Sip Herbals, Coffee alternatives
ORLEATHA SMITH & KELLY RAULERSON, CO-FOUNDERS
Sip Herbals is known for their herbal “coffee”—each blend “steeps like tea, tastes like coffee.” Founded by two foodies who were inspired to start the business after experiencing autoimmune struggles.
Fidget Stickers, Textured sensory stickers
AMBER MURRAY, FOUNDER
These textured sensory stickers are a fun and discreet way to help people ground themselves when they’re feeling overstimulated or anxious.
Creations by Nathalie, Live plant terrarium kits
NATHALIE VALDES, FOUNDER
While raising three small children, Nathalie discovered her love for plants and the peace they bring. Today, Creations by Nathalie offers a variety of products—from ready-made to DIY terrarium kits—all inspired by the world around us.
Small Business Spotlight:
Nana Joes Granola; Elevating the Wholesome Goodness of Granola
Nana Joes Granola; Elevating the Wholesome Goodness of Granola
Meet the founder of Nana Joes Granola, Michelle Pusateri, and hear how her desire for a day’s worth of energy led her on a quest to start a small business. At Founders Table, she describes key points of growth for her granola company, and how a pivot during the pandemic helped harness new customers. Get a sneak peek into her facility and check out a new investment in automation that has led Nana Joes Granola to having a 70% increase in production.
PiperWai, Personal care products
SARAH RIBNER, FOUNDER
With natural deodorants, body washes, and oils, PiperWai strives to build a “more sustainable future through the products we use every day.” The natural deodorant formula they use today came from a series of test batches they made in a community kitchen.
Duncan & Stone Paper Co., Memory keepers
SARAH AUTRY & STEPHANIE PETERS, CO-FOUNDERS
Duncan & Stone Paper Co. created a line of memory keepers because they wanted to make journals for individuals like them-people who want to capture the moments that matter most in a simple, easy-to-use way.
PICC DESIGN, Protection sleeves
SHANITA WOODARD, FOUNDER
PICC DESIGN'S performance sleeves were designed to give attractive, practical, and easy-to-wear coverage to address common survivor needs for protecting and covering their PICC line. Each design is meant to inspire an active lifestyle.
