Every day we have a choice. We can support an up and coming podcaster, try a new family-run restaurant, join a boutique gym started by a local fitness champ or we could keep giving away our money to the handful of giants who already control so much of our commerce. Our daily decisions impact the kind world we live in; if we want a world where small businesses are growing and artists and creatives are thriving then we should support them with our time, money and attention. We’re proud to highlight inspiring creatives and entrepreneurs each week in Hidden Gems series. Check out some of our latest local gem features below.
Susan Shier
Looking ahead, I focus on continuing to grow GO SIMPLE in a way aligned with my mission of helping solopreneurs streamline their operations and reclaim their time. I want to expand my reach by offering more customized solutions for clients who are overwhelmed by their businesses’ backends but are ready to simplify their processes and get organized. Read More>>
Tea With Teash Podcast
I also made sure to have graphics creating for my postings which was done by a good friend of mine. Where I am now on under a year has blown my mind honestly because I have built my business from the ground up all alone and to see my progress is unbelievable! I have been in multiple magazines, Hosting events, building business relationships and really looking towards a bright future. Read More>>
Michelle Ross
My name is Michelle Ross. I’m a multidisciplinary artist in Midwest America. Like many Midwestern kids, I grew up conservative and homeschooled. My brother and I had hours to ourselves to paint, read, draw and run around the neighborhood once we had our lessons done. I created obsessively through my childhood years. I painted murals for baby nurseries and at my high school, caricatures at parties, designed T-shirts. I was in the Post-Dispatch as a feature piece. Columbus College of Art and Design offered me a scholarship equivalent to an entire year of tuition. We couldn’t have afforded a private school without it. I called my mom to tell her the news but had to hand the phone to my brother James to finish because I was crying so hard. Read More>>
Falyn Marie
Starting your own business with very little knowledge on how to run a business was definitely the hardest thing I have ever done. Being a business owner at 17 while trying to maintain good grades to graduate high school is not as easy as it seems. Once I graduated high school it was time to do the same exact thing in college, this time I had to deal with covid. It was times I wanted to say forget about my business & just focus on school, but then all my hard work would’ve went down the drain. Read More>>
Katy Allison
I knew I wanted to be an aesthetician when I was a teenager. My mom and my grandma used to see my now business partner, Jill, and she made me want to get into this industry. After I graduated high school I reached out to her and my other business partner, Andrea. We started in a small little room, just me taking clients, and have now expanded across St. Louis and out of state! Read More>>
Kendall Ware
One of Dr. Ware’s notable contributions to education is his leadership role as Director of Programming for Dream Builders 4 Equity. Here, he not only directs programming but also authored an innovative Algebra 1 textbook that integrates Black History into mathematical concepts, making education more relevant and empowering for students of color. Dr. Kendall Ware’s creation of the Algebra 1 textbook that integrates Black History is a powerful example of his commitment to making education not just accessible, but also culturally relevant and empowering for all students, particularly those from marginalized communities. The idea for this innovative textbook was born out of his experiences as an educator and his deep understanding of the systemic inequities that often permeate traditional educational materials. Read More>>
Lux Starks
Hi, my name is Luxury Nichole the owner of The Level Lux Experience. I am born and raised from St. Louis, MO but started my journey in Tampa, FL as a graphic designer during the pandemic. I’ve branded business all over the United States and I am proud of my continued success. As of now I am contracted with a few local businesses operating their business branding, marketing, business planning, organization and clerical work as well. I look forward to seeing what the upcoming years have in store for me. Read More>>
Douglas Wicker
I am a St. Louis-based filmmaker, who has been fortunate enough to have transformed my childhood passion for storytelling and illustration into a career in the world of creating. I grew up in rural Missouri with no connection to the entertainment industry or anyone making a living from being creative for that matter. I really owe a lot to my elementary music and art teachers for planting the seeds for the path I ended up taking. Read More>>
Adam Crowley
I took a pretty standard avenue after high school and went to Central Missouri State University. Honestly, I wish I would have paid more attention, or had more focus in college. as I’m sure is the case with many people, being young and having your first taste of independence proved too alluring. I graduated with good grades, but I think if I would’ve had more fore-thought, I could have gotten more out of my time there. Read More>>
Diana The Great
