Demetrius Mensah: Shoe Designer
Since his junior year of high school in 2009, customizing shoes has become a passion for Demetrius Mensah. To this day, he has designed and/or customized...
Chocolatier of the week: Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe
Chocolatier of the week: Moonstruck Chocolate CafeMoonstruck Chocolate Cafe was founded in 1993, as a simple but remarkable concept taking root in Portland, Oregon. That...
Accessory of the week: Hats
Accessory of the week: HatsHats are head coverings that have been around since the dawn of fashion. They can be worn for protection against the elements, for...
Alicia Cutaia: Professional Dancer
Alicia Cutaia earned her BFA with honors from Point Park University with a double major in Classical Ballet and Jazz. She has since gone...
Fruit of the week: Pomegranate
Fruit of the week: PomegranateThe pomegranate is one of the oldest known fruits, found in writings and artifacts of many cultures and religions. It is a...
Flower of the week: Chrysanthemum
Flower of the week: ChrysanthemumWith a history that dates back to 15th century B.C., chrysanthemum mythology is filled with a multitude of stories and...
Hayden Crewes Sexsmith: HVAC Installer
Hayden Crewes Sexsmith graduated from Parkrose High School in 2011 and started attending Portland Community College soon after. About a year into college, Hayden decided he...
Joseph Stanchfield: Lathe Woodworker
Joseph Stanchfield was raised in a Do-It-Yourself home. Growing up, he remodeled houses and always worked on projects that required using his hands to craft things. After...
Amanda Vernon: Recording Artist
Through a genre she calls, “soulful pop,” Amanda Vernon speaks to authentic beauty through music. This singer, pianist, and composer has over a decade...
Allie Purdy: Founder of Atune Yoga
As a natural teacher, Allie Purdy has been sharing her passion of yoga with thousands of students for over 15 years. Teaching her first...
Ben Metts: Boxing Trainer
Raised in Idaho, Ben Metts fell in love with sports at a young age. He played baseball, basketball and football non-stop until he found...