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.
Nathaniel Villarreal
No, it has not been smooth. It’s not supposed to be when you’re taking action to achieve your goals, you have to expect some resistance and you have to be willing to engage with obstacles and challenges, and be able to learn from them. I will definitely say one of the most challenging aspects has been getting people to recognize that a product like this exists, or that being part of a network is just another fancy word for Youtube, and our platform is different and offers something unique that Youtube and other streaming platforms do not capture. Read more>>
Christine Bell
I moved to Austin Texas 4 years ago and worked with a wonderful team at Austin Plastic Surgeon. We were was awarded the Community Choice award in 2022 and 2023 for best Facial and best Medspa. I have over 25 certifications in medical skincare lines such as Skin Better Science, Revision Skincare and Pavise and devices such as the Sciton BBL and Morpheus8 microneedling with RF. My favorite treatment are chemical peels because I have seen the transformation in acne and sun damage skin. I’m also a huge believer in combination treatments such as laser and injections and muscle toning. I am single mother of 2 children 18 and 12 and a dog mom to 2 shepards. I am excited for new technologies and am in love with the everchanging world of Aesthetics! Read more>>
Andrea Almaguer-Botero
wHEN I graduated I worked in a NICU in a womens hospital in south texas creating and promoting maternal mental health program for years. Additionally, I served as a content expert in a campaign for the American Academy of Pediatric to help NICU’s implement mental health services. In 2021 I moved to San Antonio working for different private practice providing specialized trauma mental health care. In 2022 I opened my own mental health private practice called grounded space and have become trained in EMDR. I currently teach graduate courses in UTSA counseling department. Read more>>
Jane Bolalin Joy-Jasmin Brunnelson
Overall it has been a smooth road. After we connected with other baby, mama, and family oriented providers and businesses, we were warmly welcomed into the community. Our families have been wonderful in recommending us to other families for care. That speaks a lot to the level of care provided by our overnight caregivers. We work hard to vet our team as we want our families to work with the best of the best! Read more>>
Luis Gonzales
That dream became a reality when I partnered with my mother, Irene Gonzales, and together we built Barrels For Sale into a veteran-owned, family-operated business rooted in the values of sustainability and service. Our mission goes beyond just selling barrels—we aim to help people live more responsibly through practical products that support water conservation, DIY projects, and eco-conscious living. Every item we offer reflects our commitment to the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” philosophy, and we’re proud to continue building something meaningful as a family. Read more>>
Sierra Parker
Meet Sierra Parker, the Chief Executive Officer of iamSierraParker The Brand LLC (The Brand), which she founded in 2019. This brand was created from the heart of a woman with many gifts who wanted to explore all her talents without being limited. The Brand serves as an umbrella company for various organizations founded by Sierra, encompassing Boutique & Fashion Buying, Brand & Talent Management, and Nonprofit & Community Outreach. Sierra believes that being tied to just one gift restricts potential, and she is determined not to be boxed in. Read more>>
Sidney Wall
I realized one day that if I had the skills to help others develop and grow their businesses then I could probably do the same for myself. When thinking of different businesses that I could start I came up with a million different ideas but the area I felt most calling to was cleaning for short term rentals because of my experience. I told myself I was going to try it out and not look back which is exactly what I did. Short term rental cleanings have been the easier side of the business to run while residential and post construction cleans have been a great opportunity to learn since I didn’t have experience with those areas prior to starting my business. Read more>>
Paloma Aquino
Now, in 2025, I’m a homeowner and business owner. I started my cleaning business, VPD, at the end of 2023 to step away from corporate life and do something I’ve always loved. I used to help my brother with his cleaning company as a young adult, and it became a side job I really enjoyed over the years. One day my best friend said, “Paloma, you’ve always been a cleaner—why not start your own business?” So I did. Read more>>
Nicole Blanco
My husband started his Transport and Logistics company named CONEXION TRANSPORTES in 2016 in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico where he is from. In 2018 when we got married we wanted to start the sister company in the USA named CONNECTION TRANSPORT & LOGISITCS INC. We started with a 2006 Ford 250 pick up truck and have grown into a fleet of 7 different size trucks and a team of 7 employees between both companies. We strive to provide the best customer service to bring peace to our clients during their transport needs. Read more>>
