In Conversation with Kimia Kalbasi of Kimia’s Kravings

Describe your business in a few words? Kreating kontent with puns and positivity. I create content and work on branded campaigns. I also consult other brands, individuals, and organizations on social media strategy, influencer marketing, and creative direction.  What made you take the leap to start your own business? My go-getter attitude and ambitious appetite.…Read More

In Conversation with Jessica Santander of Project Moment Designs

Describe your business in a few words? Project Moment Designs creates handmade story-living jewelry to empower dream-building moments for women and girls. What made you take the leap to start your own business? After landing my first full-time corporate role after graduating with my Masters in Marketing and feeling incomplete with myself, I knew I…Read More

In Conversation with Nicole Kraft of Bellamare Designs

Describe your business in a few words? Personalized handmade sentiments. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I have wanted to start my own business for many years, but making the first stride felt inconceivable. It was only when I stopped making excuses as to why not or when to that…Read More

In Conversation with Cary Williams of Boxing & Barbells

Describe your business in a few words? My current business is a fitness company offering formatted group fitness content to gyms and trainers along with a full certification program. What made you take the leap to start your own business? The first business I opened because I was a bad employee and wanted to be…Read More

In Conversation with Aleta Maxwell of Uplifting Leadership

Describe your business in a few words? Organizational Consultant and Leadership Coach What made you take the leap to start your own business? I get such joy watching my clients have their own “lightbulb” moments! These are the moments that bring clarity, focus, and vision for their future. These moments come from self-realization and help…Read More

In Conversation with Jaclynn Brennan of Fylí

Describe your business in a few words? Fylí is a female master-mind group started by myself + close friend Summer YL in 2019. We help female leaders RISE (Renew, Inspire, Support, Empower) in all aspects of their lives. Fylí was created to bring together a room of diverse thinkers and dreamers who can shift conversations,…Read More

In Conversation with Fatima Zaidi of Quill Inc.

Describe your business in a few words? Quill is the world’s first marketplace and full service agency for podcasters. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I was born and raised in the Middle East to Pakistani parents who invested their life savings into giving their children a world-class education. I…Read More