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Judy Nunez, owner of Tails on Trails in Jersey City, New Jersey, says dog walking made her feel “like a functioning person.”
Latoyia Smith started by painting secondhand desks for remote students. Then their parents wanted her to beautify their own furniture.
Arielle Clark, owner of Sis Got Tea, started her business doing online sales. Now, she has a storefront in Louisville, Kentucky.
“We want to add something good to Burlington, Vermont,” says co-owner Hannington Kasagga.
New Mexico-based business owners André and Jessica Kempton want to keep making good food for the people in their community.
Photographer Augustine Nyonzima is an immigrant small business owner who has big dreams for his business.
Jilan Hall-Johnson, owner of the Sassy Biscuit Co., is “excited for the next step” in her business journey despite a recent setback.
In an ever-changing job market, sometimes your career takes an unexpected turn. Data scientist Grace Kim says her career has been a “winding road with ups and downs.”
Thanks to the success of her beadwork business, owner Mikailah Thompson was able to start a creative agency for Native artists.
Spending on services is up, but Leta Harris Neustaedter says business at her Metamorphosis Performing Arts Studio has its ebbs and flows.
