KEEP IT LOCAL

Introducing Q&A WITH LOCAL COMPANIES

PHOTOS BY DANTE FONTANA

Karen Golez

Homebaked

FOLSOM, 916-873-3343, HOMEBAKEDFOLSOM.WEEBLY.COM, @HOMEBAKED.FOLSOM SERVICES OR PRODUCTS YOU

OFFER: Baked goods and custom cakes.

WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT

YOUR PROFESSION: The creative process. Every cake is unique, and I love constantly learning and making something that doesn’t only look great but tastes delicious as well. Most of all, I enjoy seeing the customer's delight once they see their vision come to life.

FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR COMPANY:

Homebaked is one of only a few licensed home businesses in Folsom operating under the Cottage Food Law. I’m looking forward to seeing these types of businesses grow in the community. FIRST JOB: Furniture designer. FAVORITE FOOD: Ramen. LAST BIG PURCHASE: A freezer.

WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU CAN

BE FOUND: Spending time with family. We love eating out, going to the beach, and playing games.

YOU LOVE LIVING HERE,

BECAUSE: Folsom is a great place to raise a family—great schools, beautiful trails, plus the lake! #folsomawesome

Summit Fitness Personal Training

PLACERVILLE, 916-225-2083, @SUMMITFITNESSCALI

SERVICES OR PRODUCTS YOU OFFER:

I’m a certified personal trainer and certified genetics-based program designer who offers personalized, one-on-one fitness training.

WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR

PROFESSION: I get to help people feel great! Seeing the personal transformation and development in confidence, spirit, and overall health and well-being is far greater than the physical changes. FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR COMPANY: My clients get to train in a private gym, which is perfect for those who are "gym shy" or not confident navigating around a big-box gym. FIRST JOB: Barista at a zoo—the best job ever for someone who’s a coffee and animal lover! FAVORITE FOOD: Sushi and coffee (not necessarily in that order!). LAST BIG PURCHASE: iPhone 11 Pro Max.

WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU CAN BE FOUND:

Hiking, horseback riding, or working around my ranch. YOU LOVE LIVING HERE, BECAUSE: The beauty of the foothills and the proximity to some of the most beautiful mountains in the world always has me in awe. I’m so grateful to live here! Stephanie Allard

Alexandria Goff

Goff Legal, PC

5440 PARK DRIVE, SUITE 102, ROCKLIN, 916-625-6556, GOFFLEGAL. COM, FB @GOFFLEGAL

SERVICES OR PRODUCTS YOU OFFER: Estate planning, trusts, wills, trust administration, probate, conservatorships, and family wealth dispute resolution. WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR PROFESSION: Helping clients obtain peace of mind (for both them and their families). FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR COMPANY: We have a cut-out of George Clooney who moves around the office and is dressed up for various holidays. FIRST JOB: Babysitting, but my first "real" job was at the Roseville Public Library as a shelver. FAVORITE FOOD: Sushi—all day! LAST BIG PURCHASE: A house in Loomis. WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU CAN BE FOUND: Spending time with my family and enjoying food and our patio. Pre/post COVID-19, it’s traveling! YOU LOVE LIVING HERE, BECAUSE: My neighbors are my clients and my referral partners. I know the area, the community, and get to celebrate my wins with friends who are my clients.