Meet The Momentum Builders Team

Inspired by "Rich Dad Poor Dad" to pursue entrepreneurship, Scott Fain began his journey in real estate before building a successful project management and landscaping business over the past 15 years. Parallel to his business ventures, Scott inherited his mother's artistic passion, developing a unique method of papercutting under Scott Fain Designs. Since rediscovering this artistic pursuit in 2016, he has been driven by the process of transforming imaginative ideas into intricate, layered paper artworks, creating unique and beautiful handmade images.

Known as "R to the Y, the Pigeon Guy," Ryan Thomas is a lifelong pigeon fancier and expert dedicated to helping others connect with birds and the planet. He uniquely uses pigeons as emotional support animals, sharing their benefits for stress reduction. Soon, Ryan will hit the road in his RV to travel the country, meeting fellow bird lovers, expanding his knowledge, and sharing his passion with the community.

Dorothy Louise Powell founded Gingerbread Bakery from her love of gardening and natural foods. Inspired by a TikTok video, she started her first sourdough starter three Christmases ago, discovering health benefits and a passion for baking. What began as sharing fresh bread with family and friends grew into a thriving Facebook business, blending quality, inspiration, and her role as both mom and entrepreneur.

Ashley Roberts, a banking professional deeply committed to helping others succeed, was recently honored with Premier Bank’s Jeff Vereecke Community Impact Award for her outstanding community leadership and dedication to giving back. Known for her inspiring volunteer work, mentorship, and passion for making a difference, Ashley balances her impactful career with diverse hobbies including baking, event planning, crafting, and gardening, embodying a holistic approach to enriching her community and personal life.

At age 25, Kat Jackson was diagnosed with aggressive Stage 3A invasive ductal carcinoma, complicated by a BRCA1 gene mutation, profoundly disrupting her massage therapy, photography, and artisan businesses. Despite facing treatment setbacks, significant challenges navigating healthcare and benefits, and the complexities of her rare case, Kat openly shares her journey to raise awareness about early detection, genetic testing, and the realities of battling cancer at a young age. She continues to demonstrate resilience by offering therapeutic products through her online store and selling her art and creations on Etsy.

Mia Valentine is a purpose-driven mother, educator, chef, grower, and advocate dedicated to cultivating a more sustainable and equitable world. Deeply concerned about climate change and food insecurity, she actively works to address these issues through Black House Farmz, where she focuses on educating and empowering the next generation through hands-on experiences like gardening and chicken care, including launching a summer camp and Urban Farm Fair in 2025. Through her efforts, Mia is not just growing food, but fostering community, environmental stewardship, and future changemakers.

Amethyst Robinson, owner of Soul Flower Florals, transformed a COVID lockdown discovery into a thriving micro-urban flower farm in Blacklick, Ohio. Originally from the fashion and production industry, she cultivated her passion by starting over 100 flower varieties from seed in just 500 sq. ft., sharing her journey and connecting with others through @soulflowerflorals on Instagram. Named Soul Flower because growing flowers makes her soul feel happy and whole, Amethyst's business is a testament to finding joy and purpose in connecting with nature and sharing its beauty.