JJ Ortega
We both came from real estate backgrounds and in 2013 we opened K&J Design Group as a boutique outfit, focusing on staging high end, luxury homes in Atlanta. We quickly became one of the only companies in Atlanta that offered luxury furnishings that could accommodate the most exclusive homes in Atlanta. Read More>>
Alex Baghshahi
I started going to work with my dad at the age of 6 since my elementary school was located next to his rug shop. I would attend school half a day and spent the rest of my day learning about rugs, and doing my homework. In 1976 when I started my college, I established my business called Persian Rug Paradise which is the parent company of Oriental Rug shop. Read More>>
Joe Novak
We are Joe and Whitney Novak, the owners of Kazoo Toys. In 2009, we moved to Atlanta from Los Angeles and now live in Buckhead with our daughter (the unofficial store mascot). Read More>>
Shamari Cherry
My first love was makeup artistry. I idolized that industry and was connected to the pigments, colors, and art. I applied several times with M.A.C and never received an interview until 2005. This was after years of trying to join this company. Read More>>
Chantel Cohen
I have a passion for helping people … that is not a line. My entire career has been built on helping people construct better lives, marriages, and careers for themselves. I have never subscribed to the notion that the glass is half full or half empty; I know and have seen, through my work with individuals, couples, and companies such as Coca Cola that the glass is always refillable. Read More>>
Mallory Thorburn
After receiving my Master’s degree in Accounting in 2010, I went to work for a public accounting firm. I was burnt out after a few years and realized that I needed something different, I just wasn’t sure quite yet what that was. In February of 2014, my husband proposed and the wedding planning began. That summer I set out to find the perfect dress! After visiting a few bridal shops, I realized that I hadn’t had the wedding dress experience that I dreamt about since I was a little girl – shops were crowded, people were pushy, and the whole thing felt very overwhelming. Read More>>
Ansley Parillo
My friend and business partner, Guy Baker, and I are both registered nurses. We worked together as Neonatal ICU nurses at an Atlanta area hospital. Rest Assured was born out of a need we saw to provide families with high quality, expert care for newborns by licensed professional caregivers. Having a baby is an incredibly exciting time for couples. Read More>>
Claire “Yum” Arnold
I grew up on a farm in southern Virginia and believe that kind of life instills a fabulous work ethic because it gives an opportunity to be a meaningful participant in family life. Before I could reach the table, I was in charge of setting it for each meal, using a sketch my father did to show me the proper placement of silverware and dishes. As I got older, the jobs got harder and more complex. Read More>>
