Every day we have a choice. We can support an up and coming podcaster, try a new family-run restaurant, join a boutique gym started by a local fitness champ or we could keep giving away our money to the handful of giants who already control so much of our commerce. Our daily decisions impact the kind world we live in; if we want a world where small businesses are growing and artists and creatives are thriving then we should support them with our time, money and attention. We’re proud to highlight inspiring creatives and entrepreneurs each week in Hidden Gems series. Check out some of our latest local gem features below.
Salvador Medina
My story in fashion began at a very young age. Ever since I was a child, I naturally stood out in the arts and in anything creative or handmade. I loved creating, drawing, experimenting with shapes and details, and I was always fascinated by silhouettes and dresses. Read more>>
Bismark Baidoo
It was a much passionate situation growing up..i was very much passionate about everything. but this one realkkly got to me. Read more>>
Kelsey Collison
I started my journey learning from a collective of musicians called the PALMWINE TAPPERS. They really taught me the foundation of music … how to DJ, how to read a crowd, stay organized, and what it truly means to be a sound selector. From there, I became obsessed with practicing and improving every single day. Read more>>
Stephen Paprocki
My name is Stephen Paprocki, and my story has really been about rebuilding community through food, advocacy, and mental health awareness. I started in the culinary world and worked my way through kitchens, eventually becoming an executive sous chef and spending years learning how restaurants, hospitality, and food systems operate from the inside out. Read more>>
Maria Alejandra Hernandez
My name is Alejandra Hernandez, I am the Founder & Head Coach, Ionyx Academy Some people discover tennis later in life. I didn’t. I was three years old when my father, a tennis professional in Quito, Ecuador, put a racket in my hands. For him, it wasn’t just about teaching me a sport. Read more>>
Monique Diaz
Marie and I started DFW Elite Capture after noticing a major gap in the event industry, especially within the corporate event space. We kept seeing how disconnected the event experience often felt. The planning, the execution, and what happens after the event rarely flow together the way they should. Read more>>
MJ Franklin
only girl with 6 brothers, loss mom in 1996 father 2002c 2 brothers have passed away.High School diploma and always top producer in previous career, but not having a degree meant I was never considered for management or leadership roles, but always used to train and coach peers Read more>>
Amber Bechthold
Honestly? My story starts the same way a lot of women’s stories in this industry start. I fell in love with medical aesthetics. The artistry, the science, the way you can genuinely change how someone feels when they look in the mirror. There is nothing like watching a patient sit up after a treatment and actually see themselves again. Read more>>
Uma & Seema Modi & Gupta
I started out with a pretty simple goal: build something of my own that creates value for families and the community while also being financially sustainable. Early on, I was drawn to service-based businesses—places where customer experience really matters and where small improvements can make a big difference. That led me into acquiring and operating local businesses here in North Texas. Read more>>
Dr. Dy’Reshia Chaplin
Dr. Dy’Reshia Chaplin is a dedicated real estate professional serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area with a passion for helping individuals and families achieve their homeownership goals. A proud Air Force veteran, Dr. Chaplin served 12 years in the Air Force Reserve and spent 10 years working for the federal government, most recently as a contracting officer. Read more>>
LaKaila Rene
Hi, my name is La’Kaila Rene Childs, also known as LaKailaRene, and I am a model, creator, and visionary who is passionate about inspiring others through authenticity, creativity, and faith. My journey has not always been easy, but every obstacle has shaped me into who I am today. I truly care about others and love helping people grow, gain confidence, and believe in themselves. Read more>>
Giovanni Perez
Our story Chapter 1 – Gio and Emily Our story began as children, worlds apart, yet similar entrepreneurial minds. Gio grew up in south Texas and started a small business selling brownies and chips to his classmates throughout his school years. Read more>>
Brandon Beasley
“Sure. My journey has really been driven by creativity, communication, and entrepreneurship. I started out developing a strong interest in media, branding, and connecting with people through storytelling and digital platforms. Over time, I began building experience in social media management, marketing, content creation, and networking,etc which led me to launch and grow projects that focused on community, culture, and business development. Read more>>
Jaimie Cummings
I am originally from New Orleans and have been in Dallas, Tx for 1 year and 4 months. My journey has been interesting to say the least but quite rewarding. How I got to where I am today is a loaded question but let’s briefly unpack it. I have taken many different routes and none worked until I completely surrendered to God’s plan. Read more>>
