SPORTS + RECREATION
ICE & GOLF CENTER AT NORTHWOODS SAN ANTONIO’S COOLEST SECOND HOME
ENTERTAINMENT
THE QUIET STANDARD: MIKE JOHNSON A NATIONAL LOOK AT STEADY LEADERSHIP
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
STONE OAK’S HONORABLE MEN THE MEN WHO SHOW UP WELL
LIFE + CULTURE
HOPE HONORS VETERANS HELPING VETERANS FIND PEACE
This month’s issue started with a simple idea: men worth celebrating.
But the more we worked on it, the more that idea stretched into something bigger than titles, jobs, or polished answers on a questionnaire. It became a conversation about what it actually means to show up well.
And no, not in a grand, dramatic, movie-trailer kind of way.
Sometimes showing up looks like serving your country. Sometimes it looks like caring for patients with steady hands and a full heart. Sometimes it looks like building a business, coaching a team, raising children, mentoring others, or quietly doing the right thing when nobody is clapping.
This month, women in Stone Oak helped us highlight honorable men in our community. I loved that. There is something meaningful about women saying, “This man is worth noticing.” Not because he is perfect, but because he leads with character, consistency, humor, faith, service, humility, grit, or kindness.
You’ll also meet veterans whose stories remind us that honor should not expire. Hope Honors Veterans serves those nearing the end of life with recognition, compassion, and the words some veterans waited decades to hear.
And because every good issue needs a little unexpected joy, we also spent time at the Ice & Golf Center at Northwoods, where San Antonio men are finding friendship, exercise, and community on the ice. Which feels especially funny in a city that shuts down if the weather app whispers “freeze.”
More than anything, I hope these stories remind us that strength is not always loud. Sometimes it is steady. Sometimes it is generous. Sometimes it is the person who keeps showing up, again and again, because someone else needs them there.
And yes, that is absolutely worth celebrating.
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CHELSEA HUMPHREYS, EDITOR
June 2026
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STONE OAK LEADERS REFLECT ON WORK, FAMILY AND RESPONSIBILITY
ARTICLE BY CAROLINE MITCHELL | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
Alfonso “Ponch” Bafidis III, CEO and Founder of Direct Rate & LEVEL Coaching and Talent Consulting
CEO/Founder | Direct Rate & LEVEL Coaching
Most people see the finished product–the business, the title, the growth. What’s less visible is the road that came before and the weight that comes with it. For this feature, a group of San Antonio business owners and professionals responded to a shared set of questions about leadership, work and family. While their answers differ, their priorities reflect a communal focus on community, hard work, and living a well-balanced life.
Ponch Bafidis grew up in a single-parent household where his mother worked three jobs to provide for him and his sisters. “I am proud to call myself a product of perseverance and faith,” he says. “Proof that the American Dream is still alive. We didn’t have much, but what we did have was grit, love, and a relentless example of sacrifice.” Today, Ponch leads Direct Rate and LEVEL Coaching, building businesses around growth and opportunity.
Much of his work centers on creating systems that allow others to succeed, whether it’s mentoring employees, working with young athletes, or developing new ways for people to expand what they’re already doing. Through LEVEL, he’s introduced a model that gives real estate agents an additional income stream tied to the business they’re already generating. “I’ve always believed that taking care of people and putting others first is the foundation of true wealth,” he says.
That mindset extends beyond business. Family is central to what he builds–he prioritizes his wife and children and focuses on creating something lasting they can be proud of. “I’m quick to build people up and show them how important they are to this world.” He describes himself as 57 by age and 16 at heart, still carrying the same competitive energy that once led him to compete on American Gladiators
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Pastor Ed’s story starts with responsibility. As the hearing child of two deaf parents, he grew up acting as a bridge-helping communicate, carrying weight early, and learning to pay attention in ways most children don’t. His mother, who was deaf and lived with cerebral palsy, showed up every day with a level of strength and consistency that left a lasting mark. “She is my hero,” he says. Watching his parents navigate daily life with resilience shaped the way he now views leadership and compassion.
Early on, he struggled in school, and hearing that he wasn’t “college material” left its mark. He experienced seasons of doubt and a feeling like he didn’t measure up. Those experiences paved the road he chose, “I notice people who feel unseen because I’ve felt that,” he says. That awareness translates into the passion for his profession and his leadership style today.
At Community Bible Church, his focus is on what is real-people working through pain, rebuilding trust, and finding something to hold onto. “I want to see people healed, not just hyped up for a moment,” he says. He describes
showing up well as being fully present, even when it interrupts what he thought the day would look like-choosing people over polish. For Newton, ministry is about creating lasting transformation in the lives of people around him. “It’s about renewed hearts, stronger families, and a church that lives on mission every single day.”
