Michelle Burns

Good Samaritan School of Nursing & Health Sciences

DEL Cunningham & Associates, LLC (2021) - Notary services; administrative office service and support for small businesses.

I had my notary commission and wanted to apply my years of experience as an administrative support staff to assist small business owners with day-to-day office functions.

I’m most proud of being able to utilize my skills with assisting youth girls' basketball organization in start-up year.

hiredel.com // 513-327-8224 // delcunninghamassociates@gmail.com

Preston Crawford

Pharmacy Admin- Norwood

Find Your Purpose, LLC (2023) - Life and wellness coaching empowering women to achieve their goals and dreams through personalized coaching

It is my purpose to serve others- nothing brings me more joy than helping others have joyful moments even through their life struggles.

I'm most proud of being able to help, listen, and understand people. Seeing them be successful makes me feel successful!

Instagram @findyourpurposellc // fypurposellc@gmail.com

Tamika Conlee

Kenwood Front Office Specialist Pediatrics

Izz-A-Bella LLC (2020) It is a certified home bakery. I bake cupcakes, cookies, cakes, cheesecakes, banana pudding/strawberry banana pudding and pastries

My son asked me to bake him a cake and it was so good he told me I should do it as a side hustle, so I decided to make it a business.

I’m proud of how much attention it is getting. Also, how far it has come with me doing it on my own, with the support of customers and family members.

bakesy.shop/b/izzabella-llc // 513-466-4798 // izzabellallc@gmail.com

Zakiyyah Thurman

TPP Bariatric & General Surgery

ZIR Training Services, LLC (2005) Mobile Training Service that provides FA & CPR, Child Abuse & Neglect and Communicable Disease training to community members.

My mom provided the foundation, giving me the opportunity to do some contract work for CAA and I was able to expand the services to other businesses with the same need.

I’m most proud of the growth of my business.

FB, Instagram // zirtrainingservices.com // ZIRTrainingServices@gmail.com

Florence Pope-Harris

TCBI/ Kenwood

We Do BBQ (2019) BBQ, Soul food- brick and mortar, food truck, and catering

I enjoy being able to provide tasty treats. I'm a foodie and saw a niche that I could fill.

I’m proud to provide good quality food. I come from humble beginnings, and I have come a long way with sustaining my business. I offer a tasting experience.

We Do BBQ Cincy on Facebook // 8070 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231 // (513) 709-9314

Florence Pope-Harris

TCBI/ Kenwood

I have a lifelong love for dogs and received education at the Zoo Academy. I'm most proud of being able to showcase my talents, gift and love for dogs.

Dog Street Daycare LLC on FB and Instagram // 513-223-1674 // philphilw@gmail.com

Mechel Hudson

Good Sam Labor and Delivery

Mechel's Riches - Mechel's Riches is a business of services. I am a Paparazzi Jewelry Consultant of 2 years. I am a home-based Travel Agent of 9 years. I am also a Certified Sisterlocks Consultant of 14 years.

I have always been one to make my own path and do things that help others to enjoy their life. Every business venture came from my desire to make people feel and look better, enhancing their outlook on life.

I am proud to be able to generate income on my own, using my skills and talents. I am proud to have a great reputation and wonderful engagement with others.

YMechelHudson.Inteletravel.com // 513-505-4382 // Meechy1@yahoo.com

Angela Booker

Behavioral Health

NURSES IN ALL SHADES (2024) I created a brand for all nurses. I wanted to create non-traditional scrubs like my jumpsuit scrubs, non-traditional 2-piece scrub. I also have nursing apparel.

I have been a nurse for over 25 years and at time there wasn't scrub tops with nurses who looked like me. I decided to create a product all nurses would be proud to wear. I’m proud of the support from different ethnic groups and not only nurses.

nursesinallshades.com // Instagram @nias_scrubs // Info@nursesinallshades.com

Christian Bradley

Human Resources-Talent Acquisition

Fly 4 The Low LLC (2021) serves as a consultative service to assist men with dressing professionally efficiently and affordably.

I saw a need to assist men with not only showing them how to dress but also providing them with resources to acquire the proper attire for various networking, employment opportunities.

I'm proud of the impact my business has had in the community...especially from an awareness standpoint. People need to understand that how you present yourself matters and I’m proud that my platform is a way to remove barriers so that men can properly represent themselves.

Instagram Fly_4_the_Low // 513-970-5116 // fly4thelow2021@gmail.com

Jasmyn Chanel Tubbs

Group Health TPP, Remote

Creative Phoenix Designs Ltd. (2018) Interior Design services that include design consultations, turnkey service, e-design service, space planning, home staging, along with procurement of furnishings, materials, custom wall art and decorative accessories.

Interior Design combines my love for the arts and science. From my studies, I able to learn how to pair structural details with aesthetically pleasing elements to focus on the minutia of an environment and how it affects those who are within these spaces and their daily use.

I’m proud of being able to use my creativity to meet the needs of others in many areas. The top 3 expenses in one’s life are purchasing a car, purchasing a home and purchasing furnishings for the home and making changes to fit their needs. I love to assist people in making such big decisions that directly affects their lifestyle.

creativephoenixdesigns.com // @creativephoenixdesigns on Instagram and Facebook // 105 E. Main Street Suite J Mason, OH 45040 | 513.449.0404 // creativephoenixdesigns@gmail.com

Jilonda Wilcox

Audiology TriHealth Mason

Jilonda Wilcox Insurance (2021) Providing life insurance from age 6 months to age 85.

What inspired me to start my business is seeing a lot of GoFundMe after someone passed. I want to educate everyone on the importance of life insurance.

I’m proud that I am able to insure what people called uninsurable. People in prison, people with any health condition. Providing life insurance for all.

jilondawilcoxinsurance.com // www.facebook.com/jilonda.wilcox // 6584 Sunny Drive Mason Ohio 45040 // 513-293-7790