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402-515-8024 DELILAH Delilah Franklin-Robinson THE OMAHA BAKERY Meet Delilah Franklin-Robinson, a lead baker at The Omaha Bakery. Tell us a little about your business. - We’ve - We’ve been coined as “The Keto Bakery” after the owner, Michelle Kaiser, started the ketogenic diet. Our keto recipes are delicious! We also specialize in custom cakes, cheesecakes, and other dessert items. We cater to a lot of weddings and special events, as well. How did you get started in the business? - I had some experience in - I had some experience in cake design, but I decided to go to school to be a pastry chef because I wanted more knowledge of the actually baking part of the process. I applied at The Omaha Bakery to get more hands-on experience. I’ve been here about six months and love it. What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - - At the bakery, we have a high volume to keep up with. I create At the bakery, we have a high volume to keep up with. I create about 60 cheesecakes a week! Especially as Michelle continues to network and make new connections, our demand grows. I enjoy to network and make new connections, our demand grows. I enjoy the fast-paced nature of the job, though. the fast-paced nature of the job, though.
What has been your most important achievement professionally? What has been your most important achievement professionally?
- Balancing a full-time job and being an honor student in school. - Balancing a full-time job and being an honor student in school. Tell us a little about your family. Tell us a little about your family. - My family is originally from - My family is originally from California and then moved to North Platte. My husband and I moved California and then moved to North Platte. My husband and I moved to Omaha two years ago. I’m in the middle of fi ve siblings, all of whom to Omaha two years ago. I’m in the middle of fi ve siblings, all of whom have kids. I’m known as the world’s greatest aunt! have kids. I’m known as the world’s greatest aunt!
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life?
- Meeting my husband. I was going through a tough time before he - Meeting my husband. I was going through a tough time before he came into my life, and he really helped lift me up. Deciding to enroll came into my life, and he really helped lift me up. Deciding to enroll in college and select the career path I’m on was another turning point. in college and select the career path I’m on was another turning point. What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Read, binge - Read, binge watch a show, and play with my dogs. watch a show, and play with my dogs.
What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that
most people probably don’t know? most people probably don’t know? - I can sing opera. I didn’t - I can sing opera. I didn’t let anyone know that for a while, but my sister caught me singing let anyone know that for a while, but my sister caught me singing in my room one time so the cat is out of the bag now. in my room one time so the cat is out of the bag now. Who inspires you? Who inspires you? - Michelle. She works so hard, and I really - Michelle. She works so hard, and I really appreciate her taking me under wing and teaching me the business appreciate her taking me under wing and teaching me the business side of running a bakery. She also lets me experiment in the kitchen. side of running a bakery. She also lets me experiment in the kitchen. My mom inspires me as well. She’s who I get my work ethic from.My mom inspires me as well. She’s who I get my work ethic from.
If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered
as, what would it be?as, what would it be? - Leader. - Leader. If you could have a super power, what would it be? If you could have a super power, what would it be? - Flying - Flying would be convenient. would be convenient.
If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what
would it be? would it be? - A lawyer or detective. - A lawyer or detective.
What local nonprofi t organization(s) are you passionate about or What local nonprofi t organization(s) are you passionate about or
involved with, and are there any special reasons why? involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - I’m an - I’m an animal lover, so I donate to the Nebraska Humane Society. animal lover, so I donate to the Nebraska Humane Society. What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - I - I love romantic novels. I’d have to say anything by Jane Austen is love romantic novels. I’d have to say anything by Jane Austen is my favorite. My most recent read was my favorite. My most recent read was One Thousand and One One Thousand and One Nights Nights (The Arabian Nights) (The Arabian Nights) . . What is your favorite movie? What is your favorite movie? - I’m into classics like - I’m into classics like Sixteen Candles, Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink Pretty in Pink , , Pretty Woman Pretty Woman , , The Breakfast Club The Breakfast Club , etc. , etc. What is your favorite local restaurant? What is your favorite local restaurant? - The Monster Club has a - The Monster Club has a great gluten-free burger! I’m also a frequent patron at Ika Ramen. great gluten-free burger! I’m also a frequent patron at Ika Ramen. If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? - - (402) 991-9200; info@theomahabakery.com; theomahabakery.com. (402) 991-9200; info@theomahabakery.com; theomahabakery.com.
LISA Lisa Wilsey INSURANCE ADVISORS Meet Lisa Wilsey, owner/founder of Insurance Advisors.
Tell us a little about your business.
- I help individuals with Medicare and health/life insurance. I’m an independent agent. My goal is to match my clients with a plan that best fi ts their needs. How did you get started in the business? - I worked in insurance my fi rst 15 years out of college. After that, I went into small-business marketing but then sold that company to ultimately return to my real love: insurance. What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - I love being challenged and working through a problem to fi nd a solution. Life gives us challenges every day, both personally and professionally—it’s God’s gift to us so that we don’t get bored! What has been your most important achievement professionally? - Being self-employed. I love doing business with a handshake and treating my clients like family. I want them to know I’m there for them. Tell us a little about your family. - My biggest loves are my husband, our two kids and four grandkids, my mom, and my Chihuahua, Faith.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your
life? - Having grandkids and watching our kids become parents. They amaze me every single day. What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Go on a walk with my dog and spending time with family and friends.