Tyrone Betters
Yes I can, I got my start in undergrad as a model. It helped build my foundation and was truly my first passion. A mentor of mine suggested getting into commercials. I was reluctant at first, but I got into an Introductory Commercial Class with KD Studio in 2012 and that was all I needed. Read more>>
Aaliyah Goree
My name is Aaliyah, and I’m someone who has always had a deep passion for food, creativity, and bringing people together. Ever since I was little, I always wanted to be in the kitchen cooking, baking, or just creating something. A huge inspiration for me was my grandmother, Nene, who passed away about 15 years ago and who I honestly looked at as my momma. Read more>>
David Tribble
Our studio is proudly located inside The Epic — Grand Prairie’s state-of-the-art arts and entertainment complex. This landmark facility offers easy access, secure parking, and a professional environment that matches the high standards of our studio. A studio that has been waiting for its chance to shine and be a part of the music scene in DFW and beyond! Read more>>
Nanu Berks
I grew up in Argentina and I remember drawing all the time as a kid with my best friend. Read more>>
Teresa Hollingsworth
Eight years ago, I was a practicing alcoholic whose life looked nothing like what I had hoped it would be. I was running on fear, resentment, and survival — and I had no idea how much damage I was doing to myself and the people around me. I needed a change. Read more>>
Felicia Koors
As someone who struggled to find and make friends after the biggest transitions in my life (becoming a mom) I was looking for connection and being around women who’d uplift and encourage in this new realm of life, and even make new friends. After attending a women’s conference in 2019 I felt called to start something similar, on a smaller for the local area. Read more>>
Sanjeeb Kumar Garai
I come from a humble, middle-class background where resources were limited, but my passion for visuals were always vast. My journey began back in 2016 with just a smartphone, capturing whatever caught my eye through mobile photography. After years of saving up and dreaming, I finally bought my first real camera, a Canon 200D Mark II, in 2021. The initial days were incredibly tough. Read more>>
Converge Workspaces
Converge Workspaces is a startup business idea born from the collaborative vision of two experienced mental health therapists. Our motivation stems from a shared desire to redefine the workspace experience for small business owners, particularly those in service-oriented fields like ours. Read more>>
CeCe Godbolt
CeCe Godbolt National Gospel Recording Artist & Award-Winning Actress CeCe Godbolt a native of Camden Arkansas, currently residing in Mesquite, TX where she is an active member of Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Caleb Turner where she serves on the Praise & Worship Team, Praise & Worship Leader, Mass Choir and Women’s Choir. Read more>>
IRMA PARRA
My journey began with a deep passion for creativity, communication, and helping businesses connect with their communities. I studied Social Communication and earned my degree as a licensed communications professional, which gave me the foundation to understand the power of branding, marketing, and strategic communication. Read more>>
Chiquita Thomas
My story started in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I’ve always had a natural passion for hair, whether it was doing my own, my daughter’s, or making sure friends and family looked their best for any occasion. What started as something small quickly became something people depended on. In my early twenties, I had my first experience working at my sister’s salon. Read more>>
Gisella Glasgow
My journey began with something simple: a deep love for creativity, people, and community. I’ve always been a hands-on, crafty person, someone who finds joy in making beautiful things and sharing that joy with others. Read more>>
J.R. Bradford
It all started in Fort Worth, Tx. The goal was to become a late night talk show host. Arsenio Hall is who I wanted to be(laughing). My mentor told me that the best way to obtain that goal was to study the craft of Acting before I could jump on TV and interview people. So, I did a few high school plays at O.D. Read more>>
Catriona MCCARTHY
I grew up on a small farm in County Tipperary, Ireland, where I learned the value of hard work, resilience, and the importance of home. Life on the farm instilled in me a strong work ethic and a grounded perspective that continue to shape both my personal life and my career. Read more>>
Jesus “Zeus” Arreola
It all started when I was taken to my first full production show (Sullivan King at The Factory in 2022). Witnessing him mix my childhood favorite metalcore songs with dubstep blew my mind. I was inspired and motivated to become more than just a raver. Read more>>
Dr. Patrice Dunn
When people ask how I got here, honestly, I think my story started in my driveway on Saturday mornings. I grew up with two sisters, one older and one younger, and we all had really distinct personalities and gifts. Both of my sisters were musical. They sang, played piano, and were genuinely talented at it. Read more>>
Marian Diop
