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Javier Burillo Azcarraga on Building a Legacy Beyond the Family Name
Long before Las Ventanas al Paraíso became one of the most celebrated resorts in the world, Javier Burillo Azcarraga was learning the hospitality business from the ground up at the Ritz in Acapulco. While many people recognize the Azcarraga name because of its connection to one of the most influential media empires in the Spanish-speaking [...]
Why Dr. Carmela Maxell Has Become One of Mental Health’s Most Influential Leaders
Dr. Carmela Maxell, PsyD, MA, MBA, LMHC, SUDP-T, has dedicated her career to one of life’s most important missions: helping people feel seen, heard and understood. Through years of service in behavioral health, higher education, public speaking, authorship and media, she has become an influential leader whose work continues to shape conversations surrounding mental health, [...]
Ethan Putterman Discusses How Technology Has Impacted Education
Technology has transformed nearly every aspect of modern life, and education is no exception. From online learning platforms and digital resources to interactive classroom tools, technology has fundamentally changed how students learn and how teachers deliver instruction. While opinions differ on whether technology's impact has been entirely positive, educational consultant Ethan Putterman believes that technology [...]
How Dr. Ann Nguyen-Chung Turned Personal Health Challenges Into the Influential Wellness Brand Hippotanicals
Success often begins with a deeply personal story, and for Dr. Ann Nguyen-Chung, that story became the foundation of a growing movement centered on healthier living. After being diagnosed with multiple health conditions and experiencing ingredient sensitivities firsthand, the practicing dentist found herself looking beyond traditional self-care products in search of cleaner, more mindful alternatives. [...]
Jacqueline Snell of Jazzy Jam for Empowerment Continues Creating Lasting Impact as an Influential Woman in Business
Jacqueline Snell continues making a remarkable impact through leadership, community advocacy, and wellness-centered initiatives that are transforming lives throughout Pasadena and neighboring communities. As the Founder and Executive Director of Jazzy Jam for Empowerment and President of Soul2Soul Solutions, she has dedicated years to creating meaningful programs focused on youth empowerment, emotional wellness, mental health advocacy, and community healing.
Justin Knox of Knox Pest Control on Earning Trust, Taking Risks, and Carrying a Family Legacy Forward
Justin Knox grew up with pest control in his blood. Long before it became his career, it was part of his everyday life. At just 12 years old, he spent summers working in the family business. He helped with termite jobs, kept the office clean, and learned what it meant to take pride in doing [...]
How William Gee Built a Prominent Career in Trial Law
William Gee does not sound like a conventional lawyer. He speaks more like someone who thinks in frameworks, where information goes in, variables are tested, and outcomes follow. Over time, that way of thinking has shaped a long legal career defined by preparation, focus, and consistent execution. Gee is a prominent trial lawyer based in [...]
Jay Sailesh Sheth: How Travel Strengthens Professional Relationships
Based in Livingston, New Jersey, Jay Sailesh Sheth is a senior vice president at Arete Wealth, where he has served since 2022. In this role, he evaluates the financial needs of individual clients and delivers comprehensive planning services, with a focus on specialized investment solutions such as alternative vehicles and structured products. Prior to joining Arete Wealth, [...]
Brandon Young on Scaling Mission-Driven Leadership Across Healthcare, Nonprofits, and Community Impact
Founder of Khal Horizons Consulting Group, Brandon Young has built a career at the intersection of operational discipline, growth strategy, and social impact. With more than a decade of experience leading organizations across healthcare, insurance, and B2B services, he has earned a reputation for translating vision into measurable outcomes — particularly in complex, mission-driven environments.
Mark Stephen McCollum: The Small Habits That Shape Big Outcomes
Mark Stephen McCollum grew up in Conroe, Texas, in a hardworking family with three siblings: Tom McCollum, Missy McCollum Lawson, and Chris McCollum. He played basketball through high school, where teamwork and grit showed up every day. After graduating from Conroe High School in 1979, he attended Lon Morris College in 1981 and later studied [...]
Michael Franti and the Long Game of Showing Up
Michael Franti is a musician and hotelier whose life has been shaped by travel, routine, and service. He was born in Oakland, California, and adopted at seven months old into a large family. Music, sports, and church were everyday anchors at home. Growing up as a brown kid in a mixed household, in a mostly [...]
Nirav Pandya, CEO, Orlando: Finding Inspiration in Discipline, Setbacks, and Growth
Nirav Pandya’s career has been shaped by steady progress, resilience, and a clear sense of purpose. He grew up watching his father build a life in a new country through hard work and persistence. That example stayed with him and quietly shaped how he approaches leadership, responsibility, and success. Over the years, Nirav built a [...]
3 Critical Governance Gaps Miroslav Boyanov Says Must Be Fixed
Miroslav Boyanov has built a life shaped by movement, hard choices, and steady growth. He was born and raised in Bulgaria, where he spent his early years playing soccer, swimming, and climbing mountains. Those experiences taught him how to keep going when the path is steep. At twenty two, he moved to the United States [...]
Jon Wheeler: Practical Steps For Better Metabolic Health
Jon Wheeler is a real estate executive with four decades of experience in the acquisition, financing, and management of grocery-anchored shopping centers. As chief executive officer of Resurgent Realty Trust, he has led strategies that respond to shifting retail conditions while building relationships with tenants and investors. Earlier, he co-founded Perrine Wheeler, where he bought, [...]
Art Serna is a Leader Nurturing Possibilities
Art Serna is an executive leader, storyteller, and systems innovation strategist known for transforming how organizations approach social impact and human development. With over twenty years of cross-sector experience, his work spans government, nonprofit, and private sectors, where he has guided institutions toward models of equity, collaboration, and regenerative growth. As the former CEO of [...]