By Dawn Robinette, APR Photography by Suzanne Pack Kristi Sutherfield If it’s possible to have home building and realty running through your veins, Kristi Sutterfield bleeds real estate. As executive vice president of the Greater San Antonio Builders Association...

Creating Success On Her Own Terms
“Inspiration can be found in strange places, but for Katy Mimari, Founder and CEO of Caden Lane, an ugly diaper bag was the spark.”
COVER STORY: The Kowalski Family
Attitude is everything. It’s an oft-used expression, but for the Kowalski family, it’s a “Rosemary-ism.” And it’s something that is baked into everything that has sprouted from the seeds that Rosemary Kowalski and her husband planted when they opened their first restaurant in 1946
COVER WOMAN: Maryanne Guido
Strong Foundations Build a Family Legacy. Maryanne Guido, CEO of Guido Companies, began her path to a career in construction when she answered a question from her husband, Tom. “He asked: ‘What have you always wanted to do that you never had an opportunity?’.
Cover Woman : Shannon Sedgwick Davis
Shannon Sedgwick Davis Seeing Past Impossible to Make the World Better By Dawn Robinette Photography by Susanne Pack with Celebrated Reflections When Shannon Sedgwick Davis asks what makes your heart beat fast, she's not talking about a workout, a run, or a Peloton...
COVER WOMAN: Courtney Percy
If you think working alongside your mother and father means you’re allowed to skip to the head of the line when you become part of the team, don’t look at Courtney Percy’s path at Julian Gold.
Cover Woman: Bianca Rhodes
Bianca Rhodes Talent, Hard Work and Passion Bring Success By Dawn Robinette Photography by David Teran Considering that she's a CEO and has been chief financial officer for two public companies, it's hard to believe that Bianca Rhodes had no idea what she wanted her...
Cover Woman: Dr. Dawn Hui
Dr. Dawn Hui Hitting All of the Right Notes with Heart By Dawn Robinette Photography by David Teran Watch any medical drama, and it's almost guaranteed that the heart surgeon is a feared prima donna. But that's not how an actual cardiac surgeon sees it. "I haven't...
Cover Woman: Claudia Zapata-Elliott
Claudia Zapata-Elliott Finding Peace through Health and Wellness By Dawn Robinette Photography by Brittany Paul Wine. Chocolate. Vegetables. They all fit in the world of "The Diplomacy Diet," Claudia Zapata-Elliott's new program that helps individuals make peace with...
Cover Woman: Mona Helmy
With talent, care and imagination, Mona Helmy brings plastics and art to life.
COVER: Asia Ciaravino
Ask Asia Ciaravino to talk about herself, and she’ll tell you about children in need at SA Youth, the nonprofit where she serves as President and CEO, working to empower San Antonio’s high-risk youth and young adults to achieve their full potential by providing quality educational programming in a safe environment.
COVER: ALLY BROOKE
Ally Brooke’s success comes from her heart. The San Antonio native shares her story of struggles, success, love for family, faith, and the Alamo city.
COVER: Dr. Susan Crockett
Navigating Life's Obstacles to Grow, Achieve and Shine By Dawn RobinettePhotography by David Teran To realize her dream of becoming a plastic surgeon, Susan Crockett, MD, had to land a general surgery rotation during her residency. But that didn't happen. "I was...
COVER: Harriet Kelley
Cover Woman, Harriet Kelley Nurturing Art and Family. A life dedicated to creating one of the country’s premier African American art collections. By Dawn Robinette Photography by David Teran The titles “owner,” “founder,” or “director” inadequately describe...
COVER: Dr. Ana “Cha” Guzman
Dr. Ana M. "Cha" Guzman: A Life Dedicated to Building Foundations A nickname earned while in high school teaching her classmates to “Cha Cha” over lunch either portends your future in education, or your future as someone always on the move. Both definitely fit Dr. Ana...
COVER: Lisa Fullerton
Lisa Fullerton Forging Her Way through Adversity with Advocacy Lisa Fullerton, President and CEO of A Novel Idea, is the force behind the irresistible, mouthwatering delicacies that lure you to the must-have pretzels and Cinnabons in spots like the San Antonio...
COVER: Corinna Holt Richter
Building on a Family Legacy
Rasha Youssef
Fueled by curiosity and determination, Rasha Yousef powers to success in the male-dominated automotive aftermarket industry.