mapping out the future of the ranch. Read more>>
Adan Ventura
Absolutely. My journey started in Spain, where I fell in love with the art of paella while living there with my wife, Yasmin. What began as curiosity quickly became a passion — learning from local chefs, understanding the culture, and perfecting the techniques behind this iconic dish. Read more>>
Jake Weber
My journey started when I left the U.S. Air Force after eight years of active duty, I found myself asking one of the biggest questions of my life: What comes next? I had just gotten married, my wife and I had moved to Texas, and we knew we wanted to build a family and a future together. Read more>>
Nicklaus Farricy
Our mission is to change the industry standards & expectations one build at a time. Read more>>
Keith From
My name is Keith From. I am the owner of Custom Sheds by Keith/CSBKLLC. I want to thank you for contacting me regarding an interview. For 15 years, CSBK has been building one of a kind, Custom Sheds, Decks, Backyard Offices and Tiny Houses. Read more>>
Jack Ziegler
We started Dallas Coin Buyers because we were tired of seeing good people get taken advantage of. Too many times, we’d watch hardworking Americans walk into a pawn shop or mail their coins to some “trusted” online buyer—only to get pennies on the dollar for collections that carried real value and family history. It wasn’t right. Read more>>
Anita Moore
I’m a classically trained opera singer and visual artist, painting portraits, landscapes and still lifes. From childhood, music and art have been the dual passions that have shaped my life and guided my path. I grew up in Oklahoma, but jumped in a U-Haul and drove to New York City right after graduating college. I lived there for 19 years while pursuing my dreams. Read more>>
Dezere Luna
My journey into chiropractic began long before I officially chose it as a career. I grew up in a holistic household. I was surrounded by natural approaches to healing and inspired by the quiet wisdom of the women in my family who taught me the importance of listening to the body and honoring its rhythms. Read more>>