What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that
most people probably don’t know? - I’m shy. Who inspires you? - So many people. I’ve been truly blessed in my life, and I’m so grateful.
What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever
received? - Faith changes everything and kindness matters—pass it on.
If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered
as, what would it be? - Joyful. If you had a theme song, what would it be? - “Love Will Keep Us Together” by Captain & Tennille. That shows my age! If you could have a super power, what would it be? - To make people smile and know they are cared about.
What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work
life? - I love to cook for people. Feeding people fi lls my heart with joy.
If you could choose any other profession to be successful in,
what would it? - I’d say a counselor because I want people to be happy and know they are valued.
What local nonprofi t organization(s) are you passionate about or
involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Lutheran Family Service of Nebraska. They do amazing work, providing quality human care services that build and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. What is your favorite movie? - Sabrina with Harrison Ford. What is your favorite TV show? - Yellowstone.
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past
or present, who would it be? - My dad. He is famous in my eyes. He’s been gone for 23 years.
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westgate.bank | 402.434.3456 DANIEL Daniel Gross DGMD MEDICAL Meet Daniel J. Gross MD, the physician and medical director at DGMD Medical and The Hair Center of Nebraska. Tell us a little about your business. - DGMD Medical is boutique medical practice specializing in hair restoration and medical aesthetics. I started DGMD in 2018 with the vision of bringing innovative medical services and procedures to Nebraska while being able to provide a very bespoke patient experience. How did you get started in the business? - While living and working in NYC, I began visiting leading U.S. physicians who specialize in hair restoration. Likewise, as I began planning a return to Omaha, I was introduced to a physician who has been at the forefront of regenerative medicine in Omaha for the past two decades, and many of the medical treatments and solutions he was offering to his patients appealed to me. I then began a fellowship in regenerative and metabolic medicine which further introduced me to an international group of specialists in this particular fi eld, and I’ve continued to form relationships and seek out opportunities to learn new treatments and procedures. What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - Starting my own practice!
What has been your most important achievement professionally?
- I’m very proud of my desire to continue to learn and grow professionally—that curiosity and motivation has led to an interesting path and has been very rewarding both personally and professionally. Tell us a little about your family. - I grew up in a medical family, and I am a third-generation physician. Both of my grandfathers were physicians, and my father was as well. My family also has deep roots in the Omaha community, and Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School was named for my great uncle and my namesake.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your
life? - Certainly the biggest turning point in my life was choosing to pursue a career in medicine. Growing up in a medical family, I was often asked if I was going to be a physician as well. At times it felt very assumed, and I wanted to know I was doing it because it was what I wanted and not what was expected. What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Spend time with friends and family.
What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that
most people probably don’t know? - I had a previous career as an audio engineer at Sony Music Studios in NYC.
What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve
ever received? - I read a story once that solicited advice from people in their 80s. Aside from a number of quotes that many of us have heard and are likely true, they summed it up by saying that an over arching theme of the responses was that people who were able to look back at their life in distinct phases and chapters, as opposed to one continuous track, seemed happier. That’s always resonated with me.
What local nonprofi t organization(s) are you passionate about
or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Girls, Inc. of Omaha. The opportunities they provide to the girls and young women of Omaha are just really inspiring. Their motto, “Strong, Smart, & Bold” is very empowering to young girls. Everybody should have an opportunity to have an impact on the world.
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they
do so? - (402) 999-2329; dgmd@dgmdmedical.com; www. DGMDmedical.com.
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DIANE Diane Gumaer STRICTLY BUSINESS Meet Diane Gumaer, writer at Strictly Business. Tell us a little about your business. - Strictly Business was launched in Lincoln 27 years ago and moved into the Omaha market over 13 years ago. I’m proud to be a part of the best content-marketing magazines around! Everything we do is for our clients—amazing local businesses and organizations. How did you get started in the business? - I used to love watching my dad run the presses at the Denver Post, so I’ve always had ink in my blood. I’ve been a professional writer for 35 years now. What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - Making the decision to stop climbing the ladder and get back to what I love to do. What has been your most important achievement professionally? - It’s underway now, but I’m co-writing a book that comes out in January. Tell us a little about your family. - I have two adult “kids”, Nate and Bailey, of whom I couldn’t be prouder. With my new husband Jonathan, we have a blended family with six successful adult sons and daughters and eight perfect grandchildren. What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? - My sister Christine’s death from breast cancer at 45 years old. When she knew how sick she was, she chose her mantra—the song “Live Like You Were Dying” by Tim McGraw—and lived by it. Every time I hear that, I feel like she’s reminding me to stop sweating the small stuff. What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Spend time with my fabulous husband, no matter what we do. We love to cook, golf (I’m awful but love it), spend time with family, and cheer on the Huskers.
