In Conversation with Sofia Blasco of The D.A.NCER Movement

Describe your business in a few words? The D.A.NCER Movement is dedicated to reimagining  the experience of dance and mobility  for differently-abled persons. Through individually tailored dance classes with professionally trained dance instructors, The D.A.NCER Movement  provides  the tools,  direction, and access which are imperative in enabling the participant to dance, regardless of ability. What…Read More

In Conversation with Amy Upchurch of Pink Stork

Describe your business in a few words? Pink Stork is the trusted Wellness Brand for Women. Pink Stork offers a variety of products to provide hope and to positively impact women to feel their best inside and out. We are a brand that believes in providing hope, faith, and a community. What made you take…Read More

In Conversation with Jimanekia Eborn of Tending The Garden

Describe your business in a few words? Tending The Garden is a non profit that is focused on helping predominately marginalized sexual assault survivors. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I have worked in mental health facilities for years. What I saw wasn’t helpful, I saw more harm than good.…Read More

In Conversation with Brandy Archie of AccessAble Living

Describe AccessAble Living in a few words? We provide seniors & persons with a disability with the necessary equipment, treatment & resources to live safely at home in Kansas & Missouri. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I’ve been an occupational therapist for 13 years and have worked, at some…Read More

In Conversation with Laci Chisholm of Fit4Dance

Describe your business in a few words? Fit4Dance is dedicated to bringing quality and affordable dance and fitness instruction to communities that need it the most! We offer a comfortable space where folks can have fun, learn to dance, improve their fitness and health, meet new people, build community, and explore other cultures in a…Read More

In Conversation with Kari Caden of Belly Bandit & Proof

Describe Belly Bandit and Proof in a few words? Both companies were created to make women’s lives a little easier in some way. We like to say our products are problem solvers.  What made you take the leap to start your own business? There was never a time that we didn’t want to work together –…Read More

In Conversation with Jodi Caden of Belly Bandit & Proof

Describe your business in a few words? Belly Bandit provides solution based products to women during and after pregnancy and Proof provides patented leak proof underwear for women of all ages. What made you take the leap to start your own business? My sisters and I wanted to work together for as long as I…Read More

In Conversation with Gina VanCant of The Milk Mission

Describe The Milk Mission in a few words? Virtual maternal wellness services. What made you take the leap to start your own business? After going on an amazing journey of motherhood with my sister and business partner, one thing that really stood out to us, was the lack of imagery of African American women breastfeeding.…Read More

In Conversation with Melissa Boloña of Beauty & the Broth

Describe Beauty & the Broth in a few words? Ingestible, convenient, healing beauty. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I wanted a lifestyle overhaul. What was your background prior to starting your own business? Acting and modeling. Take us back to when you first launched your business, what was your…Read More