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.
Tim Forte
Suffered a lower back injury in 2006. At the time I was deconditioned. Worked a lot of hours but didn’t really consistently take care of myself physically. After a couple of injections they told me I needed surgery. Instead I rehab my own back and that led me down this path. Read more>>
Gavin Starkes
April 8th 2023 i was shot and left paralyzed and through hardwork and dedication I was able to bounce back and live a pretty good and productive life ! Im a full time content creator and barber AND I JUST RECENTLY STARTED TO DO TAXES AND IF YOU NEED TO FILE YOUR TAXES CONTACT ME 9722067188 Read more>>
Asia Thibodeaux
I moved to Dallas in 2019 not knowing that influence or content creations were real things. I just know I enjoyed being dolled up, playing in makeup and enjoying aesthetics. It didn’t take much time for me to get completely sick of my job and find escape in my makeup brushes. Read more>>
Teni Oriola
I founded Ivory and Pastels in February 2023 shortly after my wedding in December 2022, not knowing it would transform so quickly. What began as a small bridesmaids coordination service soon evolved into a full-fledged styling house, shaped by my desire to support people during life’s most memorable moments. Read more>>
Sarah Grace
My name is Sarah Grace but my nickname is Sarah Amazing Grace. Not because I am amazing but because by the Amazing Grace of God. I have been brought through many dangers, toils and snares. Read more>>
Jason & Victoria Block
J Block & Co was born from the desire to own a home decor and gift boutique and provide people with a unique offering of everything from candles, to custom furniture and beautiful art pieces. Read more>>
Indira Lama
I have always been passionate about decorating for birthdays and celebrations for my friends and family. Back in Nepal, there weren’t many decoration options available—mostly just basic, low-quality balloons. So I learned to create my own designs from scratch, making garlands and balloon bunches using simple materials like regular thread. Read more>>
SHULANDA BARNETT
My mission has always been to empower women to become stronger in every stage of life, and menopause is no different. What began as a fitness business has grown into transformational coaching for women during menopause, and I’m just getting started. Read more>>
Heena Ali
I always joke that Bite & Bloom didn’t start as a business — it started as a survival tactic. I’m a full-time Business Analyst, a mom to four humans and two cats, a community volunteer, and someone who shows love through food. Read more>>
Clyde Joseph
I move here 9 years ago from Lafayette, Louisiana. I was a high school teacher for 4 years and did pt (personal training) part time outside of coaching basketball and teaching. Before my move here to Dallas I came to visit a friend who introduced me to a guy that worked for Equinox. Read more>>
Cameron Auzenne
I’m a former collegiate soccer player who majored in Kinesiology. Started off coaching club soccer and high school soccer in Indiana and Louisiana. During the time I was still trying to play professionally and was trying to start a career in Strength and Conditioning. Was kind of at a stand still with my life. Then decided to move to Dallas. Read more>>
sonji Gillabrothar
I’m Sonji Gillabrothar, founder of Exhale Cleaning. Cleaning runs in my family, and I take pride in carrying that tradition forward. After spending over 20 years in banking, I followed my passion and built Exhale Cleaning to deliver five-star care for homes and businesses. For me, it’s not just about spotless spaces—it’s about creating comfort and peace of mind for every client.’ Read more>>
Lily Shanks
If you had told me in college that I would be coaching high-achieving professionals on their relationships and limiting beliefs today, I would have laughed! I had no clue how radically different – and beautiful – my life would be from what I envisioned then. It took a while to get there, though. Read more>>
David Garcia
My first job was at Little Caesars in Denton, and I often saw a customer whose truck was vinyl-wrapped with flames and advertisements. After seeing him enough times, I finally asked what he did for work and what his truck was advertising. Read more>>
Kent Davis
My wife and I moved to Plano from the country of Panama in 2020, during the pandemic with our two kids looking for better schools and a better life. Read more>>
Yasmin Martinez
My passion for the beauty industry started at high school, where I attended LaGrone Technology Complex Cosmetology program in Denton ISD. Once I had graduated and received my license I started to work at a small salon, where my passion to be behind the chair grew even bigger to the point that I made my goal to one day have my own salon. Read more>>
Abigail Powell
