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.
Rodney Jones
How about a wandering path? Success is rarely or if ever a straught line it seems, so I belive that many turns happen on the path being walked to success. The key is always is always to remain focused and to keep your eye on your end goal. Read more>>
Stephanie Hicks
Absolutely, but I continued to push through for the lives I have changed and made an impact on and realized just how much more of an impact I can make on others. Read more>>
Brian Steenhoek
In 2009 I was led to write a book called Straight From God’s Corner. After writing the book, I purchased a starting marketing plan but quickly became discouraged when I had zero interest. I had purchased a couple of cases of my own book from the publisher and handed them out to friends and family. Fast forward to 2025. Read more>>
Weldon Brown
When I realized that I didn’t need credentials or validation to create what I was feeling on the inside and wanted to put it on canvas. And to be able to do it without having to constantly explain myself as to why I created what I was feel. Read more>>
Arron Foster
My understanding of work has developed continually throughout my life. In my youth, my parents were a significant influence. They were very young when they started their family, and they had to face numerous challenges together. While that experience doesn’t work for everyone, it worked for them: they stayed committed to their vision of building a thriving, happy family. Read more>>
Megan Wolfkill
The answer to this questions is a bit of a combination. Both dance class and my mother taught me about what it means to work. In dance class, there is a level of commitment, dedication, and openness to feedback that is necessary for success. Read more>>
Yan Shanklin
Yes. I recently made a video about how congratulations has become a lost art. I was explaining that I work as though I am serving the Lord, and if I focused on who did or did not clap for me, I would miss what God was doing for me. Read more>>
Bakari Robinson
I am currently chasing success in my early 20s right now. Currently I am 21 years old. I will be 22 years old on December 18, as of today I have published 5 CGI illustration books (The Dark Entities Series) & written twi books called Life of Anthema: A Audacious World We Live IN & The Horrendous: Insurrection of THE Lost Ones. Read more>>
Jalen Willis
Earliest memory I can think of is when I used to play basketball at the Ymca on a team and I was cooking the kids in my first game so they moved me up age groups to play with the bigger kids. Read more>>
