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.
Lorena Lorenzo
My journey as an artist started in Havana, Cuba, where I studied Fine Arts from a young age and developed a deep connection to drawing, painting, and visual storytelling. Art has always been the way I understand and express the world around me. Read more>>
ShaRon Maxwell
I’m a lieutenant of correctional officers and also a home chef. I started in corrections when I was 25 only out of necessity. I’ve always loved cooking and it started with watching my aunt cook. She never taught me how but I learned by watching her and other people. Read more>>
Valeria Barriga
My story is really a story of following my dreams, embracing unexpected opportunities, and constantly reinventing myself. I was born in Ecuador, and I loved acting and performing from a very young age. When I came to the United States, I started working different jobs while trying to find my place and build a life here. Read more>>
Isabella Macias
I’m a Mexican photographer, and photography has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I started taking photos when I was very young, simply because I loved preserving the little moments around me. I photographed my first wedding when I was around 16 years old. It was for family, but that experience completely changed the way I saw photography. Read more>>
Anila Mustafa
i was very scared in the begining with fear of failure and was worried about fianace since there was no fix income or pay check coming every month Read more>>
Lara Durand
I was born and raised in Mexico and moved to Texas in 2011. My career has never followed a perfectly straight path, but every step has shaped the work I do today. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with two master’s degrees, and after years of working in mental health, I became fascinated by the connection between emotional well-being and physical health—especially gut health and nutrition. Read more>>
Aaron & Cindy Storoy
Feature Biography: Cindy N. Storoy Faith, Business, Community, and Military Leadership in Action Cindy N. Storoy is a distinguished United States Air Force Human Capital and Talent Acquisition Strategic Leader whose career spans more than three decades of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to her country, her family, and the global community. Read more>>
Ashley Luca
Wildly Rooted really came from a season of our family asking ourselves what we wanted our life to look like. My husband, Beny, had spent years working in hospitality and leadership, and while he loved what he did and had worked incredibly hard to build a career, it came with a cost. Read more>>
Stephanie Arroyo
South Texas Home Rehab began in 2014 as a collaboration between my husband and me. I am a speech-language pathologist, and he is a physical therapist. Our combined work experiences inspired us to want to start a business together that we could grow while we raised our three young children. Read more>>
Eglantina Stickles
My journey into real estate didn’t begin because I dreamed of selling houses. It began because of my own experiences—and, honestly, some very difficult ones. As a military family, we spent years living a life of constant change. Every few years, new orders meant packing up our entire lives and starting all over again. A new city, sometimes a new country. Read more>>
Desiree de Jongh
I am Loreley Pearl Beach Mermaid. I am a Professional Mermaid Performer with 10 years of experience this past June. I always played mermaid in the pool when I was little, loved diving into the deep end, and just being underwater. Shortly after my son was born, I saw the TLC episode “My Crazy Obsession” featuring Mertailor. Read more>>
Rickie Allmon
Independent, American, singer-songwriter, rapper, Rickie Allmon, also known as @OYEMEMAMITA, bringing her Southern Rap tunes and melodic rnb sound to the music industry. Her sound varies from, 90’s rhymn and blues vibes to gritty and street savy country rap tunes. Read more>>
Majid Atique
Founding: The practice was established in 2023 with the goal of providing comprehensive care that goes beyond traditional medicine. It’s led by Dr. Majid Atique, who brought experience from institutions like Baylor Scott and White Hospital into the practice. Dr Majid Atique is board certified in Internal Medicine as well as Obesity Medicine. Read more>>
Frankee Chapa
I moved to San Antonio in 2014 from Maine. I grew up in a small town near Bangor, Maine, where the population was close to 30,000 people. So when I moved to San Antonio, I was blown away by how much there was to explore. I would hear people say, “There’s nothing to do in San Antonio,” and I honestly thought, Are you kidding me?! Read more>>
Franklin Morris
I’m a creative by background. I have a bachelor’s and master’s in creative writing, and was a professional musician early in life. I parlayed that into a career as a creative marketer, first working for bigger brands like Dell, IBM, and Rackspace. Mid-career, I was a creative director at a national advertising and marketing agency. Read more>>
Jasmine Mejia Correa
Jefa Mindset was created to inspire women to believe in themselves, pursue their goals with confidence, and build a life they’re proud of. Through motivational content, personal experiences, and entrepreneurship, my mission is to empower others to step into their purpose, overcome self-doubt, and realize that success starts with the mindset they choose every day. Read more>>
Gilbert DeLaRosa III
Born and raised on the vibrant Southside of San Antonio, Texas, an individual has embarked on a mission to blend faith, fun, and the Latino spirit in a podcast that has rapidly gained popularity. Read more>>
Rosa Castillo
I started my fitness journey 3 years ago in 2023, I was 27 at the time & had grown very uncomfortable in my body, as well I was diagnosed with High Blood Pressure & Sleep Apena being so young with these health issues was very concerning for me so I decided to try losing weight. Read more>>
Jae Young
I am a professional wrestler who has been training for 4 years wrestling for 3, winner of the Hybrid Payday Briefcase, Former United 210 Tag Team Champion, current United Breakaway Brewing Champion. I started my training in 2022 at the hybrid school of wrestling in San Antonio Texas and currently coaching for beginners there today. Read more>>
