Starting a business is a commitment and requires dedication, resources and sacrifice. We asked some of the rising stars in our community how they thought through the idea of starting their own businesses.

Bianca Forbes

IN 2018 I SEEN A COMMERCIAL, IT WAS FOR LIPO SURGERY FROM A COMPANY OFFERING LIPOSUCTION AND TUMMY TUCKS. I KNEW THAT WAS THE ANSWER I WAS LOOKING FOR IN WEIGHT LOSS.. I WAS OFFERED EVERYTHING I DESIRED. COMPLETE LIPO-SUCTION IN MY ARMS, CHIN, STOMACH, INNER THIGHS, WAIST, SKIN TIGHTENING, FAT REMOVA Read More>>

 Amanda Shannon

Working as a sign language interpreter for the past 28 years I feel a need to provide the upmost, professional service possible in which I always consider the consumer and their needs as the priority. Within recent years, I have seen some entities provide interpreting services without considering what is best for the consumer (please understand this is not everyone, there are still some fantastic services being provided as well). Read More>>

RaNer Quantez Collins

I have had a love and passion for movies and film since I was a kid. I used to watch at least 2-3 movies a day when I was little. I watched so many movies that I broke my DVD and VCR player from pressing rewind and fast-forward buttons A LOT!. Movies and TV are magical! Along with that, I get to see the world and creativity through the director’s eyes. Not only is it a 1-2 hour escape, but you also get to see people who are interested in the same things that interest you. Read More>>

Ty Cameron

My thought process behind starting Crosswire ATL was my inherent love for music, and the concerts I throw in my room to no one but myself. Connecting with people and directing music videos over the past couple years in Atlanta made me realize how much I loved people, and being able to see people bond over their love of music live is a feeling like no other. Feeling the energy of humans connecting and music I think are my two favorite things in one place. I also had been directing crews for music videos for a while and started to realize I was and can be a great leader. Read More>>