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.

Katina Mickens

I didn’t begin my journey with shortcuts or safety nets—I began with responsibility, faith, and a vision bigger than my circumstances. From early on, I understood that real estate wasn’t just about property; it was about positioning people for stability, growth, and legacy. I entered the industry determined to learn every layer—from transactions and construction to strategy and education. Read more>>

Olivia Duke

It all started in Jacksonville, FL when one year received a camera for Christmas. I had taken photography classes in high school and always knew I had a love for capturing moments, being creative, and a love for the arts. I’ve had the privilege of taking classes, workshops, courses and learning from some of the top wedding photographers in the industry. Read more>>

Pallis Rupinta

I started tattooing while i was in college, then took a break from college to take on an apprenticeship. I got screwed over in the position so i went back to college to only return to tattooing 6months later. I worked my first shop in a very slow area & had an opportunity to guest spot in orange park. Read more>>

Michelle Biro

My journey into wellness began as a teenager after a severe disc injury in my lower back. Movement was no longer about performance for me — it became about healing. Through Pilates and later yoga, I discovered not just physical strength, but a sense of balance, trust, and connection to my body that changed everything. Read more>>

Alexandra Harris

Growing up, my mother ran a hair salon out of the front of our house. We lived in Tell City, a small town in southern Indiana. Women came from miles around to have their hair washed, colored, permed, and cut. My mom employed several stylists and had regular customers. Read more>>

Jeffrey Spear

Copywriting has been an essential service throughout my many years of operation, starting out developing brand profiles and essential marketing communications for a variety of growers, manufacturers, foodservice operators and other organizations within the agribusiness community. Based on an ever-growing awareness and access to tremendous depth of information, my role as journalist, food writer and cookbook author took root. Read more>>

Stephanie House

CrossFit St. Augustine didn’t begin as a business plan. It began with a belief that people are stronger when they’re truly supported. We purchased CrossFit St. Augustine in March of 2019, stepping into ownership with a clear vision: to create a place where people felt known, loved, and challenged—where progress mattered more than perfection. Read more>>

Flint Anderson

I’ve spent most of my adult life in positions where my decisions affected other people’s lives. That tends to change how you think. I started in corporate leadership early, then bought my freedom in 2004. I wanted to be in control of my own destiny, sink or swim freedom of choice has always mattered to me more than anything else. Read more>>

Shannon Anderson

When I was pregnant, I spent so much time preparing that office to return to after my son was born. It became an extension of our home. I had a couch, a fridge, & personal touches to bring a baby back to. I invested not only my time, but my heart & money into that space. I was deeply committed to my career & truly believed I was building something long-term. Read more>>

Hana Ferguson

My professional has been on quite a journey for the last decade. My path has been shaped by nothing but plenty of curiosity, experimentation (and error), and a willingness to learn as I go. Read more>>