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.

Jess Drawhorn | Elopement Photographer & Planner

In 2017 we were getting a lot of interest from couples who wanted to have a quick ceremony in the mountains, totally in private. The first iteration of the adventure elopement was quick, easy and scenic – somewhere like the Denver Botanic Gardens or Chautauqua Park. Read more>>

Carly Howard | Transformational Vocal Coach

I talk to many adults that are convinced that they can’t sing. They were usually told at some point in their early life by a parent or music teacher or friend something negative about their voice that made them ashamed and embarrassed. Read more>>

Hustle Jamez | Entrepreneur

As the founder of Vocal Leaf, I drew inspiration from my own experiences as an artist. Recognizing the importance of maintaining vocal health in my profession, I sought to create a product that could prepare, soothe, and repair my vocal cords whenever they felt strained or sore. Read more>>

Amanda Owens | Chief Everything Officer for Daymaker Gifts

I started Daymaker Gifts in April of 2021. I spent much of the COVID quarantine time doing my best to support local small businesses by shopping online and sending personalized gifts to my loved ones across the country. One of my dearest friends (and a recipient of said gifts) asked me, ‘When are you going to turn this into a business?’ Read more>>