It takes a lot more than an idea to build a business, but there can’t be a business without the idea. So we asked folks who’ve built wonderful businesses to tell us about how they came up with the idea in the first place.

Maria Alejandra Mejia

It was a profound moment of realization. From the beginning, my purpose and passion have revolved around creating a better future for autistic and neurodiverse individuals. However, early in my career, I learned that not everyone shares this vision of compassion and development for these unique individuals. It was then that I made a firm decision: to create a safe place where autistic and neurodiverse children and young adults could receive the education and support they need. I recognized the immense potential within these individuals and was resolute in changing the narrative of their education and life. Read more>>

LeAndre Barnett

Its really been a 10 year process of understanding what I wanted to and how I wanted to do it. I made art and clothes for years since I was in school, I just always separated the two because the the industries they exist in. Read more>>

Christina Brown | Energy Worker/Yoga Teacher/Marketing Genius/Boss Lady

After becoming an energy worker and yoga teacher and working with so many people to MANAGE stress, I knew that there needed to be a better way to “teach” people about releasing emotions and giving them a practical way to do it. I had seen rage rooms popping up as a new popular activity, and I felt like it was an amazing activity and business idea! The first time I visited one to “research”, I left the session SOBBING in tears! So many feelings came up and out in a way they didn’t have a chance to before. I was sold and fully committed to bringing a rage room to the people and I dubbed it “A safe space to feel your feelings!” Mixed with my flavor of fun and inner child play and 90s nostalgia, I’ve created a space to really TAKE A BREAK from the real world and play, release, and feel better when you walk out the door. Read more>>