Interviews

Shohreh Davoodi of Shohreh Davoodi Coaching

Shohreh Davoodi of Shohreh Davoodi Coaching

Shohreh Davoodi is a prime example of what it means to be a girlboss. With a career journey that led her to become an attorney, Shohreh took away many skills that she eventually realized would transfer to starting a business. “I didn’t get much intrinsic […]

Christie Zangrilli of Party at the Moontower talks design + entrepreneurship

Christie Zangrilli of Party at the Moontower talks design + entrepreneurship

Meet the woman who puts the fun in fu(r)niture rentals.  Back in 2012 when Christie was looking for event design inspiration for her wedding, her and her good friend, Tenaya came across a furniture rental company based out of LA. Realizing there was nothing like […]

Side Hustle Stories: Amberly Washington of REVELRY

Side Hustle Stories: Amberly Washington of REVELRY

Moving to the capital city really got the creative juices flowing for Amberly Washington. While working in commercial real estate in Dallas, Amberly started her own Etsy shop on the side that was dedicated to DIY hair accessories for weddings and everyday wear. After realizing […]

Behind the Beard: Jeremiah Newton of The Bearded Bastard and Newton + Co

Behind the Beard: Jeremiah Newton of The Bearded Bastard and Newton + Co

What started as a side gig, turned into a thriving multi-brand business for serial entrepreneur, Jeremiah Newton. Founded in 2011, The Bearded Bastard is a line of handmade beard grooming products in natural, adventurous scents inspired by Jeremiah himself and his trademark handlebar mustache. The […]

Jen and Forrest Harmel of A People Party, Forrest Woodworks and The Food Park

Jen and Forrest Harmel of A People Party, Forrest Woodworks and The Food Park

For Jen and Forrest Harmel, their entrepreneurial journeys are a family affair. The creative West Texas duo support their family with three businesses out of Abilene — A People Party Productions, an event and marketing company geared towards small businesses, Forrest Woodworks, custom woodworking and […]

Hayley Swindell of The Refinery

Hayley Swindell of The Refinery

It takes a lot of tenacity and positivity to pursue your dreams, and those are two things that Hayley Swindell, founder of The Refinery, definitely isn’t lacking. After graduating college and working in advertising sales and the non-profit space, Hayley started her own side gig, […]

Kendall Antonelli of Antonelli’s Cheese

Kendall Antonelli of Antonelli’s Cheese

It’s safe to say that working with cheese all day long would be many people’s idea of a dream job. For Kendall and John Antonelli, that dream is a reality. While John was a CPA with a background in finance, and Kendall was in the […]

Todd Gibbs of ToddPilates

Todd Gibbs of ToddPilates

It’s hard to imagine a career path that takes you from investment advisor one day to Pilates instructor the next, but it’s a path that is more than familiar to Todd Gibbs.   While searching for a way to alleviate his chronic back pain, Todd […]

In the Studio with ZOË COMINGS

In the Studio with ZOË COMINGS

One look at ZOË COMINGS jewelry and you’ll know immediately that you’ve stumbled upon something truly unique. Since starting her namesake jewelry line in 2012, Zoë has made a name for herself and her brand, which she sees not only as jewelry, but also as […]