Welcome to Lifestyle Frisco’s weekly video interview series, LIFESTYLE PROFILES.
Watch while our CEO, Wendi McGowan-Ellis, is “discovering and disclosing the people who create the fabric of Frisco.”
Interview #113 Do you feel lost, overwhelmed with life, or simply stuck in a rut? Sammy Gonzalez and Greg Brinkley of "The...
Interview #112 It’s not all nose jobs, tummy tucks, and mommy makeovers anymore and Dr. Sean Hill knows exactly what your...
Interview #111 No, shopping isn't the same this year, but you can be "home for the holidays" and still participate from...
Interview #110 Sometimes a little "car party" is just what you need and you got it on Friday, November 6th, at the Melody of...
Interview #109 Everyone knows our art community is growing here in Frisco, but let's meet one of the leaders of the movement....
Interview #108 With 30 years of HR expertise and many life lessons as a mother, wife, and executive, Angelia Pelham is the CEO...
Interview #106 With the mission to ensure that every child in our community has access to personal hygiene items, Elizabeth...
Interview #105 We're thrilled to welcome Dawn Rice, founder of Write On! as she tells the story of opening her business this...
Interview #104 With a passion for connecting the right family to the perfect home, Kirsten and Adam Lile have all the insights...
Interview #103 This week on LIFESTYLE PROFILES, let's meet Mary Von Ahnen... Former CIO of Fossil Group who's shifted her...
Interview #102 Did you know that on average nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the...
Interview #101 Making an impact in the tech community and for men in medical crisis, Jason W. Taylor is the President of Code...
Interview #100 "The fact is that 6 years ago, when Scott and I started Lifestyle Frisco, I was as near as possible a different...
Interview #99 "If I can have any impact in women coming into the sports world and taking their seat at the table, then I am...
Interview #98 We love to know what other media companies are doing here in the North Texas area, so watch as Ollie Chandhok,...
Interview #97 Among our affluent and growing suburban neighborhoods lies an issue that remains hidden: Homelessness. Ann Harris,...
Interview #96 Building character in men without religion or politics, David Barnes and Bill Foreman are leading by example at...
Interview #95 When Sonia overheard her son thinking there was no homelessness in DFW she knows it was time to burst that bubble....
Interview #94 It's time to turn up the Christmas music and break out the holiday decor (if you haven't already!). Instead of...
Interview #93 It's time to get your gobble going, but before all the turkey and trimmings, watch Rhonda Colgrove, Chair of the...
Interview #92 Almost two years later, we had to have Donny Churchman back on the PROFILES to update us on all the projects Nack...
Interview #91 Young people who use e-cigarettes are four times more likely to start smoking cigarettes than their peers who do...
Interview #90 Deputy Chief Scott Vetterick joined the Frisco Fire Department in 2005 and has been serving Frisco ever since....
Interview #89 Making a difference by investing in and inspiring the future of our children, Sunitha Cheruvu and Allison Miller...
Interview #88 A lifestyle and fashion blogger in Dallas, Stephanie Seay is a Co-Chair of Partners Card 2019. Your $70 Partners...
Interview #87 All the way from Post, Texas, just southeast of Lubbock, Dr. Mike Waldrip, our Frisco ISD Superintendent, is...
Interview #86 While grades are the yardstick by which we measure students, instilling confidence and a love of learning brings...
Interview #85 An authentic German experience, Oktoberfest, is coming to Frisco! SBG Hospitality organizer Kaylee Kelley and...
Interview #84 We’re honored to have Kimberly Wade, founder of Kids Shouldn’t Have Cancer, join us to tell the story of her...
Interview #83 Coming from major retailer corporate backgrounds, Lesa Nelson and Beth Crain are changing bodies for the better...
Interview #82 Coming from a well-known name here in Frisco, William Shaddock is the second generation developing and designing...
Interview #81 A "hidden gem" in the 75033, Logan Stout is a local man making things happen with his company, ID Life, a...
Interview #80 From Illinois to Indiana to California to New Zealand, meet globe-trotting George Galanopoulos, our 6th head coach...
Interview #79 This bubbly blond who’s been here over 20 years, Shannon Hammond has seen tons of change happen in Frisco....
Interview #78 Entrepreneurship is emerging everywhere in Frisco… Meet Rooha Alexander and Tushar Jain two young entrepreneurs...
