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.
Kara Frison
I most certainly feel as though I am doing what I was born to do! In the last few months, I’ve been feeling like I’m embracing a new chapter of walking boldly in my purpose. As I mentioned earlier, I am consistently pushing myself out of my comfort zone. Read more>>
Arlington Jones
Yes. This is what I feel I’ve done all my life playing music. Since I was young, whether there was a few people or a multitude of people, I give my best, I’ve always played every note with all my heart. I play in private like I’m playing for a multitude of people. Read more>>
Johnny The Wise
I did martial arts growing up. One thing our teacher would say is ‘ Pain is a motivator.’ If you miss a block and get hit in the face, it hurts. The next time the same punch is thrown, you will be more likely to be enthusiastic about blocking or getting out of the way. Read more>>
Winners Smokehouse
We hope that they felt like family when they walked into Winners Smokehouse as our dad, Kenneth, would say. We hope you tasted the love in each rib, brisket, and banana pudding. We hope you know our mom, Regina, works hard on those greens and sweet potatoes everyday lol!- hand picking and cutting. Going to multiple places to find the best batches. Read more>>
Mayte Alquicira
I believe that truths aren’t formed during easy times. They are shaped in the moments when life pulls us out of equilibrium. A foundational truth in my life is that everything; who we are, how we show up and how we respond, is a choice. Not a convenient one, not always an easy one, but a choice nevertheless. Read more>>
Magda Plagge
I see everything in life as having purpose and meaning—nothing goes wasted, though we might not know all of the ‘why’s’. God is sovereign, and He is the source of my life and the answer behind every question I carry. Knowing this gives me a reason to live with intention, to love others, and to care beyond myself. Read more>>
Louie T. Mcclain II
Currently, I am finalizing a very special project that consolidates my life journey, simplifies my path forward, and lays a foundational philosophy for people of any background to obtain healing and gain self-mastery. Read more>>
Scott Vickers
No question here – my father. That’s not at all to discount my mother’s influence, but my father was simply the more vocal one regarding how I should navigate through career choices. Having spent the better part of my childhood alongside my parents working, I saw the sacrifices they made, mostly in the form of the time spent at work relevant to anything else. Read more>>
