Justin (aka KAMA) Maginn

PROFESSION: Founder/Emcee for Earthworms

BIO: A ten year veteran of the hip-hop industry with groups such as CORE PROjECT and EARTHWORMS. A well-traveled and experienced emcee who has toured with the likes of Nelly and the St. Lunatics, 311 and The Ro

Todd Rick

PROFESSION: Film

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Dr. David W. Lask, D.C.

PROFESSION: Doctor of Chiropractic

BIO: Chiropractic physician for 12 years. Runs a successful wellness practice in St. Louis. Also runs a child safety company called Childproofers of St. Louis. We make homes safer for kids. Purpose is to save l

Michelle Lee Prater

PROFESSION: President and Owner of Diva Lee Productions

BIO: Michelle embodies all that is sexy, savvy and successful in St. Louis. Her company, Diva Lee Productions, is one of the most successful promotional companies in Missouri and employs over dozens of promo mo

Tishaura O. Jones

PROFESSION: State Representative

BIO: Rep. Tishaura O. Jones, 37, represents Downtown St. Louis City and several neighborhoods south of Downtown (District 63), and was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2008.

Kevyn Idoux

PROFESSION: Salon owner

BIO: Ten-year veteran in the style business as well as seven years as a national hair color educator, Kevyn brought his "Style Kreativity, Kolor Expertise to the hip, bustling nightlife area of The Grove.

Erica J. Driver

PROFESSION: Compliance Manger

BIO: Erica is a St. Louis native with a BA in Behavioral Science. Erica is a Compliance Manger for a prominent nonprofit organization that is a leader in the metropolitan St. Louis area.

Antonio Verde

PROFESSION: Project Management

BIO: Tony is a rising star in YTB's PMO management group. He is an active leader in a number of charitable organizations and a community leader. He is a huge Laker's fan, and an avid blogger.

Richard J. Valenta

PROFESSION: Actor /Model

BIO: While completing a graduate level education, Richard was Director of IT for a local insurance group for nearly a decade. He also earned a real estate broker's license and owns his own rental properties.

Teddy Blackett

PROFESSION: CEO/FOUNDER, BFREEPAPARAZZI.COM

BIO: Teddy Blackett is the founder and CEO of B Free Paparazzi LLC (bfreepaparazzi.com). A mid-sized Event Promotion Company based in St. Louis, Missouri, www.bfreepaparazzi.com.

Danielle Smith

PROFESSION: Founder of ExtraordinaryMommy.com/ Online Radio/TV Host

BIO: Danielle is truly an extraordinary mommy to two small children. She founded her website to remind moms that what they are doing every day is EXTRAORDINARY. She's also a former TV anchor and reporter.

Melissa Pluta

PROFESSION: Event Planner

BIO: Melissa, 23, is originally from Edwardsville, Illinois. She's classy, genuine and has a caring heart. She recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University.

Greg Tappella

PROFESSION: Web Designer

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Jack Snyder

PROFESSION: Screenwriter/Director/Adjunct Professor

BIO: Jack has been recognized nationally and internationally for his short films and has been featured in local media interviews. Recently, he co-wrote and directed the feature film called "Ghost Image."

Samantha Siracusa

PROFESSION: Administrative Assistant

BIO: Samantha is an Administrative Assistant to the CEO & COO of infuz, an interactive marketing agency downtown. In her spare time she coaches the Spirit Elite All-stars senior cheerleading squad in Festus.

Christine Dierkes

PROFESSION: Business Sales Manager, Verizon Wireless

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Emily Fishman

PROFESSION: Associate Director of Programs & Volunteers

BIO: Emily, 26, has a Master's Degree in Public Policy & Administration for Nonprofit Management & Leadership. She works as the Associate Director of Programs and Volunteers at Circle Of Concern.

Cara Shrum

PROFESSION: Lifestyle Manager

BIO: Cara is a dynamic self-employed professional and an awesome single mom. Her commitment first comes to her son so much so that she has enrolled in the area's only bi-lingual daycare. Cara also runs her own

Tommy Martin

PROFESSION: Waiter

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Hannah Cho

PROFESSION: Owner of KBTY and Soloman\'s International

BIO: Hannah is single, owner of a company and is always at the hottest parties in St. Louis. A true representative of Alive Mag's Sexy & Successful!

Suzanne Lay

PROFESSION: Fashion Designer

BIO: Suzanne has held various positions in her professional career as Assistant designer/patternmaker with Weissman and Technical designer for the Conxet Label with Lord & Taylor.

Shane Cohn

PROFESSION: 25th Ward Alderman - City of St. Louis

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Paul Gibson

PROFESSION: Agent for CENTRO Models / Fashion Deigner

BIO: Paul is currently a model representative for TalentPlus’ Centro division, focusing on scouting and development of new faces for local, national and international markets.

Jen Leyden

PROFESSION: Media & Marketing Coordinator

BIO: Jen is fun, attractive and very energetic. She's the Media & Marketing Coordinator for Luxco Inc. and owner of rennyandlola.com (launching Aug 1st).

Laura Nicol

PROFESSION: Vaccine Representative

BIO: Laura is very successful in her career as a vaccine representative for a well-known company. She models through a local agency and has appeared in local and national ads as well as on billboards.

