Our city is home to so many incredible businesses and so we asked the founders how they came up with the ideas for their businesses and have shared their responses below.

Shandra Elam | Co-Owner of MaXX Capacity Design Studio

The idea of creating MaXX Capacity Design Studio came from my business partner (Serrita Lindsey) and I ( Shandra Elam) having a collective vision. The vision to customize personal apparel to the consumer market which consisted of t- shirts, jackets, hats, a variety of dtf transfer designs, and promotional branding. MaXX Capacity wanted to bring your vision to life. Read more>>

Rosirma Corney | I.T.T. (Impact. Think. Transformation) Coach, Author & Physician Associate

The inception of Road 2 Resilient stemmed from an unforeseen event in 2019, when I was unexpectedly laid off from my job as a Physician Associate. This experience led me on a journey from feeling rejected to cultivating resilience. Along the way, I documented my personal growth and mental health improvement in the form of a book. It serves as a testament to this notion, inspiring others to embark on their own journey towards resilience and encouraging them to embrace the unpredictability of life. Road 2 Resilient is not merely a destination, but a continuous journey of self-discovery and personal development. Read more>>

Coytani Umble | LexxiCharm” | Confidence Coach | Brand Development “

I came up with the business idea for The Charm Agency and Lexxi Charm as a result of my personal transformation journey. I realized that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and I wanted to create a platform where people could showcase their unique beauty and feel empowered. Growing up, I was inspired by the strong and beautiful women around me, and I wanted to share that inspiration with others. Read more>>

Dominique Laporte-Marginean | Expat expert

I have been an expat for a long part of my life. It all started when I was 2 years old, on and off. I felt different as a child because of the different cultures I grew up in and things didn’t change as I became an adult. One day I realized I was not alone, there were many of us, living a life abroad and having roots in many countries. I decided to help others make the best of it and live their best life, by optimizing their experience and by feeling understood by their pairs. Read more>>