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Business Spotlight: Cayce Kovacs – Hill Country Distillers
Cayce Kovacs Owner, Hill Country Distillers Photography By Sarah Brooke Lyons What sets your business apart from your competitors? We do not use typical ingredients to make our distilled spirits. Most of our alcohol is made from prickly pear cactus, the green...

Spotlight: Ami Feller, Roofer Chicks
Ami Feller Owner, Roofer Chicks Photography by David Teran What sets your business apart from your competitors? We are a high-quality residential roofing contractor that provides excellent customer service – from showing up on time to that first appointment to...

Business Woman Spotlight: Monica Narváez Trust
Monica Narváez Trust Guiding Light Hospice Photography by Sissy Martin What is the biggest misconception of Hospice?The biggest misconception of Hospice is it’s not just for the last few days or the last two weeks of life. Hospice is designed to care for...

Business Woman Spotlight: Laura O. Duran – Roberson Duran Law, PLLC
Laura O. Duran Roberson Duran Law, PLLC What do you enjoy most about your work? Fighting for my clients when they don't have much fight left in themselves. Often, when our clients come to us, they are mentally and emotionally exhausted. They have a hard time finding...

Business Woman Spotlight: Carrie Cooper, OnPoint Premier
Carrie Cooper Chief Operations Manager OnPoint Premier What career path led you to where you are today? I was working as an office manager for several dental practices. I was working constantly. My husband, Jac, overheard his boss talking about needing an office...

Business Woman Spotlight: Jaclyn Roberson
Business spotlight on Jaclyn Roberson, senior partner at Roberson Duran Law, PLLC

SPOTLIGHT: Sheila Masterson Piazza
Sheila Masterson Piazza Piazza Realty Group, LLC Who are the men standing behind you in the picture? Some women believe that to be an independent, strong woman means you cannot have help from a man. But the truth is a strong person knows to ask for help from whoever...

SPOTLIGHT: Martha Livingston, PhD, LPC
Martha Livingston, PhD, LPC CEO, San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center CEO, VCounselors Photography by David Teran What changes have you seen in mental health over the past year? Mental health is at the forefront of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The virus is not only...

SPOTLIGHT: Jeni Spring
Jeni Spring Barefoot Massage Therapist Photography by: Nina A. Padilla What is Barefoot Massage? It’s not a foot massage. I massage using Myofascial Release, Trigger Point, and Stretch Therapy techniques: I just happen to use my feet and bodyweight as the...

SPOTLIGHT: Amy House – Business Coach
San Antonio Woman asked Business Coach and Vlogger Amy House how she helps business owners, executives and teams find the best in business and life. What career path led you to where you are today? I originally earned my Masters to provide counseling in private...
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2022 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Outlook in San Antonio
Tracie Hasslocher, Licensed Real Estate Broker 2022 Residential Real Estate Outlook in San Antonio By Blithe Wiley In 2021, San Antonio's residential real estate market continued to climb, with tight inventory, rising demand, low interest rates, and increasing numbers...

Business Showcase: Realty San Antonio
REALTY SAN ANTONIO Co-Owner Yvette Boatwright & San Antonio Agent Success Manager Marisa Jackson By Blithe Wiley Photography by David Teran For San Antonio native Yvette Boatwright the expansion of Realty Austin into San Antonio was the culmination of a long-term...

Profile : Cory Flores – Keller Williams Heritage
Cory Flores, REALTOR® Keller Williams Heritage Designations: Historic House Specialist, Graduate Real Estate Institute, Pricing Strategy Advisor, Military Relocation Professional, Seller’s Representative Specialist, Accredited Buyer’s Representative Cory Flores,...

Profile : Leese Harper Rispoli – Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, REALTORS®
Leesa Harper Rispoli - President, Broker/Owner Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper, REALTORS® Born and raised in San Antonio, Leesa Harper Rispoli has been known to exhibit incomparable work ethic and grit—a testament to her iconic mother, D’Ann Harper, who was hard at...

Profile : Jessica Gergen – The Hill Country Group at Compass
Jessica Gergen, REAL ESTATE ADVISOR The Hill Country Group at Compass Jessica is a bilingual (Español) San Antonio Realtor with an engineering background, a proud military wife, and a mom of two sweet toddlers! “How did you get into real estate?” I have always...

