“Life is so serious. If we can lighten the air and bring happiness into people's lives, then we've succeeded.”
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Meet More of Raleigh's Passionate Minds
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...
Jamil "Boulevards" Rashad
Scott Crawford
Scott Crawford's talent and vision have helped to shape and further Raleigh, N.C.'s growing,...
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...
Moses T. Alexander Greene
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...
George Hage
Cheetie Kumar
For Garland restaurant owner Cheetie Kumar, music, food and creating a good time go hand in hand....
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...
Lionel Vatinet
Lionel Vatinet has traveled the world learning to bake fantastic breads. When he decided to plant...
Sumit Vohra
More than 10 years ago, Sumit Vohra quit his day job and started doing what he was passionate about:...
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...