Haley Turner

PROFESSION: Administrative Assistant

BIO: Administrative Assistant to The Clinical Research Center, LLC in Creve Ceour. Owned by experienced investigators, Dr. Phillip Korenblat and Dr. Jeffrey Tillinghast.

Yasmine King

PROFESSION: School-Based Manager, Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Allison Tonsing

PROFESSION: Director of Fund Development, Susan G. Komen for the Cure

BIO: Before entering her current position, Tonsing was a Senior Event Marketing Representative for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital here in St. Louis. She's a graduate of the University of Missouri.

Joe Mannion, MS

PROFESSION: Sport & High Performance Psychology Consultant, Speaker, Author, & Adjunct

BIO: M.S. (Sport Psychology), 1 year Post-Grad at Vic Uni in Australia, St. Croix Half-Ironman Triathlete, Black Belt, 2 Marathons, Research in North Africa & with Iraqi War Crimes Tribunal. Full bio at AllWorl

Joey Giliberti

PROFESSION: General Manager/Director of Operations, JTK Sales Inc.

BIO: Grad Schools: Webster University '09 MBA, Business Administration Boston University '10 (hoping for) CFP®, Financial Studies Webster '09 College: Southern Illinois University '04 B.S. Marketi

Godfried Addae

PROFESSION: Image Consultant/ Entrepreneur

BIO: the enigma, simply put: the essence of suave, image, style; personified

Tonya Winfrey

PROFESSION: CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist

BIO: Tonya, 37, is a beautiful and successful single female representing the gay community! Tonya graduated from Webster University's Nurse Anesthesia program and works as a Nurse Anesthetist.

Marc King

PROFESSION: Young Entrepreneur

BIO: A renaissance man is commonly defined as one with vast knowledge or experience in many different areas. Young entrepreneur Marc “TK” King is that man. He's the Owner/Barber of Chez Nous Styles Hair Studio

Orvella Jones

PROFESSION: Project Manager

BIO: Orvella is a part of a social charitable organization that does a lot in the STL community to give back. She has a very successful career and is always helping others acheive their career goals as well.

Thomas Fortenberry

PROFESSION: CEO - Smelly Things Candle Company

BIO: After graduating from high school in 1989, Thomas became a fashion model. After beefing up a bit and losing his geekiness, he modeled for Alexander Julian, Mademoiselle and others for a short time.

Jim Varagona

PROFESSION: ink store manager

BIO: This full time dad, who graduated from Webster University with a degree in Media Communications, still finds time to manage an ink store, sell clever t-shirts online, tweet nonsense and fundraise.

Renita Rhodes

PROFESSION: SOX IT Auditor with the Office of Inspector General for USPS

BIO: Renita is a mother of one and is a recent 2009 Masters of Information Management graduate from Washington University. She received a Bachelors of Business Administration degree from Tennessee State Univers

Carly Buchanan

PROFESSION: Client Relationship Manager, TALX Corporation

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Amy Graham

PROFESSION: Executive Director, LiveFeed

BIO: Amy is the Executive Director of local non-profit LiveFeed. Her drive and determination have helped guide the organization from complete obscurity to getting the organization in front of 1 million fans.

Megan Kolbow

PROFESSION: Teacher/ Director/Dancer/ Model

BIO: Megan was born in Missouri but now resides in Illinois. She received both her Associate and Bachelors degree in 2004 & 2006. She is back in school, majoring in Child Care Education. She is a teacher and a

Dr. Heather Morales

PROFESSION: Chiropractor

BIO: Heather graduated at the age of 23 as a chiropractor. She is single and has a lot going for her. She is the owner of Elite Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, LLC in South County.

Phillice Waters

PROFESSION: Asset Coordinator/Commercial Real Estate/aspiring singer

BIO: Phillice Waters is a strong, positive woman in our community. She is a part of the leadership for the United Way's Charmaine Chapman Committe and also heavily involved with civic involvement.

Stan Luong

PROFESSION: Club Promoter/Host, IT technician

BIO: B.S. in business management, entrepreneur.

Emily Clark

PROFESSION: Entertainment Host, Broadcaster

BIO: TV host and Reporter for "Show Me Nights." Former host of Charter's "I Want More." Covers all of St. Louis' hottest events. You can find Emily on every red carpet, at every fashion show and every mus

Chris Straatmann

PROFESSION: Aggracultral Construction and Development

BIO: Chris (far right in photo) is an attractive, energetic go-getter who joined a farm service business several years ago and has developed an entire division of new revenue production.

Maki Wall

PROFESSION: Writer/Columnist/Model

BIO: Having been educated in 4 different countries, Maki holds an MBA from University of Hull, England. Currently residing in St. Louis, She has been working as a columnist with numerous publishing companies.

Courtney Connolly

PROFESSION: Home Merchandising Professional

BIO: Courtney has lived in the St. Louis area for the past 9 years. She relocated here from Seattle during her second year in high school. Courtney attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.

Peter Mackercher

PROFESSION: Entrepreneur

BIO: Peter bought his first investment property at age 21 and has been building a real estate empire, St. Louis style, ever since. He's also added an offshoot business, A-Plus Roofing.