Jocelyn Tiner
I had an amazing ‘first improv troupe’ experience with After Hours Improv in Waxahachie. They were well organized, with clear branding, and an Artistic Director who constantly motivated us to hone our skills. Read more>>
Arvind Venkataraman
My co-founder Shameel Thawerbhoy and I first started Apollo Tutors back in February 2013- I was a freshman at SMU, and he was a senior, and initially all we had was $250 each to print business cards, file the business, and print flyers. We initially only worked with students at SMU, and in the Highland Park area and grew from there to serving students pre-k through college around Texas, and at various universities across the nation. Read more>>
Yasma Hawkins
I started my business by the grace of God! I was laid off from a position within corporate America of 7 years. I took the lay off as a blessing to my own business. There have been many struggles along the way…. but that’s what made me stronger and more eager to be successful. Read more>>
Mallous Rohani and Cindy Gordon
Cindy Gordon and I (Mallous Rohani) worked together for several years at a local English language training school. There we were the curriculum and program directors respectively. Read more>>
Ryan Blair
I grew up in a family of prominent Doctors, Lawyers and accomplished scholars. So naturally, I decided to become an automotive technician! I attended the wonderful University of Texas A&M but like most college students found myself aimless. Read more>>
Michael Smith
I was born in Portland, Maine to a single mom and grew up on welfare and surrounded by a lot of poverty. I was a drug addict by the time I was 15 and did not get a passing grade in school beyond the 6th grade. Read more>>
Christopher Jones
I started as a tutor while obtaining my undergraduate degree at Texas State University. I worked with college students in SLAC & helped out at Mendez Elementary in San Marcos, TX. At Mendez Elementary, I helped underprivileged students who had learning disabilities (autism, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, processing disorders) and I also helped as a teacher aide in the classrooms. Read more>>
Petya Edwards
I started my first business in my early 20s. To this day I believe what helped me overcome a lot of the obstacles along the way, is my strong mindset. Very early on I focused on building myself before I attempt to build a business. Read more>>
Ryan Schefke
In three years I graduated from Michigan State University with an Electrical Engineering degree. After working for six years at Texas Instruments, I went off to pursue a masters degree. In seven months I received an MBA degree with a concentration in Finance from New York Institute of Technology. Read more>>
Maxine Bennett
As a new widow, upon returning from living overseas I was at a loss as to what to do with my life. I knew it would not be easy to start fresh in my 50’s. Then my son Scotty and I came up with the idea of starting a jewelry business specializing in sterling silver and Native American jewelry. Read more>>
Kina Bale-Reed
I grew up in west Texas and graduated from Reagan County High School in 1994. I was a performer from an early age, singing and acting and getting involved in UIL in Junior High and High School. Read more>>
Laura Seewoester Bute
I developed my interest in photography in high school. I remember really loving the chemical smell of the dark room, which is ironic since no one uses a dark room anymore. Read more>>
Ken Womack
I am both an artist and an entrepreneur. I create art based on concepts and ideas that I think are big and important – or at least interesting to me. And I own a business that is essentially “art with a purpose”. I live for creating concepts, ideas and the rush of the starting something new. Read more>>
Mary Anne Wihbey-Davis
After a successful career in Life Insurance Sales, my corporate office encouraged me to move to Dallas as Assistant Vice President of Training and Development. I agreed to do this for two years as I was from Boston. I fell in love with Dallas, fell in love with training but the corporate world was not for me. Read more>>
Julianna Emanski
I have been involved in music my whole life, attended six-week long music summer programs since I was 9 years old through high school. I continued on the path of music throughout my college studies in Philadelphia, Dallas, Seattle and then back to Dallas for my Doctoral Studies at the University of North Texas in Vocal Performance with concentrations in Vocal Pedagogy and Music Entrepreneurship. Read more>>
Karen White
I am pleased to introduce you to Frisco’s newest home accessories boutique, located at the Shops at Starwood. Oasis Accents specializes in home accessories and small furnishings. Our products span the contemporary, modern and transitional design spectrum, with a wide range of offerings from vases to pillows to wall art to occasional tables. Read more>>
