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.
Alfonso Apodaca III
Am I walking a path…or wandering? Honestly, I’m doing both, usually at the same time, occasionally in the wrong shoes. I like to think I’m wandering with intention. I’ll follow a path until it stops teaching me something, then I wander off, trip a little, take notes, and keep going. Read more>>
Nicole Perry
This happens a lot at work as an Intimacy Professional. Critics don’t know how to write about our work, or how to distinguish our work from a directors. Actors don’t always see the work we do behind the scenes to prep, communicate with other departments, or advocate for their boundaries. Read more>>
Juan Rivera
Knowledge is power and power is key. The more a person learns on a day to day basis the more he can do with his life to become successful. The most powerful people that have walked on earth have all been Knowledgeable. Read more>>
Anna Lepeley
If I win the lotto and/or become famous, I will still make it a point to go all the places people have been so good to me. That’s a lot of places. I won’t stop what I’m doing. It makes a lot people happy and it makes me happy and it’ll help me buy some pirate animatronics for wherever I have my home base(s). Read more>>
Wendy Paskow
The version of me people see publicly is genuinely who I am. Over time, I’ve done the work to align my values, actions, and voice so there’s no separation between my private self and my professional presence. What you experience — integrity, consistency, and intention — is rooted in how I live my life every day. Read more>>
Michael Keelen
Probably answering these questions…lol… Read more>>
Anthony Bambocci
Suffering taught me humility in a way success never could. Success is loud and flattering. It convinces you that your instincts are always right and that momentum is proof of wisdom. You can become easily caught up in your own B.S. and start believing that everything you do is right. Suffering does the opposite. Read more>>
Ivan Valles
We are meant to go through struggles in all categories of life. When we choose to face these challenges we grow from them and each time we do we come out of it wiser and stronger. Success is not about avoiding pain, it’s about facing it and learning through the experience. Read more>>
Anna Jones
The first 90 minutes of my day look like meditation and prayer. I’ve begun getting into the habit of not looking at my phone first thing in the rising. I then make a cup of herbal tea or a fruit smoothie, take my dog Marley outside and touch grass. It has been a great way to start my day. Read more>>
Stessie Marcson
My intense inability to conform has been the defining wound of my life. Conforming, more specifically for other’s comfort has been something i’ve dealt with my entire life. Whenever I mentioned my aspirations to others, they always give me a look of ‘aw, how cute’. Read more>>
Isabella Schmidt
This past year has been the biggest growth I have seen within myself in a long time. I believe I am starting to truly come into the person I want to be and shape my future. One of the biggest learnings I am ending this year with is that I don’t have to be work 24/7. Read more>>
Edward Jonathas
Yes, I would hire myself. I’ve proven that I can take an idea and turn it into a real, operating business. I didn’t just create a concept; I opened stores, learned through execution, reinvested profits, and stayed committed through challenges. I understand the business end-to-end- operations, staffing, customer experience, real estate, and growth strategy-because I’ve lived it, not just studied it. Read more>>
