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.
Jarron Webster
Yes. I’ve learned that the best thing I can do is be myself, all the time. Whether I’m on stage, having a coffee, playing cards, or on a trail by myself, I’m still being me. This is something I struggled with for a long time because I wasn’t necessarily accepting myself, so I gave a lot of weight to being accepted by others. Read more>>
Nikola Webster
No – never! It’s not in my DNA to give up. I would rather die than fail. For me, this is my ‘secret sauce’ and I’ll never waiver. Don’t get me wrong, the journey has not been without ups and downs. There are times when I think ‘is it worth it’, but figuring out how to overcome the challenges is what motivates me. Read more>>
Christine Lord
I am being called to own myself in a way I never have. I have always been strong, capable, and deeply committed, both personally and professionally, but this season is asking me to step forward with a different level of certainty. Not because I lacked the ability before, but because I am finally giving myself permission to stand in the fullness of who I am. Read more>>
Lucie Motherway
I understand that beauty is emotional. Most people think beauty is about visual perfection, symmetry, or sparkle. But the deepest form of beauty comes from meaning — why something was made, who it was made for, and what moment it will live in. When a piece reflects someone’s identity, their style, and the energy they want to embody, it becomes more than an accessory. Read more>>
GWAK
I was raised in a cult at a young age. The leader of the group believed he was receiving messages from extraterrestrials. He was very convincing. I was part of this group until I was 13 where I was finally able to break free from. Read more>>
Lindsie Vizethann
I hope people tell the story of a woman who helped them remember their own power. Someone who didn’t just teach them how to eat differently or manage PCOS, but who helped them see themselves differently—more capable, more deserving, more in control of their own health than they had ever been told. Read more>>
Paula Heckenast
Intelligence, energy, and integrity all matter, but integrity is the one that actually moves the needle. Intelligence can be dangerous without it. Energy can be exhausting without it. Integrity is the thing that keeps everything aligned, sharp, and unstoppable. And trust me, I didn’t learn that from some leadership seminar. Read more>>
Maria Schaedler-Luera
Yes, there’s a lot I miss that most people don’t know about. Being an immigrant comes with a kind of quiet, constant longing. I navigate new languages and cultures very well, and it’s easy for me to code-switch and blend in, so people often forget that I haven’t lived in this country for most of my life, and that English isn’t my first language. Read more>>
Stacey Heald
Pain breaks connection. Whether it’s physical pain that limits movement or emotional pain that creates isolation, suffering can quietly separate people from their families, communities, and even from themselves. We see this every day, patients who feel disconnected from the activities, relationships, and identity that once brought them joy. What restores those bonds is empathy, education, and understanding. We don’t rush consultations or dismiss concerns. Read more>>
Breck Pribyl
I highly admire those individuals who do the work of animal rescues/shelters. They are solely doing God’s work for the passion of helping, and not for clout. It takes a special kind of love-embodied person do ‘rescue-life’ work day in and day out. It comes with sadness and heartbreak as much as does satisfaction and reward. Read more>>
