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.
Lydia Golesh
The glamour of real estate is what is shown on the outside–and a lot of the time we forget about all of the behind the scenes items that we are doing for our clients. This is true for listing prep, negotiations, and even the client experience. Read more>>
Crystal Garcia
One of the biggest misconceptions about lash extensions is that they damage or hurt your natural lashes — and that’s simply not true when they’re done correctly. The truth is, healthy, long-term lash wear completely depends on the skill, education, and ethics of your lash artist. Read more>>
Auriel Cerio-Bernstein
I think that people hear ‘psychic doula’ and think that I am out here just guessing the gender of new babies or guessing due dates but my work is actually so much deeper and more impactful than that. Read more>>
Megan Layton
The most misunderstood thing about blogging? How much time it takes! Even before I began blogging I assumed I’d write and put some pictures up and be on my way! There is so much work that goes into writing a blog post, starting with how to target a post to be both helpful and SEEN. Then formatting everything from pictures to paragraphs to fonts. Read more>>
Melissa Senter
One thing people often misunderstand is that there’s a workshop full of helpers, or that men are involved in the process. In truth, it’s just me — I design, build, finish, package, and ship everything personally. Everything you see on Bunkhouse Studio comes from my hands, from concept to delivery. That means every piece carries not only craftsmanship but my direct care and attention. Read more>>
Audrey Shaw
I think one of the biggest misunderstandings is that people sometimes assume Trü Blends is part of a multi-level marketing model – when in fact, it’s a completely different kind of experience. Trü Blends is a luxury fragrance activation where every scent is hand-crafted, guided by scent stylists, and designed to reflect the guest’s own personality and mood. Read more>>
Kaitlyn Fox
I think a lot of people look at photography as an easy job. They think it’s just a ‘point and shoot’ situation and forget about all the logistics. Photography is kind of like driving a car. Anyone can pick up a camera, and have it in automatic mode; you can take pictures of anything you want and opt to edit or not. Read more>>
Jessica Klain
Sometimes physical therapy hurts! But let’s clear something up: pain is never the goal, healing is. As a physical therapist, my job isn’t to “torture” you with manual therapy or kill you with exercise. My goal is to address your ailments, find the root cause, and guide your body back to its natural balance, strength, and freedom of movement. Read more>>
Coleen Sanders
I think one of the biggest misconceptions about real estate is around commissions or compensation. Read more>>
Marie DeCosse
Home exchange remains a relatively unfamiliar concept in the U.S., despite its long-standing presence and popularity in parts of Europe. Many travelers still default to hotels or short-term rentals without realizing that home swapping can offer a more affordable, sustainable, and community-friendly alternative. Read more>>
Samantha Loeffler
Honestly, every day looks a little different — and that’s one of the things I cherish most about the life I’ve created. I wear multiple hats as a psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and entrepreneur, so my days tend to ebb and flow in alignment with my energy, my client schedule, and the season I’m in. Read more>>
Lulu Buck
A “normal” day for me doesn’t really exist for me. Each day feels uniquely full of purpose, joy, and creativity. My days are often a beautiful blend of work, inspiration, and balance, stretching from busy weeks to full, meaningful months. Very few of my days are ever wasted. Read more>>
Morbid’ Mark Dalton
A normal day for me starts early — usually around 4:30 or 5 a.m. I get up, shower, shave, and hit the road for the hour-long drive to campus. This term, my mornings are spent in sculpture class from 8 to 12:30, then a quick lunch before my experimental studies course from 1:30 to 5:30, where we explore nontraditional materials in contemporary art. Read more>>
Kelsey McNatt
Outside of my watercolor business, first and foremost I’m a mom to a 7-year-old and a 4-year-old and they definitely keep things busy! I also work full-time as an interior designer at a firm here in Denver. Most mornings start early, I’m usually up around 5 to sneak down to my basement studio and pack orders or answer emails before the house wakes up. Read more>>
James Brown
When I got into real estate I had no idea how much personal growth it was going to demand of me. Like I mentioned previously I had to get out of my comfort zone and speak in front of people. What really helped me was realizing I had valuable knowledge to share that others wanted to know. Read more>>
Jonathan McAfee
That’s easy, my wife has helped shape me into the person that I am today. She is my best friend and confidant and business partner with the gallery. I run ideas by her and seek out her advice daily. She always has a way of helping me see things more clearly and is a great listener. Read more>>
Sam J Peterson
My relationship with my father has been one that was incredibly formative…. for all the wrong reasons. My Dad had a serious traumatic brain injury before I was born. He fell off a three-story roof and landed on a concrete driveway. The only reason he survived the fall was the wooden step that his head hit at the bottom. Read more>>
Casey Cromwell
One of my first moments of feeling powerful with my job was receiving a direct message from a woman who’d been in and out of the ER for years, trying to figure out what was wrong. She stumbled upon one of my videos describing different symptoms of celiac, asked her doctor to be tested and got diagnosed with celiac. Read more>>
