Karen Fernandez – Author
Karen Fernandez has lived in North County, Carlsbad for over 25 years. She has taught locally in the Poway Unified School District, Carlsbad Unified School District and Encinitas Unified School District. She was involved in…
Roy Kerckhoffs – Artist & Photographer
I was born and raised in the south of the Netherlands. Even though I wanted to go to art school, I went for an engineering/science career. When I was a PhD student at the…
TJ Harris – Joueur Confidence Foundation
TJ Harris is the visionary leader and CEO of Jouéur Inc., a dedicated leader committed to generational change through transformative leadership and confidence building. With a passion for empowering underrepresented young adults, TJ strategically…
Derith Mason and Patrick Higgins – Artistic Florals
We are partners in crime in love and life; married for 23 years and in business together since 2015. About Derith Mason and Patrick Higgins Q: Please tell us a little…
Ken Druck, Ph.D. – Public Speaker/Author/Druck Enterprises Inc.
Recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Contribution to Psychology and Visionary Leadership awards, Dr. Ken Druck has inspired and guided audiences, readers, coaching/consulting clients, and the general public for over 40 years. His books, Courageous…
Lisa Kelley – Author/Writer
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…
Karen Storsteen – Executive Coach / Intuitive Therapist
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…
Inez Thomas
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…
Jacqueline Coronado – Photographer
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 – NERDS RULE INC.
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…