In March of 2020 there was a moment of widespread panic – it wasn’t just about public health, it was also economic. Would our economy survive a prolonged pandemic? A few years in the answer is clear – it did survive and it was able to because of the spirit and the resolve of our people. Hard working mom and pops working overtime to implement new revenue streams for the businesses, artists and creators finding new ways to collaborate and share their art with their fans and folks from every neighborhood in the country finding ways to adapt and carry on. We wanted to honor those stories by creating a space to share those stories and you’ll find some of the below.

Estefana Najera

Covid-19 was definitely a tough event to go through. Especially as a business owner. Restrictions took place, lock downs, people not being able to go out. Read more>>

Isabella Gerasole

My business is acting. When I graduated from theater school, I had all these grand plans of what I would do by age 25 (lead role in a prestigious Chicago theater), age 30 (EGOT), etc. Read more>>

Alicia Wilson

As the owner of a Newborn Care Specialists company with over 30yrs of experience, I can certainly say that COVID-19 has significantly impacted our business model. Read more>>

Katherine Danesi

I’m a strategist and coach who helps female founders launch and grow businesses. Like many people, Covid prompted me to take a step back and look at my own business: Read more>>

Seymour Mondshein

Prior to covid, we were an event based business, selling a majority of our goods at cash and carry, retail art show throughout the country, covid changed that, Read more>>