“Showing up well is about faithfulness more than performance,” he says. “Right now, I’m working toward depth, in my own life and in our church. I want to live a life full of joy no matter the circumstances happening around me or with me. I’m not chasing momentum or visibility. I’m focused on lasting transformation; helping people experience real healing and build faith rooted in grace, not performance. What I’m working toward is not something bigger, it’s something truer. A faithful life, a healthy church, and a lasting impact that goes beyond moments.” At home, with his wife and kids, he strives for the same standard. “A perfect free day for me is simple,” he says. “It’s about being present with my family. No pressure, no agenda, just time together.” He’s driven by consistency; a faith that holds up over time, on stage and off.
John Zambrano
Corporate Sales Manager, Johnson Bros. Bakery Supply
www.jbrosbakerysupply.com
John Zambrano has spent more than 30 years in the bakery industry, working from the front counter to large-scale production and now national sales. Early on, he owned a Shipley’s Donuts franchise, opening before sunrise, earning customer loyalty one donut at a time. Later roles in manufacturing added a different kind of responsibility; consistency, scale and delivering for businesses that depend on you. Today, he focuses on building long-term relationships with operators across the country. “I’ve learned that real success doesn’t come from transactions; it comes from relationships, trust, and showing up when it matters most,” he says. “I’ve been married for 29 years, and together we’ve raised two incredible boys. They’ve been part of this journey every step of the way through the early mornings, the long days, and the many lessons learned along the road. Looking back, it’s been a great ride.”
Director/Producer | Happy Machine Creative Video
www.happy-machine.com
For Tony Aramburu, showing up well comes down to preparation, presence, and accountability. Aramburu is the director and producer of Happy Machine, a local business that produces motion graphics, 3D animation, and video across platforms, building visual narratives for brands and companies. The core values that keep the gears in motion: do the homework before the meeting, be present and accountable, and always be 100% authentic. Outside the studio, he keeps things simple, golfing when he can and maintaining an interest in where new tools can push the work next.
Josh King
CEO | YNIS, Inc.
www.younameitspecialties.com
Josh King didn’t initially set out to become a business owner. Early on, he worked nights stocking shelves, took on a commission-only role, and carried the pressure of providing for a young family. Those years were spent building something steady enough to support the life he wanted. That sense of responsibility still drives how he leads today. “My focus now is creating an environment where others can reach their full potential,” he says. “I’ve worked hard to get to a place of comfort, and now I want to help others do the same.” Becoming a father at 22 gave his life purpose and direction. “Everything I do is defined by fatherhood,” he says. For King, showing up means being consistent and dependable–someone others can rely on when it matters. “When people look for a steady hand, they find mine already there.”
Resendez, Congressional Staffer, U.S. House of Representatives
Congressional Staffer
U.S. House of Representatives
Randy Resendez works in an environment where people expect answers, often under pressure and on tight timelines. In his role serving constituents, much of the job comes down to staying focused on the person in front of him and helping move their situation forward. “Showing up well means leaving whatever you’re dealing with at the door and being fully present,” he says. That mindset extends beyond the office. Much of what matters to him centers on the people closest to him–family and friends–and finding ways to support them in their own goals. “If I can help them succeed in any way, that’s what brings me the most satisfaction,” he says.
General Dentist & Owner Dentists of Stone Oak & Orthodontics
www.dentistsofstoneoak.com
With two young sons at home and a busy dental practice to run, Dr. Taj Ibrik keeps his priorities close and his attention where it’s needed. Whether at home or at work, much of his day comes down to setting the right example. He approaches patient care the same way he would for his own family. “Active listening and focusing on what’s in front of you,” he says of how to show up well for the people around us. “Rather than being concerned about the past or the future, 120% focus on the here and now.”
The approach of unwavering attentiveness impacts how he runs his practice. The team recently closed out its strongest month to date, something Ibrik credits to the people around him more than anything else. To mark it, he brought in a massage therapist. “It was about taking care of my people,” he says. There’s also a side of Dr. Ibrik most patients wouldn’t expect: he’s been DJing for more than a decade. Even in a demanding schedule, it’s always important to make room for something fun outside the office.