I spent years in corporate, senior regional roles in insurance and financial services, managing teams and driving revenue. I was good at it. But I kept watching brilliant women play small and stay quiet. I was doing it too. In 2020 I went full time in my businesses. Read more>>
Johanna Bjurstrom
My journey started early. At just 12 years old, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis connected to severe mercury toxicity from teeth fillings. At the same time, I struggled with acne, eczema, and a deep feeling that something in my body was not right. That became the beginning of a long journey — not only physically, but also within myself. Read more>>
Shirley Chan
My name is Shirley, and I’m the founder of Garden Of Selah Esthetics, a private esthetics suite in Burleson. But my journey in beauty didn’t start here—it started in California, as a co-owner of The Cave Of Wonders, where I spent years learning not just the technical side of esthetics, but the deeper meaning of client care, trust, and intention. Read more>>
Michael Kelly
Hello, my name is Michael Kelly aka Coach Kelly. I started my coaching journey in 2021 where I met my mentor Coach Charles Williams. I’ve been coaching under him at PSA and I’ve coached at Legacy Christian Academy from 2021-2025. (Middle school girls) Read more>>
Jordon Halleck
Absolutely! My love for food and media creation has been part of my DNA for as long as I can remember. Growing up, food was a big part of my life. Shared meals were a daily source of connection in my family, whether it was breakfast before school, dinner together after work, or helping my mom bake Christmas cookies in the kitchen. Read more>>
Landen Guevara
I’m a content creator based in Texas, and I started sharing my life on social media simply because I enjoyed documenting everyday moments and connecting with people. What started as casual videos quickly grew into a platform where I share lifestyle content, wellness, home projects, routines, events, and pieces of my everyday life. Read more>>
Amaris ramos
I started first for a friend’s birthday party. I decorated my apartment with flowers in old wine bottles and a citrus and floral table scape. Then, with some encouragement, I decided to go for it and look into how I could maybe work for a florist in a shop or something. Read more>>
Grinly I Seijo
Heavenly Touch by Gigi: A Story of Reinvention, Courage, and Purpose — the journey of a Dominican woman thriving in Texas There are moments in life when a single decision reshapes everything. For me, that moment arrived when I realized I deserved a life that felt fuller, more authentic, and aligned with who I truly was. Read more>>
Nataskia Lee
My story began with me awakening to the fact that I had a lot of emotional trauma to heal, and that, at the time, I truly didn’t love myself. On the inside or outside. I used make up to cover up…… a lot. Read more>>
Mone’t Symone Hawkins
Music has always been a part of who I am. I started by simply sharing my voice and my experiences, using music as a way to express emotions, heal, and connect with people. Over time, what began as a passion grew into something much bigger as I continued developing my sound, confidence, and artistry. Read more>>
Barry Hairy
That journey from Ohio to Atlanta, and finally dominating in Dallas, adds a massive narrative arc to your story. It shows you’ve conquered different markets and brought those different cultural influences together into your brand. Here is how we weave that geographic hustle into the narrative: My journey actually started back in Akron, Ohio, when I was just 16 years old. Read more>>
nitin ranjan ojha
My name is Nitin Ranjan Ojha. I’m a software engineer and dancer originally from India, and I moved to the US about a year ago. My journey with dance started when I was very young. I used to watch dance performances on TV and try to copy the moves at home. Read more>>
Dr. Katandria Love Demps
I am a Fort Worth native through and through — and service has always been at the center of who I am. My journey led me to become a multi-lingual, nationally certified speech-language pathologist, linguist, certified autism specialist, certified public health researcher, and certified in integrative nutrition and lifestyle medicine, among many other specialties. Read more>>
Shena Pridgett
My love for making content started WAY back in the early 201os. Read more>>
Trayce Cochran
I was a multi-disciplinary artist for many, many years. I attended art school at UNT and really fell in love with painting and drawing. It allowed me to sincerely grow as a human, and even taught me to read much better. Read more>>
Eli Farmer
My story starts back in 2017. I had been out of college for about a year and I had just moved to DFW from Virginia Beach. I was starting a new job at UT Dallas and was getting my first exposure to the metroplex. Read more>>
Serena Nour
I’ve always loved creating experiences that make people feel happy and connected, especially through food and presentation. What started as a creative passion turned into me wanting to build something of my own that people could genuinely enjoy and remember. I began experimenting with desserts, packaging, and different ideas until I found a style and product that felt unique and personal to me. Read more>>
Nicole Watson
