Wolverine Pickleball, a business on a mission to elevate the sport of Pickleball in SE Michigan. This is a story about ambition and the power of community.
Apogee Air, a company that provides flight training, aircraft management and pilot services. This is a story about making sacrifices for a long-term goal.
From growing up in homeless shelters, to owning a brand that's sold on QVC, Lia Key overcame enormous obstacles to make her dream a reality. Lia is the founder of the Philadelphia based jewelry brand "Valencia Key", a company on a mission to help people believe in themselves and find their light.
Brian LeFeve, a life coach focused on Human Optimization and helping individuals live their best life. This is a story about taking the uncomfortable steps necessary to living your best life.
Maegan Carpenter grew up canning with her family, but she never thought she'd turn fermenting foods into a career. After countless licensing and zoning challenges, she and her husband founded Hex Ferments, a successful company that uses traditional fermentation to preserve and transform local, organic ingredients into nourishing foods.
East End Market, a food hall and neighborhood market. This is a story about one person's dedication to growing small business in their community.
Alex Torrey is a former CIA employee who founded The Rounds, a company that refills your nonperishable pantry items and picks up your empty containers. Like the modern-day milkman, but for sustainable staples. Focused on reducing waste and creating convenience, The Rounds are on their way to becoming a household name.
Sweets & Meats, a BBQ food truck and catering business that serves award-winning smoked meats, homemade sides and deserts. This is a story about humble beginnings and staying true to your vision.
Don Trunk is a music producer dedicated to giving artists a space to be themselves and create music in a safe and comfortable environment. From recording music in his grandma's basement to building a highly reputable full-service studio, Don is helping to make artists dreams come true.
Posies Flower Truck, a pop-up, make-your-own bouquet flower truck. This is a story about second careers, acquiring an existing business and making it your own.
Ian Smith the owner of SurfSup, a company that offers guided standup whitewater Paddle Boarding tours and instruction. Ian turned four paddleboards and a vision into a successful company that mentors inner city youth through ecological education, Ian is doing well, by doing good.
Birdy Boutique; a Michigan-based textile manufacturing company. This is a story about family coming together to give back through small business.
La Cruz are the owners of Essex Squeeze, a juice bar that offers a healthy taste of New York City flavor. From running bridges in NYC to serving up delicious juice, Cedric and Charles are focused on helping people find a healthy balance through exercise and nutrition.
QRxLabs, a cosmetics company on a mission to revolutionize skincare. This is a story about a divorced couple working together to build a successful brand.
Mike Malcanas is the founder of Olde Towne Overhaul, a company on a mission to revive Downtown New Kensington and open doors for new business owners. Mike started with a vision of what "could be" for the city of New Kensington, and his efforts are changing the future of this Pennsylvania community.
Creations by Nathalie, a company that sells and ships DIY terrarium kits with South Florida succulents. This is a story about running a successful family business while creating generational wealth.
Founded by Andre Peart, Conconnect is a company that has revolutionized the process of reentry by connecting formerly incarcerated people with services instantly. Going through the process himself, Andre recognized the challenges that were leading to high recidivism rates, and decided to create a system that would give the formerly incarcerated a real chance at successful re-entry.
Opnr, a national entertainment marketplace for booking talent for live performances. This is a story about giving artists a larger voice in a challenging industry.
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