To summarize it… I grew up as a nerd, loving all things Marvel and DC. I also discovered Anime at an early age, specifically Sailor Moon, and I’ve been a fan ever since. While growing up, I never knew that there were ways to express your appreciation of your respective fandoms, nor was I aware that I wasn’t the only one who fit into that category of nerd with a deep appreciation for comics, movies, shows, etc. The admiration stayed with me through my adult years where I eventually discovered crafting/sewing, and eventually there was an overlap of creating my own costumes to express myself and my appreciation for a character. Now, I get to be the characters I loved when I was little. Read More>>
Montel Evans
She groomed these qualities into my father and would then go on to do the same for my brother and me. One statement my Aunt Bonnie always made was “Evans men are leaders!” If you look into the careers of my father, my brother, Adarius Evans, and I possess, you will discover we are all leaders on our respective jobs. So, when people talk about the power of manifesting greatness into the lives of children, my great aunt is living proof of this having a high success rate. My parents echoed this statement for my brother and I through every major challenge and hurdle in our lives. Read More>>
Hannah Rader
In 2017, we lived in an entirely different world that feels like it was forever ago. At that time, I was a stay-at-home mother living in the middle of nowhere, with the closest store over half an hour away. Although my greatest accomplishment in life will always be my family, that version of me was sitting there, folding laundry and daydreaming about pursuing my own ambitions. That year, we moved back to my hometown with another baby on the way. We spent that first summer in pure bliss, gardening, growing, and adventuring as a family of three for the last time. Read More>>
Katelyn Reiss
I got a job working in the student operated flower shop and as a teaching assistant for the floral design classes on campus. I was truly smitten. Shortly after that, I designed my first bridal bouquet- and spoiler alert- it was for my own wedding! I knew from that day forward my only passion was floral design. I changed my major to agriculture with emphasis areas in plant science, agricultural education and agribusiness management with the plan to start my own wedding flower business, Katelyn Reiss Wedding Floristry. Read More>>
Keith Jones
Leadership can be a challenge in and of itself. My journey has been about perseverance and leading in my truth. I have discovered not only is it important for me to walk and live in my truth as a leader, when I do it helps all people around me to do the same. The society has evolved and gotten better about accepting leaders of color in education, however there are still moments when how you show up can cause others to be uncomfortable. Read More>>
Charlis Phillips
I was born as a young, bright-eyed, inquisitive little girl in a small town- Columbia, Missouri. Life happened, and my light began to dim. I desperately wanted to find joy again. I started my journey as a writer using writing as a tool to heal myself. My 1st business, Ebony Gems LLC, was my way to help others start their own healing journey. My 2nd business, Defined Designs, is my way to help small businesses connect with their customers through their own stories. Read More>>
Jim Harper
I was the 75th hire out of 350 people being hired at once just for the Miller Brewing business, which consolidated all of its sales promotion or below-the-line agencies into one shop—ours. We were doing work for program campaigns from motorsports to Mardi Gras. Every sales window was accounted for. We were young teams working on NBA partnerships, NASCAR, and some of the first secret pop-up concert concepts I’d ever heard of. A huge agency, full of energy, and we all worked non-stop. At this time, around the dot-com boom, budgets were unreal, so concepts were very huge and blue sky. “What if we…” was a big part of conceptual thinking. And we had legs to support it. Read More>>
Caterina Clayton
I was born on a military base in Italy, spent a brief period in Nebraska, and eventually found my childhood and adolescent home in Florida. As a child, I enjoyed theater, choir, and kickboxing. I was in the gifted program and was often isolated from my peers, but I did relatively well in school. After my freshman year of college, I dropped out and married my husband to accompany him on his journey in the Air Force. Now, I reside in Missouri and work as a software engineer. Life seems so simple and straightforward when we strip the richness out of it and describe it so plainly. Read More>>
Kristy Jackson
I am a #1 bestselling author with titles like Dream, Sink, Launch, designed to equip entrepreneurs to dream bigger and pursue their goals actively. I also created the trademarked Bizperation brand. My work has earned me recognition from the U.S. Small Business Administration as a National Emerging Leader, inclusion in St. Louis Small Business Magazine’s 100 St. Louisans to Know, and roles such as Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation Alumna and founding Director of the TEDxStLouis Ambassador Program. Read More>>
Brooke A. Mulholland
Sure, I would steal my sister’s shimmery bronzer that made me look like I should be in the movie Twilight, but that was the extent of it. It started with black raccoon eyed eyeliner and a mousse foundation that I can still imagine the texture so vividly, it’s no wonder I had bad acne. It wasn’t until I was in my junior year of highschool that I discovered makeup was genuinely something I enjoyed doing, and would later pursue. Read More>>