My husband and I moved from Australia to Fort Worth to continue sharing what we know best – building a community. Our business partners saw a gap in the market here in DFW for this method of reformer, so with 30+ years of building pilates studio experience between us, we decided to share the SCULPT METHOD with the incredible Fort Worth community. Read more>>
Elliot McWilliams
Throughout high school, I made extra money by selling various handmade goods at art markets across Fort Worth and Denton! I became very familiar with the vendors and venues around me and came to hold this community of artists very close.https://voyagedallas.com/interview/check-out-elliot-mcwilliamss-story Read more>>
Ashley Kaee
I’m just a country girl from Little Rock, Arkansas who’s always loved being creative. Before I had confidence in singing, I was drawing and painting all the time. As I got older, I started doing pageants, talent shows, and leading praise and worship, and that helped me grow into the artist I am today. Read more>>
Nathaniel Wooley
I was born in a small town. Jonesboro, Arkansas. Growing up I was a quiet kid and didn’t really have much friends. That mixed with family issues really made things hard for me. To escape, I’d watch a movie called Rango. Back then we didn’t have cable so my only form of entertainment was that movie, over and over again. Read more>>
Kristian Cruz
I’m a professional guitarist born in Fort Worth. My story started around 6th grade when I fell in love with classic rock music and, funny enough, playing Guitar Hero. That inspired me to pick up a real guitar and begin studying music. Read more>>
Kenyon Glover
My story is quite simple. Hard work and determination got me to where I am today. I have always been obsessed with becoming great and I can’t settle for anything less than my absolute best. Read more>>
Malaysia Breedlove
I’ve been making skincare products since I was 13 years old. It started because I could never really find products that worked for my skin, so I started learning and creating things for myself. What started as something personal slowly became a real passion of mine. Read more>>
Quan Harper
My journey has honestly been a mixture of rebuilding, creativity, faith, leadership, and learning how to turn pressure into purpose. For a long time, I’ve been someone who wore many hats mentor, coach, teacher, father, creative, author, barber, artist but at the center of all of it has always been people. Read more>>
Triston Brown
I’m a 32-year-old entrepreneur, born and raised in Dallas. Growing up, I always wanted to travel, but it wasn’t something I could afford at the time. That changed when I was 21 and my mom helped me get started in the travel industry as a travel agent. From there, I began traveling as much as I could and helping others do the same. Read more>>
Lesieli Kasitati Maafu
Our story began long before there was a podcast, a foundation, or any formal organization. It started with our upbringing as children of parents who dedicated their lives to serving others and enriching the communities around them. Read more>>
Brianna Tucker
I have always loved photography, but I really got started in college when my friends asked me to take some photos of them and then by word of mouth I grew my business from there and jumped head first in to it. I went to Tarleton State University and got a degree in Agricultural Communication where I took classes including a Photography class. Read more>>
Gabrielle Grandell, BSc, FMCHC, CLT
My journey into health and wellness really began with curiosity and frustration. I was always fascinated by the beauty and complexity of nature and the way food is available in so many vibrant colors, textures, and forms. And how something so natural could have such a profound impact on the human body. Read more>>
Kaitlin Hays
My first real experience with a camera was back in 2012. After my grandparents watched me carry around a little blue digital kodak everywhere I went, they decided it was time for an upgrade. I got my first DSLR and took photos of literally everything. Flowers on the way into dinner, jewelry laid out on my floor, a friend or two on occasion. Read more>>
Joe Vega
I’ve been in the industry for two decades, but it all started with dancing — music has always been my muse. Along the way, I was fortunate enough to connect with some extraordinary people who I still talk to this day. By the age of sixteen, I was already ON AIR and DJ’n. Read more>>
Ryan Lyerla
I started playing guitar and piano when I was 10, and eventually learned to sing as well. I attended the School of Rock until I was 18, then went to college for music. Quicker than I’d like to admit, I flunked out. I was scared to pursue my own dreams and struggled for years, but I just couldn’t name it. Read more>>
Max Patino
6 years ago, I hit my glass ceiling in the service industry. I held every job from dishwasher up to General Manager, and I knew I had lost my passion in that field. I became very anxious about my life and where I wanted to go. Read more>>
Chibuzo Amajor
I’ve always been an artist since I was a child, starting off with drawing. As I got older, I started picking up painting and digital art. I have been doing art professionally since 2018. In terms of music, I’ve been DJ-ing for 3 years. My interest in music also stems from childhood. Read more>>
