Category: Story

Learn how Diana Gomez built Tacos Hernandez in Detroit, bringing the flavors of northern Mexico to the community while honoring her family’s heritage, celebrating culture, and building a legacy through food.

A season of burnout forced Tanissa Smith to slow down. What she created in that pause became Lotusbtr. Body Care, a Detroit-based vegan self-care brand built around rest, wellness, and transformation.

Learn how Demario Williams, known professionally as Sewatu Muata, transformed his experiences as a chef, father, author, and entrepreneur into For Your Bestfriend, a Detroit business creating fresh, handcrafted dog food rooted in community and care.

Learn how Joyell Lewis built Joyola Mei Salon in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood, creating a wellness-focused beauty business rooted in confidence, clean beauty, and community connection.

Discover how Jerjuan Howard transformed a long-vacant building into the Howard Family Bookstore, creating a literacy-focused community space rooted in access, culture, and connection on Detroit’s west side.

Discover how Tiera Moultrie built Autism in the D, creating inclusive spaces, resources, and community support for families navigating autism in Detroit.

Detroit entrepreneur Tiara B.A., founder of Esthi Queen, shares how a personal journey with skin health became a thriving beauty and wellness business.

Detroit firefighter-turned-entrepreneur Gary Ringer leads Eco-Environmental Solutions, advancing energy efficiency, generational wealth, and community impact with support from ProsperUs Detroit.

A Spanish-English class brought Mayra and Joanna together. That connection eventually led to a connection between ProsperUs and Grace in Action. By these organizations working together outside their silos, the whole community thrives.

After being falsely imprisoned, he wanted to help others in similar situations reenter society. Learn how Kenneth Nixon is providing housing and advocacy while working to change the narrative for system-impacted people.