Kindle Thompson
I am a professional and published model and actress, based in Kansas City, Missouri; working in the Nashville, Chicago, Omaha, Texas, New York, And LA Markets. I am known for my beautifully unique features on the runway and in magazines. As well as my captivating and emotional performances on the screen. I am very proud of my rise to fame so far, and the support I’ve received nationwide. Read More>>
Kardell Sims
I’m a testament to the power of transformation and the importance of second chances. Growing up on the Northside of Sedalia, Missouri, I experienced firsthand the challenges of racial segregation, community decay, and the devastating impact of the crack epidemic. My early life was marked by a cycle of incarceration that lasted from age 15 to 39, including multiple stays in juvenile detention, foster homes, county jails, treatment facilities, state prisons, and federal prison. Read More>>
Angie Monko
Subconsciously, I chose to be a CPA because numbers felt controllable, but people and Life weren’t. I worked for 20 years in both public accounting and corporate America. Then I found Overeaters Anonymous, and I quickly became a sponsor to help others work this spiritual program. After a few years, someone from that program suggested I be a life coach. That’s how I transitioned into coaching. I left my corporate job after 3 years and pursued women’s empowerment coaching full time, creating Harmony Harbor Coaching. Read More>>
Tiffany West
When I began my ministry, I made my goal to make a “positive time and eternity difference in the lives of all who crossed my path.” I have attempted to do this through outreach to the houseless, elderly, veterans, needy children, battered women and children, aids/ HIV patients, and hungry people. As an instructor and teacher, I worked with children who were tossed to the side as a result of a diagnosis. Later as a corporate trainer, I tried to instill hope in the adult trainees and a sense of accomplishment and support. Read More>>
KC Mackey
My interest in music started early too. On the way to soccer practice and Tae Kwon Do tournaments, my dad played me everything from Motown to Pink Floyd to 90s house anthems. I loved dancing with my friends and playing DDR at the mall. By high school, my favorite thing to do was drive around and listen to albums with my friends- Daft Punk, M.I.A., Gorillaz, Radiohead. Read More>>
Michael Fritzius
I started off my career in software – originally as a developer and then got into testing, then test automation. Eventually I started my first company in 2015 and continued the same work but got more into cultural change – the companies that had issues with automating their tests often had cultural issues where people didn’t feel safe to take risk. The company grew until shortly before the pandemic and I eventually had to shut everything down. But I took one of the side services – podcasting – and turned it into its own company called podcastify.me – and it’s been an amazing journey. I’ve grown so much, gotten so much more comfortable with risk, met amazing people and taken part in both building and assisting in building great things. Read More>>
Brese Squires
In College I began to be recognized as the R&B music guy. I was known around the Campus and around town as the guy who sings in all the Talent Shows. Later I moved to St.Louis and there is where I got my 1st Break into the Music Biz. I met A local Music Producer and he invited me to his music studio to Record my 1st Song ” “Make It Bounce”. In 2001 My 1st Single was a Club Party Song that got my name out there as a New Upcoming Artist. I went on to meet different musicians and did many Shows & rubbed elbows & met alot of Celebrities. Before you knew it I had my 1st Album. “N-LUV-W-DESTINY” Read More>>
Jennifer Oliverio
Growing up in New York, beginning band students chose their instrument at the end of 3rd grade, going into 4th. While being evaluated for band and orchestra I was given two options, the trumpet and the bass. I desperately wanted to play the bass because of its impressive size and the color of sound it produced. Unfortunately, bass wasn’t in the cards for me so I started playing the trumpet at age 8, having no idea the longstanding impact that this decision would have on my career. Read More>>
Mark Campbell
I started personal training in 2010 when I worked for a chiropractor, Dr. David Black at CORE Wellness Institute, and found the TRX Suspension trainer in a Men’s Health magazine. So I ordered one for myself to try it out. I immediately fell in love with it and started training my clients with it. I saw that TRX had started running classes at their training headquarters and thought I’d like to try running some myself, so I ordered a second pair and then invited a few people to try. Read More>>
Emily Weeks
Growing up in a small town in Nebraska, I had never heard of an esthetician. It wasn’t until I moved to St. Louis in 2013 that I discovered the field and knew immediately that this was my calling. After graduating from the Skin Institute in 2015, I landed my first job at Lifespa inside Lifetime Fitness, where I was thrilled to combine my passions for skincare and health. In 2017, I took the opportunity to work alongside a plastic surgeon, spending seven years honing my skills, building confidence, and discovering my professional identity. Then, in 2023, I took the leap and opened my own suite—Emily Rose Aesthetics. Read More>>
