TRANSFORMATIONS
Kailee Ebersole
The Painted Home
CEO & Mom
Hi, I’m Kailee!
I’m a bookkeeper turned interior painter. For years, I worked a job that paid the bills but left me feeling stuck. I wasn’t passionate about it, and I couldn’t see a future that truly lit me up. Deep down, I knew I needed a change, something that would allow me to use the creative energy I wasn’t tapping into during my day job.
That’s when I decided to start painting on the side. What began as a little side gig quickly grew into something much bigger, before I knew it, I was a full-time interior painter. And the truth is, I love what I do. Every day, I get to transform spaces, bring fresh life into homes, and use my creativity in a way that brings joy to others.
I’ve invested in my craft, pushed myself to grow, and surrounded myself with the right support to make this dream possible. Most of all, I took a chance on myself. I stopped asking, “What if it doesn’t work out?” and started asking, “What if it all goes right?”
And I’m so grateful it did.
Angelise Schniers
Divine Daisy Photo + Film
Photographer, Owner
Hi, I’m Angelise!
My path to photography began during one of the hardest seasons of my life, becoming a mother.
After years of infertility, Endometriosis, and a difficult IVF journey, my pregnancy was rough and my health took a major hit. Holding a traditional full-time job became nearly impossible. My attendance slipped, my confidence dropped, and I felt like I was failing. I knew I needed something that gave me flexibility, purpose, and room to breathe.
The one thing that always grounded me was capturing little moments—on my phone, around my home, with my family and dogs. One day, I told my husband I wanted to pursue it for real. I started learning everything I could online and bought my first camera from Facebook Marketplace for $300.
Three years later, that tiny leap has turned into a full-time career I love.
Photography helped me reclaim myself. My favorite moments to capture are the ones most people overlook, the way a baby clings to your arm, the way someone tucks your hair behind your ear, the way love lives in tiny details.
Your moments are the ones that keep my heart full, and I’m honored to turn them into memories you can hold onto forever.
Eleanor Peterson
Up Dawg Entertainment
Talent Booker, Comedian
Hi, I’m Eleanor!
Before stepping into this journey, my life felt like a loop of the same day on repeat. I was job hopping, convincing myself I was content, but deep down I felt stuck and hopeless. I knew there was more inside of me, but I hadn’t yet found the courage to chase it.
That shifted the day I sat across from Dr. Jenn. She asked me what my dreams were, and for the first time I said out loud that I wanted to build a rock climbing gym. She looked at me with belief, not doubt, and that was the first moment I felt seen in possibility instead of limitation. The pursuit of that dream forced me out of my comfort zone — and in doing so, I discovered something even bigger. I auditioned for my first play, was cast as the lead, and uncovered a passion for performance and storytelling.
Since then, mentors have entered my life who have helped shape me into the entertainer and leader I am becoming. Along the way I’ve faced struggles: isolation, naysayers, family and friends who didn’t understand, and the deep inner work of healing. Every obstacle, however, has refined me into a stronger, braver, more authentic version of myself.
Today, I stand in leadership. I wake up excited for what each day will bring. Living authentically has brought me peace, gratitude, and even a kind of glow that strangers notice. My calling is clear: to give people a reason to gather. Whether through comedy, booking shows, or creating events, I am here to create spaces filled with joy, laughter, and connection.
My dream is to dominate the comedy scene — but even beyond that, my purpose is to build a life that invites people to come together, to find peace, and to share in something bigger than themselves.
Mark Dougherty
RaW pOeT
Poet + Personal Chef
Hi, I’m Mark!
I grew up in a world that valued success but never taught me what it actually meant. The focus was on doing, not being. So I learned to adapt, to wear the masks that helped me fit in, even when they didn’t feel right. I worked hard, but I didn’t feel connected.
Cooking was the first place I ever felt at home. It started when I was young working in restaurants, then feeding people in the Coast Guard, where I learned what it meant to serve. Food taught me how to pay attention. It grounded me. It gave me a way to care for others and, eventually, myself.
Over time, I realized what I was really chasing wasn’t recognition, it was reflection. Poetry became that space. The words helped me process what food had always shown me: that love, acceptance, and honesty are what keep us alive, not just fed.
Now, I’m focused on bringing those values back into everyday life. Whether it’s cooking simple, affordable meals or sharing something I’ve written, I want to help people slow down, reflect, and see that they already have what they need to nourish themselves inside and out.
Check out Mark’s Affordable Recipe Guide Here.