Jimmy John’s franchise owners, Mary Jo Smallman and Angie Daniels know the power of second chances and starting over. These two single moms met when they were both at a crossroads, professionally and personally. As part of Jimmy John’s new Freak Yeah! campaign, the sandwich giant is spreading the word about some of their favorite…
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From Shark Tank to His Own Patents: Meet Locker Board Founder, Carson Kropfl
Carson Kropfl, 13, turned a chance encounter on an elevator into an investment opportunity with serial entrepreneur, author and philanthropist, Sir Richard Branson. What started out as a way to raise money for surf lessons and contests, and avoid chores, turned into a thriving skateboard business with unique and patented designs. It was recently announced…
SPIbelt Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Kim Overton is continuing her tradition of giving back by raising funds for the Breast Cancer Resource Center of Austin. Through the sales of her innovative and trendsetting product, the SPIbelt, Kim is impacting her community $1 at a time. CEOMOM spoke with Kim to learn the inspiration…
The Sweet Life: Meet Young Honey Makers, Zach and Zoë
What started out as a means to fight seasonal allergies has evolved into a honey and beekeeping business that includes customers all over the United States and a store in the exclusive Chelsea Market in New York City. Zachary and Zoë Sweet Bee Farm, a family business based in the rolling hills of rural New…
How to Launch a Business From Your College Dorm Room
College students with an entrepreneurial spirit may be eager for the day they can leave the confines of their cramped dorm rooms, move into a spacious office and launch the business of their dreams. But why wait? “There are plenty of examples of college students who were still living in their dorms when they started…
Financial Literacy: How to Teach Your Kids
Whether you have your own kids or you’re just the cool aunt or uncle, you have the opportunity to act as a role model and teach the children in your lives about a lot of different things. While some of these—like financial literacy, credit and protecting your identity may not seem like fun, they are…
iUniversity Prep: An Online School for Highly Motivated and Engaged Learners
Kidpreneurs represent a unique group. They are kids who have added entrepreneurship to their academic careers. In addition to classwork, they have business meetings, press interviews, product launches and more. Due to their complex schedules and lifestyle, a traditional school setting may not be the best option. CEOKID spoke to Dr. Kaye Rogers, the Director…
Meet Naja Lerus: Celebs’ New Favorite Maternity and Newborn Photographer
Inspired by her role as a mother, Naja Lerus is an international and world-renowned maternity and newborn photographer with an ability to capture a mom’s most precious moments. This Chicago native creates flawless digital content, making her the go-to photographer for maternity and newborn shoots for the elite. She takes the artistic approach with her…
Meet Alexandria Greenwood: Using Fashion to Empower Women
Alexandria Greenwood loves being an entrepreneur and a self-proclaimed fashion connoisseur. What she loves even more, other than being a mother, is helping other women reach their entrepreneurial and financial goals. Alexandria is the founder and owner of Intuition.LA, a chic and fashion forward boutique that features clothing and accessories for women, as well as…
What Students Need to Know About Active Shooter Situations
It’s September which means fall is around the corner and schools across the United States are back in session. Kids are excited to be surrounded by old friends, meet new teachers and get involved in school activities. Unfortunately, the start of the new school year also means the possibility of school shootings. Mass shootings are…