Rethinking the restaurant: After Hours founder Kevin Kelly brings creative dining experiences and community collaborations to Berkshire County

“I’m not a chef. I’m just a guy who loves to cook. And that, for me, is a huge reason why I wanted to do this,” says Kevin Kelly, founder and owner/operator of After Hours. “I really wanted to take on my own venture. I wanted to be able to have fun and cook and […]

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Colter Rule’s Autogalerie is a haven for car aficionados and collectors

24-year-old Colter Rule started his auto consignment business, Autogalerie, by accident. After stepping back from his previous startup, he realized that he wanted to do something with cars, but without a degree, he discovered quickly that he was a “difficult hire for an employer to justify.” 

“I figured I would work at one of the […]

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A therapeutic hobby turned small business: Exploring the world of hand-beaded embroidery products with Beaded by Molly

22-year-old Molly Menniges, who hails from Falls Village, CT, launched Beaded by Molly this past June. Offering a unique selection of hand-beaded embroidery clothing and accessories, Molly explains what it’s been like turning her creative pursuits into a brand.

How did you come up with your business’s name and branding?

I always say if I hadn’t gone […]

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Offering everything Beneath the Moon: Mindy Holthe’s celestial, handmade jewelry creations

While Mindy Holthe had always considered herself a crafty, creative individual, it wasn’t until the pandemic struck in 2020 that simply dabbling in handmade jewelry-making and accessories transformed into a career opportunity.

The Rhinebeck, NY-based 25-year-old has been making earrings for herself to match her vibrant outfits and makeup since before the pandemic, with friends and […]

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Real estate agent Brierley Lloyd Hannan talks the power of motivation, creative branding, & the keys to a career in this important industry

Falls Village, CT, native Brierley Lloyd Hannan loves working with people, which inspired her to begin a career as a real estate agent. Shortly after becoming licensed in February 2024, she joined William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty.

The 23-year-old notes that as a graduate of Endicott College with a BS in exercise science, she was initially […]

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A local couple who’s going viral: Callie and DeeDee on their success as social media influencers & how they stay motivated as creators

When Callie and DeeDee Davis first created their TikTok account in February of this year, they didn’t have hopes of going viral. They relied on trial and error and didn’t necessarily set out to make comedy content or even couples content. Callie initially posted tons of videos, both alone and with DeeDee, but was more […]

By |2024-10-29T10:03:10-04:00October 28th, 2024|30 Under 30 Features|

Gillian Osnato’s Candy-O’s is the resident retro candy haven in Millerton, NY

During the pandemic, 35-year-old Gillian Osnato recognized that more and more people were being drawn to Millerton, NY. Its growing popularity has made the town a true destination. “I thought that every vacation spot needed a charming candy and ice cream store,” Gillian describes. “So, I decided to go for it!”

While working with her father […]

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Anna Kallajian’s CrochetbyAK shines the spotlight on fiber arts

23-year-old Connecticut-based artist Anna Kallajian started crocheting back in 2020 during the pandemic. What initially began as a hobby to remain creative quickly snowballed into a business. 

“Right off the bat, I knew I didn’t want to exclusively sell crocheted and knitted items. Oftentimes, they’re expensive because they are such a labor of love,” Anna […]

By |2024-10-28T15:10:18-04:00October 28th, 2024|30 Under 30 Features|
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