Mario Zelaya
We had heard about axe throwing through friends. I had actually never been axe throwing before I started the business. Once my brother-in-law tried it, we were hooked and decided to start our first location in Burlington, Ontario. Axe throwing is actually something that has been popular for many years all around the world. Read More>>
Jill Tiongco
I’ve always been drawn to a creative lifestyle. Even when I was a child, I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to be when I grew up… I just knew I didn’t want to be stuck behind a nine to five desk job. So after college when I found myself doing just that – sitting behind a desk Monday through Friday, I knew something was just off. Read More>>
Jessica Mack
I am the fourth generation of ownership at Mack’s Golden Pheasant Restaurant. My Great Grandparents Frank and Mae Mack came to Elmhurst from the Czech Republic in 1948. They decided to turn a one room tavern into a full service lounge and restaurant. They converted the small building on the corner of North Avenue and Route 83 into a Czech-Austrian inspired chalet. Read More>>
Michael Kudrna
I’ve always sought out my own path instead of following the path of others. If I am to be accountable for my choices in life, I prefer to be the one making them. My parents raised me to be an individual thinker and leader, so spending time improving how I analyze and interpret all types of data was important. To make a wise decision that isn’t based on luck, one must have a clear mindset on how to interpret the issue at hand without bias then apply the same unbiased thought process to calculate the correct choice/decision. Read More>>
Bruce Hootman
Started when taking SCUBA classes in college in 1974. Loved diving so much that after college became an instructor in 1975 and started the store in 1976. Part time at first but then grew very quickly to become full time in a few years to one of the largest most compete dive stores in the Chicago area and in the top 10% of stores in the country. Read More>>
Ramon Shalit
My wife Stephanie has been teaching Yoga for years, I love CrossFit and we thought offering both would be a great compliment. We offer both CrossFit and Yoga. We feel that the athlete can benefit most by mixing both disciplines. We also strive to keep our BOX super clean and our showers and locker rooms immaculate. Read More>>
Ben Basar
I was in a car accident in 1998, where I was rear ended by a Dodge Ram 3500 going 60mph, while I was at a standstill. I walked away from the accident, but continued to suffer symptoms of whiplash for the next few years after. Forced to give up guiding outdoor adventure trips, I ended up moving to Boulder, CO and working in retail while I started my path to healing. The physical therapist office I was assigned to happened to be across the hall from a Pilates studio. Read More>>
Nicole Rhangolan
Well, I modeled professionally back in the late eighties early nineties…. I guess I’ve always considered myself an entrepreneur. I realized that modeling was not my long term career goal and I’ve always loved skincare and makeup. So in 99 I decided to attend esthetics school. Read More>>
Dalia Galinskiene
I grew up in Lithuania and started dancing when I was six years old. As we grew into competitive dancers as teenagers, we would travel to places like Moscow and Germany to perform our national Lithuanian dances and I always enjoyed playing with my girlfriends’ hair and makeup for the performances. I was really good at special braids and plaits, trimming their bangs, and trying different make-up looks while exploring colors and products. Upon completing University with a degree in Choreography, I began studying skincare, massage and makeup because I realized it was my true passion and how I loved spending my time. Read More>>
Kelly Cardenas
My parents always raised us to be the best we could at whatever we set out to do. This was always wrapped in tons of love and support. Through Hair school I sought out anyone who was willing to teach me. This desire helped to foster some amazing relationships that helped me to see a different side of life. Read More>>
Alexie Young
I am an artreprenuer and owner of Invizion Colorz Inc. When I was young, I knew that I would be an artist. I grew closer to my passion for art while attending North Lawndale College Prep. Although I attended high school in a really rough neighborhood, I had access to so many resources that inspired me to start my business in North Lawndale. Read More>>
