How Akron Honey makes customers the heroes of its story
For Akron Honey founder Brent Wesley, running a successful urban honey business is about building a community and making a change in his Akron, Ohio neighborhood, one vacant lot at a time.
Topic: Behind the Business
Sometimes you just need a little inspiration. Go “behind the business” with hair stylists, mechanics, chefs, and more who saw a need and turned it into a community. Fellow business owners share how they stay motivated, advice that helps them grow, and other lessons from their entrepreneurial journey.
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Turning trash into treasure with Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse
Illinois nonprofit Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse shares how its “sustainable deconstruction” model—taking buildings apart and repurposing their parts—not only conserves resources but also empowers people with barriers to employment to find their niche as home contractors.
How Fairmount Bicycles built the shop its neighborhood needed
Fairmount Bicycles, a queer-owned bike shop in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia, is known for its friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Owner Shelly Walker shares how she’s grown her business to meet her neighborhood’s needs with two locations, great customer service, and other community initiatives.
Serving sweet moments for all at Mina’s World
Editor's note: This business has permanently closed. When partners Sonam Parikh and Kate Egghart decided to open Mina’s World, they set about creating the...
How a Korean twist on American staples is uniting cultures
“It’s a love story as old as time: Boys meet chicken, boys fall in love with chicken, boys open fried chicken shop in Chicago.” This is the tale of 10Q...
How a Montreal restaurant went viral for reviewing its own dishes
Cuisine AuntDai is located in an unassuming spot on Saint Mathieu Street in Montreal, Quebec. Feigang Fei and his wife opened their Chinese restaurant in...
A mother-daughter duo’s vision for diversity in yoga
Known for its rustic, red sandstone formations and eclectic art scene, Sedona, Arizona is a vacationer's paradise. But mother-daughter duo Eboni and Peggy...
An abandoned aviation center turned bustling marketplace
A barbed-wire fence strewn with signs reading “Keep out” once served as the dividing border between Stapleton and Aurora, Colorado. That fence came down...
Painting with a purpose in Denver
The mission of Denver-based Helix Painting is “to revitalize and enhance your home with unparalleled quality and service.” Owners Vanessa and Brandon...
‘A unique experience with every sip’ from Brickhouse
Photo by Brandin Tumeinski Akera Sellers traveled extensively as a young professional in finance—and during that time, he had his fair share of coffee. He...
Addis NOLA brings good vibes and a taste of Ethiopia to New Orleans
It’s no secret that New Orleans is one of the most popular destinations in the United States, made even more highly sought after by its food scene...
Traveler Surf Club offers a little beach house by the sea—for everyone
Discover Traveler Surf Club & Coastal Outpost in Pacifica and Malibu, California—your ultimate ocean retreat.