Gabrielle Garcia, 29, talks about creating natural and sustainable skincare, crafting the perfect product, and being a lifelong learner. 

What is your business, and what led you to it? How did you come up with its name and branding?

I own a natural and organic soap and body care business called Simplye Suds. I started the business in March of 2024. 

I actually started the business […]

30-year-old Alexandra Occhicone and 31-year-old Arianna Milanese always wanted to open their own restaurant and bar, but the opportunity didn’t arise until the middle of 2022 when they found the perfect location for rent off of West Road in Pleasant Valley, NY. What followed was a seven-month process that included renovating and custom building the space, obtaining an LLC, and completing the oodles of paperwork […]

Earlier this year, 24-year-old Eli Hill began Stone House Films, a video production company specializing in branded documentary, dance, and music. The Sharon, CT, native began working in freelance video and photography in the midst of studying at the University of Vermont, where he earned a BS in food systems and community development.

Indeed, while his current work seems like a departure from his educational background, […]

“We set out to marry the sophisticated elegance of fine tea with the comforting tradition of homemade jam,” explains Tea Jams owners William and Heidi Schneider.

Launched by now 37-year-old West Cornwall, CT, native William in 2021, Tea Jams began with the goal of creating organic, low-sugar fruit jams infused with captivating tea blends. Made in small batches and stored in glass jars, the business is […]