Ideas aren’t everything, execution matters greatly, but starting often requires an idea and so we asked folks to think back and tell us the story of how they came up with the idea for their businesses. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite stories below.

Verbal Equinox | Artist, Writer & Producer

I’ve been blessed with different creative talents but I had always found myself trying to focus on one or the other – from drawing, to writing, to music – hopping around trying to find the one thing that I was going to dedicate myself to. However, life has shown me that my one lane is more like a multi-lane highway! That’s what drove me to create The Verbal Equinox, LLC. I believe gifts are meant to be shared, and my business is both inspired and fueled by that belief. Read more>>

Taylor Danford | Houston Realtor

I had been in property management since 2015, and I loved the concept of helping people find their new home. Over the years, I worked my way up from leasing to assistant manager and then, finally, a property manager. I knew I didn’t want property management to be my endgame. I wanted to challenge myself further in my career and give myself unlimited opportunity for growth while ensuring my clients’ biggest dreams become a reality. Read more>>

Khyera Robinson | Business Owner

I’ve always had a passion for crafting, crocheting was one of those passions that stuck with me. It has always intrigued me. When my youngest brother was born, I was determined to crochet him a blanket. It turned out amazing, which inspired me to continue practicing my craft after I was confident in my work. I decided I was ready to sell my work and that’s how fruitloopscrochet came about. Read more>>