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Fly fishing was her passion. Now it's her business.
by
Sarah Leeson
Aug 22, 2023
Dylan Demery opened Colorado-based She's Fly with two friends to provide outdoor clothing and gear that were comfortable for women.
For animal shelters, higher temperatures mean higher volume and higher stress
by
Sarah Leeson
Aug 15, 2023
Record heat in Arizona has brought an influx of mouths to feed at Liberty Wildlife along with high water and electricity bills.
How a personal stylist in Atlanta turned her eye for fashion into a business opportunity
by
Sarah Leeson
Aug 14, 2023
Before she turned her affinity for style into a career, Valencia Holland was her friends’ “go-to girl” for advice on what to wear.
Independent musician says the touring industry is a “rollercoaster”
Aug 8, 2023
Sarah King, an independent musician, is currently on tour. But the steps getting to this moment have been challenging.
Business is still unpredictable for this Hawaii boat tour owner
Aug 4, 2023
The pandemic almost sunk Manu Powers' company. Though it's mounted a recovery, the summer rush still isn't what it used to be.
In the Bronx, a bookstore on wheels is parking it at a new spot as the business expands
by
Sarah Leeson
Jul 28, 2023
Come October, Latanya DeVaughn, owner of mobile bookstore Bronx Bound Books, anticipates author events and a permanent spot at the mall.
A yacht broker turned her love of sailing into a career where there's "only room for growth"
by
Sarah Leeson
Jul 13, 2023
"I started out with just my backpack, and a boat that I bought for $2,000, and a dinghy and a hammer," said broker Emily Greenberg.
For public good, not for profit.
Hiring a cat? This organization can help
Jul 4, 2023
Hard Hat Cats places feral cats in breweries, bodegas and other businesses looking for organic pest prevention.
Whitewashing: the rewritten past of a home
Jun 28, 2023
Families of color must often take extreme measures to show the value of their home.
On Juneteenth, this small business owner makes space for big conversations
by
Sarah Leeson
Jun 19, 2023
"As a Black business owner, often I'm asked to share a little bit about my story, or my journey, or my background. And so I get to facilitate conversations around these things while making candles," said Colina Bruce of Noir Lux Candle Co.