Through the work we do we are incredibly fortunate to find and learn about so many incredible local artists, creatives and entrepreneurs. Their stories, the lessons that they’ve learned and the legacies they are building inspire us beyond words. Below, we have highlighted a few of those amazing folks and we hope you’ll check out their stories and their responses to some of the fundamental questions the help form the foundation of our lives and careers.
Amelia Oke
Within these last 9 years of building my music career, in the last year alone I’ve had many a proud moment for myself. One of many was in April of 2025. After many years of people asking if I’d go, I took my first completely solo trip down south to the music city: Nashville Tennessee. Read more>>
Karol Andres
When I get the moments of comparison, it is almost frequently!! I’ve learned that the way through those moments is community. Having people who see your growth, reflect your light back to you, and remind you of your value during the hard seasons is what makes the journey truly worthwhile. Read more>>
Catie Eovaldi
Being a business owner isn’t easy, and there have been a couple times I’ve wondered if it’s worth it to keep going. I photographed a wedding back in 2024, I was still fairly new to wedding photography at the time and this was one of my first big weddings. I delivered the gallery and was super proud of it, but the couple hated it. Read more>>
Jessica K. Foster
I’m proud of building my work ethic one routine at a time. I don’t always feel like writing, but I do always show up and do my best to cross things off my list. I live in eternal optimism that work ethic and opportunity will align in ways I haven’t seen yet. Read more>>
Jessie Berkshires
The part of me that has served its purpose—and is ready to be released—is the version of myself that held onto songs just to carry the weight of them. In 2025, while working on my EP Sad Girl Summer, I realized I had accumulated this massive collection of demos, like so many songwriters do—songs that needed to exist, but didn’t need to be carried forever. Read more>>
DeVa Green
I feel at peace when my love ones are healthy and doing what makes them happy! Read more>>
Julia Cuddy
My mom. I am very fortunate in the way that I grew up with supportive parents who believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself. Growing up my mom always told me I had an eye for photography even when I was too young to know what tha meant. I always had a camera in my hand. Read more>>
Asia Denson
My mom taught me the most about work by example. She worked hard every day and showed us that consistent effort always pays off in the end. She emphasized that being honest and having integrity are priceless—because your name and reputation matter more than anything. Read more>>
Japri Anderson
Can I give everything my best, even if no one ever praised me for it? My heart says yes, every time. Most of my work happens in the shadows, in those dark moments when I’m struggling to find my footing, when no one’s around to clap or cheer me on. But that’s where the real work gets done. Read more>>
Ace Mirrorman
I would build a place called The House of Mirrors & Elevation. A safe space for spiritual beings to learn and ask questions for their growth without the fear of judgement. Read more>>
Nagham Alsamari
Smart organizations and leaders are getting it totally wrong by treating management like a hardware store. They believe that if they just put enough tools in a manager’s ‘basket’ – conflict resolution, time management, clear communication, that person will magically become an effective leader. Read more>>
Aideen Ni Riada
For me, the idea that I now rely on is ‘you reap what you sow.’ My naïve approach to life used to be that you could just think about something and it would happen. There was a part of me that felt I deserved good things, so I’d watch, wait, and hope but I didn’t have faith in my ability to achieve what I wanted. Read more>>