Interview #77 This southern beauty from Texarkana has a HUGE heart... Alicia Bush is the founder of Treasured Vessels, a 501C3...
Interview #76 In 1985, Rick Fletcher arrived in the Dallas area and not long after settled in Frisco for a software company job....
Interview #75 From California to Frisco, Jennifer Harper is bringing FRESH to Frisco with the Frisco Fresh Market. As the second...
Interview #74 Leading the most progressive library in the State of Texas, thanks in large part to her vision, Shelley Holley is...
Interview #73 "Shattered Dreams" is a two-day program designed to educate students about the dangers of underage drinking and...
Interview #72 Decorated combat veteran and recipient of 12 Army Medals and the Combat Action Badge, let's meet the first female...
Interview #71 Managing planning, building inspections, code enforcement and health and food safety, John Lettelleir has led the...
Interview #70 Winner of the 2019 Young Entrepreneurs Academy "Investors Pitch Panel," Sidharth Sood has founded Arise...
Interview #69 From working at a medical device company, to co-founding and leading a global athletic product tech company,...
Interview #68 Two of the most lively and heart-warming women we've interviewed yet... Sue Chapman and Lari Mcconegly of...
Interview #67 Correction: Since publishing we've learned that the first female president of the FFL was Julie Saner Markham...
Interview #66 Born in Cajun Country, she got here as quick as she could, and today Ashley Miller is leading community relations...
Interview #65 From being raised on a ranch to Frisco’s First Lady, Dana Cheney is like most other moms in Frisco - running a...
Interview #64 With hearts as big as their Texas Super Lawyer personalities, Paul Simon and Dustin Paschal are "leading the...
Interview #63 Creating memorable experiences through unforgettable events, let's meet Lauren Stephan, Founder and President of...
Interview #62 Born and raised in Oklahoma, Stacy Alton, Superintendent of Leadership Prep School, got here as fast as she could....
Interview #61 Volunteering, fundraising, and friendship that improves the quality of life in our community, watch as Amy Rudy...
Interview #60 Connecting fans and raising the bar on baseball, Andy Milovich, the new President and General Manager of the...
Interview #59 With a passion for small business and all things digital, our Co-Founder and COO, V. Scott Ellis, is the brains...
Interview #58 A lovely lady with a sweet spot for swimming, meet Pat DeLange, (or as she's better known "Ms. Pat"), founder...
Interview #57 With every workout session as a one-on-one, private experience, Alcyr Coelho is delivering on fitness goals in...
Interview #56 Who do chefs like Tre Wilcox turn to for assistance at events? Meet Sasta founder Laura Beard and her CTO Josh...
Interview #55 A passionate non-profit leader, Heather Canterbury is working hard to feed our hungry children at Frisco...
Interview #54 From California kid to corporate communications at EDS, John Clendening has written a "love letter to Frisco" in...
Interview #53 The newest President of the Downtown Merchant Association, Danny Mehta is one of The Rail District's biggest...
Interview #52 A West Virginia-native who’s lived all over the U.S., former Mayor Mike Simpson is now the CEO of the Boys...
Interview #51 With over 10 years in the title insurance industry, Brittany Colberg is a Frisco woman of integrity with a warm...
Interview #50 Another Christmas ALREADY? Seriously, what the Elf? It seems like we just cleared up the tinsel from last...
Interview #49 One of the best-networked ladies in Frisco, Melanie Nance is Frisco's "Young Professional of the Year" and a...
Interview #48 Frisco has made international news when Mayor Jeff Cheney announced, along with City Council, a ground-breaking...
Interview #47 These ladies create story ideas, write articles, edit posts, share everything on our social media channels, and...
Interview #46 Creating unique gifts of all kinds, Karen Necciai and Tricia Stimac are providing custom and personalized items...
Interview #45 Using music to raise awareness and funds for other nonprofits, Charlie Wendell is the Founder and Executive...
Interview #44 Meet Brian Wysong and Jeb Matulich, founders of Tumbleweed Texstyles, a brand that has it's own Frisco...
Interview #43 This Thanksgiving, the mashed potatoes will wait and you can DVR the Macy's parade. Meet Allison Burum,...
