How did you come up with the idea for your business?

Our community is comprised of some absolutely brilliant entrepreneurs and so we asked a few of them to tell us the story of how they came up with the ideas for their business.

Kirsten White | The Black Market: GA Founder & Developer

The spark responsible for the creation of The Black Market: Georgia is honestly just a genuine passion for highlighting as many credible, black-owned businesses as possible; especially ones that are still fairly new or the ones located outside of the perimeter. My original mindset has always been to shed light on the businesses that most may not know about yet because I genuinely want to see them grow and thrive. Read more>>

Taijah bell | licensed therapist specializing in maternal mental health

The idea for ‘Moms Mental Matters came from a deeply personal place. I was working for a company doing teletherapy and the majority of my clients were mothers , this was not intentional , I noticed a trend—so many amazing moms struggling with the weight of motherhood and it was impacting their mental health . It hit close to home because I’d battled postpartum depression after losing my sister during pregnancy. It was tough, and it made me wonder how many others out there felt the same way. I did some research and learned that 15% of mothers were suffering from postpartum depression and black women were 2x more likely to suffer . Read more>>

Christine Amos | Chef

“I grew up in Miami, Florida, and during my youth, I fondly recall attending the annual Miami-Dade County Fair. One of my favorite fair foods was a delicious, juicy roasted corn. As I grew older, my love for roasted corn never waned. After trying my first Mexican street corn, I became hooked on its unique flavor. So, I decided to start making it at home as a midday snack. However, instead of using basic ingredients like mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and chili powder, I opted for a more flavorful approach. I began using grilled roasted corn, authentic Mexican crema infused with a blend of herbs and spices, and topped it with soft feta cheese sprinkles, elote seasoning and a hint of lime. This set my corn apart from the typical street corn you might find. Read more>>

Zohra Aslam | Holistic Health and Wellness Coach

An unraveling process and a magical and precious healing journey, one that enabled me to see, feel, hear and experience myself and life through a different lens with no judgement. Being honest and vulnerable with myself that I was unwell and needed to pause and prioritize my health. It was about how I treated myself. I began prioritizing my needs, my health, digging deep to understand the truth and empowering myself on getting to the root cause of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases. All while holding gentleness, kindness, patience and compassion for myself. I knew that I had the power to make choices and decisions that would help my body to heal from stomach cancer and chronic illness. Read more>>