INTRODUCING

Introducing Q&A WITH LOCAL COMPANIES

PHOTOS BY DANTE FONTANA

Myriam Liberman

The Tiger’s Eye Skincare

8016 FOLSOM-AUBURN ROAD, FOLSOM, 916-988-4973, TIGERSEYESKINCARE.COM, @TIGERSEYESKINCARE SERVICES OR PRODUCTS

YOU OFFER: We treat skin conditions—eczema, acne, anti-aging, dry skin, etc.—in people of all ages using natural services (including facials and body treatments) that utilize solely clay and water. We also sell skin care products to complement our services.

WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR PROFESSION:

Offering natural solutions to people who have skin conditions that can’t be helped through other medical interventions.

FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR

COMPANY: Many of my friends have become clients and many clients have become good friends. FIRST JOB: The Human Rights Resource Center in Marin County, where I worked with law enforcement to promote fairness and equal justice. LAST BIG PURCHASE: I leased a new Lexus RX 350 to get me to important meetings or events.

WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU

CAN FIND ME: Working out in the mornings; in the evenings, listening to music, attending live theater, and dancing.

YOU LOVE LIVING HERE,

BECAUSE: Folsom has a great sense of community where everyone seems to find the time to help someone else. I’ve formed wonderful friendships here over the years.

Minds Moving Forward

EL DORADO HILLS, 702-608-2622, MINDSMOVINGFORWARD.ORG, @MINDSMOVINGFORWARDLLC

SERVICES OR PRODUCTS YOU OFFER:

Customized wellness programs, personal health coaching, and professional training and consultation.

WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR

PROFESSION: Witnessing people create realities they didn’t believe were possible. FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR COMPANY: In 2014, our staff was interviewed during the filming of an episode of Supersize versus Superskinny, a British television docuseries about healthy eating. FIRST JOB: Garden attendant at a floral shop in Kansas City, Missouri. FAVORITE FOOD: Pad Thai with prawns. LAST BIG PURCHASE: A car.

WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU CAN BE

FOUND: At Tea Xotics in El Dorado Hills, exercising, or spending time with my family. YOU LOVE LIVING HERE, BECAUSE: Our community is family-oriented, friendly, and encourages an active lifestyle.

Colby Smith, DDS Hannah Ware

Granite Bay Dentistry

8769 AUBURN FOLSOM ROAD, GRANITE BAY, 916-791-4719, GRANITEBAYDDS.COM

SERVICES OR PRODUCTS YOU OFFER: Cosmetic, restorative and implant restorative dentistry; and teeth bleaching. WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR PROFESSION: I get to help people smile! FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR COMPANY: We’ve been making Granite Bay smile for 35 years. FIRST JOB: Landscaping and construction. FAVORITE FOOD: Fresh-caught sushi. WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU CAN BE FOUND: Hiking with my family in the Sierras. YOU LOVE LIVING HERE BECAUSE: We get to experience the best of California’s natural beauty.