What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that
most people probably don’t know? - I used to be an orchestral viola player. Who inspires you? - Maya Angelou. Her heart and words were always positive and focused on fi xing injustices.
What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve
ever received? - “Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier.”
If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered
as, what would it be? - Kind. A simple word with far-reaching, contagious effects. If you had a theme song, what would it be? - “Stronger (What doesn’t kill you makes you)” by Kelly Clarkson. If you could have a super power, what would it be? - Teleporting.
What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work
life? - I’m fairly skilled at word games and love to compete online. Which talent would you most like to have? - To play golf well.
If you could choose any other profession to be successful in,
what would it be? - Psychiatry.
What local nonprofi t organization(s) are you passionate about or
involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Rejuvenating Women in Omaha and I’ve Got a Name in Lincoln because sex-traffi cking is rampant in Nebraska and they make a difference every day.
What is your favorite book or the last good book you read?
- The Grapes of Wrath. It reminds me of some of the struggles Americans went through before us. We are blessed. What is your favorite movie? - The Sound of Music.
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they
do so? - (402) 466-3330; office@strictlybusinessomaha.com; strictlybusinessomaha.com.
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Start designing today at designyourownbath.com RENEE Renee Sobotka TRUE NORTH TECHNOLOGIES Meet Renee Sobotka, founder and CEO of True North Technologies. Tell us a little about your business. - We help small businesses develop websites and mobile apps. We also provide Search Engine Optimization (SEO), branding, and digital marketing services. By adding product lines, we are giving people the tools they need to thrive. We love what we do, and it shows! We know our industry like the back of our hands. Every customer is unique. That’s why we customize each of our plans to fi t their needs exactly. We help businesses communicate clearly with effective messaging that resonates with customers. We strive to help others through technology by making the process simple. Even the least techie business owner can tackle the mobile world with our help. How did you get started in the business? - I grew up in West Point, NE. It’s a small town with strong local business. My entire family owns small businesses, and I wanted do the same. After graduating from the UNL, I worked for some amazing companies and was given great opportunities to implement new software. I was able to see how these implementations propelled those companies to their next stage of growth. When I found an affordable way to develop websites and mobile apps to help business owners compete, True North Technologies was born. Tell us a little about your family. - I have two kids, Morgan (14) and Mason (11); and two fur babies, Benny (5) and Carl (1). What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? - In 2016, I was recovering from a surgery and going through a divorce. I read an article about Discovering Your True North. The basic premise was that if you make all of your decisions based on your values, your choices will inevitably guide you to happiness and your True North. It asked, “Are you all you want to be? Do you have a path to fulfi lling your dreams?” The concept of making all of my decisions based on my values has stayed with me. Can you think of a time when you felt intensely alive? A moment when you could say with confi dence, “This is the real me?” That is when you are in sync with your True North. The journey to authenticity begins with understanding yourself. As long as you are true to who you are, you can cope with the most diffi cult circumstances life presents. What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - When my dad died three years ago, it really made me think about life. I realized, I wasn’t doing what I wanted to be doing. I needed to start my own company to really feel fulfi lled. I was selling myself short, and I knew it. It brought me back to fi nding my True North and living each day with my values of growth, family, and honesty. What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Go to the lake or for a bike ride.
What is the most interesting thing about you that most people
probably don’t know? - I also own a residential real estate business.
What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever
received? - Jump and grow your wings on the way down.
If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered
as, what would it be? - Adventurous. What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - Shoe Dog, Phil Knight’s story about building the Nike empire. I would have never guessed the number of times Nike was threatened by bankruptcy. It showed me that hiring the right people is critical, and it reassured me that you don’t have to know all of the answers. What is your favorite TV show? - This Is Us. What is your favorite local restaurant? - Craft! Amazing burgers. If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? - (402) 420-5101; renee@go-tnt.com; www.go-tnt.com.
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What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve
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If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered
as, what would it be? - Grateful. If you had a theme song, what would it be? - “Right This Moment” by Scott Johnson. If you could have a super power, what would it be? - To be able to show everyone how they each have value to bring to this world.
What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work
life? - I played upright bass for the Dirty River Ramblers. Which talent would you most like to have? - To be able to sing.
What local nonprofi t organization(s) are you passionate about or
involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - I’m on the board for Gotta Be Me, which was created to promote the inclusion of adults with disabilities into our communities, creating a culture that is brimming with life, dignity, and growth for all people. What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - The Values Factor: The Secret to Creating an Inspired and Fulfi lling Life by Dr. John Demartini. What is your favorite movie? - The Peanut Butter Falcon. What is your favorite TV show? - Long Lost Family. What is your favorite local restaurant? - Three Happiness Express. If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? - (402) 558-6393; carsrus@cox.net; carsrusautobody.com.
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