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.
Frank Tooker
My name is Frank Tooker, I currently live in New Braunfels and am the owner / operator of Frank Tooker Firearms Training. I am originally from Long Island NY where I grew up and worked until 2018. I was a Police Detective with the NYPD and later retired as a Police Officer with the Suffolk County Police Department in NY after 25 years of service. Read more>>
Carlos Rodriguez
Frosty Brothers started in 2018 as a simple side job. My kids encouraged me to try something of my own, and we thought an ice cream truck would be a fun way to bring in extra income while doing work I could actually enjoy. We began selling raspas and snacks in the San Antonio heat, and little by little, the business grew. Read more>>
Bill Ross
I didn’t grow up imagining a career in real estate. My path was anything but linear. I was raised by a single mother in New Jersey after my father passed away when I was an infant. She worked modest jobs, shared what little she had with caregivers, and never complained. That early exposure to resilience shaped everything that came after. Read more>>
Celina ‘Alexis’ Lopez
The story of how I started a counseling practice started with family. Family is a common thread throughout this journey. After graduating and obtaining my license to practice I worked for several non-profit agencies. I enjoyed my time and all I Iearned. Read more>>
Rob Coke
I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree in 1994 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1996. I spent four years treating exotic pets in private practice before going to Kansas State University for an exotic animal, wildlife, and zoo animal medicine internship, which he followed with a zoological medicine residency at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Read more>>
DAVID Tristan
I was born in Fort Worth, Texas—I was born into a challenging environment 1st being raised by my grandmother for the first six months of my life. She actually named me after someone who was dear to her. When my mom came back she moved us to SA and worked as a waitress, and by default, I grew up in restaurants. Read more>>
Monique Perez
My journey has evolved from personal training to becoming a full-time coach for high-end business clients, where I specialize in business coaching and strategic health and wellness planning. I now dedicate myself to guiding high-end business clients through transformative experiences that enhance their professional and personal lives. Read more>>
Grace Nowlin
The main thing I would like to bring attention to in my story is awareness of Celiac Disease. In terms of inspiring stories, I have been inspired by all of the love and support from my family and friends as I have navigated this new diagnosis. Read more>>
Lejan De La Garza and Robb Banda N/A
We first met at Paul Mitchell The School San Antonio in 2011—Robb as a cosmetology student and Lejan as the Service Desk Coordinator. After Robb graduated in 2013, Lejan moved to Hawaii to begin his education at Paul Mitchell The School Honolulu. When Lejan returned in 2016, Robb invited him to join the Lux team, where we continued to grow professionally. Read more>>
Leandra Adkison Sanchez
I started my business in October of 2021, during a really uncertain time for our family. My husband had just been laid off after the grant funding for his position wasn’t renewed. We had bought our home only a few months earlier, and I had just had a baby. Read more>>
Harrieth Stewart
i knew my move from Scandinavia to TX would be a life changer, going from corporate to making a living with horses is quiet a change. But horses have always been my passion, and after meeting Texas, I knew instantly that it was the place i was suppose to be at. What exactly I was gonna do was not clear at all. Read more>>
Ariel Angelucci
I’m a 33yo Latina living in Boerne Texas. I am originally from the South Side of San Antonio. I moved to Boerne in my pre-teen years, and looking back now as an adult, I realize just how much I grew up witnessing—sudden tragedy, abuse, addiction, grief, toxic relationships, and parents who were doing the best they could with their own wounds and codependent patterns. Read more>>
Whitney Watts
Divine Circus Entertainment was born from a spark — the belief that even in life’s toughest moments, we can create something extraordinary. Growing up, I didn’t have a traditional path to success. I learned early on that resilience and imagination could turn challenges into opportunities, and that spirit became the heartbeat of Divine Circus. Read more>>
Beseja Bakari Cadillac Moses” Band – Cadillac Muzik ”
I started off being heavily involved with music around 1998 – 2000 dancing at parties, talent shows, and events with childhood friends. We used to call our style of dance (Popping & Sliding). We had our own San Antonio native dance called “The Woo”…. Read more>>
