Local Highlighter Series

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.

Ciara Hendrix

Yes. That’s actually a huge part of my writing process – shutting out the world’s opinions before I even get started. When I was younger, it felt like I lived to please other people without ever taking a moment to consider how I felt. Read more>>

Nora Lamela Melisa Pietrafesa

Melisa shares: I hope people say I was kind, real, and someone who made others feel seen and supported. Would love if they say that they felt encouraged to take care of their bodies and minds, to feel good about themselves, and to enjoy life without chasing unrealistic standards. Read more>>

Sandra Dezelan

Before I entered the world of animal rescue I was an interior designer. One of my projects was to renovate my husband’s animal hospital. One Sunday night upon entering the building to my surprise I found a little Dachshund dog left helpless at the front door, tied up with duct tape. and abandoned. Read more>>