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.
Danny Mendoza
People that know me, know very well how I romanticize clothing. Custom garments being the most intentional way to accomplish that has given me a route to achieve this on a daily basis. I facilitate ideas and creativity to make these one of one pieces, truly one of one. What sets me apart from part from others is that every single time one of my clients tries on their finished suits, goosebumps fill my arms. There is a genuine unmatched excitement and love towards what was created for the clients’ weddings, events, galas, and more. That plus world class fabrics and top notch construction helps also. Read more>>
Manuel Trillo
Insurance wasn’t my first dream, but it became my calling. I realized protecting families is one of the most powerful ways to build generational wealth and peace of mind. What began as one policy turned into a mission — to educate, empower, and elevate our communities through knowledge and opportunity. Read more>>
Jenny Maldonado
It has definitely had its ups and downs. i do a lot of research in anything i do so i read early on that it takes a good year to get consistent orders and that was sooo true for me! the first year i had maybe 2 orders a month sometimes 1 or none but i hung in and finally at one year it really picked up and i am consistently filling orders now. Read more>>
Samantha Villarreal
After years of late nights, thousands of hand-decorated cookies, and endless support from our community, I was finally able to open our first brick-and-mortar location in July 2023. Today, Sweet Cheeks Bake Shop is a full-time business where we host workshops, birthday parties, and create themed treats that bring people joy. It’s been such a rewarding journey—from mixing dough in my kitchen to welcoming customers through our doors—and I’m so proud of how far we’ve come. Read more>>
Carla Barnes LPC-S
But my proudest role will always be that of a mom. My three children Nick, Jackson, and Jordyn are my greatest treasures. It is the most personal and important part of my life’s work to break the generational cycles I experienced. I want my kids to embrace their “weird,” because their uniqueness is what makes them beautiful. My hope is that they live with honesty and intentionality, discover their purpose, and know they never have to hide or minimize who they are. Read more>>
Keith Sellers
KO Story KO Cleaning began with Omar — the “O” in KO — whose gift for detail and heart for service turned a few residential homes into a movement. Clients didn’t just admire his spotless results; they were drawn to his charisma, care, and the way he made every space feel loved. Read more>>
The Frog & Bandit
Our story starts in 2016 when Jack, a solo artist at the time, decided to round up his roommates and put together a couple of demos to start making the music he originally could only make in his head. We found Brandon through an online music channel for locals, and the rest is history! Read more>>
Elena D’Agostino
I am an Italian personal chef. I grew up in Torino, Italy and moved to the United States when I was 32. My family has a small winery/farm in Piedmont, in northern Italy, where I come from. Since I was little, I spent a lot of time cooking with my grandma and my mom. Read more>>
Berto Treviño
I’ve been fascinated with Monster Jam since I was a toddler. The adrenaline, the speed & the air that these 10ft tall 12,000 pound machines achieve has always captivated me. Later in my teens I found myself scratching some of that itch through skateboarding. Read more>>
Jenna Dziuk
My journey as a speech therapist started when I shadowed a speech-language pathologist, Aide Lopez, at Kenedy Elementary in my hometown of Kenedy, Texas. I quickly fell in love with the work that SLPs get to do with children and knew I had found my calling. Read more>>
Aaron Grafft
We have been in the restaurant business for a combined 60 years working for various concepts. We actually met and came together through the restaurant business. It has been our life long dream to have our own restaurant. Approximately three ago, we found the perfect location to begin the journey that is now Grampie’s. Read more>>
Kyle Ferris
Cedar Ridge Range has been in continuous business since March of 1997 as a Sporting Clays and rifle/pistol gun range. Since that time, we have doubled in size with several steel plate bays, machine gun rentals and an archery range. We also have a fully stocked gunshop with ammo, reloading supplies and gunsmithing. Read more>>
Pete and Tricia Larson
Pete began with a deep interest and passion for cars from early childhood. He found a love for early air-cooled Volkswagens and quickly had a small business fixing them out of his parents’ garage. The neighbors weren’t so thrilled. His first VW Bug engine was built at the young age of 14. Read more>>
Priscilla Ann Gonzalez
Rooted CCS journey began with a mission inspired by Faith; Family; and empowerment for self-discovery and growth. Our CEO, Priscilla Gonzalez LPC-S had a vision to help others not only to provide mental health counseling, but for life long standing life roots and foundation for others. Read more>>
Sonni Kate Nye
My story really begins in my early 20s, living in Austin and battling severe anxiety and depression. I reached a low point that led to multiple hospitalizations and suicide attempts. At 23, I made the decision to truly take control of my life and begin healing. That moment of transformation became the foundation for everything that came next. Read more>>
Jeanine Leeder
Our story as an event venue began in 2012 when my husband, Craig, began the restoration of the Ingenhuett General store which burned down in 2006. At the time time of the fire, the Ingenhuett was the oldest continuously operating general store in the state of Texas. Read more>>
