The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we’ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below.
II Dope Chics
Through our foundation, we will be able to provide even more opportunities in the community. We love what we do with II Dope Chics as it is a testament to our core values and company culture. II Dope Chics is really comprised of two really dope chics! Owners, Millicent E. Daniels, Esq. is a seasoned civil and criminal defense attorney in private practice with the Daniels Law Firm. Shawnta Pride is the Firm Administrator for the Daniels Law Firm as well as an Adjunct Professor at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Working and helping people is what we do! Read More>>
Scott Crandall
My wife, Ashley and I have been involved in the health and fitness industry both personally and professionally for the most of our lives, in fact we met in a gym 20 years ago! In order to make ends meet over the years we have engaged in jobs and careers not affiliated with the health and fitness industry, but always felt the passion to continue our personal goals as well as keep up on all the literature regarding supplementation and health. Read More>>
Robert Koss
One major struggle that we have not totally overcome is finding a field to hold practice that would meet all of the needs of the team. The second struggle to this point is getting our name and our mission to the public in order to have the fans required in order to continue the investment in the future of the players. Read More>>
Kindred Lubeck
I am the daughter of Jay Lubeck, a well-known gold smith in Neptune Beach. I graduated with a degree in psychology from Florida State University, but always felt very confused on what I would eventually do with my life. I was working at a law firm for a few months when I had finally had enough, and out of desperation, I swallowed my pride and asked my dad if he would be willing to give me part time work until I found another job. I was 24 years old at the time. Read More>>
Marc Gonzalez
Working in various roles throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of clients with a wide spectrum of focus. I have worked with individuals on strength training and Olympic weightlifting, post-physical therapy training, cancer care patients and survivors, and high school and collegiate sport athletes. My experience includes 1-on-1 personal training, group training, and remote exercise programming. Every session focuses on improving my client’s physical and mental health through strength and conditioning. Read More>>
Angelica Gomez
My journey in the U.S. began four years ago when I moved from Bogotá, Colombia, to co-found a tequila brand in St. Johns County. At the time, I was working as a sales manager for Marriott in Colombia, which shaped my experience in sales, business development, and marketing. Although the tequila project didn’t work out as planned, it provided me with valuable lessons about adapting to new markets and environments. Read More>>
Jennifer Simpson
Over the years, I’ve mastered the blend of strategy and creativity, working hands-on with clients to bring their visions to life, from digital content to full event production. My path has been guided by my passion for helping others succeed, and every step has brought me closer to honing my expertise. Today, I specialize in offering a comprehensive marketing suite, focusing on strategic planning and execution, allowing my clients to focus on what they do best while I handle the rest. It’s been an exciting, evolving journey! Read More>>
Oliver Gonzalez
Finding someone who believed in my talents as a journalist or storyteller wasn’t easy. I had to work hard and come up with good ideas in my first job to try to get noticed. Additionally, leaving local press and a project that promised to be bigger to move to a completely new country, to a much larger city, was a huge challenge for my abilities. Later, I emigrated again, this time to the United States. The work and the language have made adapting difficult, but I strive to overcome these challenges day by day. Read More>>
Scott Spangler
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I saw an opportunity for growth and change. I decided to relocate to Florida, bringing Future Captain Sports to Jacksonville. This move allowed us to expand our mission of enhancing the soccer community, focusing on players, parents, coaches, and entire soccer clubs. Read More>>
Angelina Moss
My primary career is an educator, however I have always wanted to pursue massage, especially after my mother had become sick, and massages seemed to help ease a lot of her discomfort. In June 2o22 I started my journey to become a licensed massage therapist at Alpha School of Massage in Jacksonville, Fl. I worked during the day, and attended classes at night, and with the help of my village I was able to earn my license in massage therapy. I started SBAR because I wanted everyone to have access to massage. Read More>>
Latreika Jones
What makes things more interesting are the relationships within my personal life that make a true business ecosystem. My family and friends are my network as I have cake artists, balloon decorators, make-up artists, event decorators, DJs, and hair stylists one phone call away. Many of which reside outside of Jacksonville and even Florida, but are always available for a guidance call. Read More>>
