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.
Patchara Seingsanoa
Our four founders have spent many years working in the restaurant industry, and through that journey, we were inspired to share our flavors and culinary stories with others. We want people to experience how ingredients, culture, and flavors can come together to create meaningful memories while traveling in Thailand. For us, this restaurant is more than just a place to enjoy food. We hope it becomes a warm and welcoming community where people can connect, share experiences, and feel at home — just like part of our family. We believe that great food does more than satisfy hunger; it brings people together and creates lasting memories. Read more>>
ShaRhonda Wingo
I grew up in Mississippi and received both my undergraduate and graduate education there. After becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), I started my career as a travel SLP and worked in several states before eventually landing in Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville wasn’t where I originally planned to end up, but after a difficult work experience and then living through the COVID era, it became home. Read more>>
Peter Roesler
Honestly? I started Small Business SEO to replace an asshole customer that ate up all my time. I was running white-label work for agencies in Jacksonville. One large local ad agency was paying me 15k a month. Looked like a dream client on paper. In reality he was a nightmare. Constant hand holding. Argued every decision. Read more>>
Alexander Chezaud
I relocated from Paris, France in 2014. After helping my sister open a café in South Florida, I brought my French culinary roots and perspective to Jacksonville, Florida. My vision was to share an authentic French experience grounded in tradition and hospitality. Le Petit Paris opened its first location in the Mandarin neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. Read more>>
Cameron Mcgriff
I started Chef Cam & Co. in 2015 with a passion for food, people, and creating experiences that bring others together. In the beginning, I was balancing catering while working a full-time job for 19 years, building the business late nights, early mornings, and weekends. What started with small meal prep orders and local events slowly grew through consistency, word of mouth, and faith. Read more>>
Jared Tintle
I am an elementary teacher at a Montessori school in Jacksonville, Florida. As a Montessori teacher, community is a very important part of the curriculum and what I instill in my students. Five years ago I had a conversation with my wife about working with my students to give back to the Jacksonville community and look beyond my classroom. Read more>>
Corey Ras Kilgannon
I started when I was born and I got here one breath at a time. I was born with a banjolele strapped on my infant neck and my first words were “music is the substance of all the cosmos”. I’ve bounced along the coast of Jacksonville for most of my little life. It’s Grace, the big kind that swallows religion and anger. Read more>>
Al Mega
My story really starts with love. Love for comics, music, movies, storytelling, and the kind of pop culture that makes people feel seen. I was born in Puerto Rico, raised in Brooklyn, and that mix shaped everything about me. I came up with heart, hustle, humor, and that survival mindset where you figure it out because nobody is coming to hand it to you. Read more>>
Kathryn Bynum
Concrete & Palm was founded in 2021 by Kathryn Bynum. As a serial entrepreneur, she brings over 14 years of hands-on business experience to every client partnership. As a Marine Corps veteran, she brings strategic discipline to marketing, backed by a Certificate in Marketing Management and Digital Strategy and a Masters in Management from Harvard Extension School. Read more>>
Derek Rogers
Your Local Advisor for Medicare & Health Insurance As a Jacksonville resident since 1999, I’m dedicated to helping individuals, families, and small businesses across Florida find the right insurance solutions. My approach is simple: I meet with each client personally, listen to your unique needs, and provide clear, objective guidance you can trust. Read more>>
Satchel Raye
I grew up in Jacksonville and went to Wolfson High School. At 16 years old I started working for a local Italian restaurant called Gubbio’s. I loved it. I loved everything about it, from making money to making food, to the hard work and the restaurant sounds. Read more>>
Cat Tortorici
I’ve always been interested in different forms of art and creativity. I’ve always loved vibrant colors and capturing different environments, but I also have a soft spot for dramatic black-and-white images. Growing up, I spent a lot of time at summer camp and would bring a camera with me on hikes to document what I was seeing. Read more>>
Darrin Eakins
