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.

Brittany Ybarra

I strive for everyone who steps foot in my room to feel the utmost comfort. I want them to feel like they are not only being seen but heard and they are not just another number to me. Read more>>

KC Sullivan

Fashion is powerful. There is a reason there’s the phrase “Look good, feel good.” In the industry of personal fashion styling, all stylist help their clients with building a level of confidence around their self-image by utilizing clothing as a tool. But within my work over the years I felt like that wasn’t enough. Clothing was a great tool that unfortunately was only a bandaid to a much deeper struggle for so many. Read more>>

Katie Bonneau

At Bon Communications our mission is to work with good people and brands who have stories to tell. As a small team of specialists, we truly become an extension of our client’s team. We listen first, and then take the time to craft a strategy that specifically meets our client’s needs and goals. As the founder of the company, every single account is led by me. Read more>>

Elizabeth Lavendar

Starting out in this industry is hard. Not only do you compare yourself to others, but when you ask for help, you are ghosted by those you look up to and envy. As my business began to grow and flourish, I’ve had numerous photographers asking for advice, help and even locations…and I help, I give advice AND I even given them locations. Read more>>

Whitney Swales

Based in Colorado, Wit & West Perfumes is a small-batch artisanal perfumery that is solely owned and operated by myself and my husband. All of our fragrances are designed, formulated and bottled completely in-house in small batches using only the finest, high-quality 100% natural whole botanicals and naturally derived ingredients. Read more>>

Teja Smith

We have a special niche in what we do. Most people are always searching for a social media expert, but we specifically help foundations, and organizations and speak to a certain audience for matters that are shaping our country on many levels. Read more>>

Shawn Loyola

I’ve been blessed to have been in this industry the last 10 years and within the last decade I’ve been able to experience a lot of the ups and downs as well as pros and cons of this business. Houston is a major city of business where people of all walks of life are being taken care of in tailoring; local tailor shops and dry cleaners are in almost every corner. However I will say with so many different companies and traditional brick and mortar businesses doing alterations people will wonder where the right place to go is. Read more>>

Danielle Hamilton

For sure! Most people hear ‘professional organizer’ and think my job is to make closets “Pinterest-worthy”. While most spaces I work in do turn out beautifully, that is definitely not my top priority. Everyone I work with has a story, a reason behind why they called me. Sometimes it is as simple as wanting a Khloe Kardashian-esque pantry. Read more>>

Danny & Julie Thiets

The difference between Rockin Road Trip & your normal party bus is that we offer a LIVE BAND ON THE BUS! For those who love live music, it is exciting to actually watch the musicians as they perform for you in an intimate venue. For those who don’t love live music, we offer the playlist option :) Everybody’s happy! Read more>>

Holli Gibson

Oh gosh – we actually do a lot different than industry standard. When we built Direct to Source we purposefully asked ourselves at every step of the way – can we / should we do this differently? We kept the best things – stringent QC controls at every step of the process for example. But we threw a lot out. Read more>>