Dr. Abigail Powell is a licensed psychologist, prenatal and postpartum expert, and Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist. A lifelong Texan and mother of three, Dr. Powell brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her integrative work with women and families. After earning her bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate in clinical psychology, Dr. Read more>>
Noell Strahan
I started because of my mom. She inspired me to be a hairstylist. I have been enjoying my career choice for over 35 years. I love supporting my community. Making people look and feel beautiful Read more>>
Shawn Messick
Attn: VOYAGER MAGAZINE The Texas music scene, like many across the country, is a world of its own. Every city, town, and hidden corner of the state presents its own unique rhythm—its own set of challenges, venues, artists, and loyal music lovers. Read more>>
Andreas Warren Matti
I’ve crossed continents—China to France, Malaysia to Canada—searching for a moment that felt like belonging. Unexpectedly, Dallas became that place. There’s a warmth here, a steadiness, that made me pause and breathe. Travel taught me everything I know about humanity. Read more>>
Michelle (Shelli) Law
My journey truly began with children. I started as a Child Life Specialist at Johns Hopkins Hospital, helping families navigate medical trauma. I also have several years of experience as a classroom teacher, and most recently developed the STEAM curriculum for Kindergarten and Primer at the DaVinci School here in Dallas. Read more>>
Ramika Qazi
My journey into interior design started almost a decade ago, though the spark lit much earlier. When my husband and I moved into our first home in 2010, I had the entire space decorated and styled within weeks. Friends and family kept telling me I had a natural eye for design and should offer my help to others. Read more>>
Ob
My name is Oboghene Ezaga, but I go by Ob, especially when I am making music. I was born into a very musical, Nigerian household, and that has truly shaped the artist I am today. Read more>>
Charlotte Tate
I am originally from the United Kingdom and move to Dallas with my family in 1994, when I was in elementary school. I attended Woodrow Wilson HS in East Dallas and from there completed a Bachelor of Arts at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, followed by a Juris Doctorate in law from the University of Texas in Austin. Read more>>
Phillip DuBriel
My story starts with searching—searching for identity, purpose, and direction. I grew up learning how to survive before I ever learned how to build. Like a lot of people, I was street smart early, but business sense, structure, and strategy came later through experience, trial, and a lot of self-education. Read more>>
Diana Barrese
I started by creating content simply because I loved sharing style, everyday moments, and things that inspired me. Over time, my audience grew, and brands began reaching out, which is when I realized I could turn content creation into a real business. That experience naturally led me to open my boutique, bringing my personal style and creative vision into a brand of my own. Read more>>
Allie Jones
My Story: From Esthetician & Model to Founder of a 6-Figure Marketing Agency My journey into beauty and marketing began long before I ever thought about starting a marketing agency. I started my career as a licensed esthetician and pro mua, spending my days helping clients feel confident in their skin. Read more>>
Kyndl Hennen
Skindl Aesthetics was built from my lifelong passion for beauty, confidence, and helping people feel their best. Before becoming an esthetician, I grew up around the beauty industry, and had issues with my own skin. Those experiences showed me how powerful it is when someone feels truly comfortable in their own skin. Read more>>
Sara Sasso Toolin
I first fell in love with horses in Italy where I am from, at the age of four, and by eight I was already riding. That early passion shaped the course of my life. As I grew, I moved to Germany and the Netherlands, where I had the privilege of training with Olympic-level coaches. Read more>>
Ajua Mason
I am a Dallas-based celebrity hairstylist and makeup artist trained at the prestigious Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy. One of the original members of the BabylissPro Artistic Team, I have spent nearly two decades traveling the nation as a platform artist and educator at major hair shows. Read more>>
Ylonda Johnson
My story really began with a diagnosis. I was navigating multiple autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, and constant sensitivity to traditional products. Instead of accepting discomfort as my new normal, I started researching essential oils, botanicals, and natural remedies that were gentler on the body. Read more>>
Samala Austin
My path was born out of deep curiosity and a refusal to accept the life I was living. I was raised in an Indian yogic cult, surrounded by meditation, kirtan, and new-age spirituality. At the same time, my world was shaped by survival, trauma, people-pleasing, and unhealthy relational patterns that followed me into adulthood. Read more>>
