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.

Lakezia James | Mobile Hookah Vendor

The idea for my mobile hookah business originated from observing the increasing demand for unique, customizable experiences at social gatherings and events. I realized that while many people enjoyed hookah, they often faced barriers such as travel, time constraints, or a lack of local options. By offering a mobile service, I could provide the same high-quality hookah experience at private events, parties, and gatherings, allowing customers to enjoy the ambiance and relaxation of a hookah lounge wherever they were. Read more>>

Alexis Onikkia | Serial entrepreneur

I came up with the idea of “ Lexquisite Hair Co.” when I was in a serious auto accident in Baltimore ,Md that sent me to shock trauma unit where I had to have 30 stitches put in my forehead and 12 stitches in my left ankle. I knew I would be out of work for a while to recover but I also knew bills had to be paid .In addition to life hitting me all at once 3 days later after my severe accident my grandmother was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with stage four cancer then immediately put on hospice. Read more>>

Kreated By Look Damien | Founder of Who Calls The Shots T.v

I came up with my business idea, when I realized everyone was making content or had a platform, but I didn’t want to go the route of hanging a microphone ,the way everyone else did(No Disrespect to them) So I ended up shooting some footage For (Dir Starr Mazi, Lola Brooke and The Shade Room) that had a pay phone in it, than boom the idea came about instead of hanging a mic I’m going to have the artist walk up to the pay phone and rap. Read more>>