Kate Sprout, owner of Alaska Sewing Machine Repair in Anchorage, Alaska says her new business has allowed her to live the lifestyle that she wants.

Adrian Espinoza, owner of Empanada Club in Portland, Maine, talks about starting his business dealing with rising costs.

Iranian-born artist, professor and now studio owner Sara Rastegar talks about what it’s like to open a new business.

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.