“You can hang out in Raleigh and walk around and hit a bunch of different spots that are very well-thought-out and beautifully executed.”
Meet More of Raleigh's Passionate Minds
Holly Aiken
Holly draws inspiration for her bags from dime store aisles and vintage racing jackets, seamlessly...
Pam Blondin
Pam's shop, DECO Raleigh, boasts a sharply curated collection of gifts and items from more than 80...
Ashley Christensen
Rockstar Chef. James Beard Award-winner. Empire Builder. Chef of the Year. Chef and proprietor of AC...
Linda Dallas
Raleigh, N.C., artist and illustrator Linda Dallas draws inspiration from the kitchen, using color,...
Daniel Dhers
As a five-time X Games gold medalist, Daniel knows a thing or two about designing a world-class...
Sally Edwards
“Play with purpose” is one of the smart ideas fueling Raleigh’s innovation pipeline, with community...
Joel Graybeal
Joel Graybeal knows a thing or two about heights, starting his career as a rocket scientist working...
Niall Hanley
Growing up in Ireland, Niall pulled his first draft at age 10, laying the groundwork for his...
Dr. Emlyn Koster
Dr. Koster's journey is rooted in geology, and his path eventually led him to Raleigh, N.C.....
Cheetie Kumar
For Garland restaurant owner Cheetie Kumar, music, food and creating a good time go hand in hand....
William Lewis
By preserving, presenting and promoting traditional music with PineCone, executive director William...
Vansana
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Vanvisa Nolintha
Born in Laos, siblings Van and Vanvisa Nolintha founded two thriving businesses next door to one...
Dave Rose
Although you may not know Dave Rose by name, if you've seen live music in Raleigh, N.C., chances are...
Paul Seiler
As the executive director and CEO of USA Baseball, Paul Seiler lives and breathes the game. His team...
Kelly Shatat
Kelly Shatat's hobby-turned-booming-business has helped put Raleigh, N.C., on the map among...
Gab Smith
For four years, Gab Smith has been at the helm of this contemporary art museum that’s at the...
Lionel Vatinet
Lionel Vatinet has traveled the world learning to bake fantastic breads. When he decided to plant...
Sumit Vohra
Ten years ago, Sumit Vohra quit his day job and started doing what he was passionate about: crafting...
Ira David Wood III
Ira David Wood III founded Raleigh's Theatre In The Park. Believing theater should not only...
Sarah Yarborough
andVictor Lytvinenko
What began as a personal quest to create the perfect pair of jeans has turned into the bustling...