Ideas aren’t everything, execution matters greatly, but starting often requires an idea and so we asked folks to think back and tell us the story of how they came up with the idea for their businesses. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite stories below.

Sharonda Glover | Chief Candle Creator

Started in 2017, “Bonaco” is a combination of my three dream destinations: Barcelona, Spain, Monaco, France, and Morocco, Africa. I wanted the candles to represent locations in hopes of inspiring people to travel and explore the world. Made with a coconut apricot wax blend, high-quality fragrance oils, and cherry wooden wicks, the candles are hand-poured in South Florida by an African-American entrepreneur. Each candle is made with meticulous attention to detail and with love. Read more>>

Giovanni Negron-Garcia | Speaker and Life Coach

I saw an opportunity to expand my legacy and mission to inspire others. I realized that not everyone could access a coach, and hiring a speaker can be expensive for organizations. I wanted to provide an authentic, interactive, and fun experience for people to learn more about themselves and what they aspire to do with their lives. My name is Gio and I made an acronym out of my name, “Go Inspire Others”. GioEffectLLC was born! Read more>>

Kolade Dominate | Radio Broadcaster, PR Expert and Talent Manager

My love for music, the music business, it’s marketing and the entertainment space has been the major inspiration behind my business. With my experience as a lover of the entertainment industry even before I got in, I started paying attention to the needs of entertainment personalities and the as well as vacuum left by inadequate service providers in the space. Read more>>

Dr. James Nochimson | Physical Therapist and Personal Trainer

After I graduated from college, the idea struck me. I graduated with a business degree but no real-world experience. I loved going to the gym and thought that becoming a personal trainer would be a fascinating career. I enjoy assisting others and am passionate about fitness and nutrition, so combining the two piqued my interest. After wanting to take my knowledge to the next level, I continued my education by earning my doctorate in physical therapy. Read more>>