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Website http://GraziAlley.comCity Cypress,TXBiographical Info I was born in Brazil and raised by entrepreneurs parents. Through out my childhood and until my teenager years I helped my parent out in our family businesses. My mother was a very talented and creative dressmaker, so I learned everything she knew about fashion industry, including the quality of each textile fabrics, fashion trends, lifestyles, and other industry fascinating facts. I graduated in Accounting and started working at a multinational public accounting firm. I decided to follow my dream and focus my career in public accounting and seeking an opportunity to work abroad. In 2011 I was transferred to Houston, TX. My career in a very male dominated field naturally drove me to bury my passion for fashion, and enticed the curiosity of a different environment. A much more rational and formal environment, requiring a very dynamic lifestyle, with the availability for long work hours. As life happens, I saw myself in 2019 as a first time mom, debating if I still wanted to focus on that career path when as a mother I have different priorities. It was back then that I decided to look inside me, to find myself again, and then I discover a new version of me. The mother that wants to feel beautiful while juggling all the balls in the air (i.e. household responsibilities, motherhood, career, self-esteem, etc). I noticed at that time that I was returning to my origins and decided to allow my roots to blossom. I identified a need in the women’s clothing market and an opportunity to impact the lives of many women and make a difference in this world. That is when I opened my business almost 4 years ago. With the pandemic in 2020 I was forced to put the business activity on hold. Then in 2021 I got pregnant of my second child and did not want to get distracted with anything else. However, in 2022 my heart still burned with the dream of my business’ goals. Therefore, I invested in the rebranding of my business to become GraziAlley, the path, the connection to beauty.
Website http://www.salazarvelazquez.comCity HoustonBiographical Info Paola is a partner at Salazar & Velazquez, PC. She received her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and her Juris Doctorate from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2006. Paola has devoted her career as an attorney to fighting passionately for her clients. It is her ultimate goal as an attorney to represent each and every client aggressively, and to dedicate as much time as is necessary to obtain favorable outcomes. Her unrelenting hard work and dedication will continue to bring success to her clients. Paola and Elisa founded Salazar & Velazquez, P.C. in 2013 and now continue their success in seeking Justice for the Injured.
Website http://www.drrukminirednam.comCity HoustonLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rukmini-rednamBiographical Info Board certified plastic surgeon and one of the founding partners at My Houston Surgeons, a multi speciality surgical practice offering cosmetic, reconstructive and sinus procedures. Mom to two little girls and always looking for my next adventure.
Website http://www.essential-things.netCity DallasLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/essential-things/Biographical Info I’m a Dallas, TX native with over 10 years of laboratory experience. I hold a bachelors in biology, a masters in biotechnology and I’m a certified medical technologist. I specialize in start up labs and I’m passionate about my company Essential Things.
Website http://Www.jaliciadesigns.comCity HoustonBiographical Info Greetings! As the founder and creative mind behind Jalicia Designs, I've spent years turning ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. A dedicated event planner by trade, my passion lies in crafting meticulously detailed, vibrant, and unforgettable events that captivate and inspire. But beyond my professional prowess, I'm also an insatiable world traveler, constantly on the hunt for the unseen and unknown. Each journey I undertake fuels my energy, informing my designs with a worldly perspective and a dynamic blend of cultures and traditions. As I traverse the globe, I collect nuggets of inspiration, refining them into the unique, memorable, and electrifying experiences that are the hallmark of Jalicia Designs. Whether it's a majestic wedding, a corporate gala, or an intimate gathering, I infuse a blend of global flair and personal touch, making every event we plan a world of its own. Join me on this exciting journey of design, exploration, and creation!
Website https://www.concealtouch.com/City HoustonBiographical Info Founder & CEO of Conceal Touch Born in Monterrey, Mexico. Raised in Houston, Texas. I majored in Business Administration at Texas A&M University with a minor in Human Resource Development. I started my career in the Petro Chemical Industry where I worked for 6 years in Corporate America before leaving to pursue my passion to help women feel confident in their own skin. I am an International Certified Paramedical Tattooist where I perform 3D Areola tattoos for breast cancer survivors and help men and women conceal scars and stretchmarks through scar camouflage and various stretchmark treatments. I have spoken and presented in international conferences in Mexico and Dubai. I have been featured in Voyage Houston and Que Onda Magazine.
Website http://www.jennpinkerton.comCity HoustonLinkedIn Jennifer PinkertonBiographical Info I am a psychotherapist, sexologist, writer, speaker, founder and host of REDHEADREVEAL® podcast, private practice owner of Pinkerton Psychotherapy, and the author of the book, The Good Rabbit. As a change agent, I help people reveal their connectedness within their relationships and sexuality understanding root causes of beliefs and behaviors that hold them back from success. I assist them in returning to the person they are born to be before they were limited by trauma.