Nita Bedolla
When I was a teenager flipping through a Teen Vogue magazine I came across an article about how brow artists were rising in the industry, and it blew my mind. I had never considered that there were artistic minds behind every page of that magazine, that people could turn their creativity into a career. Read more>>
Nick Woodhouse
I started off with piano when I was 3 years old. I was classically trained, or at least as classically as a 3 year old can do. I had a sound in my head that I couldn’t quite figure out. It wasn’t until my teenage years that I figured out I was making jazz/R&B band ideas. I could never articulate them quite that well. Read more>>
Southern Belle Savage
God used my experiences and developed me into a better writer. A more vulnerable truth teller that says the quiet part out loud more times than not. Someone who isn’t afraid to own their part in the story. I was the victim and villain in some stories but God has always been my redeemer. God has always been the hero. If you want to take anything from my life story take Christ is my redeemer and he can be yours too if you want. Read more>>
TinTin Wynn
The transition from hobby to profession happened organically. In early 2021, I began offering free family photo sessions, gradually building my portfolio with mini-sessions posted on Facebook. The real turning point came in March 2021, when two fellow church members asked me to photograph their weddings. “I said ‘YES!’ without hesitation,” I remember, “then spent the next two months learning everything I could about wedding photography.” Read more>>
Kate Ruby
Background. of how we got together’- Kate Ruby and Rachel O’Dell began working together eight years ago at another title company. Rachel was head of escrow and trained Kate while she was in college. Kate got married and moved to California while her husband finished his last year in the Marine Corps. Read more>>
Ijeoma Nwankpa
My story is deeply personal, purpose driven, and a testament to walking in alignment even when the path isn’t always clear. I’m Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, a pelvic floor physical therapist and the founder of COPE PT, the Center of Pelvic Excellence. My journey started long before I opened my clinics. Read more>>
Daun Thomas
My journey started as a hairstylist, working with clients and learning the art of helping people feel confident and beautiful. When my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, it changed everything, I saw firsthand how illness affects not just the body, but a person’s sense of self. Read more>>
Gabe McDaniel
I’ve played guitar since I was a sophomore or junior in high school but have dabbled with music since about 4th grade when I as in choir in Kansas. Moved to Texas in the 7th grade and my school did not have choir. Read more>>
Alona Bennett
Alona Bennett is a singer, songwriter, actress, and multi-disciplinary artist from Dallas, Texas. Known for her soul-stirring vocals, raw storytelling, and unstoppable drive, Alona has quickly become one of Texas’ most promising rising talents. Read more>>
Kandyce McCracken
The Community Nativity is hosted by 8 local congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Carrollton, Coppell, and Lewisville. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the event. The Community Nativity celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ through displays of crèches and musical performances. Read more>>
Ronald Sturgeon
When Ron Sturgeon was a senior at Richland High, his father died. Ron inherited $2000 and a half-interest in a VW bug. His father’s death also left Ron and his twin brother homeless. Out of necessity, Ron taught himself how to fix the VW. Read more>>
Janiqua Daniels
I love to cook, so I turned my hobby into a business. I started culinary school in 23’ so everything has been flowing from there. Read more>>
Meredith Ruiz
I got my real estate license in 2017 and started my career with Keller Williams. At the time, I honestly had no idea what I was doing — I just knew I was drawn to real estate and wanted to build a meaningful career helping people. Read more>>
jamarcus anderson
I’m from Louisiana, and cutting hair has been a part of my life long before it ever became a career. I’ve been a barber for 11 years now. I got licensed in 2014, and two years later, in 2016, I earned my instructor license. Read more>>
Austin Nelson
We are a family owned and operated business the owner, Kim McKibben, is my mother and I am the General Manager of Frequency Coffee. We started our journey into the coffee world in 2014 when Kim bought that was then a small shop called Big Mike’s Coffee. We had no idea what we were doing. Read more>>
Aliya Sheriff
Some might say the journey started in college, or high school; mine started much earlier. As a child I understood I wanted to support individual who did not have the same resources and access I was afforded. I understood early on I had privilege, even if it was named gratitude, that others didn’t. Read more>>