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Whether Dr. Garza is at home or in the office, his focus stays the same– growth, and building a team grounded in compassion, attentiveness, positivity, consistency and preparation. Inside his practice, he has built a reputation in San Antonio as one of the few surgeons performing advanced microsurgical and reconstructive procedures. He holds himself to a high standard, always looking to improve–whether refining surgical outcomes or trying
new techniques in the kitchen. A committed husband and father, he aims to model the kind of well-rounded life he encourages his patients to pursue. Despite his professional accomplishments, when asked what he is most proud of, he points to his family. “I am most proud of my wife for being a terrific mom to our children,” he says. “It’s exhausting work caring for a baby the way she does, but she is relentless in helping our children be as healthy as possible.”
ARTICLE BY CHELSEA HUMPHREYS PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
Some forms of service do not end when the uniform is folded away.
For many veterans, military service becomes part of the memory, body, and story they carry for the rest of their lives. Some come home to celebration. Some come home quietly. Some come home changed in ways they cannot easily explain. For many, those memories rise again near the end of life, when silence can feel especially heavy.
That is where the Hope Honors Veterans Program steps in.
Founded in September 2010, Hope Honors Veterans is a program of Hope Hospice created to support veterans and their families through the unique needs that can come with end-of-life care. Its mission is to support and educate veterans and the community, recognize and honor military service, and help veterans achieve a peaceful passing.
The program serves veterans receiving care through Hope Hospice while also engaging other veterans and community members in that mission. Through education, veteran-to-veteran visits, help with VA enrollment, recognition ceremonies, and emotional support, Hope Honors Veterans offers the chance to be seen, thanked, understood, and cared for in a way that honors the whole story.
“Less than half of veterans are enrolled in the VA,” says Chris Sitton, Community Liaison for Hope Hospice. Part of the program’s work includes helping veterans and families navigate that gap, but the mission reaches beyond paperwork. It is also about connection, dignity, and understanding what many veterans carry.
One of the program’s most meaningful areas of focus is what Sitton describes as “soul injury.”
Many veterans struggle at end of life because of things they saw, witnessed, or experienced during military service. Some have carried these memories for decades. Some have never spoken them aloud. For Vietnam veterans, the pain can be especially layered. Many returned home without the welcome, honor, or gratitude they deserved.
Hope Honors Veterans works to address that pain so veterans can experience peace and feel honored near the end of life.
Recognition is a powerful part of that healing.
The program hosts community ceremonies for Veterans Day and Vietnam Veterans
Day, as well as individual recognition ceremonies for patients. Volunteers speak about the American flag, the oath each service member took, and the camaraderie among those who served. They present meaningful items connected to military service and create space for remembrance and gratitude.
Sometimes, the impact is immediate.
Sitton recalls meeting a Vietnam veteran while walking into H-E-B. He stopped the man and presented him with a pin specific to the Vietnam War. On the back was a message: “A grateful nation thanks and honors you.”
Then Sitton said two words many Vietnam veterans waited far too long to hear.
“Welcome home.”
The man collapsed sobbing into his arms.
It is a moment that says everything about why this work matters. For some veterans, a simple thank-you is not simple at all. It can reach a place that has been waiting for years.
Several Hope Hospice patients have shared similar sentiments, saying, “No one has ever thanked me for my service.” While our culture has become more intentional about honoring veterans, many still carry old wounds from a time when their service was ignored, misunderstood, or met with silence.
The program also depends on community support. Readers can help through financial donations, volunteer time, and spreading awareness. Volunteers are needed for veteran visits and for patients who are not veterans but still long for connection.
For veteran patients, a visit from another veteran can open a door that others cannot. Shared experience creates trust. A fellow veteran may understand the pauses, memories, humor, and weight without needing everything explained.
“Our veterans risked all to serve us,” Sitton says. “Many came back changed. It is our honor to serve them when they need it most. Unfortunately, we can’t do it alone.”
For veterans with time to give, Hope Honors Veterans has a place for you. As Sitton promises, what you receive from it may far outweigh what you give.
Hope Honors Veterans supports veterans and families through end-of-life care, recognition ceremonies, VA enrollment help, education, and veteran-to-veteran visits. One of the program’s greatest needs is volunteers, especially veterans willing to spend time with patients who may open up more easily to someone who has also served. Volunteers also visit non-veteran hospice patients who need companionship and conversation. Financial donations help support the program’s mission, while sharing its work helps connect more families and veterans to care. To volunteer, donate, or learn more, visit hopehospice.net or connect with Hope Hospice on social media. A little time can become a deeply meaningful gift for someone nearing life’s end.
Northwoods provides the space for figure skating, hockey, and a growing community on the ice.
