Category: Stories of Impact

Chef Oliver Saye from homage: Cuisines of the West African Diaspora joins us to discuss his journey and to share his passion for the history of the foods of W. […]

In this episode, prepare to be inspired as we chat with Emily Gonzalez, the powerhouse solo entrepreneur behind Gem’s Catering. Emily’s culinary skills and passion have transformed her catering business […]

In this special episode, ASSETS’ CEO Jaime Arroyo and Marketing Manager Kirsten McWilliams reunite with past Built By Us podcast guests Teddy Boucard of Read Rose Books, local artist Keisha […]

In this week’s episode, we have a real treat in store for you as we sit down with Jermaine Smith, the talented co-owner of SpiceKings Kitchen. Known for its bold […]

In this episode, we’re sitting down with two amazing individuals, Elizabeth Peters and Teddy Boucard, the dynamic co-owners of Read Rose Books. Their bookstore has become a hub for literary […]

In this episode, we’re honored to sit down with Amit Corso, a local entrepreneur who’s changing the grooming game in our city. As the proud owner of Cutting Edge Barbershop […]

In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented Keisha Finnie, a local artist, and entrepreneur making waves in our community. From her captivating artwork to her innovative business […]

We’re thrilled to officially introduce you to “Built By Us,” the brand new podcast presented by ASSETS, where we’re diving deep into the captivating world of local entrepreneurship. In this […]

Alison Pidgeon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three additional letters in her title – CEO. For Alison, the circumstances that led to her venture into business ownership and […]

By Veronica Kirchner, ASSETS’ Blogger Meet Isaac Etter, an activist driving change to help open doors and create opportunities for young people. While Isaac’s activism initially began with a focus […]