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.
Mike Kelton
My GM at one of my restaurants was recently out on maternity leave. She is a great asset to my team (as are many of my team members). Taking leave was going to be challenging for her financially, so I paid her a portion of her salary while she was out. I also bought out her baby registry on Amazon. Read more>>
Heather King
I was beyond Proud of the Cast for Winning Best of San Antonio Burlesque 2025. It was something we set our minds to do and we Conquered! The work the cast put into their Craft was nothing less than Breathe taking! Read more>>
Olya Kwiecien
In December 2024, my husband and I bought our own truck — a brand-new 2025 Volvo VNL 760. It’s a perfect, reliable truck for traveling across the states and delivering essential goods to people. This was a huge step forward for us and a true reason to feel proud. Read more>>
David Guevara
Honestly, a recent moment that really made me feel proud was hearing the final mix of a new song my band, Telebastards, is working on. We’ve been experimenting a lot, and this one track just came out sounding insane. The mix especially, it’s heavier and more textured than anything we’ve done before. Read more>>
Bill Heuer
Reflecting on the past year, a moment that has consistently brought a smile to my face is the fulfillment of my goal to visit 50 airports in celebration of my 50th birthday. Each airport represented not just a journey to a new destination, but also a moment of personal triumph and exploration. Read more>>
Nick Rama
Running Nick’s Local Eats, I recently ran into someone I had never met in person, and they asked me if I was Nick from Nick’s Local Eats. It’s a great feeling when they tell you how much they love the Facebook group and that they have found so many great local mom and pop restaurants that I or a group member has recommended. Read more>>