Rick and Mary Morrow (Not related to each other)
Replay was formed by five professionals to deliver a premier musical experience to corporate and private events, festivals, the best music venues, weddings, and audiences wanting to see top quality covers from their favorite artists. Read more>>
Jeison Bequer
Hello, my name is Jeison Bequer. I was born in Cuba and have had the opportunity to live in France, Florida, and now Texas. I’ve been fortunate to experience different parts of the world, but it wasn’t until I moved to Dodge City, Kansas that I had my first real experience with cannabis. Read more>>
Nathan Edmunds
I started my healing arts journey nearly a decade ago after completing my foot reflexology certification and shortly after I obtained my clinical hypnosis certification. I provided mobile foot reflexology and hypnosis to clients in the surrounding area of Lubbock, Texas. After my wife and I moved to Kerrville in 2018 I attended the Academy for Massage Therapy Training in San Antonio in 2019. Read more>>
Hagay Cohen
Endless Time, established in 1990, is a family-owned watch repair business built on craftsmanship and trust. Now led by second-generation watchmaker Hagay Cohen, Endless Time continues its tradition of excellence—offering expert repairs, battery replacements, and restorations for luxury and fashion watches. Located inside North Star Mall in San Antonio, the brand remains dedicated to precision, integrity, and timeless service. Read more>>
Emmanuel Tomes
I grew up in a very musical household with my dad being a lead singer in a band and my mom a choir director at our church. My siblings and I were constantly singing around the house, and we loved having competitions among the four of us. Read more>>
Alberto Amaya
Alberto and Wendy worked in restaurants in their younger years, and opened up a fine dining establishment in Vacaville California called Alberto‘s Restaurant and Lounge which they owned for about 12 years. When moving to Texas, Alberto being from El Salvador, was craving to open a Central American restaurant. Read more>>
Christian Garcia
I founded Pronto Credit Repair in South Texas in 2006 not simply to build a company, but to build a community. In the years leading up to that decision, I saw firsthand the financial challenges facing my neighbors and friends. Read more>>
David McCulley
I started Torcatha BBQ Sauce from something deeply personal—a 40-year-old family recipe my father created and passed down to me. For more than a decade, I cooked with it at the fire station in San Antonio, where I serve full-time as a firefighter. Read more>>
Ami Teodosio
I had always had a love for home. My brother – a trendsetter- first told me about the KonMari method when it was popular back in 2016. I was intrigued. After my first born, I faced postpartum anxiety. I craved simplicity and wanted to be surrounded by a home that I loved. At the airport, I saw Kondo’s book and devoured it. Read more>>
John Stevens
My Story – John Stevens My story begins with a legacy of both performance and perseverance. I was born into a family of entertainers — my grandfather was a celebrated artist with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus — and I spent my early childhood performing as a clown at Circus World. Laughter came easily then. Read more>>
Kaitlyn Vorhis
My name is Kaitlyn, and I am the proud owner of a female-founded custom airbrush tanning business built on determination, courage, and the belief that beauty can empower from the inside out. I started my business during the pandemic with a newborn baby, at one of the hardest times in my life. Read more>>
Capone De Leon
ManJon Studios started with one simple idea — to help small businesses, nonprofits, and ministries communicate their message with clarity, creativity, and purpose. When I first launched the studio, it wasn’t about chasing clients or trends. Read more>>
Chris Powers
I started out in video games in the mid 2000’s out in LA and in 2010, I moved back to San Antonio, where I live today. I worked as a marketing manager for a logistics company and then a technology coordinator for a small non-profit school. Read more>>
Diomara Negron
I became a Jiu-Jitsu instructor because I wanted to share with others what Jiu-Jitsu has done for me. My journey began over a decade ago, after a life-changing event. I was mugged at gunpoint right in front of my home. In that terrifying moment, my instinct was to fight back—but I quickly realized I had no idea how to defend myself. Read more>>
Nancy & Arthur Sutton
In 1984, I was just 21 years old, a young mother of 2 beautiful little girls, stuck in a dead-end marriage desperately searching for a way out. I didn’t have much. But what I did have was determination and hope. Around that time, a few friends of mine opened a small photo business with a one-hour photo lab. Read more>>
Karie Huber
I’ve always loved numbers and the way they tell a story. After earning my BBA in Finance from UTSA, I spent over 15 years working for an investment firm that managed mutual funds for everyday shareholders. I started in customer service, opening new accounts, processing investments, and supporting both shareholders and financial advisors. Read more>>
Blakely Low-Sampson
My journey to becoming a sport psychologist was fairly direct in retrospect, but I didn’t always know I would end up in this career. I started playing soccer at age 5 and played high school and club soccer in San Antonio. Read more>>
Joe McNeil
My journey to building Short Game has been fueled by vision, faith, and a genuine love for both golf and people. From the very beginning, I believed that great businesses start with a clear purpose. For me, that purpose was simple: create a place where golf, technology, and community could come together in a way that truly impacts lives. Read more>>
