The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we’ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below.
Monique Johnson
Purpose Driven Motivation LLC was born out of my own life experiences, growth, and a deep desire to help others walk in purpose. I founded the company with the vision of creating a space that empowers individuals, especially women to heal, grow, and align their personal and professional lives with their true purpose. My journey started long before the business officially existed. Read more>>
Hollee Becerra
I grew up in San Antonio, and it’s here that I first realized how deeply people need spaces where they can be seen and heard. My path into mental health has been shaped by both my own experiences and what I witnessed in the community around me. Read more>>
Leann Drozd
For many years, Wilson County and the surrounding rural communities of Karnes and Atascosa Counties have faced a serious lack of access to mental health care. Tragically, it took the 2017 mass shooting in Sutherland Springs to put a spotlight on this need. That heartbreaking event deeply touched so many lives—including my own—and ignited a calling to do something meaningful. Read more>>
Shawn Reagan
I became a counselor because I’ve lived through seasons of struggle myself and understand how hard it can be to find steady ground. Over time, I learned that healing often begins when we feel safe enough to tell the truth about our experiences — without fear of being judged or fixed. I wanted to create that kind of space for others. Read more>>
Becky Rogers
My journey as a fine artist has been quite a unique one, shaped by my early interests and various career paths. From a young age, growing up on the Kansas plains in the middle of what used to be called the dust bowl where trees and water were scarce. I had a passion for art and dreamed of becoming a full-time professional artist. Read more>>
Scott Ford
Our Story? We started Guadalupe Printing Solutions, or GPS back in 2016 with the belief that we can give our customers the best product with a fair price that they deserve. The two owners Paul and Scott Ford, came from Houston, Texas with over 75 years combined experience in commercial printing. With this knowledge of printing for more commercial style manufacturing. Read more>>
Lydell Toye
My father and I started the company in New Braunfels in 1983. We were a small commercial sign shop at the beginning. Both of us are sign painters and everything was produced by hand. The business grew and I expanded into the electrical side. We then realized a need for our first crane truck to install the signs. Read more>>
Camille Cohn
Ever since I was little, I knew I wanted to be an artist. After a family trip to New Orleans in third grade, I came home dreaming of painting on Jackson Square. My parents weren’t exactly thrilled about that plan, but they always encouraged me to follow my creative instincts. Read more>>
Maria Solis
Solis Business Service LLC began with a simple goal: to provide reliable, personalized support to individuals and small businesses navigating their financial and administrative needs. I started as a one-person operation, helping friends and local entrepreneurs with bookkeeping, tax preparation, and clerical services. Word of mouth spread quickly because of my commitment to accuracy, professionalism, and treating every client like family. Read more>>
Kady Bentley
Also interviewing Ryan Wyman. Klor Marketing started pretty simply. After years working with big agencies and national brands, we kept noticing the same thing: smaller businesses were often left behind. They needed SEO, content, and help managing their Google presence just as much, but rarely had the time, resources, or team to handle it. That’s why we launched Klor. Read more>>
Kirsten Hardy
Growing up in a Marine family, I became accustomed early on to the realities of military life. The frequent relocations every few years meant that I was always adapting to new environments, meeting new people, and starting over in unfamiliar places. This upbringing taught me how to be flexible and resilient, skills that have greatly influenced both my personal and professional journey. Read more>>
Mary Lewis
Sometimes the best things in life come from unexpected beginnings. For me, it all started one Christmas with a simple candle-making kit. I poured my first candle just for fun, never imagining it would spark a whole new chapter in my life. Read more>>
Dominic Negrón
I got to this point in my life by struggling with/against adversity and being hyper focused on my goals and dreams. I have Tourette Syndrome and had relatively severe symptoms from a young age through law school. I remember being up late every night in elementary school completing my assignments due to the severity of my tics. Read more>>
Michael Deegan
I began martial arts training when I was around 7 years old. Due to moving around California, I got instruction wherever I could. In 2009, I began training in 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu. I’ve continued to train since. Several years ago I met Sifu Jeff Hughes of Iron Mantis Martial Arts. Read more>>
