When did you know that you were in the right place in your career? When my customers would tell me, “I love your store and style!”
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Business Woman Spotlight: Dr. Viviana Coles
Dr. Viviana Coles DMFT, LMFT-S, CST, PRESIDENT of Texas Relationship Therapy PLLC What do you do? I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist in private practice. I am also the lead instructor for my sex therapy certification program....
Spotlight: Sharon K. Sra, MD
Sharon K. Sra, MD Alamo Heights Ophthalmology What do you do? I am an ophthalmologist. I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and perform eye surgery. Length of time at this job: I have been practicing ophthalmology in San Antonio for 10 years....
Spotlight: Brooklynn Chandler Willy
CEO & FOUNDER OF TEXAS FINANCIAL ADVISORY PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET ROGERS Name: Brooklynn Chandler Willy Company: Texas Financial Advisory Title: CEO and founder What do you do? I acquire clients, manage money, pay bills and referee employee issues. I’m also a radio...
Business Woman Spotlight: Tessa Guerra
Tessa Guerra, CEO, Roo & Me Children’s Boutique What do you do? I am the owner of a children’s boutique in The Pearl. I design children’s wear, select all the merchandise for my store and work here as well. Length of time at this job: My business has been up and...
Business Woman Spotlight: Anna Gorchow
What do you do? Oversee all aspects of the business. Length of time at this job: Ten years owning and operating Harbour Hospice, 15 years working as a hospice nurse. What is it that you like best about your job? I have always wanted to be a nurse. I love the...
Business Woman Spotlight: Bess Zowarka
Bess Zowarka, Owner/ Stylist Heights the Salon and Spa What do you do? I make the world a more beautiful place through my clients. When people look good, they take their best self out into the world. Length of time on job: 14 years. What is it that you like best...
Crystal Rico, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
Name: Crystal Rico Company: New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Title: Team Lead What do you do? I lead a team of room rental specialists. Length of time at this job: I have been with New Horizons for three years and three months. I joined the room rental team in...
Krastina K. Reynolds: Owner of Choicolate, Artisan Chocolates
Name: Krastina K. Reynolds Company: Choicolate – Artisan Chocolates Title: Owner/Chocolatier What do you do? I craft specialty chocolates with natural ingredients and premium European chocolate. I also do recipe development and testing for new products as well as...
Lisa Mochel: Strategic Business Consultant
Name: Lisa Mochel Company: eESI (eEmployers Solutions, Inc.) Title: Strategic Business Consultant What do you do? I consult with businesses to assist them with human resources, workers’ compensation insurance, employee benefits and administration and payroll needs....
Paula Vogel M.D. : Skin Specialists of San Antonio
Paula Vogel, M.D. Company: Skin Specialists of San Antonio Titles: President, owner, dermatologist, Mohs surgeon What do you do? I’m a dermatologist who specializes in the removal of high-risk skin cancers using a procedure called Mohs surgery. I also love cosmetic...
Cathy Bureau: President, Green Home Realty, LLC
Cathy Bureau President, Green Home Realty, LLC — d/b/a Green Home Realty and Green Commercial Realty What do you do? I’m a Certified Real Estate EcoBroker, commercial practitioner and negotiator, which means I help people buy, sell, build, and lease residential and...
June Bratcher: Daisy Charters and Shuttles Founder and CEO
Daisy Charters and Shuttles Founder and CEO What do you do? Whatever needs to be done, which includes supervising 57 employees and covering any desk in the office. I’ve been here 33 years. What is it that you like best about your job? The fascinating people I meet —...
Jacqui Lugar: Owner, State Farm Insurance
What do you do? Auto, home, life, health and business insurance along with providing banking and financial services for my clients. Length of time at this job: Three years. What is it that you like best about your job? The ability to help my clients with their needs...
Sylvia N. Martinez: Family and Cosmetic D.D.S.
Sylvia N. Martinez, D.D.S. What do you do professionally? I am a family and cosmetic dentist and have been in practice for 31 years. For the first 16 years I worked side by side with my father, Ralph Navarro, who was also a dentist in San Antonio. What is it that you...
Debra Cesaro: Regional Director for Herman Miller
What do you do? I lead an expert sales team focused on helping companies develop their unique solutions for workplaces and help employees engage in their work environment. My region covers Central and South Texas from Waco to Brownsville and the state of Louisiana....
Business Woman Spotlight: Kelly Parrish Walker
Kelly Parrish Walker Vice President of Marketing Parrish & Company/Parrish on Main What do you do? All aspects of marketing, from managing advertising platforms to PR to event planning for our four locations spanning from Round Rock to the Rio Grande Valley....
Business Woman Spotlight: Helen Velesiotis
Helen Velesiotis Owner, President and CEO Taco Taco Café What do you do? I manage all aspects of my business. Length of time at this job: 15 years. What is it that you like best about your job? Creating food and serving people. Education/Major: Business school. What...
