Itallian Accents

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Ask any Italian mama, “What’s the single most important item on your pantry shelf?” Invariably, her answer will be pasta. Whether it plays a minor role in a major dinner, or serves as a quick dish to quell ravenous appetites, a bowl of pasta is always gladly received. And whether Italy is or is not […]

The Entrepreneurs

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It is a great undertaking, all right — starting your own business, taking it from dream to inception, and it requires a special kind of person to be a true entrepreneur. We spoke to several successful San Antonio entrepreneurs and asked them to share bits of wisdom that they‘ve picked up along the way. Kathleen […]

Career Moms

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Only Good Options Asked what her parenting rules are, Jennifer Shemwell, president of Phyllis Browning Real Estate, chuckles and goes to retrieve a list from the kitchen bulletin board where she keeps it for everyone to see. It’s titled “School and Home Responsibilities,” and it’s practically a comprehensive guide to leading a good life. “Your […]

Kellen Kee McIntyre – Fighting for the Arts

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Back in 1996, newcomers Kellen Kee McIntyre and her husband, Eric Lane, were exploring around one day when road repairs on Fredericksburg Road forced them to detour through the surrounding neighborhoods. “I became enchanted by the architecture of the Monticello-Woodlawn-Jefferson neighborhoods,” says McIntyre, who is today the executive director of Bihl Haus Arts, a contemporary […]

Business Woman Spotlight: Debi Lamb-Burrows

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Penguin Suits, Inc. Head Storyteller/President What do you do? We tell our clients’ stories through marketing to help them effectively reach their target audiences and grow their businesses. What is it that you like best about your job? Learning about my clients and developing creative marketing stories that highlight their businesses and allow them to […]