ARTICLE BY ERIN LYONS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ENGRID RAMIREZ
If San Antonio gets freezing temperatures and a little bit of ice, everyone knows the whole city shuts down. But at the Ice and Golf Center at Northwoods, they make the ice fun for everyone. Northwoods opened in 2002 to provide a place for people to learn about and enjoy ice sports in San Antonio. Home to the only yearround ice rinks in town, it’s the perfect place to enjoy ice skating, hockey, and mini golf. For many men, the ice at Northwoods has become like a second home.
Hank Taylor, General Manager, told me that the chance to skate and play hockey is what brings most men to Northwoods. Some used to play hockey or skate as kids, while others are brand new to the activity. Northwoods offers a variety of programs for both inexperienced and skilled skaters to try. A great way to get started is the Learn to Skate classes for ages 4 and up with little to no experience. Everyone attending these sessions learns the basics of skating so they can enjoy the activity for leisure or progress to more advanced skills in figure skating or hockey lessons. When enrolled in the Learn to Skate classes, participants are encouraged to attend public skate sessions to practice their new skills. Hank said, “Most people come to public sessions regularly because they realize they’re having a lot of fun while getting great exercise.”
There is a lot of hockey being played at Northwoods, from young children to experts. For adults, there are teams of various experience and intensity levels. The Basic Hockey League is for beginners or experienced players who, as described on their website, have “some rust to knock off.” There is also the Adult Hockey
“For many San Antonio men, the ice at Northwoods has become a second home for skating, hockey, friendship, and fun.”
League, described as semi-competitive, for more experienced skaters, ex-pros, and serious athletes who are ready to compete again.
Many children and teenagers are also spending time on the ice, and some play for the in-house Northwoods Excalibur Hockey Club. Northwoods also rents time on the ice rinks to many other youth organizations, including Junior Rampage, high school teams, and teams from UTSA and Texas State. Coast 2 Coast, a hockey skills academy, practices at Northwoods for two hours every weekday and then uses an on-site classroom for academic lessons with their teachers.
There are also plenty of opportunities at Northwoods to participate in figure skating. Learn to Skate classes start at the beginner level and progress from there. More experienced skaters can work their way up to participating in figure skating competitions hosted at Northwoods. On the day I visited, the freestyle session was full of people practicing their skills either independently or with an instructor.
Most of the men who visit Northwoods have no intention of joining a hockey team or entering figure skating competitions. They enjoy the public sessions because they’re having fun doing activities they can’t do anywhere else in San Antonio. Hank told me that the public sessions draw a large crowd, with many regulars on the ice. Because those sessions are 2-3 hours long, the ice must be resurfaced about halfway through, which gives the men a chance to hang out in the concessions area, have something to eat and drink, and get to know each other off the ice.
If you don’t want to skate, Northwoods also has an 18-hole mini-golf course that’s ready for the whole family to enjoy. Unlike the ice rinks, which can sometimes be reserved for team practice or games, the mini-golf course is open to the public. The winding paths, waterfalls, and ponds make it fun for everyone.
The pro shop is another great asset of Northwoods. Hank told me that at the pro shop, “A beginner could get everything they need for figure skating or hockey.”
The Ice and Golf Center at Northwoods has become a second home for many San Antonio men to enjoy hockey and skating. But there is something for everyone in this family-friendly environment. The whole place feels welcoming to people of all skill levels, and there are many opportunities to practice and improve. Hank told me that one of his favorite parts of being at Northwoods is seeing the same people return repeatedly and form friendships both on and off the ice.
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AN EXCERPT FROM EPISODE 6 OF SHARE THE LIFESTYLE, A CITY LIFESTYLE PODCAST
Photographer: Brittany Dawn Short
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Location: Hotel Saint Cecilia, Austin, TX
MIKE JOHNSON HAS BUILT HIS LIFE AROUND ONE QUIETLY RADICAL IDEA: THE STANDARD YOU SET PRIVATELY IS THE ONLY ONE THAT MATTERS.
After eight years in the Air Force, a celebrated run on national television, and a health crisis abroad that sent him deep into supply chains and ingredient certifications most founders never touch, the result is Oshun — a luxury ritual brand built on provenance you can trace and integrity you can verify. In an exclusive conversation for the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Mike shares what it actually takes to build something worth putting your name on. Read the highlights below, then scan the QR code for the full episode.
Q: YOU BECAME A FAN FAVORITE ON THE BACHELORETTE AND THEN LEFT THE SPOTLIGHT. YOU MOVED TO MEXICO, LEARNED SPANISH, THEN COSTA RICA, AND BUILT A COMPANY. WHAT DID THAT EXPERIENCE TEACH YOU ABOUT HUMAN BEHAVIOR?