Victor Valdes
My journey as a photographer has been a mix of curiosity, passion, and a lot of learning along the way. I’ve always been fascinated by people, emotions, and the little moments that often go unnoticed, and photography became the way I could preserve and tell those stories. Read more>>
John Martinez Hulsey
I’ve been creating stories for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I was always drawing, making up characters, and dreaming about movies. My creative journey began with writing novels. I published my first novel, Mikayla: Angel of Darkness, in 2001, followed by my second novel, Joseph and the Mutant Killers, in 2014. Read more>>
Lucie Tatum
It all started after I quit my nursing job of 17 years on Halloween 2021. I was burnt out on both ends, fatigued, had two attempts during that time, and was extremely unhappy with my life. More than anything, I felt completely lost. Then, on Valentine’s Day 2022, I started school to become a Certified Life Coach and NLP Practitioner with the iNLPcenter. Read more>>
Bell Solloa
My name is Bell Solloa and i initiated High Voltage Music, Inc. in 2016 which has become my passion and mission. As a single parent who recognized my son’s natural talent and who had taught himself how to play drums and guitar by an early age, I began to look into music schools. Read more>>
Donna Hoffmeyer
I was raised in northern NH, where there were more moose than people. I came from a family of dairy farmers, turned Christmas tree farmers, and factory workers. As much as I respected the hard work, I wanted to go to college and see the world. I was fortunate my parents worked hard and helped me through my BSN. Read more>>
Ashley Lachterman
My story as a creative started in high school, back in the era when blogging was the big outlet before social media really took off. I wasn’t the kid who was exceptionally gifted at dance or art or music, but I found my own niche in storytelling. Back then, blogging really only had three lanes: fashion and beauty, mom content, or food. Read more>>
Giuseppe (Gi) Concas
A freelance professional photographer specializing in cultural photography, I began my journey with photography at a very young age, just 9 years old, and have been continuously learning this wonderful discipline ever since. I focus on the traditions and customs of Ibiza. Read more>>
Robert Chavez
Robb’s MetalWorks is a San Antonio-based heavy metal media platform founded by Robert (Robb) Chavez in 1996. What began as a local passion project evolved into one of the longest-running independent voices documenting the Texas and South Texas metal scene, while also covering nationally and internationally known artists. Read more>>
Bekah Blagg
It’s been quite the journey! I’ve always had a love for design, but I didn’t pursue it professionally until about five years ago. After staying home with my kids for a few years, I knew I wanted to get back to work, but I also knew I didn’t want to return to the corporate world. Read more>>
Emily Paredes
I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and discovered my passion for acting the summer after sixth grade. Acting immediately gave me a way to express myself and, most importantly, to be fully myself without boundaries. I continued pursuing it through high school, where my drama teacher, Mrs. Matamoros, became one of my earliest and most meaningful supporters. Read more>>
Soraya Starkes
My journey into massage therapy began with a desire to help people feel better in their bodies, but over the last two years, that desire has grown into something much deeper. When I first became a Licensed Massage Therapist, I was focused on learning the techniques, understanding the muscles, and helping clients find relief from pain and tension. Read more>>
Dr. Jesus Matos
I grew up in New York City. During high school, we moved to McAllen, Texas, which is where I truly began to feel at home and where I still consider home today. McAllen is also where I met my wife, Johanna. We met in high school and have been together ever since. Read more>>
Claude Xavier
I got a taste of the acting bug when I was cast as a Cuban dancer in Guys & Dolls in high school. In 2005, I performed in a local play in St. Louis, MO, called Unpleasant Excitement. This was my first speaking role, and nothing could hold me back. So I thought. Read more>>
Bev Resendez
If you would have told my five year old self that I would be known for twisting wire later in life I never would have believed you. I’ve always had an affinity for designs that are not the norm. Color, shape, unexpected twists and turns – just being a little off center has always attracted me. I never considered myself to be an artistic person. Read more>>
Fabian Alejandro Diaz
Hello. My name is Fabian Alejandro Diaz. Originally from Andrews Tx (west tx) but have lived in San Antonio since 2008. I had moved to San Antonio wanting to do something with my art, I’m a mixed media artist, I draw, I paint, work with textiles and create random costumes and accessories, and headpieces as well. Read more>>
Kaitlynn Spencer
Ironically, I never liked having my picture taken growing up. That all changed when my daughter was born. Suddenly, I couldn’t take enough photos. I wanted to document every little moment—the tiny details that change so quickly and are so easy to forget. That experience completely changed how I viewed photography. I realized photographs aren’t just images; they’re a way of freezing time. Read more>>
Thomas Browne
Years ago, I started a YouTube channel where I intended to make short skits. One of those skits was going to be a commercial for a company that offered to do any type of job for a fraction of the cost, leaving a lot to the imagination of the viewer as far as what kind of jobs these would be. Read more>>
Heather Pilkington
I never anticipated a career in real estate. I was a military spouse, and when my husband separated from the Army, we moved to San Antonio in 2017. At the time, I was working in destination marketing, but the transfer process didn’t work out, so I found myself needing to start over in a city where I didn’t know anyone. Read more>>
