Author Archives: Asmat Ali

Tucked in the scenic expanse of Northern Arizona lies Hammer Ranch AZ, a vibrant, family-run operation that is as heartwarming as it is unique. Founded by Amy and Jeff Hammond, Hammer Ranch is more than a business; it’s a lifestyle, a family mission, and a love letter to their community.   A Ranch with Heart […]

Nadea Egan is the Chief Executive Officer of Blackburn Clinical Services. With over 13 years of experience in mental health and substance use care, she brings a personal and professional passion fueled by her own family’s journey through addiction and grief. Raised in West Hollywood, Nadea’s mission is to offer compassionate care rooted in lived […]

From Motorsports to Fragrance: A Story Rooted in Passion and Purpose In Cherry Hill, New Jersey, there’s more than just traffic and turnpikes. There’s heart. And perhaps no better example of that than the story of Anthony and Robert DeCuzzi, the father-and-son founders of DeCuzzi Fragrance. Known in the local car scene for their bond […]

Navigating the complexities of estate planning can be a daunting task, often fraught with emotional and legal hurdles. For families in the greater Cincinnati area, Jennifer Harlow of Harlow Law Office, LTD. offers a guiding hand, helping them transfer assets with “a lot less friction” and fostering family unity. Her main goal is to help […]

When Tasha Youngblood Brown talks about LearningRx Jersey Shore North, she doesn’t start with a pitch. She starts with a memory. “I was the kid with the stutter,” she says. “School was my safe place. I loved learning, but I also knew what it felt like to be different.” That mix of curiosity and challenge […]

Capturing Life Through a Lens For Christopher Alexander Otipoby, photography is more than a business—it’s a lifelong passion. As the creative force behind Oti Photos, a mobile photography studio based in Northern Colorado, Christopher brings a unique blend of artistic flair and technical skill to every shoot. His work spans everything from vivid nature photography […]

It All Starts With a Sip If you’ve ever had a cocktail at a backyard wedding in Albuquerque and thought, “This feels different… in a good way,” there’s a good chance it came from Black Pearl. And the woman behind that experience? Simone Crum-Muckle. She’s the founder, the heart, and the steady hand guiding it […]

Where Personal Growth and Community Meet In the heart of Lawrenceville, Georgia, one local homeschool program is rewriting the script for what education can look like. Hazelwood Prep, led by founder Andrea Hermitt with co-founder Mere Jones, has spent the past seven years creating a warm, inclusive, and academically rich environment for middle and high […]

Dava Ruiz’s Journey with Emerald® Hemp Juice In a world where wellness trends come and go, some innovations emerge from something deeper than market research or profit projections. For Dava Ruiz, founder of Emerald® Hemp Juice, her groundbreaking hemp lemonade was born from a moment of divine inspiration that would transform not only her life […]

Meet Dayna Altman, Founder of Bake It Till You Make It In the heart of Boston, Dayna Altman has turned her love for baking into a powerful platform for healing and connection. As the founder of Bake It Till You Make It, LLC, Dayna is building more than a business. She’s nurturing a community that […]

Meet Sherry Chen, founder of Sound Essence and Wellness, a community-based healing practice that’s quietly creating waves of calm throughout the Los Angeles area—one sound bath at a time. Sherry’s journey didn’t begin in a studio or with a big business plan. It started during a deeply personal moment—navigating the emotional wreckage of a divorce, […]

From LabCorp to Literature: A Unique Path to Authorship Mike, the heart and mind behind Mike Writes for Kids, LLC ™, is not your average children’s author. Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, he’s balancing a day job at LabCorp while building a growing literary brand that shines a light on everyday heroes. His books, co-authored […]

Walk into Easy Peasy Printing, and you’ll find more than custom tees or engraved charcuterie boards. You’ll find heart. You’ll find a small business rooted in 20 years of craftsmanship, community, and a little corny charm, thanks to its partner and the originator of the name Kelly Smith. Owner E J Smith and his wife […]

From the Classroom to the Front Lines of CPR Instruction For Gaby “Lucho” Alvarez, teaching has always been first nature. With a master’s degree in education and years of experience mentoring others, Gaby found his calling in a life-saving niche: CPR and first aid training. He is the founder of Lucho CPR and First Aid, […]

Building a Business with Purpose In the heart of the greater Philadelphia area, Dr. Jessica Thomas and her husband Josh are redefining what it means to run a family business. As co-founders of 5 Tribe Vending, the Thomases are making waves in the vending machine industry by blending convenience, education, and community impact into a […]

In the ever-evolving world of art and design, few stories resonate as deeply as those of self-taught creators who turn personal passions into thriving businesses. Dominique Macklin, founder of Artfull Empire Designs, is a shining example of an artist, designer, and entrepreneur whose journey from digital novice to creative powerhouse is as inspiring as the […]

From Tech to Table Settings: A Story of Passion and Purpose After 30 years of corporate project management, Gina Suarez MacMillan took a bold leap into entrepreneurship. Trading in project plans for floral centerpieces, she launched Celebrated Gatherings and Events, a full-service event planning business based in Snohomish, Washington. Gina is now bringing her unique […]

Meet Meredith Kassner: Hypnotherapist. Healer. Changemaker. Meredith Kassner knows what it means to face darkness – and how powerful it feels to step back into the light. As a Certified Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist, Meredith helps people break free from anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm so they can finally feel in control again. Meredith B […]