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.

Lady Tiffany Nicole

Power Influence Radio truly was an idea that came to me out of the blue!!! I had been a radio show host of The Virtuous Hour for the past 3 years at the time and never really thought about having my own station. I was led to relocate to Atlanta in the middle of the pandemic in 2020. Read More>>

Jordan Brown

I’ve always been the type of person who thrived on community and connection. In high school and college, I was part of nearly every social club and extracurricular activity I could join – I loved being active, involved, and surrounded by people. Read More>>

Laurette Mesure

When I launched my business “Laurette Mesure” in 2018 as a Personal Stylist, I started by purchasing clothing from retail stores in Dallas, Texas to style fashion models and clients. In the beginning, I offered many of my services for free to build my clientele and gain experience. By 2019, I began charging for my services. Read More>>

Yolanda Martinez

Founder Story: Yolanda Martinez — Crossing Borders to Confidence I didn’t set out to become a coach. I set out to survive — and then to rise. My story begins long before “21 Days with Yolanda” existed — before the workbooks, the women’s circles, the speaking engagements. It begins with Crossing Borders — literally and emotionally. Read More>>

Michael Robertson

The idea of Crawfish for a Cause started from something deeply personal. A few friends and I wanted to do something to honor our friend Cole, who lost his battle with depression. What began as a simple backyard gathering quickly grew into something much more powerful, a community coming together to celebrate life, raise awareness, and make mental health an open and honest conversation. Read More>>

Ashlynn Racquel

The true start of Dawson Marie wasn’t a business plan; it was a deeply personal calling. My initial idea was to build an agency that honored my heritage—a tribute to the women who raised me. Naming the company Dawson Marie after my grandmother and great-grandmother immediately grounded the business in strength and deep-rooted purpose. The moment of execution hit hard over Thanksgiving break in 2024. Read More>>

Nikita Collier

For me, the process of going from idea to execution happened naturally because I had already started the work before it ever became a business. I saw how beneficial AI was and how it could help businesses. I started taking clients because I understood this new technology that everyone was just starting to hear about. Read More>>

August

Cooking first started for me as a stress reliever. The kitchen was my safe space — whenever life got heavy, that’s where I went to clear my mind. But honestly, I’ve loved cooking since I was a kid. Read More>>

Dr. Staci Moore

From Clocked In to Called Up: The Story of TheOper8tor™, Dr. Staci Moore It began at Xfinity, where I spent long hours smiling through scripts while my phone sat locked away, out of reach from my kids. The day I was written up for “working off the clock” after answering an email, I realized I’d traded freedom for a paycheck. Read More>>

Melvin Williams Jr.

I worked in childcare for a period of time as a Health and Safety Compliance Manager. In that role, I was responsible for ensuring compliance with state licensing standards, local health department requirements, classroom environments, and daily practices to ensure children were safe and well cared for. Read More>>

Michael Bryant

Nature photography has always been my passion! I’ve been photographing nature over 20 years. Although, people weren’t in the plans, I started my photography business (Michael Bryant Photography) in 2009. Portraits, events and weddings. Read More>>