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.
Tatyana Grechina
Without a shadow of a doubt, I’m doing what I was born to do. I was born to create — a mission I came here to do. I am creating despite all obstacles and I get to share my passion for art with the world. Read more>>
Jason Sinn
I genuinely love my job and think I’m doing what I was born to do. In fact, it was before I found photography that I felt like I was only doing what I was told. At that time I was drifting and didn’t know myself. I had no goals and my life felt so uninspired and boring. Read more>>
Christina Cookson
Failure. I think most people are afraid to fail and that keeps them from pursuing new challenges in life. Once I stopped worrying about failing, trying new things and pursuing my dream of working for myself came much easier. Read more>>
Sabrina Carmo
The fear of what other people think about me. I tried to be invisible for so long, cause, in my mind, if people didn’t know I exist, they wouldn’t judge me. But they will. Specially the ones who don’t know you. You can’t control that. But you can control how you feel about it. Read more>>
Lenina Olivas
Defining Wounds, Transformative Healing The defining wounds of my life have shaped not just who I am, but how I show up for others. Breast cancer taught me what it truly means to listen to my body — to honor its limits, its resilience, and its quiet wisdom. It showed me that healing is not a straight line; it’s a dance between strength and surrender. Read more>>
Nicole Bushhouse
Lately, I’ve been embracing something that feels both new and long overdue, becoming the “horse girl” I think I always was at heart. There’s something profoundly grounding about the energy of horses and the people who care for them. Spending more time around them has deepened my curiosity about herd dynamics, how they form friendships, establish hierarchy, and quietly protect one another. Read more>>
Audaks
Something outside of work that’s been bringing me joy lately is staying active and exploring Denver. I’ve been spending a lot of time at the gym, cycling, and walking around the city, which has been a great way to recharge. I’ve also discovered a creative side of myself when it comes to cooking. Read more>>
Melissa Champion
If there’s one belief I’m committed to, no matter how long it takes, it’s that we can rebuild our lives from anywhere. That healing, purpose, and creativity aren’t things we find once, or things that have any final product. They’re things we revisit and practice over and over throughout our lives. The Wild Pivot is part of that for me. Read more>>
Leah Kershaw
A belief and mission I’m deeply committed to — no matter how long it takes — is promoting sustainability and reducing fast fashion waste in our landfills. I believe every small action counts, whether it’s upcycling clothing, supporting secondhand fashion, or helping people see the beauty in giving items a second life. Read more>>
Christine Moore
The moment that shaped my life was the moment I met two incredible women that brought me to myself. I was at the tender age of 11 and truly discovered unconditional love and acceptance for the first time in my life. This has impacted my growth my whole life and gave me the safety to blossom. Read more>>
Sandi Siegel
In 1982 I picked up my few belongings and moved to Berlin. At that time it was a city cutoff from the rest of the ‘west’ by the Berlin Wall. As a young American I was stunned to see a scene from a movie as I entered the city for the first time. Read more>>
Trish Bonney
100% integrity first…and if I am not intellectually confident in answering a question I will make sure to let the person know and that I will look into finding the answer for them. Read more>>
Megan Rogers
Once I fully entered my recovery journey for decades-long eating disorder and alcohol addiction. I had already been in the mental health and coaching realms for years at this point, and held great shame and secrecy around my destructive behaviors and depression. Read more>>
Cynthia Moos
Without hesitation, my dad! Growing up, I watched him spend over 13 years building our family home with his own two hands. A true labor of love and perseverance! When he wasn’t working on the house, he was away on job sites as a pipe-fitter, dedicating himself fully to his craft. Read more>>
Nicole Hepler
My clients have taught me more about the nature of work than anyone else, not just the kind that earns a paycheck, but the deep, inner work of healing. Their courage to show up, face hard truths, and keep moving forward reminds me that meaningful work isn’t about perfection; it’s about persistence, authenticity, and compassion. Read more>>
Josh and Kristan Lepik
Absolutely!! Even after 15 years, we are still tap dancing to work. We genuinely love what we do and are incredibly proud of the business we have built together. There is something so special about seeing our name on our gear, our website, the awards we have earned, and the social media posts our clients share featuring our work. Read more>>
Emily Jacobson
Yes. 100% yes, I am absolutely tap dancing to work these days! And it’s the first time in my whole career that I’ve felt this level of joy about what I do. I’m grateful to have had meaningful jobs where I was leveraging my skills, but this? This feels like calling. Read more>>
Mellyna McGlothlin
When I commit to a task, I do so with the intention to give it everything I’ve got. I may not always be the most skilled, the most experienced, or even the most obvious choice — but I show up with heart, grit, and a deep desire to finish what I start with pride. For me, success isn’t measured by perfection. Read more>>
