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.
Brad Eickhoff
Walking a path? Wandering? I’d say I’m doing something a little more… intentional with flair. A magician never simply walks a path—he chooses it, shapes it, and occasionally makes it disappear in a puff of smoke when a better one reveals itself. Read more>>
David Andras
Yes, there have definitely been times when I almost gave up, especially during the darkest periods of my life. In those moments, everything felt overwhelming and it seemed easier to just stop trying. But even at my lowest, there was always an inner voice quietly asking, “And then what?” That simple question kept me moving forward. Read more>>
Steven M. Wuebker
Both of my grandmothers are the universal answer to where I gained my gift of creativity. Both of them expressed their “creative gift” through their hands, as I will share in their following stories. My paternal grandmother. From the earliest age I can recall, my paternal grandmother was in a nursing home facility. Read more>>
Michael Desposito
One of the biggest lies that the counseling industry tells itself is to care for others but not the counselor. This can be seen in the current professional literature around perception of “self-care” because most of the interventions and direction focuses on continuing the current course without addressing the deeper meaning behind the stress and burnout in the field. Read more>>
T’aira ‘Sunny’ Wyatt
Indirectly, yes. As mentioned above Sunny’s last time going to the psychiatric hospital she was actually gently removed from the sister circle a previous time because her energy had gotten wild as she learned of some serious treachery that trickled through her bloodline. Child Sexual Abuse between many family members, some who shared parents. Read more>>
Jada Renee
A cultural value I protect at all costs is saving the youth—not in a savior sense, but in the sense of protecting their imagination, their confidence, and their access to opportunity. In many inner-city communities, young people are surrounded by talent but limited by exposure and resources. I believe the arts and entrepreneurship are powerful tools to interrupt that cycle. Read more>>
Devon Fegen-Herdman
I honestly feel at this point in my career I am doing what I was born to do. After testing out various career paths and identifying what energizes me and what is soul-sucking, I think organizing and leading a team are what I am meant for. I have always been a person with high energy. Read more>>
Anthony Riley
As a small business owner and social media influence. I spend a lot time reading messages from fans and followers. I am also working my next big event the OHIO Cannabis Expo 2026 in Columbus Ohio. I love people so I spend a great deal of my time talking to people and building relationships to help others and to make a difference in my community. Read more>>
Joanna Consiglio
I’ve learned that mistakes aren’t something to avoid, they’re something to use. They’re often our clearest teachers. Mistakes are not a failure; they’re part of learning and growing. Progress rarely comes from getting everything right the first time. It comes from experimenting, missteps, reflection, and adjustment. I think many people are afraid of making mistakes because they equate them with weakness or incompetence. Read more>>
