WE LOVE San Diego

  I was born in Escondido in the same hospital where I had my son 25 years later. As a kid, my family lived in San Diego County, California with the exception of when I…

  My parents taught my three siblings and me that we create our own reality—mind over matter— and that most anything is possible. My father was a loving and empathic general practitioner/general surgeon, as well…

  I am a native of West Virginia, one of twelve siblings. My father was a coal miner, and my mother stayed at home, but they made sure that we all attended college- several of…

  I was born and raised here in San Diego. I grew up in the suburbs of Carmel Mountain as an only child and studied photography since I was very young. My parents told me…

Dr. Tristaca McCray is a dynamic force in the world, a global leader, author, and advocate for mental health, wellness, and empowerment. Raised in a single-parent household, Dr. McCray deeply understands the challenges many young…

  I am an artist living and working in the Scripps Ranch area of San Diego. I started painting 20+ years ago after taking an introductory watercolor class at Palomar College. Painting quickly became my…

  Bill Littlejohn is one of the nation’s leading health care philanthropy professionals. With more than three decades of experience, Bill has led and directed philanthropic programs that have generated more than a billion dollars….

I am a 4-year breast cancer survivor who realized that life is short. I want to have as little regrets as possible in life so I chose to take the leap and start my own…

  Hello! My name is Taylor and I am a journalist based in San Diego. I am currently working on my bachelors in journalism at San Diego State University. In my free time, I love…

  I’m a second-generation American raised behind the counter of her parent’s Thai restaurant. Food, identity, and community have always been interconnected for me. I believe thriving small businesses make up vibrant communities, which is…