Our city is home to so many incredible businesses and so we asked the founders how they came up with the ideas for their businesses and have shared their responses below.

Valerie and Sarah | The Radium Girls Podcast Hosts

We both enjoy listening to podcasts while doing various activities/tasks, etc. As our friendship grew over the years, we started discussing various topics such as conspiracy theories, true crime, mystery, and so much more. Read more>>

Traci McWain | Magic Maker

The idea for Magic To Make grew from a discussion my sister Cynthia and I had during the early weeks of the pendemic. The lockdown was in place for most of the country, we could see and feel how worried and scared people were about what was happening and this overwelming feeling of dispair and hopelessness seemed to be everywhere. Read more>>

Sam Mahoney | Founder/Owner

Growing up in outback Australia i’ve always loved being outdoors. These days being out on the water with a few of my good mates, is my kind of therapy. Ive taken a lot of inspiration from my upbringing to now with my business as fishing is something i love to do and i am really passionate about. Read more>>

Tony DePasquale | Christian, husband, father, entrepreneur, real estate professional. In that order.

I believe that success cannot be measured by wealth or status in this world. I have worked with hundreds of very affluent individuals and what I have seen over my career is that most of them are not truly content or fulfilled with their lives. Read more>>

Larisa Kliman | Home Cook

As cheesy as it sounds, I think success is defined by how happy you are. In any area of your life where you are measuring success, at the end of the day, you are measuring how satisfied you are. Read more>>

Fanny Kerwich | Lone Star Circus Founder and CEO

I am from the French circus world, 8th generation artists. When I moved to Dallas I was surprised that there was no circus in the Dallas metroplex. I had no venue to practice and continue to develop my passion for circus arts. Read more>>

N’kole Bryant | Founder, CFO, Multimedia Journalist

I define success as beating the odds despite all the cards being stacked against you & you still come out on top. As a Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor, beating one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, allowed my Soul to rise up and say, “Girl, no, Woman, you betta get out here with this 2nd life and live! Do all the things you dream, and then Do all the things you Dare to Dream!” Read more>>