Starting and growing a business is hard, but often deciding to start the business in the first place is even harder. We asked some successful entrepreneurs from around the community to open up to us about how they thought about starting a business.

Mandy Dexter

I really believe people should be treated well, especially when they are performing well. Being at other agencies, and being treated poorly is what made me want to start my own business again. Read More>>

Jasmine Nicole

Hello, and thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my story. The inspiration for starting my hair business grew from a deeply personal hobby. I’ve always loved getting my hair done; it felt like a unique form of self-expression through different hairstyles. Over time, I noticed that many people approached me, seeking advice and recommendations for their own hair needs, curious about where they could purchase similar products. Read More>>

Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey

We got together as a couple and musical partners in December, 2004. For the 20 years prior to that, we each had our own musical careers. When we started working together, we merged our creative styles and business knowledge, elevating every aspect of our musical offerings. Read More>>