Alyeda Sanchez - Central Care Counseling Services
In 2018, Aleyda Sanchez founded Central Care Counseling Services with a singular mission: to provide culturally competent mental health services to the Hispanic...
Tasha Garner - Unique Advisor
Tasha Garner, owner of Unique Advisor, a developing consulting firm targeting sectors like healthcare, financial technology, social services, and government contracts,...
Brewing Success: How NBIC Helped Bubble Love Spread “Positivi-tea”
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...
Jose Rodriguez: R & Company Construction Group
Jose Rodriguez is the owner and president of R & Company, a small construction contracting business in Nashville. Through his experience navigating the competitive...
Becoming a Businesswoman: One Consultant's Story
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,...
Amber Greer: From Entrepreneur to Popcorn Powerhouse
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...
Tanzye Hill: From Educator To Community Changing Advocate
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...
Larry Turnley: From Behind Bars to Beyond Limits
Determined to make a difference, Larry dove headfirst into community service upon his release. He spearheaded annual Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas coat drives....
Emy Parham: From Passion Project to Environmental Powerhouse
Emy Parham, President of Trutta Environmental Solutions, understands the isolation that can come with running a small business. Shouldering the responsibility of...
Morenike Murphy: Overcoming Obstacles With Purpose and Passion
Meet Morenike Murphy, CEO and founder of The Center of Hope for Behavioral Health. In 2020, shortly before the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Morenike opened the...
Polk Construction & Associates: Building A Business With A Legacy That Lasts
Meet Reggie and Tanora Polk, NBIC graduates and the power couple behind Polk & Associates Construction in Nashville, Tennessee. Established in 2011, the firm gained...
Protecting What Matters Most: Meet Ken Thomas, ArchAngel Protective Services
Entering a market chock-full of competitors may have deterred some. Still, the founders of ArchAngel Protective Services knew that, unlike others, building a security...
Coming Full Circle: Emanuel Roland Turns College Business Plan Into Black Business Magic With The Roland Experience
Emanuel Roland was intent on going to the Air Force after graduating college. Unfortunately, his zoned high school did not have Air Force JROTC, so his father drove...
Taking Flight: EJO Ventures Takes Innovative Technology to New Heights Across the Southeast
For many small businesses, zeroing in on a niche market is difficult, especially when starting. For EJ Odom, however, taking the niche approach provided the runway...
Breaking Conventions: Autumn “Ace” Copeland Earns More By Charging Clients Less
Driven by her passion for helping others, Autumn “Ace” Copeland first launched Threeye Creative (Now known as Quartz and Clay) to “crack the code” of traditional...
From the Heart: A&M Marketplace Brings International Cuisine to North Nashville
Grounded
by faith and family, Martha Lupai founded A&M Marketplace to bring
international food and culture to the North Nashville community. The international
grocery...
A Breath of Fresh Air: Nashville Solutions Makes Energy Efficient and Affordable
The
founders of Nashville Solutions knew that conventional HVAC systems were
largely inefficient and expensive. So, Michael and Mario Beddingfield, brothers
and...
A Cut Above: Michelle Harris Makes Money While Making a Difference in the Self Care of Others
For as long as she can remember, Michelle Harris has had a passion for cosmetology and helping others. She turned that passion into two thriving businesses based...
Sandra Potter Shines A Light on Minority, Women Owned Businesses
When Sandra Potter founded The Cleaning Leaders
thirteen years ago, she wasn’t just thinking about her family. She was thinking
about the young single mothers she...