Dan Rathmann
From May 2023 until now, I have done many shows, working with several comedians from local to national level across the country, built a comedy scene not just for myself but many other aspiring comedians in the area and nominated for 2 different best comedian awards for 2024(Kansas City People’s Choice Awards Best Comedian, The Pitch Magazine Best of Kansas City Best Local Stand-up Comic). Of course, I’m doing this to build a better future for my children as well and hopefully something they can be proud to see when they are older and inspired to chase their dreams, but I don’t consider my journey over but more of just beginning. Read More>>
James Lewis
Today, as the creative director of The Black Umbrella (TBU TV), I get to combine my love for creativity with community engagement. It’s been a blast working on projects that showcase the untapped potential of Kansas City while addressing important topics like mental health and social issues. Being part of TBU has allowed me to grow both as an artist and a person, all while making a difference. Read More>>
Sama Jamhour
Growing up in a beautiful village, I was surrounded by gardens filled with vibrant flowers, grapevines, fig trees, and olive trees. My mother’s passion for flowers was deeply inspiring—each month, she would add a new bloom to our garden and care for it faithfully, watering it every morning and evening. Our mornings were spent outside, sipping Turkish coffee under the shade of the grapevines, soaking in the fragrance of flowers and the natural beauty around us. These cherished experiences instilled in me a profound love for floristry and inspired me to start my own business, sharing that joy and beauty with others. Read More>>
Devin Cline
Both PJ and I have been musicians and film buffs since we were little, then attending Full Sail University in Florida to receive our degrees in audio engineering. After years of working in studios, on film sets, churches, and productions all over the country, we decided to put our heads together and create an audio company based out of our hometown of St. Louis. We are still pretty new, but have gotten a lot of great work so far and can’t wait to keep pushing forward! Read More>>
Mike Campese
I started taking lessons from the very beginning and I was playing non stop every day. I was in bands all through high school. Right after high school I moved to Hollywood and went to the Musicians Institute, (GIT). I graduated with honors, I worked very hard and played non stop everyday. To make a long story short, since then I have been touring all over the world, recording and releasing albums. Also, I continue to teach guitar privately since I was in high school as well as doing masterclasses and writing for magazines. Read More>>
Tonya (Tee) Robinson
For the past year I’ve been building my network and my portolio, just working with as many models as possible, doing some editorial shoots and just having fun and building…I think I’m going to stick with it, I still love street photography, there is something so calming about just walking with your camera and just taking it all in, but there is something so EXCITING about fashion photography and I think I’m good at it… Read More>>
Maelisha Boclair
I am currently a freelance graphic designer located in St. Louis. I graduated from the University of Missouri- Columbia last year with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Black Studies. Throughout most of my college career and for quite a few years before college, I wanted to be a news reporter because I really thought that was my dream career. However, when in my last year of college, I started to learn more about the day to day expectations of a news reporter and learned a lot about what the career would look like for me when gettin g actual shifts in the newsroom and other hands-on experiences through my senior classes. Read More>>
Tay Waters
Ive always been super girly, I love to get dolled up and pampered as well as pampering other girls. I’m the oldest of 4 girls. I vividly remember playing beauty parlor as little girls and I’d always be the one doing the service. I always knew I’d be the one to help women enhance their inner beauty. In high school, I was known for being the party girl who always had her hair lashes nails and toes done lol. I always stayed very well put together. Read More>>
John Wright
We began in January of 2018 and finished the last of the apartments this July. Our renovated hotel and tap room as well as the brewery have been open since June 2023. Kendra and I have always loved historic buildings and have remodeled a couple historic homes in our 30 years together. We moved back to the area because it proved to be a wonderful place for our children to grow up. After 20 years in big cities, it was easy to settle in to the easier pace of life in a small town with our 3 children. Read More>>
Shradha Challa
I started small, setting up a booth at the WashU marketplace to sell chai blends, and the response was incredible. Customers loved the bold, authentic flavors, and it was clear there was a demand for cultural, flavorful, and healthy beverages. Building on this momentum, I worked to refine the concept and eventually won the $10,000 ICSC Roslyn and Elliot Jaffe Retail Entrepreneur Prize, which helped me take Rasa Chai to the next level. Just last week, we were thrilled to win another $10,000 Catalyst Fund at the Skandalaris Venture Competition! Read More>>