Website https://www.nanproperties.com/agents/62771-thalina-garciaCity houstonLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thalinagarciaBiographical Info A successful career in real estate was inevitable for Thalina Garcia. Raised in a family of real estate investors, she thoroughly understands all the moving parts involved with buying and selling a home and works tirelessly to make the entire transaction as seamless as possible. Being able to educate and help her clients navigate through the process is a role she doesn’t take lightly. Detailed, organized and excellent under pressure, Thalina guarantees her clients a unique experience that exceeds their expectations. If you’re looking for a real estate agent who can make your real estate transaction feel as enjoyable as it is successful, look no further than Thalina Garcia. When she was only 15 years old, Thalina purchased her first investment property using the money she saved while working part time. The achievement has since encouraged her to motivate and educate other young adults toward thinking long-term by purchasing a home or investing in real estate. As a certified Seller Representative Specialist and bilingual speaker, she consistently proves to be the number one advocate for her clients by ensuring their voices are heard and their concerns are understood. There is no obstacle too big and no deal too small. Thalina Garcia is an agent who will get the job done each and every time.
Website http://www.RashaDesignHouse.comCity HoustonLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/78724380Biographical Info Rasha is an award winning professional, non-profit board member and an advocate of women's empowerment with over ten years of experience in the hospitality industry. In 2021, a hectic work schedule, demanding family life and a global pandemic pushed her to take a break and recreate herself. That's when Rasha Design House was born. Specializing in bespoke luxury events, RDH transforms your vision into reality. Whether you are planning an upscale wedding, destination event, or a milestone celebration, we understand that every event is unique and worthy of our full attention. With RDH, we relish the smallest details to create an event that is thoughtful, fun and visually stunning. Rasha has lived in several countries around the world and now calls Houston, Texas her home. Her lived experience has granted her the privilege of learning the importance of culture and refinement. She graduated with high honors from Rutgers University, specializing in Design and Marketing. When Rasha is not the architect of your next event, she is living her own dream with her three energetic boys, and traveling in search of the next big trend.
Website http://www.salazarvelazquez.comCity HoustonBiographical Info Elisa Salazar is a partner at Salazar & Velazquez, PC. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2006 and obtained her Master of Laws degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 2014. She has vast experience in the area of personal injury and has brought thousands of cases to a successful resolution. Elisa’s success can be attributed to the dedication and commitment to each client and their case. She prides herself in vigorously representing her clients and providing them with the personal attention they deserve. Elisa and her partner founded Salazar & Velazquez, P.C. in 2013, and continue their success in seeking justice for the injured.
Website http://www.elizabethcaro.comCity HoustonBiographical Info Elizabeth Caro was founded on the idea that jewelry is your luxury brand signature which represents the unique style of the owner and who proudly stands behind it. With elegance, shape, and grace. Elizabeth Caro started her new business in the fashion jewelry industry in 2019. But It was on August 2020 when she really ran the business. Since she was young, she had had the passion for fashion. Her mom was a shoe curator and her mother in-law was a fashion designer, “When I looked for what to do, immediatly jewelry came into my mind, I love jewelry, especially in curating and creating unique pieces of jewelry. Recently, she made a partnership with a small jewelry workshop to start creating unique handcrafted pieces.
Website http://Www.sociallyBrandedMedia.comCity The WoodlandsLinkedIn Bridget Therese romoBiographical Info A digital marketing company specializing in content creation. Her team has worked with businesses and individuals across the nation and internationally to help bring their brand and voice to their audiences. Through her years of experience and knowledge in an ever-changing space, she works diligently to create and produce content that generates engagement and followers.
Website https://www.tepetan.com/City DallasLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ElsadegrootBiographical Info Co Founder of Tepetán Cold Press Cocktail Mixers in Dallas, Texas. Elsa has experience in sales & marketing for large Fortune 500 corporations and most recently in her own entrepreneurial venture alongside her husband, Chris DeGroot. They co founded, Tepetán Cold Press Cocktail Mixers, in 2020 filling a gap in the mixer industry for a ‘better for you option’. Traditional cocktail mixers are filled with preservatives & heavily processed juices. Cold press juices are prominent in the health and fitness industry but they have not been positioned prominently into the alcoholic mixer category. Today, more people are conscious of what they put in their bodies even during drinking occasions at home. Tepetán mixers are all natural, made from cold press fruit juices and never heated to preserve the nutrients and mouthfeel of fresh juice. Elsa’s B.A. in Marketing & B.S. Latin American studies from Southern Methodist University and M.B.A from the University of Texas in Austin prepared her for launching a business in a fast paced growing industry and category across the spirits industry.
Website https://bossladybio.com/crystaleddyCity KerensLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-eddy?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appBiographical Info NASM CPT & CNC 25+ years Sports & Fitness industry Mil spouse 21+ years Mil mom 2+ months Nutrition is my wheelhouse 10+ years experience in NWM Multiple 6 figure earner Top 0.1% with Bravenly Global, earning more than 99% in the industry. My passion is elevating people’s health & wealth simultaneously!