Sam Lounnarath
My name is Sam Lounnarath, and the story of Mr. Froze Margarita is really a story about family, gratitude, and building something with heart. My wife Celene and I never set out to “be entrepreneurs.” We just wanted to create something meaningful — something fun, something full of life, and something we could be proud to share with our family and our community. Read more>>
MELISSA SALMERON
I’ve always had an admiration for the beauty world. It really started with watching YouTube videos! My favorite makeup artist growing up was Jeffree Star and makeup became my creative escape. Read more>>
Catherine Cole
I spent the next several years building my expertise, working with clients, and deepening my understanding of the Dallas market. By 2020, I knew I wanted to take my career to the next level. I went back, studied again, and earned my Real Estate Broker license. It wasn’t required, but I wanted that additional competency and credibility—for my clients and for myself. I’ve always believed “Knowledge is Power,” and this was another step in honoring that commitment. Read more>>
Kareena Rambocus
Sanya Events started during the time my husband and I lived in the city of Sanya on Hainan Island, often called the Hawaii of China. The energy of that place stayed with us. The way people gathered, celebrated, and enjoyed being together shaped how we thought about experiences and connection. When we moved to Dallas, we brought the name and the vision with us. Read more>>
Brandi Cobos
Growing up, I was always drawn to helping people, and over time that naturally evolved into a desire to ease pain, support healing, and educate others about their bodies. There’s something mesmerizing about watching muscles respond beneath my hands and seeing someone finally breathe a little more, move a little easier. Read more>>
Passion Kemp
I began braiding around 15. My stylist sent me one of those “hey boo” messages—she had to cancel. I told my mama, “I’m not going to school without my hair done. Read more>>
BreAnna Carruthers
It all started as a little girl about the age of 4 my mother taught me how to braid from there I’ve always had the passion for doing hair. I started braiding for $10 by the age of 8 on little kids and continued doing everyone’s hair I could get my hands on throughout high school. Read more>>
Scymentress Williams
I started a weight loss journey in 2010. My health was in bad shape and I thought that I would never live to see my future grandkids if I didn’t make some changes. After losing 36 pounds, I used walking to keep the weight off. Eventually, I started running 5Ks, and then 10Ks and then Half Marathons and you guessed it, then the Marathon. Read more>>
Amadis Bennin
Hello, my name is Amadis Bennin. I am a young Latina entrepreneur, an esthetician Acné specialist —and also a coach in hormonal health. My story didn’t start in a beautiful studio or with many resources. It began in my mom’s living room, with very few tools but a heart full of dreams. Read more>>
Valeria Torres-Zamarripa
I first picked up a camera around 2016 as a hobby and very quickly fell in love with it. I started taking photos for my middle school yearbook doing sports photography. I was originally on a veterinary medicine track throughout high school but realized that photography was where my heart really is. Read more>>
Valeriane Louisy
I was born and raised in France and began dancing at a young age, long before I understood that it could become a vocation. Growing up, I rarely saw dancers who looked like me represented in those spaces. That reality eventually fueled my desire to explore movement beyond traditional European frameworks. My path shifted when I moved to New York City ten years ago. Read more>>
Natalie Embry
Photography has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember — a way for me to freeze the world exactly as I see it and share that perspective with others. My grandparents gifted me my first camera when I was in junior high, and from that moment on, everything changed. Read more>>
Courtney Paige
Absolutely — my story is really about saying “yes” to purpose even when the path didn’t exist yet. I started out in workforce development and talent strategy, building pipelines, training programs, and opportunities for people who were often overlooked. That work solidified where I find joy: helping people anywhere they are find the skills, courage, and community to step into their next chapter. Read more>>
Shayla Dunlap
After years of working in traditional healthcare settings, I saw how difficult it was for patients to access high-quality medical care quickly and conveniently — especially when they were sick, busy, or simply overwhelmed by the system. I knew there had to be a better way. During the pandemic, I helped my now-business partner navigate a successful COVID-focused operation, and that experience sparked an idea. Read more>>
