Temi vividly remembers the vibrant people, culture, and landscapes of Nigeria. He grew up in Lagos, Africa’s largest city (double New York's population). Temi's creativity was cultivated amid this tapestry of culture and lively influences – and though he didn’t grow up wealthy, he found joy.

Tyler and Chayanne’s journey into the world of artisanal bread began in the bustling kitchens of Austin, Texas. “I kind of fell in love with just the craft of doing something everyday by hand.”

In the sunlit fields of Brownwood, Texas, something extraordinary was taking root. Two acres of hunting land had been cleared. The foundation was laid and water and electricity were connected. From the ground up, a large greenhouse and adjoining facility were erected. And if you were to venture out among this two-acre field of crop, you would find Eddie and Martha tending to their newfound passion: The hemp flower.

When Andrew Snow moved to Norman for school, he knew he would become a doctor one day. Determined and aware of what it would take, he charted the pre-med pathway and began his journey. He took biology, chemistry, anatomy, and calculus…and though challenging, he made his way through. But then came organic chemistry…

In Japanese culture, there is a term (“Ikigai”) that describes the intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. It’s a way of describing a natural yet deep-rooted passion that, time and time again, draws you back in. Some never find their Ikigai – I’d say you're lucky if you do.

Corrie Pocta, co-founder of the Artist Co-Op + Shop Trade Oak Cliff, remembers walking by Oddfellows back in 2010 as it was being built out. Construction was underway, and there weren’t many people around.

As a kid, Joel remembers peeking at the movies playing at Astro Drive-In Movie Theater as his family drove by. He grew up right around there, near Polar Bear Ice Cream and Austin’s BBQ. These are a few things that have since disappeared since he was riding his bike around Oak Cliff as a kid.

Today, Jorge and his team service anywhere between 60-80+ bicycles a month. And nearly all of them are neighbors eager to get around Oak Cliff.

“I’m not a conventional “go to the gym and get on a machine or treadmill,” person,”