We LOVE a good story, especially when it’s a heartwarming one. Below, you’ll hear some amazing stories from incredible business owners, practitioners, and creatives and artists.

Alyssa Pettingill

I’ve been fortunate to have many rewarding memories in my career so far because of the young individuals I have the pleasure of working with. One particular teen patient stands out in my mind because I was able to get to know her over the course of 8-9 months. To respect her privacy, I’ll refer to her as “Jen.” Read more>>

Merrika Carter

Hi all my names Merrika I am now 33 years old going back 5 years ago now I was incarcerated. I had never been in trouble with the police before so by many I was told I wouldn’t go to prison due to my history and being a mother to my son who at the time would of been 8 years old . Read more>>

Mel Moral

As a reader and spiritualists, one of the core things I try to remind most of my clients of is that we are all connected and sacred. This is something that a lot of us have forgotten. Everyday when someone walks in the door of Esmeralda’s Earth Wind and Fire Shop, I make sure to help them realize that. There was one time I had a woman come in who had just lost a loved one. Read more>>

Ashley Gooden-Stewart.

When I look back at my life, helping others is all I ever wanted to do. Having a big capacity to care just comes naturally to me. The things I’ve experienced from personal experience and what I encounter while healing communities can tug at anyone’s heart strings. I have walked into homes where grief was heavy on everyone’s hearts. Read more>>

Christopher Salgado

I have been performing both top and bottom Gender Affirmation Surgery for the past 14 years and practicing plastic surgery for the past 22 years. I have witnessed many heartwarming stories from patients with ailments resulting from cancer, infections, genetic diseases, and victims of trauma; however one particular story that stands out in my transgender practice was that of a 90 year old transgender woman who desired vaginoplasty (male to female bottom surgery / penis to vagina). Read more>>