We are so thrilled to be able to connect with some of the brightest and most inspiring entrepreneurs and creatives from across the city and beyond and this series in particular gives us the honor of introducing these folks to you in a unique way – we go beyond the story of how they got to where they are today by asking them to reflect on a variety of deeper questions that we hope will help you better connect with them, their stories and their brands. Ultimately, our hope is that more of us will spend more of our money with independent artists, creatives and small businesses and we think getting to know one another at a deeper level is step one.
Cinndy Cruz
I vaguely remember that when I was about five years old, I wanted to be a teacher. I used to play with my dolls, pretending to give them lessons. Being a teacher was my dream at that age. As I grew up, my interests changed. I realized I enjoyed other creative activities, like taking pictures, and for a while I wanted to be a photographer. Read more>>
Audrey Knodell
Resilience. The hardest experiences in my life forced me to slow down, adapt, and keep moving forward even when the outcome was uncertain. Because of this, I carry a sense of calm and preparedness that isn’t easily shaken. I’ve learned how to sit with discomfort, think clearly under pressure, and let go of control when things don’t go as planned. Read more>>
Victor Selin
What makes me lose track of time is watching light negotiate with a surface. When I’m working with gold on black, it stops feeling like minutes are passing. The smallest shift, turning the piece a few degrees, can make the whole surface ignite. It’s like the work has its own pulse. Read more>>
Cooper Knight
I’m absolutely committed to the following motto, even if it brings about my downfall: have self-love, will travel. Mottos like that are super powerful when they can get you to the point of making a story that has said motto scribbled all over it. And that story is shared with community members worldwide. Put simply, that’s one of the best philosophies anybody can live by. Read more>>
Kristina Stangl
When writing my books, I never know which particular story is going to captivate and catch on with my readers. In many ways, writing a book is like shooting a blank arrow into the night sky and watching it fall down into the unknown from afar. Read more>>
Car González
I changed my mind pretty recently about stablecoins. For a long time, I wrote them off as casino chips, useful for traders but not something I cared about as a Bitcoiner. Then I started paying attention to how they could actually be used in the real world after doing some traveling. Read more>>
Tory Kindla
Oooooh, wow! That’s a great question. Got me really pondering, deep in thought, over here! Hmmm…who was Tory before the world told her who she had to be…? Before the world told me who I had to be, I was fearless. I wasn’t afraid to shine, I wasn’t afraid to sparkle. I wasn’t afraid to get up on a stage, and be me. Read more>>
