Are you thinking about starting a business? If so, we think you’ll enjoy reading about how these seasoned entrepreneurs thought about the question when they were in your shoes.

Daniel Kearsey | Brand Designer, Pop Culture + Entertainment Illustrator and Curator

The thought process behind starting my own business is pretty straight forward. Keep in mind I still work full-time at Kent State University as a Senior Graphic Designer and part-time adjunct professor. Read more>>

Cecilia Vasquez | Ballet Folclorico Xochihua Director.

Rather than seeing it as a business, we see it as a space where people of any age can find a connection with their roots through dance and music, willing to spread and preserve their culture with pride. That is what my family and I were looking for ourselves, and when we couldn’t find it we saw the need to create the space, we are happy to be able to share with the community. Read more>>

Toyia Montgomery | Owner/CEO, Good Vibes, LLC

I started my business during the pandemic because I saw a need for someone to advocate for minorities and women in business. Good Vibes was created to provide entertainment and engagement for organizations looking to grow their businesses. Read more>>

Hannah Britton | Owner, Monarch Bloom Flowers

I have always been a person who beats to my own drum. Although I have a bachelor’s degree in journalism and master’s degree in human resources management, I knew that I had a desire to go beyond a corporate career. I knew that by owning by own business I was in turning taking control of my path. I also wanted to have the freedom to express myself creatively, without rigid restrictions and corporate red tape. I never thought it was going to be an easier path, but I always knew it would be a fulfilling one. Read more>>

Antwain Shaw-Huff | Muralist/Artist

My Though process has always been very tedious in terms of work ethic and how consistent one person can be when it come to something from the heart. Consistency has always been key to me in terms of executing greatness your craft. Most people have lots of artist blocks or and optical that could stop your work or keep it going but if you have your mind set on consistency, You’ll win Big. Read more>>

Eddie Estell | Mindset & Performance Coach

My passion has always been assisting people in their personal journey to find themselves. I wanted to create a safe space for people to hear themselves out loud and collaborate on a plan to create the habits that do just that. Read more>>