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.

Bri Rucker | Content Creator/Entrepreneur

As a avid fan of anime, I was always looking for the next cutest piece of merch and while I love a good graphic Tee and hoodie, I wanted something more. As a plus size girl, its hard to find things in our size that fit the way we want it to.
Through DokiDoki Threads, we aim to give other bigger bodied women access to amazingly dope anime fashion that showcases our respective fandoms in a way other brands may not be able to offer at this time. Read more>>

GG Pender | Artist, Entrepreneur, Spiritual Mentor and Speaker

My company/brand “2ThineOwnSelfBeTrueLLC” started from pursuing a career in the music entertainment industry. I have been singing since I could remember and writing since a teenager. It was always my dream to do it professionally but as I got older, I recognized that the music industry was changing. It required of me to be something I was not. I wanted to be an artist who stayed true to myself, my morals, and what I stood for no matter the pending success. Read more>>

Noré Arnett | Brand & Web Designer

Hey, I’m Noré Aaliyah, your new Brand and Web Designer. Born and raised in Nassau, The Bahamas, I am the true definition of an island girl, reppin’ my Caribbean heritage. With a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and a minor in Business, I have the knowledge needed to understand the complexities of building and maintaining a business. Inspired by the culture of my hometown, my love for the oceanic views of the beautiful Bahamian landscape transformed into a passion for creating captivating visuals. Read more>>