Alex Acosta
That’s a powerful question and a tough one… To give everything your best, even without praise, means doing things out of integrity rather than for validation. It’s choosing to be excellent because that’s who you are, not because someone’s watching. It’s rare, but it’s also the kind of strength that quietly builds character the kind that doesn’t need an audience. Read more>>
Emily Ross & Sierra Gatrell
Absolutely — and we have. In the early days of Rosemary PG Studios, we’d stream to an audience of one. Sometimes, no one showed up at all. But we still brought our best. Read more>>
Yuan Tian
Yes, I believe that’s my goal and I’ve been working on that. I’ve learned that doing your best isn’t about being noticed; it’s about doing what feels right in your heart. One cold winter night, I met a woman with a disability whose car was stuck in the snow. Read more>>
Michele DeVries
This is a great question and feels really important to me as a wedding photographer. I’ve witnessed so many trends come and go over the span of my career. It’s fascinating to watch the transition from something being wildly popular to becoming wildly outdated. Read more>>
Andrea Condes
I’m a child of the Andes who knows how to build a fire and cook some food. Someone who knows how to live within nature not over nature. Read more>>
Delilah Moore
An ex-friend of mine stalked me for 4 years after I ended our friendship and began spreading rumors that I was doing the things she was actually doing to me. She attempted to get a restraining order against me for these lies and failed twice. Read more>>
Ramon Commare
Creator’s block. I’m really trying to broaden my creative repertoire that way when it feels like I’m hitting a wall with one, I have other’s to lean on which eventually lead me back to the one I hit a wall with and I am able to overcome it Read more>>
Eleonora (Ellie) Richardson (Rich)
That’s a tricky question, because “battles” can mean so many things. If we’re talking about pointless confrontations — the kind that have no clear beginning or end and exist mostly to drain your energy — those are the ones I consciously avoid. There’s little sense in proving something to someone who’s only interested in the argument itself. Read more>>
Jared & Kendra Lerwick
This question is at the heart of what we care about most. We have experienced deep divides within our own families and have seen that same pain in others. The idea of gathering around a meal, sharing good food, and rebuilding connection between friends and family is one of the strongest motivations behind what we do at Pumpkin Creek Ranch. Read more>>
Ryan Ann LettBrown
Oh what a cool question! I’d have to say; Ego and the illusion of separation. Many traditions or beliefs suggest that suffering and division arise from ego: the false sense of a separate self. Read more>>
Bahar Samani
Before I answer this I want to say that some bonds don’t need to be maintained. Some should be broken. In these cases two people may have very different expectations of one another and are clashing because of it. Whether it’s friends, colleagues, or partners, some people aren’t on the same page about what their connection or collaboration can look like. Read more>>
Dr. Tasha Seiter
What breaks bonds between people is usually not one big moment. It’s the small, repeated moments of disconnection that build up over time. When partners stop feeling emotionally safe with each other, when their bids for connection are missed or dismissed, or when they start protecting themselves instead of turning toward each other, trust begins to fray. Read more>>
Lauren Harmon
I think what is misunderstood about bodywork is that some may believe that it is indulgent or selfish to receive bodywork, but touch is essential to humans and horses. It is something that connects us all. It is a form of communication that cultivates a sense of safety. Read more>>
Vicki Souder
People often assume chiropractic care is only about “cracking backs.” That’s not what my brand of chiropractic is all about. At Souder Chiropractic; the focus is on the pliability of the nervous system. Brain function can be improved and thus increase how it communicates with the body. Neuroplasticity has been studied extensively and is the basis for my treatments. Read more>>
Kate Laviolette
I truly believe a lot of folks look at yoga and/or aerial arts and think of contortion and the traveling circus and feel it is too advanced for them, but it is a fun, freeing, and fabulous place to start moving with support no matter where you are starting and if you’ve never moved before! Read more>>
Katie & Chris Bradshaw
I think one of the biggest misconceptions about our brand and lingerie in general, is that it’s only for a certain kind of woman. For so long, we’ve been told that to wear lingerie, you have to look or act a certain way. Be sexy in a very specific, narrow sense, be thin, be flawless. But that couldn’t be further from what we believe. Read more>>
Vicki Souder
People often assume chiropractic care is all about “cracking backs.” That’s not what I do at all. My work focuses on the nervous system, how the brain communicates with the body. When that communication is off, people experience pain, anxiety, vertigo, and even emotional imbalance. Through gentle, non-force techniques and laser-based therapies, I help reset that connection so the body can heal itself naturally. Read more>>
