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Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

Breaking Barriers: Women Entrepreneurs Leading the Way

March is Women’s History Month—a time to celebrate the women who’ve shaped our world. And right now, some of the most important history-making is happening in boardrooms, garages, and home offices across America, where women entrepreneurs are building the future. Here’s what that looks like in numbers: Women now own 42% of all U.S. businesses, […]
March 1, 2026
6 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship: Building Wealth, Creating Community, Making History

February is Black History Month—a time to honor the achievements, contributions, and perseverance of Black Americans throughout history. But here’s the thing: we’re not just looking back. We’re celebrating the Black entrepreneurs who are making history right now, building thriving businesses, creating jobs, and transforming their communities one decision at a time. At Hello Alice, […]
February 2, 2026
9 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

The Hello Alice Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Small, Gift Big

This holiday season, give gifts that mean something—from businesses that mean everything to the people behind them. Our Holiday Gift Guide features small businesses from the Hello Alice community. These aren’t just recommendations. They’re celebrations of real entrepreneurs who’ve built something worth sharing, created jobs, supported their families, and proved that small businesses are the […]
December 5, 2025
7 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

A Couplepreneur Story: How Christa and Jose Turned Partnership into Remodeling Success

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 […]
March 28, 2025
3 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

12 Days of Holiday Gift Guide

‘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 […]
December 12, 2024
7 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

Q&A with Femly Founder and CEO Arion Long

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, […]
February 23, 2024
3 min read

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