My Economy

Rita Magalde, owner of Salt Lake City bakery Sheer Ambrosia, shares an update on her business.

Julissa Mercedes, a finance analyst living in San Diego, saved over $1,000 participating in the “No Spend January” challenge.

When Joe González co-founded Jo-Mé Dance Theatre in Boston in 2011, he and his business partner “did it basically from a shoestring and a dime.”

Amber Suzanne Pennington, co-owner of Free Spirited in Alhambra, California, talks about opening up her sober craft cocktail lounge, how she’s managing increased prices, and her plans to hire soon.

Alex Goulet spoke about what went into compiling the book “Crafted With Pride,” a consumer guide for American-made apparel.

Joining a women’s circle led by a coach sparked Jill Johnson’s interest in getting certified herself. Now, she’s been an executive coach for eight years.

After spending decades as a commercial food photographer, Christina Peters of Newark, Delaware, is turning to another love of hers: fine art.

Sarai and Huxley Dunsany tell the story of turning Huxley’s vintage technology collection into the family business.

In coastal San Diego, Alex Redlinger has built Red’s Gardening Co. from the mulch up.

“You can almost hear the space wanting to be active,” said Dana Wnuk, executive director of the Livingston Arts Council.