Small Business Spotlight

Louis Hunter, the owner of Trio Plant-Based, is making waves in Minneapolis. His food is inspired by the flavors of hearty soul food that is foundational to his community but brings a healthy twist.

Single mother, small business owner, and Hatch customer LaShondra shares the inspiring story of her lash extension boutique, Sheer Faces in Eastpointe, MI.

Small business owner Emmett Iris shares how they built their company, Virtual Insurance Brokers, as a fresh grad and their advice for getting started with low credit.

After one visit to a farm in Valle del Cauca, Colombia, Charlie Stephens utilized his commodity trading experience to distribute some of the best coffee in the world.

Ashley Valsin-Luu, maker of Avail Knit, shares how she turned her love of fiber art into a small business, while donating 3% of all profits to local charities.

Ashley shares how she developed confidence as a first-time entrepreneur and grew her Instagram account with over 65,000 followers.

Financier by day, potter by night, Mary Lee shares how she used Instagram to grow her pottery business, Mammoth & Minnow, on Etsy while maintaining her full-time job.

Monica Silva, who started her business at just 16 years old, shares her story of social media marketing success, and the struggles of being a young entrepreneur.

Learn how the historic NYC art and office supply store, Janoff's Stationery, is surviving the pandemic thanks to its loyal community of local customers and its devoted owners, Jim and Jerry Ma.