Ana Vazquez is a former teacher turned real estate agent in Northwest Arkansas.

Brandon Gore is a concrete craftsman, furniture designer, rammed earth builder, teacher, and father.

Find Brandon’s work online at www.goredesignco.com, and Instagram at www.instagram.com/hardgoodsco

Brian Sage is the founder and CEO of Sage Digital, a software agency that specializes in e-commerce, marketing, and fintech. He’s also had a lot of trial and error experience while wearing different hats at various startups and agencies - some successful and some not so much. He’s an advocate for affirmative action in tech and for working from abroad.

Daniel Hintz is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Velocity Group, and co-owner of Bauhaus Biergarten in Springdale. 

He previously served as the Executive Director of both Downtown Bentonville, Inc., and Fayetteville Downtown Partners

Dustin Solomon is the owner of Mutiny FX, an Arkansas-based visual effects company that has been creating VFX work for over 12 years on shows with companies like Netflix, Disney+, and Universal. 

He is a widowed father of two and a small business owner, so he spends a good deal of time with one eye open, one eye closed, and fingers crossed on both hands.

Dustin Williams is the owner, and Head Coach for Precision Fitness, Northwest Arkansas' premier group and personal training studio. Dustin attended one of the most prestigious boot camp training sessions in Las Vegas and has also trained with 4X Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler. He has been studying functional neurology through Z-Health since 2014. 

In addition to personal training, Dustin is co-author of the best-selling fitness book, “The Fit Formula”, and was invited to Hollywood, California, to accept a Quilly award for making the Best Sellers list on Amazon.com. 

He has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX affiliates as well as Newsweek, Men’s Health, USA Today, Yahoo! Finance, and CNBC.com. Most recently, he was selected by the Arkansas Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 recipient for the state of Arkansas for 2016.

Chef Erin Rowe is the author of "An Ozark Culinary History" and the Founder of Ozark Culinary Tours, guiding people around the best food scenes of Northwest Arkansas' downtowns.

Glenn Sibley has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has established himself as a leader and mentor in bars and restaurants, as well as in his local community.

Heather Fallen is the Founder of Stage 28 Talent and Casting. She’s made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, working as a model, a tour manager, and as an agent booking actors to work alongside stars like Ashley Judd.

J Haleem Washington is an author, business coach, and corporate trainer. He went from working for $8/hour at the Hampton Inn to earning six figures as a Commercial Photographer in just a few years. He accomplished all this while being a convicted felon. 

While working for $8/hour, he developed his mantra, #IWon’tStarve, which was the catalyst for him to leave his job after only one year. Over his career, he’s worked with Nike, the Save The Children Foundation, the NFL, Amtrak, and the WNBA.

He's since been pardoned and is now a best-selling author and motivational speaker. 

The platform he created, #IWontStarve, catalyzed his business growth, and he uses the #IWon’tStarve message to encourage and motivate students, entrepreneurs, and career-oriented individuals. 

His goal is to inspire you to build a platform to ensure that #UWon’tStarve.

Jamie Brindle has been freelancing for 16 years, and in that time, he has had the privilege of working with clients ranging from local mom-and-pop restaurants to Fortune 500 companies, including Google, Hillshire, Netflix, and Lionsgate.

In 2020, he began producing social media content for his fellow freelancers on social media. And now, across multiple platforms, he’s helping over 600,000 freelancers every day with practical tips, and still finding time to get out and do proper client work every month.

Jeremiah Beene served in Counter-Intelligence in the Army, and pursued a PhD in Psychology.

Jessica G is a woman on a mission. With an established career as a successful entrepreneur, she combines her talents of brand management and persuasive speaking to be a beacon of light, creating momentum for change. 

Her natural ability to raise the vibration of any room is felt through her illuminating sparkle, tenacity, and desire to create hope for so many

Leah Thrasher is a mother, entrepreneur, investor, coach, and author

Lori Carcich is the Founder and CEO of Country Smooth Spirits. She’s America’s first female founder of a whisky company. 

She proudly serves as a Member of the Board of Advisors for CW.COM, LLC and the UCSB PaCE Extension, Women in Leadership Executive Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. 

Lori has been a keynote speaker to multiple audiences. She has been honored at multiple whisky festivals as an influential woman within the industry.

Sara is a young professional balancing a full-time career, her college coursework, and a commitment to continuous self-improvement. She’s passionate about wellness and mindset, and she’s focused on building a life rooted in discipline, growth, and authenticity.

As she navigates her 20s, Sara is intentional about becoming the best version of herself. She believes that leaning into the difficult seasons in her life has been a defining factor in her success. 

Scott is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and Addy Award-winning commercial director. He began his career as an art director for Activision, where he scripted the hit game SOLDIER OF FORTUNE, and has since worked with Elizabeth Avellan (SPY KIDS), among others.

He holds a staggering film festival record of 300 Official Selections and 100 Awards, and two Student Academy Award nominations. He's worked with Glenn Close, Brett Favre, and Matthew McConaughey, with whom he co-teaches a film course at the University of Texas. 

Comedy Central, Showtime, Hulu, Blockbuster, and PBS have all distributed his films. He has also directed projects for A&E, MTV Networks, Sony Pictures, and the Mental Health Channel. His commercial clients include Shell, Subway, Las Vegas, Dell, MasterCard, and Sears. 

Scott is represented by the Brant Rose Agency in Los Angeles for film/television and Two Shot West Productions for commercials.