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WATCH NOWMarch 2023
March 2023
02:40
S1 E401 - The Craftship helps kids craft problem solving skills through playful art!Finding focus through art at The Craftship.NR | 03.16.2023
03:00
S1 E400 - The 'Mocha Man' Behind Chicago's Sip & Savor CoffeehousesMeet the founder and CEO of four Sip & Savor Coffeehouse.NR | 03.09.2023
03:50
S1 E399 - Beautifully Blemished: Chicago area author empowers children with skin differences"Beautifully Blemished" aims to inspire children to love and own their skin differences.NR | 03.02.2023
February 2023
February 2023
02:56
S1 E398 - Meet Pennsylvania's First Black DistillerThis is Pennsylvania's First and only Black-Owned distillery.NR | 02.17.2023
06:49
S1 E397 - BLCK Market in Pearland offers platform to small black businesses and entrepreneursBLCK Market hosts dozens of local and international Black brands.NR | 02.16.2023
03:05
S1 E396 - Young Artist Designs Custom Shoe Art for Pro AthletesThis young artist is changing the shoe game.NR | 02.09.2023
02:16
S1 E395 - Two recent college graduates create the world's first dog bed for humansThese college graduates have found a new way relax.NR | 02.01.2023
January 2023
January 2023
06:37
S1 E394 - Husband-wife duo creates JinkaMeet the husband-wife duo behind Jinka, a health product with a big following!NR | 01.26.2023
03:30
S1 E393 - How a legacy butcher family started a vegan shop next doorFor the Meloni family of butchers, opening a vegan shop is the next step...NR | 01.12.2023
02:39
S1 E392 - Eco-friendly bar helps save white rhinosThis unique patio bar in Houston has a special mission to support conservation efforts!NR | 01.05.2023
December 2022
December 2022
02:16
S1 E391 - Mom brings boutique designs to children's dollhousesMom turns tiny toys into big ideas with Mini Adventure Co.NR | 12.29.2022
03:09
S1 E390 - Dad-bod calendar raises eyebrows and money for veterans in need in Chicago areaVeterans Q Barbecue Sauces & Rubs released its annual calendar of dad bods.NR | 12.22.2022
02:33
S1 E389 - Husband and wife open a tiny brewery with massive flavorProject Halo brewing creates beer for everyone.NR | 12.15.2022
03:10
S1 E388 - True Blue Bakery offers a taste of AustraliaTrue Blue Bakery serves traditional five-inch hand pies made in pie plates straight from the "Down Under".NR | 12.08.2022
November 2022
November 2022
04:55
S1 E387 - Nature is the classroom and children are explorers at Chicago area 'forest school'Rachel Mikottis leads Free Haven Forest School, where learning is child-led and kids are outside in all weather.NR | 11.23.2022
03:06
S1 E386 - Twenty One Pips is combining board games with really good foodThe space features more than 500 games, skeeball, 3D pong and an arcade ...NR | 11.09.2022
03:03
S1 E385 - Father-daughter team cooks up The Crunch DogThe Crunch Dog is a hot dog on a stick, rolled in batter and a bit of sugar, then coated in panko and deep fried for a crunchy crispy snack.NR | 11.16.2022
03:54
S1 E384 - Rohi's Readery empowers children one book at a timeThis social-justice-driven children's bookstore is bringing its community together.NR | 11.10.2022
03:33
S1 E383 - Gooseworks: Screen printing on the flyGooseworks Screen Printing is all about giving people shirt designs they...NR | 11.04.2022
03:03
S1 E382 - Batter Up! Victus SportsSee who makes the bats stars from the Phillies and Astros!NR | 11.02.2022
October 2022
October 2022
02:12
S1 E381 - Woman-Owned Construction Company Breaks BarriersThe women of Pink Hard Hatz Construction are painting the town pink and ...NR | 10.26.2022
03:04
S1 E380 - Mother-daughter duo create delicious baked goodsThis mother-daughter duo wows customers with creative cookies, delicious...NR | 10.19.2022
02:14
S1 E379 - The Iron Horse Atelier alters traditional and unconventional gowns for every brideThe Iron Horse Atelier is making saying "Yes" to the dress as seamless a...NR | 10.12.2022
September 2022
September 2022
03:55
S1 E378 - Eye-popping pies dazzle Uptown at Chicago's Milly's Pizza In The PanMilly's Pizza In The Pan's picturesque pies first stunned Instagrammers ...NR | 09.30.2022
03:58
S1 E377 - All + None is Gender Neutral, size inclusive, active apparel for every bodyAll + None is activewear that is fashion-forward, functional and doesn't conform to gender binaries.NR | 09.29.2022
02:27