Business Showcase: Encore Bank
From left to right: Carol Hunt, Alyssa Tamez Lopez, Erin Clementson Encore Bank Opening Doors for a Variety of Mortgage Customers By Jenny Webster Jurica Photography by David Teran The wide variety of mortgage solutions available for customers is one of Alyssa Tamez...

Women in Business: Born to Bank
Women in Business Born to Bank By Carole Miller Photography by David Teran For many people, banking conjures up images of accountants sitting in little rooms crunching numbers, men in suits, and generally not much fun. After getting to know a few of the most powerful...

Women in Banking: Maria Breen – The Bank of San Antonio
MARIA BREEN The Bank of San Antonio Private Banking Manager By Carole Miller Photography by David Teran Like Willy Wonka touring his Chocolate Factory, Maria Breen can make the sun shine just by taking your phone call. In other words, her personal magnetism is...

Women in Banking: Ileana Payne – Frost Bank
ILEANA PAYNE Frost Bank Vice President Financial Center Manager of North Frost and Alamo Heights By Carole Miller Photography by David Teran Ileana Payne is an original, if there ever was one. The McAllen native is so unwittingly inspirational that, before you know...

Women in Banking: Sandra Villasenor – Broadway Bank
SANDRA VILLASENOR Broadway Bank Senior Vice President Business Banking By Carole Miller Photography by David Teran Ambition personified, Sandra Villasenor has an unbelievable amount of charm and knows how to get what she wants. She serves as Senior Vice President...

Women in Healthcare: Dr. Lisa Martén
Dr. Lisa Martén, South Texas Eye Instuture.

Kathy Ripps: Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty
San Antonio Realtor Kathy Ripps has dedicated much of her life to giving compassionate, dedicated care to her clients. With a background as a professional counselor and years of experience in real estate investing and property management, Kathy made a natural...

Leesa Harper Rispoli : President, Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors
Photography by Robert Shaw Portraits Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper, REALTORS® is a full-service brokerage. Our well-trained farm and ranch team specializes in hunting, equestrian, and cattle ranches. The Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program redefines the world of...

Penny DiRago: Senior Vice President – Investments, Wells Fargo
What is the most important advice you are giving your clients about navigating the current COVID-19 financial crisis? Stick with your plan. If you don’t have one, consider getting one. In your mind, separate politics and COVID from your long term investment plan. What...

Leslie Reyes Idais: ABR, MRP, REALTOR, Phyllis Browning Co.
A proud San Antonio native, no other place has ever felt like home to Leslie Idais. Passionate about the culture offered by the Alamo City, Leslie now prides herself on remaining an expert within this real estate market. She proudly became an agent to create a...

Ruth Storrie: Realtor, Phyllis Browning Co.
Born into a family steeped in property sales and development throughout greater San Antonio, Ruth Storrie is committed to guiding clients through the complicated process of buying and selling real estate. Experienced with investors as well as homeowners, Ruth’s...

Sherry Braslau: Realtor, PhyllisBrowning Co.
Sherry has been surrounded by the Real Estate Industry since childhood. Growing up in a real estate minded family fueled her passion for the industry and a strong desire to help others realize their dream. As a long-time San Antonio resident, Sherry was the owner and...

Kristin Troilo: Realtor, Phyllis Browning Co.
Kristin Troilo was born and raised in the Alamo City, but ventured from coast to coast – Florida to Hawaii – during her husband’s military career. Together, they had twins, as well as designed and built homes in D.C. She has been in real estate since 2008 and earned a...

Rebekah Kelso Fernandez: The Mosaic Group at Keller Williams Legacy
Rebekah Kelso Fernandez is a platinum producing agent with The Mosaic Group at Keller Williams Legacy, where she works on a team with her husband, Art. Rebekah attributes their success to a wealth of experience and to great client relationships, which she says extend...

Maria Navarro: Broker Associate, Center Point Realty Co.
Whether buying, selling, or investing in a home, Maria Navarro's commitment to her clients remains the same: to provide them with excellent customer service while building relationships that last beyond closing. From working with bank-owned properties and hedge funds...