Jocelyn Davis
Golden Haus was born out of both passion and necessity. For years, I watched so many talented beauty and wellness professionals struggle with the same challenges: high overhead costs, lack of creative freedom, and very few spaces that felt both professional and inspiring. Read more>>
Kenny Mittelstadt
I grew up in a big military family in the San Antonio suberbs, second oldest of six kids. My mom often collaborated with naturopaths and shared home remedies, so I was exposed early to the idea that health isn’t just about prescriptions and something that happens to us. Read more>>
Elizabeth Herrera
It all began with a course at Santa Monica College in 1993. I took a semester of yoga, having never tried it and knowing very little about it. I fell in love. Many years later, when I started practicing yoga more regularly, I decided I wanted to be a Yoga Instructor and take the teacher training that was often offered. Read more>>
Jo Ann Rivera
I am Jo Ann Rivera, owner of Victoria’s Black Swan Inn, 1006 Holbrook, San Antonio, Texas. I found this home while on a delivery and found it fascinating. I began to refer my customers to the property for photo ops as it seem to be the perfect backdrop for the vintage inspired clothing and scenes my customers were looking for. Read more>>
George Kirchman
Kirchman’s Private Tours is owned and operated by George Kirchman. George is a Fredericksburg local who has a 12 year history in law enforcement. He loves interacting with the public and meeting new people. After speaking with visitors about what kind of services would be ideal when visiting our town, he decided to start his own tour company. Read more>>
Dylan Lopez Diaz
Hi-Tone Jewelry began in 2021, right in the middle of COVID, with my family and me chasing a shared dream. I’ve been making jewelry for 13 years, starting at just 14 when I began learning the craft from my dad, Ariel, who’s been in the jewelry business for over 40 years. Read more>>
Pingting Zhou
We are a husband-and-wife team with a story that spans the globe. Although we both come from families in the medical field, our paths started in very different places — Dr. Mo in Egypt and Dr. Z in China. Read more>>
Christine Villalta
As a child, my mom used to scratch my back whenever we hugged or was seated next to her. It became a source of comfort from her and I enjoyed it. As time passed and as we got older, it was still something she did when we hugged. Read more>>
jordine Lawrence
I began my photography journey 3 years ago when I moved to Texas from western WA. I grew up on a horse ranch and have always romanticized the Cowboy way of life. moving to Texas has given me the agility to express my artistic talents and show the world how incredible cowboy/Texas heritage is. Read more>>
Kathie Newberry
. A little about our company, as far as my records show Nature’s Mercantile has been dream of the owner’s since 2002. In the early 2010s she had a store on Hwy 46 in New Braunfels that flooded just after opening. Read more>>
leeann jones
Before I ever held a real estate license, I spent 13 wonderful years as a stay-at-home mom to our three kids. During that time, I built a small photography business that allowed me to stay creative and flexible while supporting my husband’s job. A journey that took our family from Oregon to Colorado and finally to Texas. Read more>>
Amy Adair
My journey as an entrepreneur began with just three small cabins along the Frio River. In those early days, I wore every hat — from managing bookings to scrubbing floors — all driven by a vision to create a place where families could gather and make memories in the Texas Hill Country. Read more>>
Annie DeFrees
Beacon House is a 100-year-old building nestled in the heart of the Beacon Hill neighborhood, just north of downtown San Antonio. In 2017, The Park Community Church was generously gifted this charming building and renovated it to create a multi use space that is perfect for coworking, events, meetings, or seminars. Read more>>
Will and Shannon Corbitt
Who knew Sweet Potato Pie could be part of a love story. Wills grandma taught him how to make Sweet Potato Pie as all grandma’s do; a pinch of this, a dab of that. From there will learned what metric measurements the pinches and dabs translated too. Read more>>
Sylvia Diaz, CPP, PMP
I started my career in payroll 18 years ago when I moved to San Antonio looking for a new start. Up to that point a had spent 10 years in a successful career in Management. I had just given birth to my youngest daughter and was looking for a career change so I could have a more work life balance. I was given the opportunity to work for one of the top payroll providers in the world “ADP”. I spent 13 years building my knowledge and payroll experience at ADP before moving on to consulting in 2020. Read more>>
Rhonda Katan
Please allow me to introduce myself to you. I have a passion to help people in their quest for comprehensive healing. In my personal journey, I have traveled down a long road filled with trauma, abuse, and various health issues that can manifest when trauma starts from the womb out and continues through adulthood. Read more>>