Rocio M Alcaraz
My story began 21 years ago with nothing but a dream and a passion that felt bigger than me. What started as love for this industry turned into a vision far greater than I ever imagined. I trusted the process, I kept walking in faith, and every step has led me right here. Read more>>
Joseph Alexander
I was born and raised in the DFW metroplex, and that’s really shaped both my personal identity and my professional path. I attended SMU, where I studied finance, and that set the foundation for the early part of my career. I started out in banking with JP Morgan Chase, which gave me a strong understanding of financial systems and how large organizations operate. Read more>>
Shahrbanoo Hamzeh
I’m Shahrbanoo Hamzeh, an Iranian artist and curator. I left my homeland seven years ago, but my connection to Iran and its people remains central to my life and work. Over the years, I’ve curated many exhibitions, including shows related to the Woman, Life, Freedom movement, one of which took place here in Dallas. Read more>>
Hailey Ligtenberg
I grew up in Southern California with a family that loved to travel. I definitely got my love of photography from my mom; she used to always take photos of wildflowers and nature on our vacations, and as I got older I would borrow her camera to take a few photos myself. Read more>>
Natasha S. Mack
Natasha S. Mack is a Certified Christian Life Coach, Relationship Coach & Strategist, Novelist, and Financial Educator who has dedicated her life to helping women heal, grow, and rediscover their God-given identity after divorce. She helps divorced women get unstuck, let go of past pain, and create a fulfilling life. Read more>>
Aaron Shockey
I grew up playing football and eventually went on to play quarterback in college. At that point in my life, my identity was completely tied to sports, and like a lot of college athletes, I honestly didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do after graduation. Read more>>
Diba Tillery
I am a passionate advocate for the well-being of babies, and for helping them to get a healthy start in life. I am a registered nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, and founder and CEO of My Pure Delivery Breastfeeding Clinic. Read more>>
Nipa Patel
During my time as a high school math teacher, I found myself craving a creative outlet. I’ve always admired stand up comedians. Their timing, honesty, and the way they turn everyday moments into something hilarious encouraged me to start jotting down anything that made me laugh. Teaching is a fulfilling and challenging career. Read more>>
Bella Andrews
Flowers have always been my quiet place — the thing that grounded me, inspired me, and let me express parts of myself that words couldn’t. I didn’t plan to become a florist; it started with me buying flowers “just because,” arranging them on my kitchen table, and losing track of time in the best way. Read more>>
Rose Lewis
For many years, my most sacred calling was homeschooling and raising my three children alongside my husband. When that season of life began to shift, I sensed God stirring something new in me—a desire to return to school and pursue my master’s degree in mental health counseling. Read more>>
Evelyn Escuadra
I started in real estate because of the experiences my parents went through. Growing up, I honestly didn’t know what a realtor really did or what real estate even meant. It wasn’t something that was talked about in my community, and it certainly wasn’t something that was ever explained to us. But during COVID, when the world slowed down, I started doing research. Read more>>
Nola V
I played marimba all throughout school, but I’ve always been drawn to the drum set, so now that’s what I do. Read more>>
Sarah Bensley
My interest in hair started in high school. I was an emo kid who loved doing my own hair and my friends’ hair. I’d even skip class to give haircuts in the bathroom. I graduated early and moved to Austin, eager to leave the small town I grew up in. Eventually, I enrolled in cosmetology school and graduated at 22. Read more>>
Summer Newton
I started playing bass and then asked Victor if I could join and he said yes 
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Noah Robertson
I have been a professional, touring musician for a big part of my life. I’ve spent most of my time on stage performing in various ways. I always had comedy in the back of my mind. I’ve always been business minded, despite being a ‘creative type’. Read more>>
Daniel Hines
I started training in martial arts when I was nine years old, beginning with traditional Korean martial arts. That experience had a huge impact on my life. It taught me discipline, perseverance, and confidence, but just as importantly, it gave me a sense of belonging. I made lifelong friends and found a community that helped shape who I am today. Read more>>
Brenda Hartford
