Laura Johnson, University of San Diego grad, as well as owner, founder and distiller at You & Yours Distilling talks about her passion for spirits and the entrepreneurial path to opening her own venture. For the past few years, she has been working to launch her urban distillery and tasting room in San Diego’s East Village. Developing an appreciation for spirits early on—a fateful road trip with a pit stop to a distillery was all it took to seal the deal. She has found her true calling.

Developed for Parent Heart Watch, this colorful, animated approach was used to highlight the facts about sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Parents simply don’t know that 1 in 300 youth has an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk for SCA—the #1 killer of student athletes. Many heart conditions go unrecognized either because there are no symptoms, or symptoms are not recognized and family risk factors are unknown. Know the warning signs and check your child’s heart.

Hold Your Fire, Sierra West’s infectious new EP featuring folk-influenced songs with a pop/rock edge. The Connecticut-born singer/songwriter has built an impressive following in her native New England. Sierra’s passion for music and message of truth, compassion, and spiritual growth make her a force to be reckoned with.

Unique challenges confront the families of Special Operations forces. This story highlights the shared sacrifices of a couple as they endure the emotions of separation and loss in a time of war.