The pandemic may have broken many things, but it did not break the resolve of our people. We have been blown away by the countless stories of small business owners, artists, creatives and folks in every profession. The resilience and the ability to pivot to survive has been beyond inspiring and below we’ve shared stories of how folks have adapted their business models and ways of operating.
Nakia O. Shy
As a public speaker and minster of movement (liturgical dance), meeting face to face was a normal practice. Covid changed the landscape of howe we connected. No longer were we able to gather but we the need for connection and instruction still remained. Many of us were caught without a plan in place. Covid taught me the power of the pivot. Thankfully I already had systems in place to teach virtually but many of my peers did not. Read more>>
Te’Shawn Crenshaw
During COVID it definitely gave me plenty of time to think and really feel. Without a lot of disturbance I was able to get clear of of what I wanted to do more. The time I had with that opened my eyes in a few wats ways. The lack of funds, my grandfather passing during the peak of COVID, and just not being satisfied with my current position. I wasn’t in control with what I didn’t know that I could do, but that definitely changed over time. Read more>>
Brittany Spencer
In July of 2021, I manifested my childhood dream of opening my own brick and mortar store after all of my outdoor art and music festivals shut down during the pandemic. All of the money I had invested in those upcoming festivals for that year was lost and non-refundable. I was out thousands of dollars and I had to think quickly to figure out a different way to make an income to support my family. Read more>>
Kyle Flanigan, Ph.D
US Specialty Formulations LLC (USSF) was founded to provide clinical materials to the vaccine and new drug development sponsors. With COVID, USSF found itself in the lead position as a clinical trial sponsor versus a contractor. USSF’s business model went from a pharmaceutical manufacturer to a hybrid pharmaceutical development and manufacturing company. Read more>>