My journey into esthetics wasn’t simple or glamorous — it was built from pain, passion, and a deep desire for change. I’ve always loved skincare. I was the friend people came to with questions, the one researching ingredients, and the one fascinated by how skin heals. Read more>>
Kenneth Clary
I had no experience with a camera prior to 2022. I was currently a full time employee at a mortgage company and was also a worship pastor. At my church, we needed a social media presenence and so i volunteered to learn how to use a camera in order to teach someone during our services so they could take theh actual photos. Read more>>
Daniel Gillean
I began my career in construction in 2006. My father was a contractor. So I technically began before 2006 as a kid and teenager working for him. I worked in that company for 10+ years before starting Gillean Brothers Roofing by myself in 2017. Since then the company focus has been customer service and community outreach work with local charities and events. Read more>>
LBB EronnDaMooe
I’ve been fascinated with music since I was little. I would freestyle at school, outside, on the bus, heck anywhere. I ended up going to jail and realized that I needed to take it serious. I wanted to be the voice for those who aren’t heard. I started back doing shows and people start taking me serious. Read more>>
Margaret Windham
I’m Margaret Reid Windham, and today I have the privilege of serving as the Executive Director of Café Momentum Dallas and Senior Vice President of Location Success for Café Momentum—but my path here has been shaped by a lifelong commitment to service, community, and creating opportunities for others. Read more>>
Braun Porter
My step Father had an idea to open a small business. He came to me while I was in the Air Force, at that time I was only 22,and we came up with the business plan for a barbershop. We went 50/50 on The Cut Barbershop and began to make a name for it. Read more>>
Saanvika Gandhari
In middle school, I’d always wanted to start a small business, especially after seeing ones flourish on social media. However, the goal became one that I constantly postponed, namely due to feelings of uncertainty and doubt over whether the idea would yield success. Read more>>
Birchie and Sharon Stillwagoner
We are a family owned business. We actually have two businesses. We have Lone Star Phlebotomy, our trade school, and we own BStill Investigations, which is a private investigations company. We started Lone Star Phlebotomy because Birchie and I saw a need in our community for quality medical training at an affordable price. Read more>>
Tiffany Todd
I am a former school teacher turned Real Estate Strategist. I never had an interest in selling Real Estate, but at the time I was desperate to leave the classroom. Read more>>
Dinorah Garcia
From a young age, creativity has always been a big part of who I am. I grew up surrounded by all kinds of art, and I still pour that same spark into everything I create. In my spare time, you’ll usually find me painting or crafting—anything that keeps my imagination glowing. Read more>>
Father Peter Wiafe Akenteng
His parents were diehard Catholics and everyone had to go to church. If you didn’t go to church, you did not eat. As early as 5-6 years old, he desired to become a priest. When he became an altar server, the priest encouraged them to become priest. Read more>>
Minaxi Mirkal
I own and operate Prime Integrative Dentistry, I have recently opened Prime Wellness Spa it’s a Detox based wellness clinic designed to help clients be advocates for their own health , energy and wellbeing including anti-aging tools that are designed with Holistic and ‘DO NO HARM’ stand point. Read more>>
Natalie Torres
One of my very first jobs was working as a receptionist at a small beauty salon a friend of mine’s mother owned. That started my love for the beauty industry and helping empower women to feel & look their best! I do believe “look good, feel good, do good”. Read more>>
JASMAIN CONLEY
When people see the Funky Fly Frames collection, something happens instantly—the flyest folks in the room stop, stare, and drift right toward the table like the frames are calling their name. I’ve always had two big loves: bold eyewear and music. Style, to me, isn’t just worn… it’s spoken. Read more>>
KRISTYN RUTH
I started working with my mom when I was 12 years old. She was a photographer and taught me how to sell the photos she took. It was pretty easy for me being that young, I would be like ‘I’m 12, you want them or not?’, we’d laugh and they’d buy. Read more>>
Alex LeBlanc
Honestly, my whole journey started as a videographer at MarketScale. When I first came in, my goal was simple: tell meaningful stories and create work that actually made an impact. I was out in the field working with companies, learning their brands, finding the real stories behind what they do, and turning that into content .Read more>>
Jhonathan Hill
