Amy Scruggs – Recording Artist/Public Speaker/Author/Podcast Host
With 20 years’ experience as a Media Executive, TV host, Recording Artist, Public Speaker, Corporate Spokesperson, and Sales Professional, I love to help others present and communicate a concise and professional message, for TV,…
Gretchen Burns Bergman – A New Path (Parents for Addiction Treatment & Healing) / Moms United to End the War on Drugs – San Diego
I am a mother, daughter, sister, wife, dancer, fashion show producer, writer, and activist for therapeutic drug policy. I danced professionally and taught jazz dance for 25 years in home studios and Grossmont College. In…
Azucena Barclay, MBA – Accountant/Business Owner/ Writer/ Columnist/Model
Azucena Barclay Grateful daughter, united wife, proud mother, loyal sister, and loving aunt. For Azucena Barclay, family is the foundation of everything—her inspiration, her strength, and her compass. She is an Accountant and MBA with…
Denise Alba – Holistic Psychotherapist, Yoga Instructor & CEO
Denise Alba, LMFT, is a Holistic Psychotherapist and proud owner of Brave Wellness Studio, the first Mental Health Wellness Studio in San Diego. Brave Wellness Studio offers Holistic Psychotherapy, Yoga, Community Circles, and International…
Diane Aceves – Banking / Philanthropy / Model
I was born and raised in our amazing city of San Diego! I grew up in Chula Vista and attended Castle Park High School and graduated from Chula Vista High. I love to help…
Jennie Edwards – Photographer/Videographer
Jennie Edwards is a photographer/ videographer who teaches people how to show up confidently and vulnerably in front of the camera. In her best-selling book “Empowered You”, Jennie helps readers activate their Best Self…
Kellie Sabas – Wellness / HappyME Yoga / Military Mom
I’m a proud veteran wife, mom of two growing boys, an independent meeting planner and a business owner. Combining two decades of marketing experience in global prestige brands and hospitality industry as well as…
Lude Ricard – Veteran Services / Real Estate
I’m a Caribbean transplant who finds myself living and working in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In 2020, I co-founded Sunnyside Veterans Consulting, a medical consulting firm that helps veterans with…
Michelle Lockyer
Michelle Lockyer has been a resident of Escondido for over 25 years. She was in the first graduating class from Cal State San Marcos with a degree in Liberal Studies. She is a mother of…


