It takes a lot more than an idea to build a business, but there can’t be a business without the idea. So we asked folks who’ve built wonderful businesses to tell us about how they came up with the idea in the first place.

Randalyn Ladson | Paramedical Cosmetic Tattoo Artist

I didn’t to be honest. I kind of just jumped into the business world without having any knowledge of what I was getting myself into. I have always been a licensed Cosmetologist and Instructor for years, but never did I think at one moment that I would have a successful Paramedical Cosmetic Tattooing company. Once I took that leap of Faith, the business ideas started forming itself. I just had to walk in my Faith and not by sight and let God be God. The rest is history! Read more>>

Stu and Janna Zonder | Owners, String Along With Stu, Online Ukulele Instruction School

My husband, Stu Zonder, and I have been creative and business partners for most of the time we’ve been married. We are both musicians, performers, and writers. Stu is also an amazing guitar and ukulele teacher. We’ve both worked in the corporate world, and neither of us felt like we were in the “right place.” Read more>>

Nostalgic Black Girl | Cosplayer & Content Creator

Greetings to everyone at Voyage ATL, and all its fellow readers! First and foremost, before I begin, I would just like to say thank you for granting me this amazing opportunity to share a little bit more about myself and be a feature in your “Shoutout Atlanta” section. I am sincerely grateful. Read more>>

India Harris | CEO , Author & Mobile Signing Agent

As a motherless teen mom at 15. My mother passed away when I was 13. Although I had my daddy and brothers, it was a painful time. To fill the void, I longed for a baby, someone to love me unconditionally, and someone for me to care for and love on. I knew my purpose then was to share my journey of early motherhood and discourage other teenagers to live a full life where they had the freedom to enjoy being a kid as long as possible. Read more>>

Tanya Scott | Owner & Creative Director

Cealle Creative began as a passion project, I initially sought out to utilize my talents as a self-taught artist and poignant storyteller to honor my grandmother by depicting stories from her life in the South. One afternoon I decided to take a few still life images near my grandmothers home as well as a few of my grandmother. Read more>>