My journey has never followed a straight line, but it has always been guided by a commitment to building, creating, and making an impact. I’m a Jacksonville, Florida native and a graduate of Florida A&M University, where I earned a degree in Construction Engineering. Read more>>
Mitchel Reynolds
I’m an Army veteran originally from the New York City area, and about four years ago I moved to Jacksonville with my family in search of a fresh start. Shortly after relocating, I discovered F45 and started as a part-time coach. Read more>>
Brad Wells
At 14, I picked up my mom’s acoustic guitar and taught myself by ear how to play. The minute I started to figure out chords I began writing songs. I had a rock band in high school and did some solo coffee house gigs. Music took a backseat at I started a 16 career as a radio personality and station manager. Read more>>
Michael and Patricia Turner
’Boo Radley’ is something special. I really enjoy this music and want to hear much more. It’s really, really good.’ ~ The late Peter Cooper, Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville, TN We are husband and wife Michael Shawn Turner and J. Patricia (Matson) Turner,’ known as the acoustic music duo ‘Boo Radley. Read more>>
Michelle DE GROOT
Hi, I would like to introduce myself, my name is Michelle de Groot, I Iive in rural Victoria near Ballarat on a 70 acre hobby farm. I have a studio to work in which is 14 x 14mt in length and width. Read more>>
Shawn O’Donnell
I started surfing in 1986, when pink and neon colors were cool. I then became a sponsored and worked in multiple surf shops in the early part of my career. That’s where I started to learn more about surfboards and the surf industry. Read more>>
Ladii Girl
I have been a singer/songwriter professionally since 2012. I also have a small business called ‘Hugz and Kissez’ where I hand make soaps, lotions, and candles. I have also ran for public office twice. I wear many hats but my heart lies in music. I come from very humble beginnings. Growing up in public housing has helped to shape my perspective and love for humanity. Read more>>
Michael Slayton
I am a Florida native living in New York whose practice spans drawing, sculpture, illustration, and woodworking. My work is rooted in observation and explores the overlooked beauty of everyday life. Influenced by years of Zen practice, I use simple forms and playful imagery to encourage a slower way of looking. Read more>>
Tanya Bailey
Purpose After the Battle The Story of Tanya Bailey Carolina Roots Long before she became a veteran advocate, nonprofit leader, wife, mother, grandmother, and fighter for others, Tanya Bailey was a child growing up in North Carolina. Life wasn’t always easy, but it taught her the values that would define her future: resilience, determination, compassion, and service. Read more>>
Zen Miller
My story is one of resilience. After 25 years dominating Seattle, Zen Miller is back in Florida The Zen Lounge & Institute for Higher Learning with 40 years of hands-on, no-nonsense, whole-body magic. Part healer, part drill sergeant for your stress, she’s here to fix your face, body and life . . . one muscle at a time. Read more>>
Hanah Tremblay
I’ve been making art for as long as I can remember. It’s always been a passion of mine, even as a little kid. Read more>>
Matt & Dyan Stueben
Our story began in Southern Utah, actually! Dyan had been working in the medical field for 10 years (registrar, HUC, CNA) and was working on getting an RN license. But after beginning this training, it felt off – she wanted to help people prevent illnesses, not just treat them. Switching gears she got her 200 hr RYT (yoga certification) and was teaching yoga, Pilates, barre. Read more>>
Amanda Acevedo
I’ve always been drawn to art as a way of making sense of the world around me. Over time, painting evolved from a personal creative practice into a more focused exploration of place, memory, and atmosphere. Read more>>
Andee Markus
My background has always lived somewhere between photography, artistry, and weddings. Growing up, my mother was a florist, and some of my earliest memories are of being by her side in flower shops, watching arrangements come together and learning the rhythm of the wedding and event industry long before I had the words for it. Read more>>
Khristian Madison
The reason I don’t believe in coincidences is because my journey in music started before I even knew it would become my purpose. When I was in kindergarten, my teacher randomly selected me and five other girls to sing at our graduation. According to my family, that moment revealed something special. Read more>>
Jonatan Rivera
Start in high school in Puerto Rico in 2003 by curiosity. Perform around the island for years. In 2009 make my own talent group Zancos JoCaRam then we have the opportunity to travel to Miami a few times and St. Croix then in 2016 I went independent and start ENZ ENTERTAIMENT till today. Read more>>
Haley Garza