In the heart of Dallas, where ambition and art collide every night under neon lights, a young creator is rewriting what it means to rise. His name is Jhonathan “Astro Jaja” Hill — a 25-year-old rapper, educator, community voice, and the living proof that you can build a legacy from hope, discipline, and raw hunger. Read more>>
Dasiana Preston
As a child, I was featured on national television shows including ‘The Tonight Show’ for being known as The Whiz Kid. It was on one of the shows that I met Blair Underwood who offered me a starrring role in a film with him and Halle Berry. Although that film did not pan out, my love for the arts and entertainment did not die. Read more>>
Ace Mccoy
I grew up in Tyler, Texas, on my family’s land. Back then, Tyler was a quiet town, not a place people came to build or pursue anything. But I’ve always known I wanted to be my own boss. Working for someone else never sat right with me, and I wasn’t the type to settle for a regular job. Read more>>
Elliott Michael aka Kiddell
I started making music about eight years ago, and during that time I traveled with my DJ, performing at shows across the country. Those experiences gave me the chance to grow, learn, and develop my craft along the way Read more>>
victor pizzonia
Originally from NYC, we moved to Texas in 1997. Throughout the years our family had restaurants in the DFW area, so we grew up in the business and always had a passion for it. In 2015 I got out of the restaurant business and went into the financial world. I always knew that one day I wanted to own my own restaurant. Read more>>
Crystal Lyons
I have been rescuing animals since I was a little girl. Are used to walk around my neighborhood, rescuing everything from orphaned bunnies to lizards to even the occasional mouse. Initially I had a dream of becoming a veterinarian, and even had the privilege of assisting my veterinarian at the time with some minor surgeries. Read more>>
Ricky Williams
I have been an accountant for 15 years. When the company I worked for got bought by a bigger one, I decided to take my buyout and figure out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I have ALWAYS had a passion for cooking and am always the one being asked to cook at gatherings, etc… Read more>>
Roxanne Rizzo
Bronze Glow was developed and tested under professional film lighting with some of the best crews in the business. What makes it special is that it’s all been built through word-of-mouth. No marketing, just genuine results and authentic relationships. Simplicity and authenticity are at the heart of what we do at Roxanne Rizzo New York one glow at a time. Read more>>
Chy’enne Fortson
The greatest challenge has been making my way into the industry, getting to know the community of filmmakers. Upon gaining access into the community, I found that anything that can happen on set will happen when you’re working on independent films. You have to take the bitter with the sweet and I’m constantly reminding myself that, “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor”. From long hours, the uncertainty of when your next project is coming, or just trying to balance a 9-5 job Read more>>
Justin Nimergood
Justin is excited to turn a new chapter in his career as ‘N Good Co prepares to launch into their “Acceleration Phase”, especially as it relates to Nimergood Real Estate (NRE) . He currently resides in Southlake, TX with his wife, and enjoys travel, great food, playing/watching sports, fitness, and reading/listening to personal development books/podcasts when he’s not working. Read more>>
Jamie O’Pelt
I’ve experienced it all as a Cowboys fan—the highs of Super Bowl victories, the heartbreaks of tough seasons, and the long championship drought. I lived through the glory of the 90s and the sting of that 1–15 season in 1989, when a local grocery store had to buy up tickets just to keep games from being blacked out on TV. Through every era, my loyalty never wavered. I didn’t jump on the bandwagon—I’ve been riding it through every bump, climb, and celebration for nearly five decades. Read more>>
Corey Parker
After graduating, I transitioned into the marketing industry and now work as a Marketing Manager at a marketing agency. I truly enjoy what I do, but I’ve always felt a pull to do something more, something that connects back to the part of me that loves high energy and bringing people together. Read more>>
Kane Kelly
My passion for producing music goes back to when I first started playing guitar in High School. I had a jam box tape recorder and a portable tape recorder that I would use to record music. This was way before computers were used for recording. Read more>>
Dorie Kirk
Hi, I’m Dorie Kirk and I am the executive Director of Fort Worth Community Collaborative; the first and only no barrier clothing closet in Fort Worth. We are opened every 1st and 3rd Saturday to the public for free- no questions asked! After losing my son Kale, I opened a baby boutique in his honor- The Baby Bird Boutique. Read more>>