S1 E376 - Harkness Consulting Solutions is making change one business at a timeIn 2020, this CEO took a leap of faith and started her own diversity consulting business.NR | 09.19.2022
01:54
S1 E375 - Lavender and LambsExperience a farm filled with lavender and lambs that just may follow you everywhere you go.NR | 09.14.2022
August 2022
August 2022
03:01
S1 E374 - This professional cookie decorator is creating one of kind dessertsNeed a uniquely decorated cookie? Pomp + Splendor by Chrissy has got you covered.NR | 08.05.2022
03:51
S1 E373 - This entrepreneur is a pioneer in the social media marketing industryThey laughed when this entrepreneur pitched her social media small business idea. Now she's helped over 500 businesses reach new audiences.NR | 08.30.2022
03:49
S1 E372 - Time machine to 1890s luxury awaits inside this Tampa hotelTake a trip back in time when you step into the Henry B. Plant Museum at the Tampa Bay Hotel.NR | 08.25.2022
01:34
S1 E371 - Philly mom opens plant boutique to promote clean air in cityThis Philadelphia mom opened a plant boutique to provide a breath of fre...NR | 08.17.2022
02:04
S1 E370 - Philadelphia 9-year-old starts summer lawn care serviceHow a broken video game controller turned into a life lesson.NR | 08.11.2022
01:50
S1 E369 - A.B.S. Sign Company has been in business since 1964 and calls itself the oldest sign company in Cape May County.It's simultaneously a dying art form from a by-gone era and a necessity for the motels and businesses still using neon that dot the Jersey Shore and the Wildwoods.NR | 08.04.2022
July 2022
July 2022
04:06
S1 E368 - Turning kombucha tea into artificial leather!This startup is turning kombucha tea into artificial and sustainable leather!NR | 07.28.2022
04:57
S1 E367 - Ybor City historic cigar factory takes guest back in timeThis historic cigar factory is making 65,000 cigars a day on hand-operated machines!NR | 07.20.2022
03:32
S1 E366 - This company brings a miniaturized authentic sports field to your backyardFun Fieldz brings the ball game to you!NR | 07.13.2022
05:20
S1 E365 - Women-owned bean-to-bar chocolateEscazu Chocolates has been owned and mostly operated by a team of passionate women.NR | 07.07.2022
June 2022
June 2022
03:48
S1 E364 - This entrepreneur is inspiring the next generation of vegan small businessesHow Main Street Vegan Academy teaches students how to become certified v...NR | 06.29.2022
03:02
S1 E363 - 2 Philadelphia sisters open herbal wellness shopIn Philadelphia's Center City section is a brand new store called Dope B...NR | 06.22.2022
03:17
S1 E362 - Backward Flag Brewing CompanyWoman-owned, veteran-owned and LGBTQ-owned Backward Flag Brewing Company...NR | 06.09.2022
03:57
S1 E361 - The Family VineExplore South Jersey family owned and operated Winery Terra Nonno.NR | 06.08.2022
02:49
S1 E360 - This 10-year-old has her very own cosmetic lineShe may be in elementary school but Kayla Reynolds is the CEO of Mewah C...NR | 06.02.2022
May 2022
May 2022
04:44
S1 E359 - 'The Beast' is the biggest electronics shredder in Texas!Ever wonder what happens to your old or broken electronics when they're ...NR | 05.26.2022
04:34
S1 E358 - The Power of The Melanie Dolls!A college student in Houston has created a line of Black dolls for representation.NR | 05.19.2022
01:48
S1 E356 - "Made with Love Juicery" opened by mom with inspiring weight-loss journeyThis healthy juice spot was started by a mother of three following her weight loss journey.NR | 05.12.2022
02:34
S1 E355 - Learn how ‘Crafting Can Save the World’See why small business owner @DamaskLove says that crafting can change t...NR | 05.03.2022
April 2022
April 2022
04:18
S1 E353 - Centuries old farm milling grains the old fashioned way.Castle Valley Mill sits over the Neshaminy Creek—built in 1798 on a prop...NR | 04.28.2022
03:00
S1 E352 - The Sustainable Farm connects people to food they eatThe Sustainable Farm has been open only since November and owner Christi...NR | 04.21.2022
01:31
S1 E351 - JrKickz brings unique look, feel to the shoe gameFor the past decade, Jrkickz has been creating and selling athleisure we...NR | 04.14.2022
03:14
S1 E350 - Uncle Bobbie's Books & Coffee: Black owned bookstore offers great coffee, cool people in PhiladelphiaThe bookstore and coffee shop is named for owner, Marc Lamont Hill's Unc...NR | 04.07.2022
March 2022
March 2022
03:04