Julian Lambert
I was born into a very creative family. My grandfather was a painter, as well as my grandmother, and my father is an all around creative that dabbles in about everything. My mother had gained interest in photography when I was younger and I would always ask to take photos with her camera. Read more>>
Alejandra Abundis Rodriguez
My husband Fidel and I started collecting cacti as a hobby quickly turned into a passion for creating our own handmade concrete pots and unique plant arrangements. As our collection kept growing, friends and family began encouraging us to turn it into a business because our pieces were already filling our home and catching everyone’s attention. Read more>>
Emily Mitchell
My background is in construction sales and design consulting for remodel projects. I’ve always loved the process of meeting with homeowners, walking through their goals for their home, solving problems, and helping bring their vision to life. Building relationships and creating trust with customers was always the part of the job that came most naturally to me. Read more>>
Andy Joe Pearce
Andy Pearce Bio: currently performing with Kelly Killing in the band “Killing Pearce”. Andy Joe Pearce Fort Worth based artist (Guitar, Piano, Vocals) grew up in south Louisiana. He was part of a musical family where he developed a love of playing guitar with his cousins Rex and Emily Pearce. Read more>>
Pauline Kim
I’m originally from New York with a background in accounting. I married into the military, and for over 13 years, I moved around the country every 1 to 3 years. I was in the Special Forces community, and life meant constantly starting over — building a new network, a new community, often struggling through what felt like a lonely, single-mom life. Read more>>
Brian Blackwell
I was a retiring public school educator, looking for something meaningful to do after retirement. I volunteered at Mentors Care and fell in love with their mission to help struggling high school students to find hope and a future through mentorship. Read more>>
BIGJIZZLE214
I started off recording music in a dorm room in Marshall tx and my partner ManMan kept encouraging me to take this music serious so after a while I completely locked in and a been a train of success ever since. Shoutout ManMan Read more>>
Samuel Mensah
My name is Samuel Kwame Mensah, and I am the founder of Umbrella for the African Child. The idea for this initiative started when I was in university. I was part of a school community with students from diverse backgrounds, yet no platform celebrated culture or educated students about it. Read more>>
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Mason
- I started out always wanting to work with my hands. I was raised to make the best of circumstance, and I spent a lot of my time drawing clothes I saw in magazines, creating characters to fit in my favorite animes and haphazardly sewing together new clothes from my old ones. Read more>>
Cody Lee
I’ve been entrepreneurial for as long as I can remember. I’ve always loved spotting gaps in the market, identifying unmet needs, and testing ideas that most people would probably consider a little crazy. That curiosity and drive to build things is what eventually led me to create Food Truck Club. Read more>>
Yunsheng An
My art journey began at Dallas Art Therapy, where I discovered that art could express feelings that are sometimes hard to put into words. Through painting and creating, I learned I could communicate emotions visually instead of having to explain them verbally. During my time there, several people encouraged me to exhibit my artwork. Read more>>
Joseph Brock
Morality, compassion, gentleness, kind hearted, ik I do things just to do them and not expect anything in return. I do realize that others may not be as considerate or comfortable to show their flaws, but I’ve learned to embrace them without being harmful. Read more>>
Morayma Grimaldo
My name is Morayma Grimaldo , and my story begins in Mexico, I was born and raised in San Luis Potosí, in a family of six, surrounded by the support of my parents and the inspiration of my older sisters. Read more>>
Leon Isbell a/k/a Santa Izzy
In 2018, I retired from a long career in computer science and digital marketing management. In my retirement, I got myself a part-time job at our local Lowe’s and really enjoyed meeting and helping people. It was very rewarding to see the excitement and pride when customers came back to tell me about the projects they were able to complete on their own. Read more>>
Paige Bradley
I have been surrounded by cameras since I was a kid; both my mom and grandma are photographers. Growing up I thought that it was normal for family members to always be carrying around camera bags with multiple lenses inside. Read more>>
Kwaku Antwi-Agyei
Resonance Collective began in September 2024 as an offshoot of the Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra. The founder- Kwaku- wanted to bring together some friends to fill the role at a local performance opportunity in a reception. The reception performance happened on the night of November 29th, 2024 and was a huge success. Read more>>
Jonathan Batiste
