We are so thrilled to be able to connect with some of the brightest and most inspiring entrepreneurs and creatives from across the city and beyond and this series in particular gives us the honor of introducing these folks to you in a unique way – we go beyond the story of how they got to where they are today by asking them to reflect on a variety of deeper questions that we hope will help you better connect with them, their stories and their brands. Ultimately, our hope is that more of us will spend more of our money with independent artists, creatives and small businesses and we think getting to know one another at a deeper level is step one.
Vanessa Reggiardo
Wake up , work out , work , go home for lunch break and go back to work Read more>>
henry Angulo
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Henry: Starting with a cup of coffee, follow by 35 min walk at a local park, drop off girls at school and head to the Hollywood Bicycle Shop ready mindset to take care of our customers. Read more>>
Andy Campos Cosme
Right now, my days are a mix of creativity, discipline, and movement. I work as an artist, so depending on the day, I might be performing, rehearsing, or creating something new. Traveling is a big part of my life, and I often move between places like Dubai, the U.S., and Europe. Read more>>
Gelena Hinkley
A normal day for me would be answering labor calls, running to clinic for appointments, addressing my 2 autistic kids needs and making sure my other 3 kids are ok! Life is never slow dull or quiet. Read more>>
Jamie Diaz
A typical day for me revolves around balancing family life with my passion for dog training. Beyond caring for my kids and dogs at home, I visit one or more of my four training locations to work hands-on with dogs needing guidance. Each day is dynamic, filled with diverse breeds, sizes, and behavioral challenges, which keeps my work engaging and rewarding. Read more>>
Matt Denson
I think a universal truth that only recently I have begun to accept is the number of doors that close as we age. Mentally and emotionally, I still feel like the college kid who loves nature and wants to explore. The older I get and the worse my spine gets, the fewer things I can do. Read more>>
Marc Coqmard
Innovation and authenticity to whatever project that I am going to commit myself or my team to. This means tailoring whatever project to fit the client, artist, or brand’s overall core themes and tone. If possible, trying to pull more information from the client to craft something very true to them. Read more>>
Jessica Diaz
My earliest memory of feeling powerful was when I started Beauty Derm. I faced many obstacles & challenges, but nothing stopped me from fulfilling this dream. Read more>>
Yesenia Martin
Understanding that I have always overcame any situation given since a young child and still managed to stay disciplined and provide a safe place for people I care for to not feel judged or alone. Read more>>
Fabiola Noel
My earliest memory of feeling powerful comes from my time as a former curator in the music industry. Having others respect my authority and decision-making left a strong feeling of empowerment on me. Being trusted to shape creative directions and make impactful choices showed me the influence of confidence, expertise, and vision—and it’s a feeling that has stayed with me ever since. Read more>>
Katalin Becker
When I came to United States 14 years ago alone, left my home country and my whole family . I know I’ll make it I know I have to make it, there is no other choice. Read more>>
Kelly Turro
Expanding my expectations and goals of what I can accomplish as a photographer. Since I was 14, I have always had wild dreams of what I would like to make a reality. Some, seem impossible or would take many years for me to get done. Read more>>
REBECCA PASKO
In my early years as a trainer, I believed wholeheartedly in hand-feeding every meal as part of training. I advised clients religiously that all food must be earned, that a dog should only eat through training sessions. At the time, I thought this was the best way to build motivation and focus. Now, I see it very differently. I no longer support that practice. Read more>>
Gabriel Rhenals
Artistic expression is a cultural value I protect at all costs. In fact, I’ve laid down my life in service of it for the near-entirety of my existence! In the ground-breaking book ‘The Selfish Gene’, renowned evolutionary biologist and zoologist Richard Dawkins argues for prioritizing cultural over genetic transmission of values, traits and behaviors. Read more>>
Philip Harris
Dignity, no exceptions. That’s the cultural value I protect at all costs. If people don’t feel seen, respected, and safe to contribute, nothing else you do, as leader, sticks. Protecting dignity changes decisions. We slow down to include others, and we choose partners who uplift our residents. We also measure success by how people experience our work, not just by numbers and percentages. Read more>>
Scott Greenberg
On the first day that I became a partner in our business I wrote five things on a white board that was to help us identify a mission we could all believe in and ascribe too. The first of those five bullet points was that everyone was important. Read more>>
Rafael Ryan Alfonso Olivera