Annie Hayes
Every stereotype about traditional salons was very true, so it was always a struggle to find a salon “home”. Being a salon suite owner and managing the business side is a 24/7 job as well. Building a clientele before social media was a game of patience and now having an online presence is a whole job in itself. The industry and trends are always changing and you have to keep up to stay relevant. Read More>>
Vincent And Genesis Barkley
It definitely wasn’t a smooth road. We did extensive research and hit plenty of bumps along the way. We had to learn the ins and outs of pricing, what we should be asking for, and how to negotiate with brokers. Insurance!! There were countless late nights and early mornings where we put our heads together, diving deep into our industry and figuring out how to grow the business. Every challenge taught us something new, and we kept pushing forward. Read More>>
Brittany Jones
I’m on the journey of becoming a serial-entrepreneur and quite frankly, I didn’t know I would be! My business as a journalist, communications professional, and author have all developed out of my love for storytelling and my personal life experiences. I started writing stories when I was in elementary school and I’ve always wanted to use my voice to help others in need, so I got my journalism degree from the University of Florida and became an Emmy-nominated and Associated-Press award-winning tv news anchor, reporter, and host. Read More>>
Andrea Adams
When you hear the phrase, “Tell us your story,” what emotions does it stir in you? For me, it brings a smile—because the journey I’ve traveled from silence to empowerment is one that I now embrace with open arms. As a child, trauma muted my voice. I was afraid—afraid to speak up, afraid of judgment, and afraid of being truly seen. But that fear no longer defines me. Today, I stand before you as a woman who has found her voice and helps others, especially young people, to find theirs. I am a certified Mindset, Communication, and Relationship coach, and my purpose is clear: to empower youths to build powerful relationships with themselves, transforming how they communicate and connect with others. Read More>>
Akim Wilson
Running a business and building a brand is a lot like life, you will deal with adversity. I’ve learned it is necessary for growth. Some of the struggles along the way has been wearing so many hats as a small business owner. It’s a lot of work and you can burn yourself out. Read More>>
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
When I was about 11, my older brother got married, and my mom and I handmade satin rosebuds filled with birdseed for guests to sprinkle as the newlyweds exited the reception. We spent months crafting corsages, centerpieces, and other decorations, and I cherished every moment of it. Read More>>
Caitlin Flynn
I’ve always been drawn to art. I grew up in southern New Hampshire and had the most incredible High School Art Teacher. As soon as I was old enough to drive, I would drive or take the bus into Boston and go to the Museum of Fine Arts with my sketch pad. I used to study all the artists and learn different techniques. Read More>>
Faithful Florals
After reevaluating, reprioritizing, and a lot of prayers, we both moved our families across the country to the beautiful state of Florida. Together, we founded Faithful Florals to pursue our passion for all-things-artistic, while seeking to create a luxury floral alternative for our clients. We are extremely proud of the product we have sourced, so that our customers can feel confident about choosing a sustainable floral option. Our flowers are the highest quality faux flowers you will ever see or touch Read More>>
Melanie Frady
Travel has always been a large part of my life. Ever since I was a little girl, my parents made sure that I was able to participate in their travel adventures. Instead of getting dolls at Christmas, I was gifted a trip to Disneyland to meet Mickey Mouse in California. Instead of summer camp, I experienced a flight all by myself to visit my grandparents in Oregon when I was only twelve. Read More>>
Mikey Conlon
We are excited to grow, expand & help multitudes of people solve problems & make more money so they can feed their families. Read More>>
Jada Crooms
As I have evolved, I understand there are some clients I will not be able to satisfy so I offer a list of trusted graphic designers and marketing strategists as well for those who can afford to invest top dollar. Either way, my goal and objective for what I do is to offer affordable marketing services to business owners to make their entrepreneur journey as easy a possible in relation to marketing their services Read More>>
Tetiana Denysenko
I am almost 50, but this is not the first time life makes me feel 18)). The first time, when being a mother of two schoolchildren with a very prestigious diploma and a master’s degree in economics, I regained interest in creativity. I was deeply passionate about it in childhood and adolescence. At 33, I began to dream of becoming an interior designer, completed courses and started working in this field. At 35, I entered the university full-time to get a bachelor’s degree in interior design. Read more>>
