Roger Grant

I met my mentor when I moved to Dallas in 2011. The information he shared with me was information that I wished I had when I was in the mortgage business in California. Having suffered the cost of not having this information I made it my mission to make sure I do everything I can to prevent others from suffering the same things simply due to a lack of knowledge! Read more>>
Lisa Michelle Arhontidis

I have honestly been interested in photography for as long as I can remember! While in the final months of planning our wedding in the Fall of 2006, job frustrations were at an all time high, and it hit me that there was no better time to work towards doing something I might enjoy! Read more>>
Angela Jackson

My love for photography started in childhood. From the first time I clicked the shutter on a 35mm film camera, to my first time in a dark room developing and printing my own film (in high school), and all the way through the digital age- photography has been a part of me. Read more>>
Porsha Jay Allison

I began my professional singing career opening up for saxophonist Vandell Andrew and singer/musician Quentin Moore. I quickly transitioned from being an opening act to running my own r&b cover band where I performed locally in Dallas, TX monthly. Read more>>
Lawren Snapka

I’ve been an art nerd for pretty much my entire life, taking my first art class in the 6th grade. I focused on drawing and painting throughout high school and college, and received a Bachelor of Arts in 2012. I loved all art mediums, including photography, but if someone would have told me that one day I would own a successful photography business I would have laughed! Read more>>
Hema Jagada

As a child, I would watch my mother throw her spices into the warm, fragrant pots of food she would be creating. Cloves, fenugreek, and cinnamon would add warmth to the lentil soups called dals. Delicate cumin, coriander or fennel powders would be sprinkled onto the vegetables after they had finished cooking. Read more>>
Ron Guthrie

I have been in retail management for 26 years and was over up to 26 locations. I opened my first franchise of Massage Envy in 2005, second in 2006 and third in 2008. I opened my first European Wax Center in 2009, Second in 2013 and third in 2014. Read more>>
Stephanie Novarro

I grew up on Long Island, NY where there are Italian bakeries practically on every corner. Ever since I was a little girl I had a passion for baking. I remember spending countless days in the kitchen as a kid making cakes and cookies. Read more>>
Shelby Williams

I am 25 years old and own my own business, How crazy is that? Although I am young, I have been working since I was 15. I grew up in a family that instilled the values of hard work and what it means to earn your way in our society. I worked quite a few retail jobs before I really got started in the workforce. Read more>>
Wendy Zerrudo

I started in the bridal beauty industry over thirteen years ago and it’s been a fulfilling journey. My roots are from Northern NJ where I started my career as a Makeup Artist. I’ve always had a love for painting, drawing and scrapbooking but never thought it would lead me to being a Professional Makeup Artist and owning my own business. Read more>>
Stephanie “OhSoStefanie” Johnson

My family is from Suriname, South America. So I am 2nd generation American. Born and raised in Detroit, MI. Graduating from the world re known, Cass Technical H.S. I went to Michigan State University and studied Anthropology and Jewish Studies. Read more>>
Heidi Cooper

The story of Skinside Out begins with a teenage girl distressed about her problem skin. Not wanting to be on the harsh mediations recommended by doctors that were not giving relief it led me down a life altering path that led from Pain to purpose. Read more>>
Lauren Palmer

The idea for The Art of Living Beautifully came to me four years ago when my 2 and 4 year old kept me busy and I thought of little else beside them. I needed a creative outlet and decided to focus on writing about the elements of life I had abandoned in favor of stay-at home mommyhood, a coveted position that is more difficult than many c-level jobs. Read more>>
Lori Vann

Vann Counseling was founded on two beliefs: that “mental health should not be a luxury item” and that we will provide “Experienced professional, caring, and non-judgmental therapy”. The practice began in Irving in 2001 but established itself in its current Carrollton location in 2008. Read more>>