Jody Gold
I may not have called it “powerful” at the time, but I remember feeling profoundly free and alive around age eight, skiing at Winter Park in Colorado. My parents let a friend and me roam the mountain on our own, knowing we’d meet them later at the bottom restaurant. Skiing has remained one of the things that makes me feel most alive—grounded, present, and powerful. Read more>>
Jenny Wood
My earliest memory of feeling powerful was learning to ride horses! When I started riding I was scared, my legs would feel weak, and I also had to learn the “language” of the horse. With time I became physically strong, and more fearless. I began competing in hunter/jumper events and ended up playing polo as well. Read more>>
Jason Beauchamp
My earliest memory of feeling powerful was the moment I first realized people loved my artistic voice and how it made them feel inside themselves. At that moment I knew I had to keep challenging myself to create works that inspire people Read more>>
Ryan Krol
I’m not sure “powerful” is the right word — maybe empowered fits better. About 15 years ago, I decided to run the 100-mile loop around Mt. Rainier in WA completely self-supported. I drank from streams, had a few close bear encounters, and was even woken up by an owl while sleeping under the stars. Read more>>
Kelly Shoul
One thing I know that I’ll regret not doing is the spontaneous trips my husband and I always think of. There have already been a few times in the past where ideas pop up, trip ideas specifically, and we came up with an excuse why we couldn’t go. We look back on those times and think, ‘man, we should have just gone. Read more>>
Nancy Rourke
I will regret not being able to finish all the murals and canvases before I pass. Leaving them unfinished would feel like leaving a part of myself behind. Read more>>
Parker McMullen Bushman
A cultural value I protect at all costs is collective care — the deep knowing that our liberation and survival are bound together. I grew up understanding that care wasn’t optional; it was how we made it through. In my family and my community, people looked out for one another because the systems around us often didn’t. Read more>>
Carrie Martin
I am always humbled and grateful when a customer becomes a friend. Recently, on a social media post, I asked my collectors to post a photo of my paintings hanging in their home or office. As I have a large international following, I was pleasantly surprised to see someone post one of my paintings in their home in the small town I live in! Read more>>
Nick Chase
Because I run a butcher shop I spend all day thinking about food. Almost exclusively, from the moment I drop off my kids at school until I get home from work and finish cooking dinner, I think about food. From individual cuts of meat, to composed dished, to the restricted weekly menu I wrote for my kids because they are extraordinarily picky eaters. Read more>>
Stacy Reuille-Dupont
I find that I change my mind often — not out of indecision, but because I live on the front edge of ideas. I’m naturally drawn to what’s emerging before it becomes mainstream. I love noticing patterns, making connections others might not see yet, and immersing myself fully in new concepts until I understand them from the inside out. Read more>>
AJ Keyser
Last night 10/26/2025 I felt very joyful because I was performing at Gold Hill Inn in Boulder, CO. The crowd was so engaged they sang along with the songs. They really lit up the vibe and I fed off their energy. Would definitely recommend this venue. https://www.goldhillinn.com/ Read more>>
Marley Miller
I believe that culturally we are leaning heavily into technology in a way that may be more detrimental to us later on. While I appreciate the advancements that technology offers us for protection, education, and expansion, I think it is also a distractor from truly connecting with those around us. Read more>>
Samantha Menendez
I think a lot of smart people are getting it wrong in business because they only see the numbers… spreadsheets, projections, profits but they don’t actually understand how to run a bar. There’s a big difference between managing a business on paper and being in the trenches every day. You can’t measure hustle, intuition, or the way you treat people with a formula. Read more>>
Carrie Horn
Honestly, I learn from my clients every single day. Working so closely with small business owners and entrepreneurs gives me a front-row seat to what it really takes to build something from the ground up. I’ve learned how much passion fuels success. It’s not just a nice-to-have, it’s often the thing that carries people through the hard moments. I’ve also learned that challenges are universal. Read more>>
Hallie Dantzler
Right now I am learning from two local business owners that have taken an interest in helping me succeed. Both of them are incredibly kind and letting me toss a million questions their way all of the time. Both business owners are very successful with two of the largest businesses in their fields in Colorado. Read more>>
Tate Hamilton
In my opinion every single person I come in contact with knows ‘stuff’. Some of that ‘stuff’ I know and some of it I don’t. So, I learn almost daily from other people no matter if they’re 2 years old or 89 years old. Read more>>
Josh Oyler
It’s not really one person, more a group of people I admire for their character. I love the “real” hot rodders and bikers. The ones out in the world living the life. Riding cuz they love it. Using their hot rods as a daily. Building, driving, enjoying cars and bikes on their terms. Read more>>
Jamie Smith
Absolutely! I’d hire me because I know I care deeply about people and their experience from start to finish. I don’t just show up with a camera — I show up ready to connect, make you feel comfortable, and tell your story in a way that feels true to you. Read more>>
