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On Thursday, May 30, the air was electric in the historic Cox Building, the home of the Rock It! Lab; not just from the lively tunes being played by DJ Swift 720,

The Rock It! Lab is helping launch businesses all over town. The newest, Chicago Flamin’ Grill Express opened on April 30 to a welcoming crowd. For those not familiar, the Rock It!

What inspired you to start your entrepreneurial journey, and how do you hope your work will impact women’s lives or the broader community?

The fields in which I thrive are community engagement and public policy.

My inspiration comes from my experience in the kitchen. I got my start at cooking and baking at a young age, as I used to help my mom and grandmother.

What inspired you to start your entrepreneurial journey, and how do you hope your work will impact women’s lives or the broader community?

As a child,

My decision to become an entrepreneur stems from a reflective personal journey. After losing my father and brother to health-related issues, I embarked on a mission to transform my lifestyle and find a greater purpose.

What inspired you to start your entrepreneurial journey, and how do you hope your work will impact women’s lives or the broader community?

The vision of my entrepreneurial journey comes from a belief in the power of wearable art to bring joy to people’s lives.

A call to book a lawn appointment with Hezekiah Pierce is more than yard service. For Pierce, being amidst fresh air is conducive to doing God’s work. Tending to nature,

Vivian Brittenum is a small business owner by accident. Although her path to entrepreneurship was never planned, it is certain, solid, and real. Brittenum never imagined she would one day call herself an entrepreneur,

The River Shop serves for some as a soft entry into retail and direct to consumer markets. Housed inside of the former Cox Building in The River Market district,