15 MINUTES WITH

NIRJARY DESAI
15 MINUTES WITH NIRJARY DESAI

For her entire life, Nirjary Desai has felt a strong desire to educate people about…

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15 MINUTES WITH ERIN MCCUTCHEON

Erin McCutcheon boasts an impressive 25 years of experience in the corporate accounting and financial…

15 MINUTES WITH JACKIE GARSON HOWARD

Creativity has always been vital for Jackie Garson Howard, founder of Paces Papers, Inc., a…

GEORGE COUNDOURIOTIS
15 MINUTES WITH GEORGE COUNDOURIOTIS

About four years ago, George Coundouriotis was ready to make a permanent change in his…

Ted Jenkin
15 MINUTES WITH TED JENKIN

For Ted Jenkin, work is therapy. Every time he helps someone make educated decisions about…

MICHELLE ENJOLI
15 MINUTES WITH MICHELLE ENJOLI

Michelle Enjoli learned to love two things growing up in a big family in a…

iAccess - 15 MINUTES WITH BRANDON WINFIELD
15 MINUTES WITH BRANDON WINFIELD

It was Brandon Winfield’s first day as program manager for the It Takes a Village…

CATHERINE CLIFTON
15 MINUTES WITH CATHERINE CLIFTON

Catherine Clifton has a very specific plan for June 26. That day, she’ll find a…

JESS WARDELL
15 MINUTES WITH JESS WARDELL

Jess Wardell is a former teacher. Her husband, Corey, is an accounting professional. They never…

15 MINUTES WITH KIRK HALPERN

Kirk Halpern was one year and one day into his law career, and he was…

Joe Salome - THE GEORGIA HEMP COMPANY
15 MINUTES WITH JOE SALOME

It was late 2017, and Joe Salome had worked tirelessly with his childhood friend to…

Nicholas Ladany, Ph.D.
15 MINUTES WITH NICHOLAS LADANY, PH.D.

According to Nicholas Ladany, Ph.D., it’s one of the most amazing pieces of art he’s…

JOEL DARBY
15 MINUTES WITH JOEL DARBY

Joel Darby knew there had to be a better way. He was trying to pay…

LEXIS MARVIN
15 MINUTES WITH LEXIS MARVIN

Lexis Marvin is mom to an adorable 1-year-old boy and two lovable pit bulls, Kira…

Tony Conway
15 MINUTES WITH TONY CONWAY

Ask Tony Conway, founder of Buckhead’s award-winning special event company Legendary Events, what he sees…

ANDY FOLIO
15 MINUTES WITH ANDY FOLIO

“We should call it the house of obsolete media,” jokes Andy Folio, the owner of…

VINCE VELAZQUEZ
15 MINUTES WITH VINCE VELAZQUEZ

As the Director of Team Security for the Atlanta Hawks, Buckhead resident Vince Velazquez’s main…

JAY GOULD
15 MINUTES WITH JAY GOULD

It’s been reported that in Atlanta, Buckhead has the least amount of public park space…

15 MINUTES WITH NADIA BILCHIK

Public speaking comes naturally to Sandy Springs resident Nadia Bilchik. STORY: Jill Becker PHOTO: Sara…

KRISTIN COWART
15 MINUTES WITH KRISTIN COWART

“It’s hard to believe we’ve reached such a milestone,” says Buckhead resident Kristin Cowart on…

15 MINUTES WITH MICHELLE A. MIDDLEBROOKS

As a woman standing just five feet, four inches tall, Michelle A. Middlebrooks’ chosen career…

MARTIN STEPHENSON
15 MINUTES WITH MARTIN STEPHENSON

“I’m not a very good golfer,” confesses 38-year-old Buckhead resident Martin Stephenson, which seems like…

15 MINUTES WITH JENNIFER MORGAN

“I thought the successful, smart part of me was dead,” says Jennifer Morgan, referring to…

15 MINUTES WITH JON LESTER

Jon Lester has been called one of the most successful players in major league baseball.…

15 MINUTES WITH MEREDYTH COLE

Meredyth Cole can walk to school every day. That’s because she lives on campus. STORY:…

15 MINUTES WITH LONDYN GREEN

“I want to take over the world, but first comes homework.” STORY: Jill Becker Those…

15 MINUTES WITH JULIE ABES

At her shop, Batter Cookie Dough Counter in Ponce City Market, Julie Abes sells T-shirts…

15 MINUTES WITH CHRIS M. GROOM

Chris M. Groom is a rugged-looking guy, with a fit physique, healthy tan and that…

15 MINUTES WITH ANTHONY DIAZ

Anthony Diaz has a unique morning ritual. The 46-year-old Buckhead resident heads to work well…

15 MINUTES WITH TIM AND MARIA RESUTA

“We originally wanted to open a winery,” confesses Tim Resuta, the co-founder of Atlanta’s first…