We asked some of the most interesting entrepreneurs and creatives to open up about recent highlights from their lives – the moments that made them laugh or feel proud.
Julie Gettings
Working with children means there’s often funny moments and things that make us feel proud. Recently a family shared the following words: I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the treatment you provided…I know it sounds corny but our home abounds with joy. Read more>>
Dan Smith
Absolutely! My band Bound & Determined was just voted Kansas City Magazine’s The Best of KC 2025 Best Tribute/Cover Band of the Year (also 2023 winner), and Missouri’s Best 2026 Hottest Band!!! Our lead vocalist Morganna Lee was also voted Top Vocalist by both magazines. Read more>>
Kori Hintz-Bohn
Kori, you are the most unlikely person of all our kids to own a business.’ My dad has told me this numerous times. I was the least driven, the people pleaser, the withdrawn one who struggled managing stress which lead to years of struggling with anxiety, depression and an eating disorder beginning at age 13. It’s been 20 years since Renew Counseling opened it’s doors. Read more>>
Tiffany Trejo
I recently re-launched my candle business after closing it down over 1.5 years ago. After I found out we were adding another little girl to the family, I could not imagine balancing running a business so I made the hard decision to close. Read more>>