I consider myself a kind-hearted person because my parents raised me very well, and they still do! I show a lot of respect for people and I respect music a lot. The ego is the greatest enemy of human beings, as it is their nemesis, and cultural values are often lost. Read more>>
William Ward
One of the biggest things I changed my mind about after failing hard was the meaning of failure itself. I used to see failure as something to avoid, but over time I realized it’s actually one of the most valuable parts of growth. Read more>>
Dian0a Moll
The most surprising thing I have learned is how universal the feeling of overwhelm is. It doesn’t matter if someone has a large home or a small apartment, is managing a family or living alone-clutter and disorganization weigh on everyone in some way. Read more>>
Danielle Artigo
Sacred spiritual retreats are a big part of my offerings, and I had recently received some guidance that Nepal was a place I needed to visit. I was pretty convinced that if Spirit was guiding me to visit Nepal, it must mean I was meant to lead people there on a retreat. Read more>>
Raymond Elman
I feel joy every day, but the most recent amount of huge joy I experienced was June 20th, 2025, when my son and his family flew from Vancouver to Miami to surprise me on my birthday. Read more>>
Rebekah Ketcham
This is controversial but I believe people are entirely too obsessed with work and money. I have been victim of this mindset for years. Garnering clients in the early days of Full Moon Salon, there wasn’t a job I would turn down. I’m glad to have strong work ethic but the grind can hinder your ability to live a balanced joyful life. Read more>>
Luz Marina López
Smart people today are getting it wrong by abandoning common sense and accepting the idea that truth is purely subjective. I saw this clearly when I worked at a treatment center for eating disorders. Some of the young women I treated were dangerously underweight, facing serious medical complications, and yet deeply believed they were overweight. Read more>>
Connor Western
Smart people get it wrong when they assume logic alone is what drives change. Addiction, culture, desire – these aren’t rational forces, they’re emotional and ritualistic. The smartest minds in tobacco and cannabis think they’re selling products, when really they’re selling identity and belonging. Read more>>
Lauren Arkin-Malacsina
Right now I am learning from my children. I have a six year old boy and a 2.5 year old girl. They have been teaching me to slow down, to enjoy even the smallest of moments and to appreciate the little achievements that have come along the way. Read more>>
Janira Lima Rivera
I admire those who act with empathy, kindness and integrity, quietly making a difference in the lives of others rather than seeking power or status. Read more>>
Ishika Charles
I admire so much People for their Character and integrity. First I admire my Dad and my Mom for Pushing to become a Better Person I absolutely Admire my Pastors and Executive Pastors, Dr. Cheryl E Powell and Elder Samuel and Carol Phillips. I admire their Strength, their Faith in God, How much they put there’re Trust in God. Read more>>
Danelle Pinnock
My mother, Carol Madden. For as long as I can remember my mother has exemplified selflessness, love for family, love for God, integrity, resourcefulness, practical love and a whole host of other things. Read more>>
Allee Mackey
Yes, I would hire myself! As a mom of three living in South Florida, I truly understand how quickly expenses can add up, which is why I keep my photography services affordable without sacrificing quality. I also know firsthand how important patience and understanding are when working with children, and I bring that same energy into every session. Read more>>
Stacy McFarlane
I’m absolutely doing what I was born to do. Since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian — I was the child who brought home strays, left out food and water for animals in need, and filled my house with pets because I wanted to make sure they were safe. That calling never left me. Read more>>
Yane Díaz
If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that I will regret not fully stepping into the mission I feel God put in my heart. I will regret not using every gift I’ve been given… my voice, my mind, my creativity, my heart… to help people wake up to their own truth, to their own light, to their own joy. Read more>>
Kayla Caley
Thinking that because no one else is choosing the same path you are, the path isn’t valid or obtainable. I quickly learned that everyone is more than capable of dreaming big but there’s only a select few that are willing to go after it even after all the failing. Read more>>
Bruce Mark
A part of me, which has served it’s purpose is fear and procrastination. This is one of the things which I have been using meditation to help me release for me. Read more>>
Robert Desiderio
As time passes, I’ve come to see the scope of what I’ve created—decades of photography that has quietly lived in my archives. It’s become clear: this work needs to be released. There’s no reason to hold it back anymore. The pictures speak for themselves. And what they say, I believe, is worth hearing. Read more>>
Natalia Grozina
Integrity. Energy can be destructive and intelligence can be misdirected — integrity is integrity. Read more>>
Bernardo Olmos
Energy Read more>>
