Interviewee: Elizabeth Childs (She/Her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Starbird is for the curious to the connoisseur who seek fun, relaxation, and balance on the North Shore. We are the newest adult-use retail cannabis store, and we are dedicated to ensuring that high quality, craft cannabis will be the standard, for all price ranges. We

Interviewee: Karen Hallion (She/Her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Karen Hallion Illustration is a creative business based in Salem, Massachusetts, that specializes in unique and whimsical illustrations that capture the imagination of people of all ages. Founded by artist Karen Hallion, we offer a range of products including prints, postcards, pins, stickers, coloring books, children’s

Interviewee: Steven Foley (He/Him) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. I am a professional video producer and marketer based on the North Shore of Boston. I’ve had the pleasure of serving many clients in various industries, producing projects with a wide range of budgets. From small local organizations to large international brands, the common focal point

Interviewee: Stephanie DeLeeuw (She/Her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. The Hive is a new modern collaborative workspace located in the heart of Salem. Our goal is to bridge the gap between your office and your community by offering the privacy and security of individual offices with shared common areas to aid in growth and expansion.

Interviewee: Joey Phoenix (they/them) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. ~Cinematic Product and Portrait Photography celebrating the weird, the wild, and the creative.~ I am a storyteller who helps entrepreneurial wayfinders and creative dreamers portray themselves and their professional work through highly imagined photography that creates an intentional visual identity.   Tell us a bit about

Interviewee: Brandi Lilley (She/Her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Luneer Mgmt is a full-service agency specializing in business operations. We’re dedicated to helping busy humans and overwhelmed entrepreneurs have time for doing what they love most. Our purpose is to help you start a new, holistic relationship with your business. We take things off your

Interviewee: Tanya Yevsikov (She/Her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Lucky Runes is a small and cozy studio run by women. This is a place where very different but beautiful trinkets from candles to gold jewelry are crafted. We believe that creating a piece of art that combines the best aesthetic and quality could only be

Interviewee: Ferns & Danielle Francois (He/Him & She/Her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. We are a team of creatives dedicated to bringing your story to life using photography and filmmaking. From capturing the perfect moment, to creating an entire production, we create content that you can share with the world.   Tell us a bit

Interviewee: Dan & Kendra St. John (He/Him & She/Her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Lightshed Photography Studio was established in 2007 upon Dan and Kendra’s graduation from Hallmark Institute of Photography. Together with Rob they opened their first studio in Peabody, Massachusetts. Just a few short years later they moved the studio to Salem, Massachusetts

Interviewee: Joanne D’Alessandro (she/her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Hestia is a woman-owned custom giftware designer and manufacturer. For over 30 years we have been creating hand-made and custom design commemorative gifts and home décor accessories. Our signature product is our AmeriScape ornament but it is only the tip of our creative iceberg. We have