Born and raised on the Northside of Lafayette, Louisiana, Chef Jonathan “JBoogie” Batiste’s story is deeply rooted in family, culture, legacy, hospitality, and the rich traditions of Creole cuisine. The heart of Creole culture in the Acadiana region is Lafayette, Louisiana — where life is centered around family, friends, great food, music, celebration, and creating unforgettable memories together. Read more>>
Addison Lloyd
My name is Addison Lloyd, and I run a Dallas faith-based social club called 214 Social. I started 214 Social because I felt the Holy Spirit leading me to create a community rooted in faith and genuine fellowship. Read more>>
Obelle Pluviose
Savesouls Inc. was born from a simple but urgent realization: too many people in Afro Caribbean communities were suffering in silence without culturally relevant mental health support. In 2017, Obelle Pluviose was serving as a youth leader at her church when she organized a back to school mental health program for young people in her community. Read more>>
Joshua Brown
My story is defined by the intersection of passion and opportunity—a journey of navigating a sequence of doors that, in retrospect, feels almost preordained. Since March 2014, the foundation has been an unrelenting daily commitment, showing up without ‘off days’ to foster a culture of constant refinement. Read more>>
Alice Molett
I grew up in humble circumstances, which taught me the value of hard work, faith, and perseverance from an early age. At just 12 years old, I discovered a passion for hairstyling. By the age of 16, I had taught myself how to do hair and was serving clients from my bedroom. Read more>>
Ryan Bourgeois
My path has definitely not been traditional. Before aesthetics, I spent years in emergency medicine and family practice as a nurse practitioner, and before that I even worked in television and acting while still staying connected to healthcare. So my background has always been a mix of medicine, communication, education, and people. Bougie Aesthetics started in 2020 in a very small space. Read more>>
Manya Foster
My name is Manya Foster, and I’ve been a bridal hairstylist for over 10 years. I first stepped into the bridal industry while I was in cosmetology school and immediately fell in love with it. A year or two later, I decided to fully dedicate myself to bridal hair and really hone my skills in that area. Read more>>
Kristina Eden
I moved to Dallas in the summer of 2019 from Fayetteville, Arkansas and was blown away by how much there was to do/eat/see here! We barely started exploring before the shut down in 2020 so when things began opening back up, I started venturing out as much as possible. Read more>>
Morgan & Brianna Clynes & Roberts
Morgan went to TCU and had a dream to be a teacher and live internationally she taught in Fort Worth for a couple of years and knew she needed to go to Europe— a couple years in Spain and few years in Albania and then nomadicly around Europe, UK and South Africa. Read more>>
Syncwave Creative
We started Syncwave Creative out of a shared passion for music, storytelling, and building something that felt different from the traditional “content factory” approach. Both of us came from creative and technical backgrounds — Micah through years in music, touring, love of cinema and storytelling, and Josh through years as an artist, music business, and client strategy. Read more>>
Leonardo Mr. Bubbles
I’ve spent 25 years in the entertainment industry, and about four years ago, I made a significant transition into becoming a Bubbleologist—a Bubble Artist and Performer, which many people might not be familiar with. I was looking for a fresh direction within the entertainment realm, something unique. A good friend /mentor of mine, Mike W, introduced me to this fascinating world. Read more>>
Katris Wright
My story honestly feels like an intervention because for a long time, I didn’t think I had any real talents or gifts that I was deeply passionate about until now. I think many creatives can relate to that feeling. Read more>>
Keidra McGriff and Kaylon Williams N/a
Keidra: I was a book vendor at my friend Shardé Redmon’s event with my debut book- Adventures with Papa. Kay was also a vendor with her bookstore- KLX Online Bookstore. We introduced ourselves to each other and went about the day. When she stood up and I saw she was a tall girl, I started fan girling because I’ve never had tall friends! Read more>>
Lan Tran
I grew up in the kitchen. In my family, the kitchen wasn’t just where food was made — it was where everything happened. My mom, aunts, and grandmothers would spend Sundays cooking together, telling stories, arguing over whose pho was better, and tasting sauces straight from the pot. If you grew up that way too, I can spot you a mile away. Read more>>
Lottie Fowler
Born and raised in Texas, Lottie’s work is shaped by the approachable, welcoming traits of the South. As the owner and creative force behind Lottie & Co. Events, she has spent years honing a distinct design perspective and an intentional planning approach. With a foundation in art and design, Lottie seamlessly blends elevated aesthetics with masterful organization. Read more>>
Lola Ponce
LOLA Ópera Pop Singer, actress, composer, trendsetter, art lover, fashion designer, entrepreneur and dedicated mom, LOLA PONCE has an established position on Social Media with an audience enthusiast of art, beauty and lifestyle. Her music blends pop and opera, but she’s always going further. Read more>>
