Through the work we do we are incredibly fortunate to find and learn about so many incredible local artists, creatives and entrepreneurs. Their stories, the lessons that they’ve learned and the legacies they are building inspire us beyond words. Below, we have highlighted a few of those amazing folks and we hope you’ll check out their stories and their responses to some of the fundamental questions the help form the foundation of our lives and careers.
Amy Hales
My Rum Cakes! The ability to call me and order whatever flavor of cake & frosting they want to try – or just having the option to swing by and see what I created today. Read more>>
Hadassah Galante-Encaoua
I’m not sure I’d say anything to my younger self, because I truly believe in destiny. There may be different paths we could take, but the one we choose is the one we’re meant to experience. Every twist, challenge, and success has shaped me into the person, wife, mother, and business owner I am today. Read more>>
KpopinJax
We started KpopinJax because of our love for K-pop and our desire to share it with other K-pop fans that we knew existed but had to way to come together here in Jacksonville. Now thanks to KpopinJax, we have made many new friends and been to many new places which we never would have been able to experience before. Read more>>
Maija C. Hahn, M.S., CCC-SLP
What I’m most proud of building, that most people don’t see, is a movement of courage among parents, professionals, and children who have been silenced. My work isn’t about titles or recognition; it’s about giving a voice to the voiceless; children who can’t communicate, parents who’ve been dismissed, and healthcare workers afraid to speak truth. Read more>>
Rickell Hill
The defining wounds of my life were the ones that challenged my identity — the moments that made me question my worth, my voice, and my place in the world. I’ve experienced heartbreak, betrayal, and seasons where I carried more than I was ever meant to hold. Read more>>
Florida’s Own, Barry S McLeod
Well, hopefully the truth! Read more>>
Alex Miller
Born in 2007 In Poverty Stricken, Opioid addicted Beckley, West Virginia. My father was a coal miner who worked all day across the state at weeks to months at a time to supply for us. My mother was a stay at home mom who tried with what we had until the crisis came. Read more>>
Candy Keane
A lot of people have no idea what a blogger really does for work. It’s not all writing fun articles and getting free stuff to review! To succeed in blogging and write articles search engines will actually find, you have to have a good understanding of SEO and how to write for the web. Read more>>
Alicia Rozycki
I think others are secretly struggling with managing emotions, and at times, overwhelm. We all experience a range of emotions throughout each day–grumpy in the morning, loved in saying goodbye to Fido, irritated at the traffic light, relieved the presentation was a success, and so on. This is normal human functioning. Read more>>