A: “If you’re a good person going in, that shows. If you’re not, that shows too. I also learned that people form this parasocial relationship with you — they assume things about you. When all actuality, different circumstances bring out different parts of who you are. I was on TV trying to find love. The kindness people were showing after felt a bit fake, because they wanted to be a part of something that isn’t who I am individually, but a part of what they saw on TV. And so I had to get away from everybody and everything and the noise.”
“Too many people have prayed for me. So I’ve got to get up and do the walking.”
— Mike Johnson
Q: YOU JOINED THE AIR FORCE RIGHT OUT OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE. WHAT WERE YOU ACTUALLY RUNNING TOWARD?
A: “There was something in me that was saying: I’m not living up to my full potential. I was being a follower. My uncle said, ‘What’s going to make you become an adult the fastest?’ I said, obviously, the military. The Air Force broadened my thought process more than anything. We’re so caught up in our own perception — when you learn to understand different people’s perspectives, it adds to you in so many ways.”
Q: WITH OSHUN, YOU OWN YOUR MANUFACTURING, YOU EMPLOY A CHEMIST, EVERY PRODUCT HAS A BATCH NUMBER TRACEABLE TO ITS ORIGIN DATE. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO GO THAT DEEP WITH THE BRAND?
A: “The EU bans 1,100 ingredients in personal care products. The U.S. bans nine. That’s my starting point. Oftentimes, it might be the same ingredient, but it comes from a place where it doesn’t have the highest purity. And 60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed. Every product Oshun makes carries a batch number that goes back to the exact day it was created — I can show you every single supplier, the date, the origin. I own more than one part of the supply chain because that’s the only way I can stand behind what’s in the bottle.”
This conversation is just the beginning. Mike goes deeper into why he’s buying land up north, the family in the Philippines who prayed over his factory floor, and what he’d tell every person ready to stop performing and start building. Scan the QR code for the full, exclusive City Lifestyle interview on the Share the Lifestyle podcast.
JUNE 2026
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
JUNE 3RD
Women Who Serve: Leadership Beyond Uniform
600 Soledad St 1st Floor San Antonio, TX 78205 | 11:00 AM
Join Stephanie Gattas, founder of Pink Berets, alongside Saige Thomas, co-founder of Texas Fashion Week and other inspiring women veterans for a powerful panel on life beyond the uniform. This conversation will explore leadership, identity, and the transition from service to purpose-driven careers, highlighting the impact women continue to make in their communities and industries.
JUNE 4TH
Beyond the Garment: Building Worlds Through Fashion, Code, and Culture
LaunchSA, 600 Soledad St 1st Floor, San Antonio, TX 78205 San Antonio, TX 78205 | 11:00 AM
Join designer Johnathan Hayden for an exploration of how fashion becomes a storytelling engine when fused with AI, AR, and sound transforming design into a world-building practice.
JUNE 6TH
Yellowcard at Freeman Coliseum
Freeman Coliseum | 7:00 PM
Yellowcard brings The Up Up Down Down Tour to Freeman Coliseum with New Found Glory and Plain White T’s for a night of 2000s pop punk nostalgia. Fans can expect familiar favorites like “Ocean Avenue,” “My Friends Over You,” and “Hey There Delilah,” plus the full emotional cardio workout of singing every word like it’s 2006 again. Doors open at 6 PM. Visit freeman coliseum.com for tickets and details.
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Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St.
SPACECON San Antonio brings three days of pop culture, sci-fi, superhero fandom, panels, photo ops, and celebrity appearances to Freeman Coliseum. This year’s lineup includes Tom Hiddleston, John Cena, Hayden Christensen, William Shatner, Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Karl Urban, Emily VanCamp, and more. Show hours are Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 8 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5:30 PM. Visit spaceconsa.com for tickets and updates.
JUNE 13TH
San Antonio Botanical Garden 4:00 PM
Brews & Blooms returns to the San Antonio Botanical Garden for a 21 and up evening of craft beer tastings, live music, local vendors, and golden-hour garden strolling. Guests can enjoy 16 tastings throughout the garden while exploring one of San Antonio’s prettiest outdoor spaces. Premium entry begins at 3 PM for those who want first access. Visit sabgtx.org for tickets and details.
JUNE 19TH - 20TH
2600 Rigsby Ave. San Antonio, TX 78222
Presented by Juneteenth San Antonio, the 2026 Juneteenth Festival brings the community together for two days of culture, history, music, food, vendors, and celebration. This meaningful annual event honors freedom and heritage while creating space for families, neighbors, and visitors to gather, learn, and enjoy one of San Antonio’s important June traditions. Visit juneteenth sanantonio.com for details.
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