Daylon & Sarah Smith
One thing that Daylon and I bonded over is that shared love for entrepreneurship, as a newly engaged couple we knew that we would want to start a business eventually, and anyone that knows my husband knows how impatient he is, so we decided to jump headfirst into starting a business. Read more>>
Jamie Angelich
A native Texan, I was inspired by my mother, LaVonne Christian Barber, who was an artist, author and “ahead of her time”. I always loved design, but never pursued artistic expressions outside of my home or personal style until I experienced idle time during the 2020 Covid Quarantine. I discovered an untapped gift and found a passion I never knew existed. Read more>>
Lorraine Cambric-Gumbs
I have always felt connected to something much greater than myself—an invisible thread that wove its way through my life, guiding me to moments of clarity and purpose. But like many of us, I didn’t fully understand that connection until life shook me to my core. Read more>>
TONJA DUBOVENKO
I’ve always felt a deep connection to healing. From a young age, I found myself drawn to plants, roots, and flowers and I loved experimenting with making natural remedies. That early curiosity grew into a lifelong passion. As I trained in NAET (Nambudriprad’s Allergy Elimination Technique) at a very busy clinical practice, I realized just how much I loved working with people. Read more>>
Johanna Rosas, MBA
My name is Johanna Rosas, I was born and raised in Seguin, TX. I am a middle child, the only girl, and was fortunate to be born an Aries — the first sign of the zodiac. In true Aries form, I was born with a God given gift of confidence, energy, and a competitive spirit. Read more>>
VAIDEHI MEHTA
Our Journey: From Mumbai to San Antonio — A Story of Family, Dentistry, and Dedication I was born and raised in Mumbai, India, in a middle-class family that emphasized education and hard work. From a young age, I was drawn to healthcare, and I pursued my dental education at one of the top dental colleges in Mumbai. Read more>>
Dr. Kirleen Neely
When I started Neely Counseling back in 2001, I had no business plan, no grand vision just a deep desire to help people and a $400 car note. I remember thinking, “If I can pay off this car note every month, surely I can take that same $400 and invest it in myself.” So, that’s exactly what I did. Read more>>
Astrea Fatica
I grew up with antiques. Seriously. When I was little, I was given the ‘honor’ of polishing the chair legs in the living room (I sure fell for that one!). As I got older, I was ‘allowed’ to polish the silver, which was rather fun. Read more>>
Melanie Machin
Since I could remember, I have always been into color, patterns and fashion! I grew up as a military kid overseas and it was fun to capture different styles everywhere I went. Moving to the states was a culture shock to me and I felt as if I never really fit in. I’m the type to get in my car and drive. Read more>>
Susan Leslie
I started my journey with llamas 25 years ago in Canton Ohio. We purchased 2 as guard llamas and weed eaters. After having our first cria (baby llama) we were hooked ! We quickly grew our herd and brought 16 of them to Texas with us. We grew our herd to over 50 llamas after moving here. Read more>>
Amy Bittle
My path into cybersecurity didn’t start in a boardroom. It started in Middle Tennessee, where my family ran a respected veteran-owned computer and Internet Service Provider (ISP) shop. I grew up helping clients, building computers, and seeing firsthand how technology could make real life easier. It taught me service, problem-solving, and that technology should help people feel empowered—not confused. Read more>>
Teri Johnson
Hello there! I grew up in the Westside of San Antonio and attended Memorial High School. The district was and continues to be impoverished. It’s a part of town that forces you to make a choice, become part of the environment or do something about it. Having said all of that, I did things backwards, I married, had children, then put myself through school. Read more>>
Brad Bussey
Currently on that road nothing smooth about it, lol. Hard part is just finding the right market. And the biggest struggle is the money you put into it with very little return Read more>>
Nolan Newsom
Visit these wineries to enjoy wines created with Newsom grapes by some very talented winemakers… Texas Hills Vineyard * Inwood Estates Vineyard * LLano Estacado * Bending Branch Winery * Slate Mill Wine Collective * Calais Winery * Kerrville Hills Winery * Pedernales Cellers * Saint Tryphon Farm & Vineyards * Driftwood Estate * Flat Creek Estate * Siboney Cellars * Hawk’s Shadow Winery * Adega Vinho Winery * Ab Astris * Rancho Loma Vineyards * Valley Mills Vineyards * Bar Z Winery * Kuhlman Cellers * Longhorn Cellers. Read more>>
Jonesha Webster
I want to first say I am blessed and I am grateful. Life has not been easy but it’s been worth it. I have lost many family members to death. I suffer a lot of things in silence but I believe in the power of prayer. I believe I’m one of the generational curse breakers in my family and that has not been and easy road but I’m still walking it. I dropped out of college in 2017 and I plan to return and finish next spring. When it comes to challenges I walk with power and I feel like my biggest challenge is myself.and I love competing. Read more>>
Karine Gomez
I was born in Montreal, Canada. I’m a former synchronized swimmer. I was on the Canadian National Team and did the Junior World Championships in Moscow in 1997. After I joined Cirque du Soleil for the creation of the show O as a synchronized swimmer. In 1999 I got a contract in a water show. Called Crescend’O in Disneyland Paris. Read more>>
