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    How I built my business: Krystal Ben

    Reflecting on my business and how I started feels like a dream. Being that I’m originally from Flint, Michigan, opportunities were limited growing up. I graduated in the early 2000s, and during that time, entrepreneurship wasn’t really a thing. A majority of my graduating class had either picked which college they would attend or knew […]

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    The customer comes first at Baudier’s

    Long before she lauched her own company, Debra Price watched her grandmother work with color — helping customers pick fabric styles and textures for their upholstered furniture.  “She would make the room look so inviting, and my paw-paw would make sure the furniture was comfortable and would hold up to any wear and tear,” Price […]

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    Sky-high

    As much as I love clothing trends, shoe trends are my absolute favorite. It’s like you’re transported to another world. There are so many levels and types of shoe fanatics, from sneaker-heads to high heel queens to Croc lovers. Shoes also are a key element of someone’s style and reflect their personality. It’s honestly the […]

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    Goodbye, Nezaty’s, Hello, Layla’s

    Restaurateur Linsey O’Keefe recognizes that with change comes opportunity.  But that doesn’t mean shuttering Nezaty’s, the Gulfport café’ she bought from her mother-in-law in 2018, was easy. The eatery had become a breakfast and lunch staple during its nearly 20 years in operation, serving customer favorites like stuffed croissants, homemade soups and pressed paninis.  “Knowing […]

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    Served with love

    Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture The start of each day at El Agave is a “good morning” and represents a new beginning for Mercedes Carranza.  Before diners arrive at the Gulfport restaurant, where Carranza is managing partner, he ensures he has enough staff to serve them and carry out operations. He also checks that the […]

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