Our community is comprised of some absolutely brilliant entrepreneurs and so we asked a few of them to tell us the story of how they came up with the ideas for their business.

Tracie Kesatie | Certified Gentle Sleep Coach

I really connect with the quote “this too shall pass.” It offers a powerful perspective on life’s ups and downs. When things are tough, it’s a reminder that difficulties are temporary, not permanent fixtures. This simple truth allows us all to take a breath and focus on getting through the current moment, rather than getting overwhelmed by the possibility of endless hardship. Read more>>

Ariana Greenwood | Owner, Director and Head provider

I have a family of my own. Two children out of four had the experience to go to head start. They are my oldest two and they were able to engage with teachers. I was afraid to ever send them to day or childcare so, I waited until they were older and can speak and do for themselves to feel somewhat settled about them being in someone else’s care. Read more>>

Ella Rosewood | Founder & CEO of Crelata® | On-Demand Dance Classes for K-12

I came up the idea for my business on my bike commute home from work. For the past ten years I taught dance at a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. You read that right. I am a dance teacher IN a school! I was doing my thing pedaling, dodging cars, and decompressing. Read more>>

Heath Farmer | Founder – Coastal Wolves (indie/alternative)

I wrote the first Coastal Wolves song shortly after going to Coachella in 2022 for the first time. I’ve been going at it as an artist for years, and I’ve had to listen to music industry snobs repeatedly tell me that you should try to be this or you shouldn’t do that, etc. Read more>> 

Nikki Steinsapir | Cofounder, Grow ABA

I spent years in one of the largest health plan organizations and saw the challenges clients were faced with, specifically within the behavioral health sector. I was shocked at how many people were in need of services and the lack of providers and access for families. Read more>>