Downtown San Antonio: Where History, Culture, and Innovation Collide
Downtown San Antonio serves as the heart of the city, blending rich history with modern development. As the central business district, it’s home to iconic landmarks such as City Hall, the Alamo, and the world-renowned River Walk. If you’re searching for things to do in Downtown San Antonio, the River Walk offers picturesque waterways lined […]
Unapologetically Visible: Christina Olivarez on Owning Your Power in Business
In a recent episode of the “Happy, Not Satisfied” podcast, VOS co-founders Dan and Ellie Morrison sit down with with San Antonio business owner Christina Olivarez, a dynamic career coach and entrepreneur, to discuss her journey as an entrepreneur and how she has become a Vioce of San Antonio. Olivarez, founder of The Social Butterfly […]
Chamber Music in the Loop: A Night of Inspiration and Connection
Members of San Antonio’s creative community gathered for a special evening of live music, libations, and conversation at the home of Dan and Ellie Morrison, as Chamber Connexions, a program of the Classical Music Institute (CMI), hosted an intimate salon-style performance on January 30th. This exclusive event brought together world-renowned musicians from The Escher Quartet […]
Crafting a Culinary Legacy: Philippe Place on Growing Southerleigh Hospitality Group
San Antonio’s food scene is rich with flavor, history, and innovation, and few have contributed more to its growth than Philippe Place, founder of Southerleigh Hospitality Group. In a recent interview on the Happy, Not Satisfied podcast, Place shared the story of how he built one of the city’s most beloved culinary brands, bringing together […]
From Loss to Legacy: Roma Villavicencio’s Journey of Resilience and Giving Back
In a heartfelt episode of the “Happy, Not Satisfied” podcast, VOS Co-Founders Dan and Ellie Morrison interview Roma Villavicencio, the vibrant TV host of KENS 5’s “Great Day SA” and the creative force behind La Coronita Hats y Más. Their conversation delves deeply into Roma’s personal journey, marked by profound loss, resilience, and a steadfast […]
Inevitability: Honoring the Past While Defining the Future
Let’s face it, progression is inevitable, be it technology, real estate, gentrification, etc. We as a society aren’t good at sitting still. I think change can be weaponized for good while still paying homage to the past. History is important, and it should be honored, but at the end of the day it’s history. I […]
What You’re Not Changing, You’re Choosing.
Throughout my life, I’ve explored various creative fields—from choreography and creative direction to data visualization and storytelling. The pull toward creation has always felt like a calling for me. When I was a choreographer teaching dance, I would cut and mix my own music to match a vision in my head that existing tracks couldn’t […]
What If?
This is the first part of Card and Company’s series about emerging opportunities in downtown San Antonio. Read the second part here. With the recent speculation around big downtown projects, our studio can’t help but jump into the fray to ask, What if? Dreamers and doers have taken risks throughout San Antonio’s history. Their contributions are […]
The Creative Economy: San Antonio’s Path to Global Impact
Under the advice of an old colleague, I shamelessly stole inspiration for this article from someone I admire—Rishad Tobaccowala’s brilliant newsletter, The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. His goal is to help people see, think and feel differently about how to grow, which I connect with personally and professionally. It […]