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In honor of National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, we’re shining a spotlight on Christa Bullock and Jose Ruiz Mora, founders of Connecting Remodeling Inc. We’re delighted to share an insightful conversation with Christa and Jose, a couplepreneur team who transformed their combined expertise into a thriving business during the pandemic. Their story reveals […]

‘Tis the season for the most magical gift guide you’ve ever seen! Get ready for 12 days of extraordinary small business finds that will make your gift-giving absolutely unforgettable this season. Keep scrolling to unwrap a carefully curated collection of amazing small businesses – from artisanal chocolates to cozy candles, soothing premium teas, festive cocktail […]

At just 26 years old, Arion Long was diagnosed with a tumor that was linked to chemicals found in popular pads and tampons. It was then that she knew she needed to make organic products more accessible, so she created Femly. Femly is a personal care brand on a mission to set a new standard, […]

Brittani Baker’s entrepreneurial spirit was ignited at a young age. Growing up, she’d spend weekends helping her parents set up barrel grills, cook, and sell dinners to anyone who pulled into the dirt road parking lot in their small town. Eventually Brittani’s father turned a feed mill into a thriving restaurant, and she was inspired […]

After taking some floral design classes, Candace Noel discovered an immense joy and fulfillment in crafting floral arrangements. This sensation sparked a realization: she wanted to take her creativity out of the classroom and into the real world. So she decided to merge passion with livelihood and Flora Noel was born. Q&A with Candace Noel […]

Nikia Vaughan has always been passionate about skincare. After turning 40, family and friends would constantly ask Nikia how she kept her skin looking so healthy. Her secret? DIY-ing her own skincare. At home she would create her own oils and butters, but is wasn’t until her daughter was diagnosed with Sickle cell disease at […]