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Canvas Rebel (11/21/24)

Wade, thanks for joining us. We're excited to have you contribute your stories and insights. One of our favorite things to hear is stories about the nicest thing someone has done for someone else—what’s the nicest thing someone has ever done for you?

I want to share a special shoutout to my best friend, Kimberly Graves. I met her in August 2003 during my freshman year at the University of Central Arkansas. She was the editor of our school’s yearbook, and I was a new staff member. I knew we would be good friends after our first few interactions. Her energy was familiar; she reminded me of my family and friends from East Texas. Throughout our friendship, she has done many kind things for me. She opened Cafe Kim when I couldn’t afford to eat. She gave me a ride to my hometown, which became a three-states-in-one-day adventure. She let me borrow her car whenever she was not using it. (Read Full Interview)

Voyage Austin (6/25/24)

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I was in the service industry until the pandemic hit in March 2020. The city of Austin ordered certain restaurants to close temporarily, and I watched the service industry crumble. With my medical history, I knew going back into the service industry wasn’t a safe option for me. I spent weeks meditating, searching for what I could offer the world. I have always been fascinated by the storied healing and metaphysical properties of different crystals and gemstones. After much reflection, I decided to create small-batch, beaded jewelry using pearls and precious metals. (Read Full Interview)