Interviewee: Meghann L Holcomb (she/her) In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative. I love nothing more than terrible puns. So when I started making art, greeting cards became a fun, happy project-I could use silly puns and create cards that people enjoyed. While I love working at markets and getting to see my customer face

Interviewee: Gina Billings (she/her) In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative. Jones Architecture is a medium-sized, design-oriented practice with a strong culture of service and collaboration. We are based in Salem, MA with an office in Miami, FL and Nashville, Tennessee. We thrive on uniting design and service in a celebration of people and place

Interviewee: Tyreik McCauley (he/him/his) In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative. Our mantra, “Embrace the Light, Own the Dark”, is meant to encourage people to own who they are proudly. Both the “good” and “bad” parts, and everything in between. Specifically using fashion as a form of expression. We focus on this through visual storytelling

Interviewee: Amanda Bondi (she/her) In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative. After living in Salem for nearly 10 years, I found myself constantly resisting the urge to approach strangers and say, GO HERE and HERE. This spot is so spooky and quiet! This one is classic 1970s Salem. This place feels like an episode of

Interviewee: Avash Chipalu (He/Him) In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative. Hi, I’m Avash reaching out from Bridges Nepali Cuisine located in Winthrop, MA. I have been in the food and beverage field for almost 21 years, from running a bar, a diner, and a sandwich joint, to finally settling with my roots. Not only

Interviewee: Gladys Muñoz (She, They) In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative. Founded in 2024 by Gladys Muñoz, MPH, MBA, IntiNova Consulting was born from a simple but urgent mission: to close the gaps in access, support, and opportunity that disproportionately affect small business owners—especially BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and women entrepreneurs. After witnessing firsthand the

Interviewee: Sarah Nelligan (she/her) In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative. I create handcrafted, small-batch pottery inspired by seasonal charm and whimsical design. Each piece is made with care—from wheel-thrown mugs featuring playful Halloween motifs, to ghost tea light holders that glow with personality, to textured vases that bring natural warmth into any space. My

Interviewee: Remy Collins (She/Her) In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative. The Hippie Bean Co. is a hand-dyed apparel brand built on creativity, inclusivity, and color. What started as a way to make my son’s wardrobe more fun quickly grew into a full-blown small business built around joy, confidence, and self-expression. We offer one-of-a-kind tie-dye

Interviewee: Alice Rouse (She/Her) In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative. At Salt Studio I hope to create a buzzing space for casual creativity. Our mission includes providing space for creatives, introducing process based creativity to youth and incorporating reused materials wherever possible in our educational program. Tell us a bit about you and why

Interviewee: Euni Morrow (They/he/she) In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative. Mushroom Witch is essentially my public persona. I’ve always been a creative thinker and a curious soul, which manifests in my exploration of art, crafts, knowledge, and culture. I started my tours as a dedication to authenticity in witchcraft; and each thing I mention