Interview #42 With a gift for giving, Shannon Kmak, President of the Junior League of Collin County, and Heather Webb, Chair of...
Interview #41 Pull up a seat at the dark, hardwood bar that the runs the length of the restaurant, order your favorite classic...
Interview #40 “Where Friday Night Lights Meets Concussion,” Matt Wixon is the Facilitator for Athletics in the...
Interview #39 Having lived in Frisco for 87 years, Bill Cates is our city's first recipient of Mayor Cheney's Distinguished...
Interview #38 Creating awareness and increasing support to find a cure for pediatric cancers, Jill McMillan, on the board of...
Interview #37 Delightful as she is professional, Dawn Cruzan is the Founder and President of Camp Craig Allen. Come join us at...
Interview #36 On the outside do you look like you have it all together, but on the inside, you’re fighting a soundtrack of...
Interview #35 After taking his kids to volunteer at a food pantry in Plano, TX, Andre Angel was shocked to discover that hunger...
Interview #34 Jason Rogers and Bill Raitt were looking for the right sport for their kids and an opportunity to help them learn...
Interview #33 With a passion for people, this teddy bear of a gentleman, Earnest Morgan, is touching lives and moving hearts in...
Interview #32 This week, let’s meet Allyson Mendel. With a college National Volleyball Championship and a father who played in...
Interview #31 Building the future of entrepreneurship in Frisco, Peter Burns is the Program Manager for Young Entrepreneurs...
Interview #30 The Newman family was here before Frisco was Frisco. Listen in as Lauren Newman Burge tells the story of her...
Interview #29 Years ago one evening, catching his grown sons smoking cigars in the family hot tub, father Dave Frakes found a...
Interview #28 Carrie and Daniel Himel, weren’t satisfied with the fact that their middle school aged boys couldn’t play...
Interview #27 This week, let’s meet Frisco’s favorite valet, Jordan Knowles, founder and CEO of Fast Forward Valet. If you...
Interview #26 Connected to almost everyone in Frisco, Kristin Grammar is an Associate Vice President at TIG Real Estate, a...
Interview #25 This week, let's meet Jenny Dean, Founder of Jenny Dean Fitness, and a Frisco fitness pioneer. Jenny believes in...
Interview #24 A woman who is in full possession of her mind, who is responsible for her thoughts and actions, and who is...
Interview #23 For many of us, summer break means a welcome shift to less-structured days, more flexibility, and no required...
Interview #22 We're 23 weeks into 2018, and across our country, there have already been 23 school shootings where someone...
Interview #21 This week, we got the Go Local guys - Brandon Frakes and Gabe Harris - out from behind the camera to talk about...
Interview #20 With leadership experience in pharmacy operations, compliance, and overall quality improvement, Raj Chhadua and...
Interview #19 "Give Back. Make Things Happen. Take Risks." All mottos of Tomasz Kwiatkowski. A natural connection builder with...
Interview #18 Guarding a unique repository of high fashion and style, Frisco resident Susan Sanders is the University of North...
Interview #17 Since we tape all our LIFESTYLE PROFILES vides in the National Breast Cancer Foundation studios, the opportunity...
Interview #16 As a serial entrepreneur in the sports and athletic industry, Raphael Smith is changing the way injuries are...
Interview #15 Erin Smith has a vast background in the corporate world and entrepreneurship. Starting out from college with a...
Interview #14 Frisco resident Michael Davis is meeting social and emotional needs for kids through character development...
Interview #13 This week, let's meet Scott Pontikes, founder of Scotty P's Hamburgers. Scott was a foodie before being a...
Interview #12 Executive Director of the Sci-Tech Discovery Center, Petter Claffey brings energy, enthusiasm, and expertise to...
Interview #11 Johnny Dela Valdene is an entrepreneur in the truest sense... He has never worked for anyone else. As the CEO of...
Interview #10 Tre Wilcox looks like he belongs at the gym more than in a kitchen. If judging his athletic physique, many are...
Interview #9 Suad Bejtovic is the best-dressed photographer in the world… He has a big Canon and he’s not afraid to shoot...
Interview #8 Thomas Finley is the Adult Services Manager at the Frisco Public Library. As a former book scout for Larry...
Interview #7 Casey McEuin is the President and Executive Director of Project RELO. He's on a mission to create opportunities...