S1 E349 - Single mom creates furniture company 'Oak & Heir': She's the 'Oak,' son is the 'Heir'Oak & Heir reinvents antique furniture and family heirlooms. It's founde...NR | 03.24.2022
03:49
S1 E348 - The Harlem Biscuit Company Makes Biscuits Just Like Your Grandmother Used MakeWith just six simple ingredients, the Harlem Biscuit Company makes the f...NR | 03.23.2022
01:51
S1 E347 - NJ woman's mobile bridal boutique hits the roadThe "Mobile Bridal Boutique" is driving around New Jersey to make a pers...NR | 03.17.2022
03:00
S1 E346 - Quilt Queen transforms vintage quilts into wearable art.Head to Amish country in Pennsylvania to meet Lady Lancaster aka the "Qu...NR | 03.10.2022
01:38
S1 E345 - Prune Redmond Gallery promotes local business with comedyWith a background in comedy, Prune Redmond had a great idea to help prom...NR | 03.03.2022
February 2022
February 2022
03:20
S1 E344 - Harlem’s Only Family-Owned Neighborhood Ice Cream ShopAt this family-owned ice cream shop, community comes first.NR | 02.22.2022
02:12
S1 E343 - Meet Trey Brown, a 15-year-old fashion entrepreneurWhen Trey Brown was 12, he spent half of his birthday money on video gam...NR | 02.17.2022
03:19
S1 E341 - You'll want to put this sugar-free chamoy on everythingI Love Chamoy makes sugar-free, guilt-free chamoy anyone can enjoy!NR | 02.10.2022
01:51
S1 E0 - Small LA business serving up icy treats at Super Bowl after-partyAs a kid, Lauda Flores worked at her parents' paleteria, or ice cream sh...NR | 02.24.2022
January 2022
January 2022
03:25
S1 E340 - The first Native American owned winery in the countryNative Vines is the first Native American owned winery in the countryNR | 01.20.2022
01:25
S1 E339 - ElectroPhonic Innovations combines musicianship with engineering to create guitars with built-in ampsThe Inglewood based shop is making electric guitars that allow you to pl...NR | 01.27.2022
04:33
S1 E338 - Yu and Me bookstore highlights diverse voicesA brand-new bookstore in Chinatown is the first of its kind.NR | 01.20.2022
December 2021
December 2021
02:16
S1 E337 - This California business crafted the first hot chocolate bombsYou've seen those marshmallow-filled 'exploding' hot chocolate bombs tha...NR | 12.12.2021
05:44
S1 E336 - Diablo Verde: A delicious way to support a great cause!This mom and her three sons started a salsa business that’s so good, it ...NR | 12.02.2021
04:11
S1 E335 - Take a behind the scenes look at how Byers' Choice carolers are made!These recognizable caroler figures are made in Chalfont, Pa!NR | 12.11.2021
November 2021
November 2021
05:01
S1 E402 - First Indigenous-owned cosmetics line stands for inclusivityThis Native American-owned luxury cosmetics brand features beauty produc...NR | 11.18.2021
03:50
S1 E334 - Aggie moms reel in monster deal on “Shark Tank” for seafood businessHouston moms reel in “Shark” as partner for seafood businessNR | 11.22.2021
October 2021
October 2021
01:50
S1 E329 - Black-owned hoodie business is perfect fit for natural hair revolutionPhilomina Kane created a satin-lined hoodie to empower women to embrace ...NR | 10.21.2021
02:02
S1 E328 - Small Business Owner Follows Dream for PhotographyProfessional photographer Tatiana Kiseleva knows just how important it i...NR | 10.22.2021
02:15
S1 E327 - Straight Up Abilities welcomes students of all abilitiesGet up and dance with this small business that helps students of all abi...NR | 10.08.2021
September 2021
September 2021
03:01
S1 E326 - Black NAPS provides a safe place for woman to embrace their natural locksThis entrepreneur started Black NAPS as a way for black women to care fo...NR | 09.30.2021
01:35
S1 E325 - “The Rounds” delivers zero-waste products to your doorstepThis startup makes “The Rounds” to automatically refill your pantry with...NR | 09.11.2021
03:07
S1 E324 - 'Floating basketball hoop' makes Halo Ball a game-changing sportBirthed in a college dorm room, Halo Ball's new-school approach to baske...NR | 09.15.2021
03:20
S1 E323 - This brewery lets keep your own hand-crafted mug behind the barThis brewery offers members of the public the chance to have their own p...NR | 09.10.2021
03:56
S1 E321 - Foraging wild foods with the experts at No Taste Like Home"No Taste Like Home" offers tours that teach you how to safely identify ...NR | 09.02.2021
August 2021
August 2021
03:08
S1 E322 - Chicago's Only Black-Woman Owned BookstoreChicago’s only Black-Woman owned bookstore, Semicolon, is not only servi...NR | 08.23.2021
01:42
