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.
Brandi Radin
I have always been an active person, even as a child, always playing outside with friends and playing competitively in softball from the age of 7 all the way through college. My mother was a nurse during my childhood, so I was always curious about health, movement and how the body works. Read more>>
Jill Tant
After 13 years in Corporate Banking, I transitioned to full-time motherhood for my two kids – with that came challenges, including anxiety and pressure to be perfect. The pandemic heightened my stress, prompting me to make a change by becoming a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach, later achieving National Board Certification. Read more>>
Tracy Diggs
It all started with me cooking for my family for family gatherings. After the passing of my grandmother for years I felt it was my job to keep the family together so I would prepare these huge meals with all kinds of side dishes and several desserts all by myself. One of my family members suggested that I should sale my desserts and food. Read more>>
Robert Sands
My journey into magic began when I was about eight years old. I used to watch magic shows on television and immediately try to duplicate what I had just seen. Of course, it never worked out the way it did on TV—but that curiosity is what sparked the beginning. Read more>>
Tommie (Streetmoney Polo) Willis Jr
Music was always natural to me. When I was younger, I’d be beatboxing, making sounds with pots and pans, anything I could use to create a rhythm. I’ve always loved music, and I’ve always felt connected to it. Creating, whether it was sounds, beats, or lyrics, just came naturally. Over time, I really focused on perfecting my craft. Read more>>
Daniel Callahan
Part of my story is I have two stories! In the 70’s and 80’s I was trained as a developmental psychologist. After many years as a teacher, school adminstrator and superintendent, always advocating for disadvantaged students, I was able to retire, buy my third sail boat and set off solo sailoring in the North Atlantic and Caribbean. Read more>>
Ashley Davis
For decades I hid negative energy behind a smile. I said I was fine. I shoved my emotions deep down and complied. I was also living a life not aligned with who I am: with my values, with my needs, and all the different parts of me. Midlife showed up and broke the mask; I couldn’t use that anymore. Read more>>
Wendy Horton
I began modeling when I was 10 years old and continued over the years. I started my photography business when our children were little. I naturally was capturing their adorableness daily. I just fell right into taking photos of children, then families, and seniors. Our family decided to get an RV and travel in 2010. This adventure landed us in California for a few years. Read more>>
Melanie Wood
When we moved to this area, I was newly pregnant and it was a high-risk pregnancy. At one point, I was even bedridden. With schools just reopening after the COVID shutdowns, my husband and I decided it was best for me to stay home during my pregnancy rather than return to teaching. Read more>>
Will Shepard
My journey started in graduate school at the University of Florida, where I studied international business and investments while working at Northwestern Mutual. That experience taught me the importance of building relationships, not just portfolios. After graduation, I had the chance to join my father at Raymond James in Ocala, but I wanted to carve my own path. Read more>>
Joen Brunet Rivera
My journey started when I became a Realtor® in Jacksonville. Working closely with families and individuals who were pursuing the dream of homeownership opened my eyes to how many related needs people face beyond just real estate. Very often, my clients would ask me for help with documents, translations, notarizations, credit situations, or even guidance on starting a business. Read more>>
Heather Randall
My path into the world of weddings began with an “aha” moment in a college classroom. I was a senior studying Public Relations at Flagler College in the late ’90s when a guest speaker mentioned that special events were part of the PR field. Something clicked immediately – the idea of creating experiences that connected people lit a spark I couldn’t ignore. Read more>>
Kelli Allen
I started in real estate with a deep love for people and the lifestyle of this community. My family and I first moved to Fernandina Beach, Florida, in 1993 and immediately felt at home. Although we moved away for a few years, our passion for this community and the deep connection with the people never changed. Read more>>
Janelle Wiggins
In 2006, my family and I made the life-changing move from the Philippines to the United States, seeking new opportunities and a brighter future. Just a few years later, I earned my degree in Special Education from the University of North Florida, graduating in 2010. Read more>>
Payton McWilliams
Ever since I started learning about physical therapy and shadowing clinics as an undergrad I knew I was interested in women’s/pelvic. health. What I didn’t realize and learned along the way was how in depth and widespread the women’s health field really encompasses – including breast cancer, lymphedema, incontinence, perinatal/postpartum, menopausal, endometriosis, GI, and other pelvic symptoms. Read more>>