Diane Kirby
She’s the one who inspired me to pursue a career in acting. There she was just hanging out with celebrities in real life! Her dream was reality. So I didn’t feel silly when I finally said out loud that I wanted to be an actor. As I watched her, it dawned on me it was really possible. We both graduated from Central Visual and Performing Arts, but later I moved to Atlanta to study art at AiA. To test the waters I took a theatre class at Alliance Theater and from there I was hooked. Art was my natural talent, but I needed to learn the craft of acting. I transferred to Georgia State to study theatre and never let it go. Read More>>
Kali/ Darlena Conner
I volunteer/worked for Clint Collins who has annual events to help the community such as Pick UP YOUR SONS PUT DOWN THE GUNS/ FATHERS DAY EVENT. I also help with Christmas Angel Tree with the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army have Fashion shows to help raise money for unfortunate children and families for Christmas. Moving forward to the education system here in Saints Louis, I help with events as well assisting my daughter’s teacher at Coldwater Elementary School (Hazelwood School district) I recently join the school coalition where we have virtual meetings discussing how we can better the school district in Saint Louis district. Read More>>
Melissa Cherry
We launched at the St. Charles Riverwalk market in June 2023, and the response was incredible. What began as a small, fun idea quickly turned into a growing business with recipes and branding that exceeded even our own expectations. From markets to online sales and wholesaling, business grew fast. In October 2023, we found a space in Elsberry, MO, where we built a commercial kitchen and opened a cozy retail shop. Read More>>
Ian Whitmore
The group emerged so fast and naturally that I hardly remember the details and order of how it all happened- but eventually we had Cameron (Goeway) and Drew (Robertson) from 86 red, Tommy (Tavolacci) from Daisy-Chain and Brett (Kutter) and myself spanning members of 3 local bands. We’ve been doing some small gigging here and there around the regional area while we get our music on track. We’ve been fortunate enough to work with our dear friend Alex St Cin from Lighthouse Sounds here in Alton to record and work out the studio versions of these songs. Read More>>
Alain Mcalister
I was introduced to the world of art markets during my time at Webster University, and thanks to the amazing community of the art department there, I signed up for the Print Bazaar on Cherokee Street. It was the best introduction to the support St. Louis gives to its artists, and it’s become something I look forward to every year. Since graduating, I’ve continued to work creatively for businesses like Betty’s Books, as well as working on personal projects, teaching, and selling at local events. Read More>>
Kelly Chandler
Our company, Survival in the Trenches LLC, was founded in 2024 by three partners: Michael Chandler, JJ Kirkpatrick, and me, Kelly Chandler. Together, we’ve combined our personal and professional experiences to create something deeply meaningful. Michael serves as our Business Leader, JJ as our Media Producer, and I take on the role of Operations Leader. Our shared vision is to use our time and talents to provide a platform where people can share their stories of perseverance through traumatic loss. Read More>>
Amy And Harley James
Harley, graduated in 2018, joined her mom in business and together they embarked on the journey of building PP&Co into what it is today. Originally, they began growing their own flowers and selling them at the local farmer’s market, from there evolving to floral design and events while working out of a home studio and taking a leap in to a new space last year in 2023. Read More>>
Rodney Davis
I adjusted my diet, a low sodium diet, which is a requirement for a disease like CKD. From there, I decided to get back to what made me happy and what I was passionate about which included working music events with an independent radio station based out of Atlanta, GA called 2Hot Radio which puts on live events during the year throughout the country including during Super Bowl Weekend, acting and writing. In 2023, I played the role of a Journalist in a film titled Coke Squatch. I also filmed an episode of NBC Universal’s Chicago Med and had the luxury of filming an episode of NBC Universal’s Chicago Fire in 2024. Looking ahead, I have some graphic novels set for release in 2025 the first of which is Silverstone and hopefully more acting projects. Read More>>
Zoe Munie
While working in private practice, I started learning about “cash” practices because of insurance frustrations. From where I stood, insurance clinics didn’t seem to make sense for most patients, and they definitely didn’t make sense for a therapist. The patients’ bills were often large, the therapists frantically ran around seeing 4-5 patients at a time teetering on the brink of total burnout, and the clinic ran increasingly thin margins. The only party that came out on top was the insurance company. And the value received at these clinics for what is paid is underwhelming at best. Read More>>
Laura Lamarca