S1 E320 - Out of work magician conjures up new small businessWhen LA's iconic Magic Castle closed during the pandemic, magician Eric ...NR | 08.31.2021
01:36
S1 E319 - 63-year-old Japanese gift shop saved thanks to small business fundRafu Bussan was struggling to stay open due to the pandemic, but the Lit...NR | 08.18.2021
July 2021
July 2021
06:34
S1 E317 - Texas distillery handcrafts whiskey with recycled rainwaterOld Humble Distillery captures rainwater to craft some of the best whisk...NR | 07.14.2021
03:06
S1 E315 - Is this the world's largest record store?The world's largest record store may just be in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania!NR | 07.28.2021
04:35
S1 E314 - From Policing to Pinot: B E WineryFind out why a former sheriff's deputy left law enforcement to start B E...NR | 07.26.2021
03:51
S1 E313 - Pilsen plant shop growing community 1 seed at a timePilsen-based plant shop owner Angelica Varela is helping heal and grow h...NR | 07.14.2021
June 2021
June 2021
05:14
S1 E316 - Grind Basketball takes its shot on Shark TankThis former high school basketball star invented a portable shooting mac...NR | 06.21.2021
05:07
S1 E312 - Vodka With a Splash of FamilyHighway Vodka, which is distilled in Houston, is a hemp-based spirit tha...NR | 06.29.2021
05:03
S1 E310 - Beyoncè helps teacher inspire young actors to break out on stageAfter winning a $10k grant through Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD grant program, this...NR | 06.03.2021
May 2021
May 2021
03:09
S1 E309 - Perfecting the art of pet photographyTaking the perfect pet photos can be a difficult task, but at A Gold Pho...NR | 05.19.2021
03:15
S1 E308 - Cuban musican finds love and fulfillment through musicThis Grammy-nominated Cuban musician came to America and followed his dr...NR | 05.05.2021
22:27
S1 E307 - Celebrating Asian American Entrepreneurship Across AmericaCelebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with these Secretly Awes...NR | 05.07.2021
April 2021
April 2021
03:01
S1 E306 - App connects tattoo artists and clients like never beforeA new app is simplifying the tattooing process by allowing artists and c...NR | 04.21.2021
07:31
S1 E305 - Family sells home and business to get out of rut and start over in Round TopFamily was tired of the quick pace in Austin, sell everything, move to R...NR | 04.16.2021
07:23
S1 E304 - Couple’s Instagram-worthy shop will make you want to move to the countryAfter years in the big city, couple realizes their money can go much fur...NR | 04.16.2021
05:09
S1 E303 - Friend’s death inspires couple to live life fully and move to the countryCouple vows to live life fully and leaves city for countryNR | 04.16.2021
06:02
S1 E302 - Couple’s journey from working nine to five to loving life on the farmHas the pandemic forced you to rethink where you live and what you do? T...NR | 04.09.2021
03:01
S1 E301 - Mother-daughter duo trying to heal Philadelphia community from ground upA mother-daughter duo in West Philadelphia is working to heal the trauma...NR | 04.02.2021
March 2021
March 2021
22:26
S1 E300 - The Most Legendary Small Businesses in AmericaThese small businesses are absolutely legendary!NR | 03.30.2021
06:40
S1 E299 - Fourth grader on a mission to change the world with lemonade standThis doesn’t look like your typical lemonade! But people can’t get enoug...NR | 03.26.2021
03:25
S1 E298 - Girls Auto Clinic makes a right turn to add 'she-can-ic' to car-care glossaryPatrice Banks is challenging traditional gender roles with a car-care ce...NR | 03.29.2021
22:26
S1 E297 - Trailblazing Women: These Women-Owned Small Businesses Are Secretly AwesomeThese trailblazing women are leading the future of small businesses and ...NR | 03.18.2021
03:00
S1 E296 - This bookstore has over 300,000 books!This bookstore has 5 floors stacked with over 300,000 books!NR | 03.05.2021
03:05
S1 E295 - Indoor Skate Park Teaches Confidence to KidsEnrico Hufana taught his son how to skateboard at the age of 2. Now he's...NR | 03.16.2021
February 2021
February 2021
03:05
S1 E294 - Chill Moody teams up Philadelphia Kombucha brewer to break stereotypesChill Moody teams up Philadelphia Kombucha brewer to break stereotypesNR | 02.19.2021
22:26
S1 E292 - Celebrating Black-Owned businesses across AmericaAcross America, extraordinary Black-owned businesses are breaking down b...NR | 02.25.2021
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