See how these business owners' dreams came true
Watch the videos below to meet the lucky small business owners who were selected to be featured on ABC’s Localish Secretly Awesome, sponsored by Hiscox.
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Darra McClendon helps clients get organized
This entrepreneur possesses a unique talent when it comes to organizing and decluttering.
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Food truck run by two sisters honors late grandmother
Sarah Flores and Sabrina Lozano came up with the idea for a Tex-Mex food truck.
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Paramount Memories helps to create priceless moments
Jennifer and William Chavis discovered the world of event photography and photo booths.
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Bezyl is a mental-wellness app fighting mental health
A main feature called 'Spheres of Support’ allows users to create support groups.
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Couple opens dream barbershop in the heart of Miami Beach
Jorge focuses on the craft of cutting hair and Elizabeth on the other half of the business.
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Hickory Lane Plants is spreading joy through house plants
Adams realized she had a gift for plant care and soon it became her full-time job.
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‘Crafting can save the world’ with Damask Love
Amber’s line of crafting products is colorful, fun and represents us all.
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The Iron Horse Atelier makes every bride feel her best
The Iron Horse Atelier makes and alters new, vintage and unconventional gowns.
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Harkness Consulting Solutions is making change
Encouraging diverse business practices across American companies.
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Social Behavior is at the forefront of social media
Karen De Amat is a pioneer in the growth industry of social media.
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Rohi's Readery empowers children one book at a time
This fun children's bookshop teaches diversity and social justice.
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Main Street Vegan Academy teaches sustainability
Victoria Moran is inspiring the next generation of vegan businesses.
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Teacher inspires young actors to break out on stage
Winning $10k from Beyoncé’s grant program enabled Mrs. Davis to provide free theater classes to kids.
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Perfecting the art of pet photography
Adam and Mary Goldberg started a photography studio to celebrate the bond between pets and their owners.
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Cuban musican finds love and fulfillment through music
Grammy nominee Carlos Zamplin has been around music all his life, so making it his business was his dream come true.
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Photographer captures perfect moments
Tatiana Kiseleva followed her dream of becoming a photographer who captures perfect moments.
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Straight Up Abilities serves students of all abilities
Straight Up Abilities is a training program that helps students of all abilities have fun, and dance!
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A safe place for woman to embrace their natural locks
Ariane Williams started Black NAPS to help black women care for their natural, textured hair.
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Your business in the spotlight
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Meet more inspiring entrepreneurs who made their business dreams come true
Devante Blackwell
Devante’s dream started as a child; today he is a director and CEO.
John Mattson
John’s dream was not to retire, so he started to coach careers.