Together with her daughter—who inherited many of the same health challenges—they’ve made it their mission to educate individuals on the importance of a balanced Endocannabinoid System and the transformative power of cannabis. Through one-on-one counseling, home parties, and community events, they strive to break the stigma around cannabis and empower others to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Read More>>
Tyler Dobrinic
There has been many obstacles on our entrepreneur journey. Many of the struggles was finding new was to get our name out there, getting our first company contract, finding the best tools and products for our jobs. There was also a lot of learning we had to do as-well. Like figuring out what type of corporation or insurance we needed, or all the things that need to be kept tract off like jobs, clients, expenses, income, and inventory. Read More>>
Jason Moughton
Where do I start? Owning a restaurant has always been a dream of mine. It persisted through trying to become a firefighter, realizing that that and paramedicine were not for me, trying to get into accounting, not enjoying that at all, and trying to make QuikTrip my career. I worked there for 12 years and learned a lot from them. I was there when they went from being a gas station with food to having a fully functioning kitchen. I was one of the first in STL to learn the new equipment and was responsible for teaching many employees the new policies and procedures for this new avenue QuikTrip was headed down. Even through all of that, opening a restaurant was my dream. Read More>>
Dillian Declue
The journey has had so many ups and downs, some roads smoother than others, some bumpy and full of pot holes. Growth often comes through overcoming obstacles and challenges, and I’ve faced my share. Battling insecurity and navigating life as an introvert pushed me to step out of my comfort zone, meet new people, and embrace my true self. Along the way, I’ve learned to be confident in who I am-as an artist, a creative, and an individual-and to find strength in authenticity. These experiences have shaped me into the person I am today, turning challenges into stepping stones for growth. Read More>>
Jillian Myers
Ashley and I had a mutual friend/client that told Ashley about my business and situation. I had also been referring all my brow clients to her as I couldn’t do brows in a mobile setting. She reached out to me to offer a place to work, and has since become an amazing mentor to me, a best friend, and now my maid of honor. Read More>>
Samara Mitchell
As Kelly and a team of volunteers searched for the kittens, she reached out to Samara, knowing her experience with bottle feeding would be invaluable. After hours of searching, they discovered a tiny kitten trapped in an oil pit. Complicating matters further, the pandemic made it nearly impossible to find immediate care for the mother cat and her one surviving kitten. Read More>>
Ashleigh Bouselli
A short backstory is that my middle son has suffered from terrible skin issues since he was a baby. We had tried everything to soothe his poor skin over the years. A couple of years ago I was “influenced” on Instagram to try out tallow balms on his skin. I am not exaggerating when I say his skin cleared up faster than I had ever seen. I was sold. Unfortunately, the product I was purchasing was very pricey and not sustainable for us so I thought I would give it a try making it myself. Read More>>
Alicia Spalding
In 2023, after completing my associate degree at Florissant Valley STLCC and a semester as a business major at Lindenwood, I fully committed to enrolling in cosmetology school. My decision was driven by a personal experience on my 21st bday with poorly done tape-in extensions, which motivated me to master the craft and ensure others received exceptional results. I devoted myself to honing skills in hair extensions, styling, and other transformative techniques. Read More>>
Leea Nickole
The inspiration behind founding Rich Bundles Hair Company stemmed from my personal experiences and beliefs. Growing up with a mother who was passionate about beauty, I always had my hair styled beautifully. As I matured, I recognized the value of maintaining my appearance and wanted to ensure that others could enjoy the same. This motivated me to establish a business that offers high-quality hair and accessories at affordable prices, demonstrating that exceptional beauty does not have to come with a hefty price tag. Read More>>
Candance Taylor
I went on to take the state certification test, passed and began interpreting full time in 2007. From 2007 until 2023, I worked as a freelance interpreter in various settings, including the educational field. In October 2023, I decided to make a difference not just for the Deaf community, but for individuals with various disabilities. I wanted to empower, strengthen, and motivate them to become change agents within their communities. This led me to transition into teaching as a Special Education (SPED) Teacher in a public school, and eventually, I became the head of the Autism department at my school. Read More>>
Leah Allen & Marit De Lau
We are proud of our diverse backgrounds that when combined provide different perspective and experiences that allow for insightful podcast conversations and blogs. This uniqueness of not only background differences, but also cultural differences provide a multi-faceted listener experience. Read More>>
