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.
Amy Bittle 
Long before I knew the words “cybersecurity” or “entrepreneurship,” I was a kid in Murfreesboro fascinated by what could be built with technology. After my father retired from the military, our family made Murfreesboro our home. My father and mother ran a small, veteran-owned computer and Internet Service Provider business, so I had an early front-row seat to both technology and entrepreneurship. Read more>>
Hana Buck 
Curiosity can be a powerful launching pad. I was raised to always ask questions and search for improvement. This practice led me to discover the world of specialty coffee and helped me realize my calling. I worked several jobs through my twenties in multiple industries from service to retail to marketing. Read more>>
Fernando Ortega 
My story is a combination of law, entrepreneurship, writing, photography, and, above all, a deep connection to my roots. I was born in Murcia, Spain, in 1969, but I grew up in Jaén, in the heart of Spain’s olive oil country. That is where I feel at home. Read more>>
Cassie Wong 
I was born and raised in Las Vegas, so I grew up surrounded by entertainment, creativity, and people working in all kinds of different roles within the industry. Before modeling became a major part of my career, I worked a variety of entertainment and promotional jobs around the city. Read more>>
Jeremy Biggs 
I have been a general contractor most of my life. I saw an opportunity to open an authentic Mexican snack store in Fredericksburg. We decided from the beginning that we would only serve and sell authentic and fresh products. We opened 5/14 of this year and have had amazing support, both by locals and tourists. Read more>>
Monic Reyes 
It is wonderful to connect with you and your readers again! As a self-taught contemporary abstract artist born and raised in San Antonio, my creative journey originally began in the fashion world, co-designing alongside my mother for her label, Malen Reyes Couture. Read more>>
Jason Torres
The first time I tried to build a coffee business, I got a lot wrong. Around May 2025, I traveled to Colombia with my wife, Yenny, and visited her parents’ farms. They told us that they used to grow coffee, but it was difficult to maintain. A neighbor was still growing it and offered to sell us a batch. We decided to try it ourselves. Read more>>
Chauntae “Tae” Hammonds 
My journey started in education. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio, but eventually found my way into the beauty industry and became a licensed esthetician. In 2017, I started Wax Snob Studios, where I began focusing on waxing and intimate skin care. Over the years, the business has grown into more than just providing services. Read more>>
Chris Vick 
I’m Chris Vick, founder of Squatch Survival Gear in San Antonio, Texas. Before starting the business, I served as an Army Infantry soldier and officer, including as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. Deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, followed by work overseas as a contractor, taught me the value of dependable gear and people who stand behind their work. Read more>>
Quincy Sabatini 
i started tattooing over 5 years ago now, but i originally started as a piercer in Hayward California in 2008. I also started going to art school in high school and then was going to go to California College of Arts and Crafts but ended up moving to Texas instead. I had a number of jobs along the way my resume is actually quite extensive. Read more>>
BluJaz Larry Trub 
BluJaz is a San Antonio TX based band consisting of some of the best musicians in the area. We perform music which we enjoy, and we generally re-arrange or modify the songs to give them a new twist. We then create fresh, new music perfect for listening or dancing. Read more>>
Liz Heart 
This was not the career that I had in mind. Around 2015, I was working in real estate with my husband, and as much as I loved what we were building together, I was craving a creative outlet and something that felt like mine. I loved beauty, so I started posting makeup looks on Instagram just for fun. Read more>>
Sergio Gianni Tapia 
Our story began in the classroom, where Jubilee Academies seniors Emily Balderas and Diamond Cantu completed their Career and Technical Education Graphic Design Practicum courses. Both students wanted to take what they had learned beyond classroom assignments, so they applied and interviewed for paid summer internships with Jubilee Academies’ Marketing Department. Read more>>
Dierks Canada 
Waves In April met at school of rock and formed in 2019 as a pop punk cover band. We were literal kids so we didn’t quite know what we wanted to do yet. As we grew up we all started gradually leaning towards heavy music. Read more>>
Aubrey Lewis 
I’ve always had a love for horses and the country lifestyle but growing up in Converse, my main focus was always sports. It wasn’t until recently (2023) where I was able to connect with some of my cousins who had animals. I spent time soaking up all the knowledge I could for a couple years before getting my first horse, Buckey, early 2025. Read more>>
Jen & John Peek 
Winery on the Gruene is an independent, locally veteran owned winery in the heart of historic Gruene, Texas, owned by John and his wife Jen. They took over the winery in 2024 with a simple goal: keep the relaxed, welcoming character people already loved while continuing to improve the wine, the experience, and what the winery could become. Read more>>