Hi, I’m Haley! A little about me and what drives me to be the support every family needs: When I was younger I had this vision of how I would become a momma, how the pregnancy would go, how the birth would be so peaceful and naturally in the water. Read more>>
Lee Kurimoto-Renaud
It all began when I moved to Florida in December 2018. There was no fabric store near me. This would never do because after living the last 30 years in Los Angeles I did not want to drive any where. I had been enjoying my retirement from teaching when I asked my husband what he thought about opening a fabric store. Read more>>
Crystal Anlage
My story began from a place of unimaginable loss. On October 17, 2020, my son Jacquez was murdered, and like so many families affected by homicide, I was suddenly forced into a world I did not understand — grief, trauma, law enforcement systems, unanswered questions, and the painful reality of trying to survive while also seeking justice. Read more>>
Cici Carter
My mother got me interested in real estate at an early age. When I was a child in Northern California, she would take me with her to open houses, and I loved those outings. Read more>>
Michelle Bilton
Fairytale Landscapes was created in 2018 with just an idea and a dream . At the time there was alot going on with life and family . I would frequently sit on my porch and look around thinking to myself what could I do to create a happy space in my life . First thought when I saw how pretty the green grass was . Read more>>
Salem Alshehri
I’ve never been particularly interested in limiting myself to a single industry. What has always interested me is building businesses, creating value, and understanding how people interact with products, spaces, and experiences. My background is in Urban and Regional Planning, a field that exposed me to everything from livability and sustainability to economics, research, and long-term development thinking. Read more>>
Jennifer Rose Parker
I’m a third generation fashion designer and I’ve grown up around fabric and sewing my whole life. I learned from my mom, who was self-taught but who also worked with my grandmother, Virginia Rose. She designed for Francis Gee Garment Co. in Kansas City, Missouri and her claim to fame were the Burger King uniforms from 1965-1967. Read more>>
Marie-Chloé Duval
I didn’t take a traditional path into the arts. I began my career in academia, completing a master’s degree in criminology with the intention of pursuing a PhD. My research focused on populism, media, social structures, and the invisible forces that shape human behavior—questions that continue to drive my work today in my art practice. Read more>>
Tyrell Murray
Hair and beauty was a major part of my childhood. My mom was a cosmetologist, and all of my cousins were braiders, so from an early age I knew that the beauty industry was something I wanted to be a part of. Growing up, I would constantly watch my mom and cousins do hair. Read more>>
Viktoria Koval
Growing up in Poland, I never believed that art could be more than a dream. It wasn’t until I moved to the United States that I began to see new possibilities. Over the past ten years in St. Augustine, I found myself surrounded by creativity, beauty, and inspiration. Read more>>
Lorri Lee
Tricia’s Precious Gems is a women-owned, minority-owned custom gift and design company specializing in handcrafted, personalized products for businesses, organizations, special events, and individuals. Founded in 2019, the company is committed to creating affordable, high-quality custom designs while delivering exceptional customer service, quick turnaround times, and meaningful products that leave lasting impressions. Read more>>
Enoch Da Prophet
I started rapping when i was 8 years old i used to rap for all of my older cousins and friends and they were usually impressed. Thats when i knew i had a knack for this rap shit. Read more>>
Hannah Johnson & Savanna Crable
Savanna and I met while working together at a salon during one of the most transformative seasons of our lives — both of us were new moms with 4-month-old baby girls. Between balancing motherhood and building our careers behind the chair, we quickly formed a friendship rooted in support, creativity, and shared ambition. Read more>>
Janae O’Dell
My background is a mix of logistics, leadership, and a deep love for celebrating life’s big moments. Before entering the wedding industry, I spent years as a teacher and coach, where planning and coordination were second nature to me. Read more>>
Carla Thompson
I’ve always loved books and the way they bring people together. The idea for The Paper Hare Books came from wanting to create something that combined my passion for reading with my desire to build community. As a mom of two, I was looking for a business model that would give me the flexibility to prioritize my family while still pursuing something I truly love. Read more>>
