Doing things differently often leads to outsized results and so we connected with some of the most inspiring leaders and trailblazers we know and asked them to go into detail about what they do differently relative to others in their industry.

Christopher Brewster

Most film and television directors are brought up through the traditional film school standards, focusing on establishing shots and telling a story through dialogue. However, the new wave of action directors are action designers that come from an elaborate stunt background. Like Sam Hargrave (Extraction), David Leach (Bullet Train), and Chad Stahuelski (John Wick), I learned the art of filmmaking and story telling through action design. Read more>>

Cassidy Crail

C Squared Social is a digital marketing company that is unique in the industry for its ability to provide high-end solutions for clients of all budgets. This is made possible by our in-house, US-based teams who specialize in their respective fields and are able to efficiently collaborate to deliver top-quality, cost-effective services. Read more>>

Samantha Ampel

If you’re looking to curate a more authentic look in your home with what you already have and love but aren’t sure how to achieve both organization and style, you’ve come to the right place. Read more>>

Tracy Kirssin Hanes

Travel is so personal: whether it’s laying on the beach in Bali, hiking the fjords of New Zealand, or hopping from one bistro to the next in Paris, no two dream vacations are alike. I believe that the single most crucial part of my job is listening and collaborating with clients. Read more>>

Rhyan Lawrence

The beauty industry teaches everyone “look great on the outside, feel good on the insided”. Read more>>

Pamela Pikul

Posh Performance Horses is home to a 48 stall equestrian facility located on 17.5 beautiful, open, grassy pastures in ever growing Lee’s Summit, Mo with easy access to highway 50 and 7. This great equestrian location has a well known history for the past 50 years for horse boarding, equestrian shows and lessons to name a few. Read more>>

Elizabeth Toepfer

Our bakery is a real bakery. What I mean is that we actually bake every product, from scratch, in store without preservatives or mixes. We do not ever make donuts, because we are a bakery, not a donut shop. Read more>>

Sarah Guillen

Many times, authenticity is missing from content creators. They put a smile no their faces whether or not it’s real in order to maintain a positive persona. I got into the field to find community, and the way I connected with other women was to be real and authentic about the struggles and challenges of motherhood. Read more>>

Chris McKellar

We take the long road! Using top-caliber ingredients, we minimally process our ice cream. This stands in contradistinction to other ice creams on the market. We are artisans, not merely assemblers. Read more>>

Evann De-Bose

The Sweet Evannlution is a unique vegan and allergy friendly bakery based in St. Louis, MO. Our specialty? Your favorite desserts in the form of a cookie! All of our cookies are egg free, dairy free, soy free, and peanut free. We also have several tree nut free friendly and gluten free friendly options. Read more>>

Daniel Montano

Hemp Wolf began in 2019, arguably a difficult time to start a business considering the state of the world during that year. But regardless of that year of challenges, we were able to come through stronger than ever. Read more>>

Rachel Moore

As a photographer and an artist, my style of portraiture is a bit different than what most people probably think of when someone thinks of “portrait photography.” I typically describe my niche as more of “conceptual fine art portraits” and most people when they hear that go, “huh?” Read more>>

Ruvarashe Mukelabai

I create more than just candles. My company is a scented goods company which means products that smell good which is more than just candles. Room sprays, carpet freshener, sachets, car diffusers, and wax melts are a just a few of the other things that I make. Read more>>

Roseanne “Roe” Galati

While having a background of several years in customer service-oriented positions I was able to use those skills to drill down on what I really felt this industry was missing and that was connections. The raw relationships that you build with clients is the best part of my job. Read more>>

Liz Theresa

Yes! I really like to think I pleasantly disrupt the web design industry. When we sell a website to someone, we’re start to finish *different* in terms of approach, skillset, and ethics: Read more>>

Fear

My shop stand out from the rest hands down. Our team goes above and beyond not just to offer a selection of hard to find stones and rare minerals. But we also pride ourselves on being knowledgeable in every single item we sell. We believe here at Pyrite Illusions that you should be able to go to your gemstone source as a trusted advisor in many areas. Read more>>

Laura Wood

Yes! We have reinvented how people gift and give back. It’s undeniable that people love receiving and scratching off tickets so I’ve flipped the concept on its head to create a game of giving back. Read more>>

Heidi Fawver

Working with wood and pyrography is a small medium to work with in the art world. I’d love to discuss more on hw I started doing it and my growth and journey being an independent artist Read more>>

Brooke Benson

I teach anti-budget money management. So many people, including creatives, are unable to stick to a budget (or can’t even imagine opening up a spreadsheet), but all the financial books + gurus out there teach some mort of budgeting as a crucial building block to financial wellness. Read more>>

ANGELA HOLLOWELL-PEARL

I believe that YOU are already successful. Success is not a destination. It is a growing thing…. a process you’ve already begun. My purpose/mission is to challenge people to grow in success and to be an inspired version of themselves. Read more>>

April Joyce

THANK YOU SO MUCH for reaching out and giving small businesses a chance to be heard. In a society full of large chains and big box options, small business owners have quite the work cut out. I am honored to be a part of your mission of networking and featured entrepreneurs. Read more>>

Ray’Chel Wilson

My approach is different than the industry approach because I focus on impact versus income. I believe this approach allows income to flow more freely to me and in abundance. The first step to understanding how you can create an impact in this world is understanding your own values, both personal & professional. Read more>>