Starter Story: Shayla Sadler // Empowered for Purpose
"We want joy to be seen as a human right, not something accessible based on privilege."
Village Launch Builds Resilience Among Under-Resourced Entrepreneurs
As the City of Greenville, South Carolina experiences unprecedented growth, Village Launch ensures its more vulnerable populations aren’t left behind.
The city of Greenville is changing.
The South Carolina city is bringing in billions of dollars each year in investment, mostly brought in by high-profile economic development groups
Starter Story: Ebony Archie & Coresa Hogan // MEMFOLK
"We want joy to be seen as a human right, not something accessible based on privilege."
Celebrating the Black Entrepreneurs You’ve Heard Of—and Recognizing the Ones You Haven’t
Black entrepreneurship has a rich tradition, but not without its challenges.
Black Dreams Matter, Every Day
Meet nine Black business starters who are paving the way for dreams.
Starter Story: Micheala Angelena // DrawnLovely
“CO.STARTERS has been a guide for growing DrawnLovely into not only a healthy business but one that can make an impact in our community.”
Starter Story: Will Lovelady // Stix N Smoke
“I had to start thinking about customers and clients, and how to best communicate with them about my business. It made me think about how to continually grow the business.”
Starter Story: Tara Taylor // She Got the Nerve
“I used to be afraid of charging people, but CO.STARTERS really helped me to understand my value and the value of my time.”
Starter Story: Javela Singleton // Gifted Hands Artisan Soap
“You find value in what you already know, what you can share with everyone, and what others can share with you.”
Starter Story: Kazim Abbot // The Academic Consulting Agency
“When life gives you lemons, make a lemonade stand, because when you make a lemonade stand you help people you never would have known.”
Starter Story: Felicia Jackson // CPR Wrap
“I never thought about owning my own business. I am a medical professional and am always trying to find a solution to a need. I saw a need and my path was set before me.”
Starter Story: Ashley Gladney // Mobile Mommy
“CO.STARTERS was that push I needed to launch… Because everything is laid out, you have no choice but to move forward. You just have to have the will to do it.”