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Brittny Sorrells
Taylor Hunter Indianapolis
Older sister to rock star brothers (twins) and blessed to have amazing parents A proud dog mom Spiritual and attend Traders Point Christian Church in downtown Indy Slightly obsessed with Top Chef, crime documentaries, and the podcast Criminal Embarrassed to admit I order ClusterTruck more than I cook Spontaneous when it comes to traveling and spur-of-the-moment adventures Happiest when I am in warm weather and outside An avid supporter of equality for all A glass half full type A born and raised Hoosier
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Julie Veldman Harris
Julie Veldman Harris Columbus
A mom to Gabe (3) and Elaina (6 months) A wife to Mike, who I married about a year after meeting (online) – when you know, you know! An avid Notre Dame fan A Barnes & Thornburg lifer. I started as a summer associate and have worked in three offices, and truly love them all. A horseback rider and competitor A firm believer that “love is love” Extremely close to my (large and loud) family Excited to attend any sporting event A devoted friend. I had 12 bridesmaids who are all still my best friends, and I would have a few more to add if I were getting married today! Happiest when I am with my kids (and on a beach, if we are getting specific)
Alida Baldazo
Alida Baldazo Chicago
Half Dutch and half Mexican, and I always thought that was a unique combo Named after my Dutch great-great-aunt; nobody pronounces my name correctly, but I’m never offended by it Occasionally a stand-in for my husband’s social media projects at work and was on a billboard once An animal lover and self-proclaimed “cat lady”. I also have the sweetest pit bull ever. A major control freak and have to remind myself to “let it go” frequently All about camping, fishing and hiking and I go on annual kayak trips at Turkey Run Married to someone four inches shorter than me – without heels on A band geek at heart; I played clarinet for seven years, piano for a couple and now handbells in my church choir An avid concert-goer – I go to about 20 concerts a year A person with MAJOR anxiety. Agreeing to be featured here made me dizzy and my throat close up.
Brittny Sorrells Dallas
Taylor Hunter Dallas
Julie Veldman Harris Dallas
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Married to my beautiful wife, Paulette, for 27 years A person with four kids, eight grandkids and five great-grandkids The owner of a bird named Grace and a beta fish named Sunny A believer that prayer works for all things A person who loves going fishing Born in the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. A person who loves putting together holiday centerpieces Someone who loves hanging out at the beach with family A die-hard Washington football fan A former chef in the Army for eight years where I traveled to different countries
A horror movie and true-crime addict A barre instructor who has been doing barre workouts for nearly a decade Terrified of birds and most other things that fly Heavily tattooed, which tends to surprise most people Severely allergic and incredibly attractive to mosquitoes – I get giant welts that leave me bruised while others are left untouched A former flutist who performed in the opening ceremonies of the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia A mother to two cats and two dogs – the product of a blended pet family with my partner An introspective introvert who observes and listens before speaking, which many mistake for standoffishness or shyness An avid snowboarder who rides “goofy” A Star Wars fangirl who has been attending San Diego Comic-Con since the mid-’90s
Catherine Carpenter Grand Rapids
From a large Catholic family and married an atheist – he is the most remarkable person I know An animal lover with three rescues: two German shepherds named Mayhem and Panzer, who we just adopted, and a bichon-poodle mix named Valentine Rusty with American Sign Language, but I still have dreams in which I sign The daughter of an immigrant and a true mutt when it comes to nationalities. Through DNA testing, I discovered I am not Sicilian and I am still trying to cope with it. Not artistic but my recent hobby is pressing flowers and turning them into animal montages Creeped out by sloths – I can’t get past their unusually long arms and algae-ridden bodies A great sous chef and baker, but not an executive chef; too much pressure and I crack A talker and laugher – I was the kid that teachers always made switch seats A nature enthusiast who loves hiking, camping, visiting national parks, etc. I believe nature heals. A traveler who plans to eat her way through Tuscany this October. Pasta, bread, wine, repeat. Still not coping very well with not being Sicilian.
Mitchell Berry Fort Wayne
A dad of two elementary schoolers An air-cooled Volkswagen enthusiast A Notre Dame Fighting Irish fan A lifelong Hoosier A detail-driven advocate A lover of history A retired baritone (“bari”) saxophone player An optimist A future snowbird (get ready, Florida) A first-generation lawyer
Mercedes Badia-Tavas Chicago
A Cuban by birth, an American through experience and passport, and an ever-striving global citizen always looking for a place to visit A former synchronized swimmer of my college club The mother of an award-winning biotech designer and an aspiring activist artist who both intend to make their mark on the world A traveler from a young age. I received a suitcase at age 8 to use for travel and exploring. I’ve owned many permutations of this suitcase since. A recent RV owner planning new upgrades and our next trip across the country A former NYC dweller who lived in Long Island City when it was a hidden corner of Queens. Cheap rent with proximity to the hustle of Manhattan. A daughter of two Cuban parents who returned to Cuba at 34, for the first time after leaving, while pregnant with my oldest child Married to a Filipino financier and artist who immigrated to the U.S. on an L-2 visa with his parents. His father was an engineer for Wrigley. A lover of music who enjoys dancing – salsa, merengue, rumba, and cha-cha but I also like the swing, boogie, shag (a Southern dance) and Cajun French dancing (visit Louisiana to experience it) A painter who is a bit out of practice. Our house is full of art from many artists, as we buy art when we travel.
