In our view, far too many ideas die at the imagination stage. It’s not because people are lazy, we think the primary reason is because many people don’t know where or how to start. So, we connected with some sharp and generous entrepreneurs who’ve agreed to share their stories of how they went from idea to execution.

Nicolas Real

Hi Im Nicolas Real, a fashion designer from Panama, and i am going to tell how we can make the Magic of creation of as for example, a dress or an entire collection. Read more>>

Martha Lopez

Las Martitas is the result of our love for Mexico and our aspirations for a better future. As an 11-year-old, I immigrated to Oxford with my family and while I didn’t learn everything from Mexico or the USA, but I loved both countries. Read more>>

Makala Latham

Last fall I created a non-profit to help low-income band programs and their students be able to participate in music and band. My non-profit is called Help M.U.S.I.C. which stands for “Help Make Unique Students Interact Creatively.” Read more>>

LISA BEST

I had been working as a technical designer and fit specialist at fashion companies for quite awhile earning well. I was always selling something and stopping after a few sales. Read more>>

Gabby Mercado

So my sister was the one who initially brought up the idea of doing luxury picnics to me! At the time (in 2021) I wasn’t financially stable, I was making just enough to pay for rent and I was living in my comfort bubble, so when she shared the idea about doing luxury picnics, I jumped in immediately because it was something new and fun that I would get to do with my sister! Read more>>

Amanda Mignogna

For years, I dreamed of being my own boss, in control of my time and choices. When Covid hit and I was laid off, it felt like my world was turned upside down. Read more>>

Shania Waage

I didn’t know I wanted to be a photographer until I started doing it, and then realized I loved it! The summer right after high school I was able to work under Alicia Magner Photography as a second shooter for a few weddings. Read more>>

Anna Bledsoe

Ever since I was a child, I have been captivated by the world of business, thanks to my father who successfully established a construction company from scratch. Read more>>

Fred Dayton

Before we opened Mach983 CrossFit, I had coached CrossFit in various gyms for over 6 years. 2 of those years I coached for a local non-profit called Forging Youth Resilience (FYR) Denver – we provide CrossFit, life skills, mentoring to at-risk youth in the local Denver and Aurora communities. Read more>>

Cesar García Solís

Where did it start that’s. Good question. I’d say it began with curiosity and from there I just couldn’t get enough so I bought one machine & started reading everything I could get my hands on regarding the topic. Read more>>

Florian Kersten

The idea for the business began with a desire to step out of my comfort zone and work from home. At the time, I worked at a community center, handling WordPress websites and online development. Read more>>

Kim Robare

Being a horse trainer in the small town I lived in was not a viable option and known as a pipe dream. It was difficult to find good training, owning a farm was a large investment and most people around me either did it as a side job or had a farm, horses, equipment that they inherited or purchased from another occupation. Read more>>

Connor Buss

My brother and I have always wanted to work together since we were kids. We were rarely able to play on the same sports team because he was just a few years younger, but we grew up always together and on the same team whenever we could. Read more>>

Lily Bond

Spyce Girlz was a business that was started our of need. I was 13 at the time that I started. I was being raised by a single mom and I needed money to buy a laptop for school as I was about to enter high school. Read more>>

Rae Benjamin

I am someone who did not go to film school, had zero connections to the entertainment, yet had dreams of being a TV writer. It was near impossible to find affordable, accurate, and relevant information on becoming a professional screenwriter. Read more>>

Christian Ramirez

From a young age, storytelling was my passion, and as I approached high school graduation, I knew I wanted to be a film director. I researched several schools and ultimately chose the Los Angeles Film School for its hands-on program. Read more>>

Betsy Duffy

Well, let’s brew up a tale about starting a brewery, from the initial spark to pouring that first pint. The Idea Takes Hold: It all began with a passion for craft beer and the belief in the recruiting power of a pint of beer. When I was approached by my business partner about starting a brewery the idea took hold:  Read more>>

Samantha Hernandez

I had just given birth to my second son and had the brilliant idea of starting my own business. Mauve Shoppe started with a heat press and some t-shirts. Custom creations were what brought this all about. Read more>>