Lindsay Preston
This journey started when I was a Freshman at TCU and had NO idea what I would major in. It was during a Psychology 101 course there that I realized I had the highest grade in our class! I was shocked because I never once felt like I studied for the class. I realized that I never felt like I was studying because I loved the material so much! Read more>>
William Shattuck
I chose to start my dental career by practicing in a rural community in western Oklahoma. There I was mentored by an amazing doctor. I loved working in the underserved areas of rural Oklahoma. The aspect of healthcare that has always driven me is taking care of people. Practicing in the smaller towns I was able to connect with my patients in a way that is often missed in offices in big cities. Read more>>
G.W. Childs IV
A native of Fort Worth, I started out playing in local Goth and Punk bands, up until I went in to the U.S. Army as a photographer and audio/video editor. While on tour in Hawaii, I got signed to German Industrial label COP International, and was released from the military for an opportunity of a lifetime. After leaving the military, I began working for LucasArts in the Bay Area, to produce many Star Wars video games as both a sound designer and a hardware engineer. Read more>>
Samantha West
Our journey began many years ago as we have always enjoyed the excitement of junking, antiquing and shopping. Now don’t get us wrong, we love “Retail Therapy” just like the rest of you, but we find our main passion is seeking out the items that are hard to find. Our Posse is composed of my Mom (Shirley Relien) and my identical twin sister (Mandy Blankenship) and myself (Samantha West). Read more>>
Mark Tovsen
At age 14, I joined an Explorer Scout group learning stunt-work at the famous Old Tucson Studios in Tucson, Arizona. While there I learned how to shape and age hats by a member of the art department who also taught me to age other items. About 10 years ago, I had a bunch of old hats the studio gave to me and I aged them and sold them on eBay. Read more>>
Jeff Guinn
I went from high school straight into the U.S. Navy for a four year stint. After my time served, once back in civilian life, I quickly realized I needed a skill that translated into the everyday work world. I took the time to attend college, and developed very crucial business skills. I also had grown up in the business of HVAC and home appliance repair and had several years of experience under my belt, even at that young age. Read more>>
Judy Balunda
After retiring from teaching Special Education in Middle School for 21 years, I turned my skills to my lifelong passion of reading cookbooks to actually preparing the recipes. Pie was my passion, after all I grew up in Texas with my Mother, Rhoda, and her sister Sylvia, preparing those delicious Texas pies every weekend. Read more>>
Jimmy Hill and Krystal LaBerge
Has it been a struggle? absolutely. Making money doing art isn’t the easiest thing, but Jimmy has always stuck with what he loves. The smooth part about our path is that we were always doing what we love and so we were always having fun. “You don’t work a day in your life if you are doing what you love.” – Jimmy Read more>>
Megan Thorne
Founded in 2007 by owner and designer Megan Thorne, Megan Thorne Fine Jewels creations are instantly recognizable, and her uniquely fluid and feminine style harkens inspiration from her first love of fashion – delicate laces, vibrant joyful prints, and fine textile weaves. Read more>>
Michelle Crane
Inspire Salon and Spa started as a dream in the summer of 2013 and became a quick reality in September of 2013. With God’s hand in all of it, we have remained a salon family for the past 4 years with a lot of years ahead. We think of our clients as family and treat them as such. Without them every day we have nothing. It is a joy day after day making each and every one of them from Grandmothers to Granddaughters feel and look their absolute best. Read more>>
David Thomas
One month before our wedding day… I decided to go out alone and tell my wife that I was going to give the video thing a try! Happy wedding gift honey. LOL. It has now been 26+years, and I am still married and in business. I am a full-service video production company, including weddings, corporate and business. Read more>>
Jessica Harrod
On January 8-10, 2018, Fourteen North Texas Area Therapeutic Riding Centers will participate in the 15th year of Chisholm Challenge. The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo has once again graciously donated the John Justin Arena, as well as many other amenities for Chisholm Challenge. This affords the competitors the opportunity to have a venue to showcase their abilities as equestrian athletes. Read more>>
Amy Shackelford
My mom baked wedding cakes before I was born and I loved going to work with her and I would help unload icing and all of her tools before receptions. During the reception I would help clearing the dishes. I didn’t realize I was learning the business until I was actually in it! My Sophomore Year at TCU in Fort Worth I was the Recruitment Chair for my sorority and I planned our local chapter’s Rush and studied Marketing. Read more>>
Jamie Brogdon
There is a part of me that has always known I was bound to be an artist. Growing up, I struggled with the left-brain skills most children excel in. However, when It came to any visual or creative endeavor I was able to complete it with ease. This difference in learning caused me a lot of grief growing up from other kids, and I was picked on and made fun of frequently for being artistic and a visual learner. Read more>>
Brook Boleyn
In 2009, we decided to change our priorities and do community service with our horses and decrease the amount of equine rescue work. That year, The Autism Society of America (Dallas Chapter) offered scholarship funding if we’d create a program for children with autism. Read more>>
Steve Riach
The nonprofit was founded in 1997 by some business leaders and pro athletes who shared concerns about America’s underserved youth. Following 4 years of research and development, we launched programs in schools and afterschool programs, eventually reaching over 600,000 kids in 26 states, being recognized by the White House and testifying before the U.S. congress. In 2011, we turned our focus to youth in the juvenile justice system. Read more>>
Laurie Jones
Having been involved with vocal performance in high school and college, anything pertaining to the fine arts had always been appealing to me. I auditioned for a play at Theatre Off The Square just on a whim and landed a leading role. The rest is history, so they say. After I got involved with the quaint theatre company, my husband joined me. Read more>>
