The Coronavirus has given many us an opportunity to pause and think about life, our purpose, and even the right work life balance. What’s your perspective and has it changed over time?

Anthony Echavaria | Co-Founder of Pasta Now

The most important factor behind our success at Pasta Now is our unwavering commitment to community collaboration and support for local businesses. We strongly believe in the power of working hand-in-hand with fellow entrepreneurs, restaurants, grocery stores, and content creators within the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. Our collaborative approach involves showcasing the incredible products of local businesses, such as high quality ingredients and farm-raised meat, in our engaging video content. By featuring local products we genuinely believe in, we not only create captivating videos but also foster a sense of community. These collaborations are mutually beneficial – our partners receive free engaging content and valuable impressions from our followers, while we, in turn, gain exposure from their dedicated audience. Read more>>

Carrie Story and Cameron Lloyd | Partners at Clay Revolution

As co-founders of Clay Revolution, both Cameron Lloyd and I, Carrie Story, have been instrumental in propelling our company to success in the dynamic metal clay industry. Our partnership represents a blend of visionary leadership and expertise that has defined the innovative trajectory of our brand. On my end, I bring a wealth of experience and strategic insight. This has played a crucial role in establishing Clay Revolution as a professional and reliable manufacturing entity. My business acumen and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in steering our company towards success. Cameron Lloyd brings an entrepreneurial spirit and a deep commitment to quality, shaping the innovative direction of Clay Revolution. Read more>>

Manda York | Current Ostomate & Founder of Scarred Beautifully LLC

The most important factor behind the success of Scarred Beautifully LLC is support and compassion. When an individual faces the life-altering challenge of living life with a colostomy/ileostomy they feel frightened and uncertain of their future. I am the founder of the company and faced the uncertain future of living with an ileostomy at age twenty-seven feeling very frightened and alone. Knowing firsthand how a sudden physical disability can drastically alter the way one sees oneself can leave a person desperately seeking comfort and support from another who truly understands. Scarred Beautifully offers just that in a hands-on way by physically being present to assist the ostomate through the process of learning to live with an ostomy. Read more>>

William Johnston | CEO of Johnston & Co.

There are a few factors that have contributed to the success of Johnston & Co. One of the biggest factors is the way that we view our role as developers. We focus on the importance of Stewardship. We want to make sure that what we develop and create brings a positive lasting impact in the community. Our goal is to take our family values of honesty, humility & hard work and apply them to everything that we do. Whether it is small scale or large scale development, we strive to see the end result create a lasting legacy. Read more>>

Brook Choulet, M.D. | Concierge Sports & High-Performance Psychiatrist | Founder of Choulet Wellness

The most important factor behind the success of Choulet Wellness: Scottsdale Concierge Psychiatry & Therapy lies in its commitment to providing high-quality, concierge-level, personalized mental health care in a warm and welcoming environment. The brand’s focus on a concierge care model, where services are provided through a non-retainer-based fee-for-service approach, allows for direct access to clinicians and physicians. This emphasis on accessibility and individualized treatment plans, delivered by a dedicated team of adult psychiatrists, child & adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists, sets Choulet Wellness apart. Read more>>

Marisol Vindiola | Sr. Director of Multicultural Marketing, Visit Tucson

My bilingualism and biculturalism have been the most important factors behind my success. These unique qualities have allowed me to connect with people from both Arizona and Sonora on a deeper level, creating meaningful relationships that have fueled my success in the tourism industry. My experiences in the industry have also taught me that regional cultural experiences have the power to bridge borders and foster understanding between people from different cultures. By embracing these cultural experiences, we can create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all visitors. My 15-year tourism career, which began at the entry level and has progressed to Sr. Read more>>

Sorry X | Solo Artist

The most important factor to me is that I’m a forward thinker. I’m constantly daydreaming and I’m usually quite a few steps ahead when it comes to my music plans. I like to push the boundaries of music and my upcoming songs in the next year are definitely more experimental but in a really cool way that I think will intrigue the right listeners. Read more>>