Scottsdale 03.01.2018

Terra Schaad

One of my earliest memories as a child was driving to my grandma’s house down the country roads and seeing a man riding a horse. I remember smashing my face against the window able to smell the horse, feel the horse…knowing if I could have that experience I would be happy and safe. Read more>>

Stephanie Neiheisel

I have been a makeup artist for 10 years and 7 of those years have been here in Phoenix. I’ve done everything from working retail for large makeup brands to teaching advanced makeup courses at local cosmetology schools, to freelancing for commercial work and starting my bridal business. Read more>>

Paul Breslau, Kelly Clarke, Amy Shuckhart

Paul Breslau, originally from Connecticut, grew up with conservative New England values. He studied Economics at The George Washington University and is a believer in lifelong learning as witnessed by five professional financial designations. Read more>>

Jon Harrington, Kelly Harrington

After a 10 year career in the internet marketing world, I sold my business. My wife, Kelly, wanted to build something together. I, naturally, wanted something fun and preferably with alcohol and/or cigars. So we took 12 wonderful trips in 12 my months to research our plan. And in June, 2016 we opened the doors to Torch! Read more>>

Mike Hanner

Happy to include more detail, but born in L.A., grew up in Seattle, lived in Arizona since 1998 moved here after graduating high school. Nobody in my family went to college, but I wanted a better life, so I worked full time, went to school full time for 8 years, received my Bachelors in Business Management(UofP), then MBA in Finance (Western), then MBA in Global Management (Thunderbird School of Global Management). Read more>>

Deresa Clay

I had insecurities regarding my appearance as a little girl, I grew up in foster care and had no one to do my hair since I was in the third grade. I graduated from Aveda Institute in January 2002. I did very well and found out not only was I passionate about healthy hair care, I was also very talented. Read more>>

Alan Venable

Saber Knights Academy is owned by Brandon Estrella and was his idea to bring his love of Star Wars and martial arts to the community. After meeting Master Alan Venable his dream came closer to reality. He found a facility and began enrollment in the summer of 2017. Read more>>

Melissa Gitt

I’ve always been a total girlie girl, whose obsessed with fashion and beauty products. Anytime I go to a wedding or event with my closest girlfriends, they always have me do their makeup. I had the idea of starting Always Meliss early last year, and with the encouragement of my close girlfriends, I slowly started blogging and posting on Instagram. Read more>>