Life, Lessons, & Legacies

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.

Addison Farrier

I am ALWAYS excited about tattooing. I am literally consumed by tattooing and tattoo culture.There is truly nothing like executing a tattoo that you’re proud of. I get excited to draw a design, I LOVE tattooing my designs, and I get to surround myself with some of the most amazing people that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Read more>>

Katie Frondarina

I feel very much like I’m walking a path I consciously chose. I may know the destination, but the journey itself is where the wandering happens. Sometimes you realize you’ve drifted too far in the wrong direction and when that happens, you have to be willing to step back so you can move forward with more intention. Read more>>

James Lopez

There is a lot more time than now and go deeper. When I was younger everything felt like it needed instant gratification. We lived in a world where we only saw the end result, never had to experience the struggle or growth it takes to get to the end. Read more>>

Rachel Webb

I am proud of being able to continue to show up for client’s and create a space for client’s that allows them to come to conclusions and revelations that improve their lives. Read more>>

Nathan Luce

I think a lot of people are secretly struggling with feeling like they’re behind in life, even if they look successful on the outside. There’s a quiet pressure to have everything figured out—career, finances, relationships, health—and many people feel shame admitting they’re uncertain, overwhelmed, or just tired. Most don’t want sympathy; they want permission to be human without feeling like they’ve failed. Read more>>

Savanna Steinhoff

Recently I have found joy in rediscovering. I have been reawakening many aspects of my life to reframe and enjoy the little things such as community, my surroundings, and the people I spend time with. Read more>>

JJ Yosh

The part of me that believed I had to overextend, overprove, or overhold in order to be chosen. That version of me was built for survival, momentum, and creation—and it served its purpose well. It got me through uncertainty, helped me build something meaningful from nothing, and taught me endurance. Read more>>

Jailyn Jenkins

At this point, nothing. Could I have done things better? Absolutely! But I don’t regret anything. Read more>>

Brandt Bishop

One belief I am committed to, no matter how long it takes, is that craft should be pursued with intention and patience. Whether it is pizza, hospitality, or the way I build my business, I believe that doing something well takes time. I am not interested in shortcuts that compromise integrity. Read more>>

Jane Lee

The belief that anyone can be a birder, regardless of their background, education, or knowledge. I enjoy sharing my love and passion for birds to everyone, whether it’s through guided bird outings, bird talks, or in my role at Denver Audubon. I love inspiring others to learn more about birds, to pay attention to birdsong, and spend time in nature. Read more>>

Amethysta Herrick

I hid being pansexual and transgender most of my life. With the exception of a few years in graduate school, I focused on the American Dream: the desire to acquire more and more stuff, to buy a bigger house, to earn a higher salary, to attain a more impressive job title. But inside, the American Dream was tearing me up. Read more>>