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In-depth profiles exploring the stories of the entrepreneurs and visionaries behind local businesses.

Nigerian small business owner using WhatsApp Business AI assistant to manage customer inquiries and focus on production, symbolizing business growth.
Owner Spotlights

WhatsApp Power Your Hustle campaign empowers Nigerian small businesses

In Lagos, the founder of FHR Spices now focuses entirely on production, while an AI-powered assistant within WhatsApp Business handles all customer inquiries.

Shira Edelman· Sep 8· 3 min read
Francis Rose's 2026 founder interview techniques being discussed in a futuristic boardroom with investors and a founder.

Francis Rose's 2026 Founder Interview Techniques

Shira Edelman · Jun 8
A distressed patient sits amidst a towering pile of medical bills, with a blurred operating room in the background, highlighting the financial challenges of healthcare.

Surgery economics and patient trust face critical challenges

Shira Edelman · May 28
Diverse entrepreneurs working with laptops in a sunlit, culturally rich global marketplace, symbolizing freedom and opportunity.

Entrepreneurs Embrace Nomadic Lifestyle, Explore Global Opportunities

Shira Edelman · May 23
Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx, looking confident and successful in her office, symbolizing her journey from LSAT failure to a billion-dollar empire.

Sara Blakely's LSAT failure fuels Spanx billion-dollar empire

Shira Edelman · May 18
Inside the Guest Network Behind Brad Sugars’ $100M Entrepreneur Podcast

Inside the Guest Network Behind Brad Sugars’ $100M Entrepreneur Podcast

Examining the Brad Sugars podcast guest network reveals the professional relationships and operating knowledge surrounding The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, showcasing diverse perspectives from entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and specialists. The strong guest list, including names like Gary Vaynerchuk and Simon Squibb, adds credibility and broadens the learning environment beyond a single viewpoint.

Sponsored by Brad Sugars· Aug 10· 5 min
Community members actively revitalizing a neighborhood street with cleanup efforts, planting trees, and reopening local businesses.

Local initiatives gain funding and recognition for growth

In Shreveport, Louisiana, a community-led 'Block by Block' program removed 1,936 tons of debris and 2,758 discarded tires in 2026.

Shira Edelman· Aug 6· 2 min