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In 2018, Aleyda Sanchez founded Central Care Counseling Services with a singular mission: to provide culturally competent mental health services to the Hispanic and Latino communities. She started as a solo practitioner, driven by a desire to break down the significant taboos surrounding mental health within her community. However, as her practice grew, so did the challenges of scaling while maintaining high-quality, personalized care.

Tasha Garner, owner of Unique Advisor, a developing consulting firm targeting sectors like healthcare, financial technology, social services, and government contracts, discovered NBIC through her involvement in the Hope Operations Program. This connection led her to NBIC’s Foundations course, which profoundly transformed her approach to entrepreneurship. Garner sincerely appreciated the course, noting, “It was awesome. I thought I knew a lot already, but I learned so much more. It was very transparent.” She highlighted the invaluable guidance from mentors like Mister Harvey and Anne Marie, who were knowledgeable and patient, encouraging interactive participation and questions.

Nashville has charm, hospitality, and now the taste of happiness in a cup – Bubble Love! Meet Anna Fields, the woman behind the vibrant bubble tea haven nestled in the heart of the Nashville Farmers Market.
Anna’s journey began overseas. After spending nine years in China and working with children with disabilities, she returned to the states with her family. Choosing Nashville as her home, Anna realized “Music City” was overflowing with southern charm and hospitality, but something was missing. It was the refreshing and flavorful bubble tea Anna had grown to love while abroad.

Pauline Long is the co-founder of MedsPLUS Consulting, established in 2018 alongside Dr. Jennifer Campbell in Birmingham, Alabama. Their mission is to engage, educate, and empower patients to lead their healthcare teams and improve health outcomes. MedsPLUS Consulting recently opened a new pharmacy and wellness center in downtown Birmingham. This center emphasizes hands-on patient care, including medication reviews, preventative screenings, and immunizations.

Kernels Nashville Popcorn has been a Music City staple for over a decade, tantalizing taste buds with bold and unique flavors like “Nashville Hot” and “Music City Mix”. But co-owner Amber Greer, craved more. She felt a desire to push the boundaries and elevate the business to a new level, but she felt stuck, stating she was “working for my business and not on it.”

As a Nashville transplant, Tanzye Hill was first drawn to “Music City” by the calling of education. Teaching wasn’t just a job for Tanzye; it was a way to nurture her community. During her decade in the Metro Nashville Public School system, she saw her role as an extension of the families she served, going beyond the classroom to organize events and advocate for her students’ needs. However, the birth of her niece would change Tanzye’s life forever.

Determined to make a difference, Larry dove headfirst into community service upon his release. He spearheaded annual Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas coat drives. He also penned a thought-provoking book, “What’s Your Excuse?” This powerful work challenged readers to take responsibility for their potential. Larry shared his story of how he transformed his prison experience into a springboard for financial success – saving up a staggering $100,000 in just 5 years!