Radical Brand Lab

Radical Brand Lab

“I’m a damn good salesperson and I sell because of the stories I tell and the loyalty I create with those stories. ” — Jordan Hayles              Fabulousness isn’t a trait that comes easily to most people, but Jordan Hayles, creative director at The Radical Lab...
Po’Shines Cafe

Po’Shines Cafe

“We brought a change into Kenton that’s undeniable, we had a great effect on the upward mobility on this community, and that makes me very, very proud.”                                                   — Pastor E.D. Mondaine As the founder of Po’Shines restaurant,...
Green Hop

Green Hop

“When you come into our shop, customers say the whole vibe is different. It feels more relaxed and more welcoming, versus coming up and talking to someone through a glass window.”                                                                    — Nicole Kennedy | Co...
Hue Noir

Hue Noir

“My whole mission is to empower women to look and feel their very best, no matter what they’re doing.”                                                         — Paula Hayes Instead of settling for mediocre makeup, Paula Hayes spent her teenage years reading cosmetic...
Geneva’s Shear Perfection

Geneva’s Shear Perfection

“I have a son named Paul Jr. and a daughter named Robin. I’d like to see them keep [Genevas], and it’s going to be hard because of the gentrification that’s happened. As a matter of fact, if we had to rent this building we wouldn’t be here today. ”                    ...
Dwell Realty

Dwell Realty

“Dwell Realty was in my basement for a year. We opened it up right in the middle of the recession because we felt real estate had probably hit a bottom. And where else can you go from the bottom?”                                   — Chris Guinn A co-founder of NE...