Sake to Me
Wetlands Sake owners (left to right) Nan Wallis and Lindsey Brower brew up unique canned sake using Louisiana short grain rice at their distillery in the Lower Garden District. A taproom is scheduled to open to…
Author: Ashley McLellan
Flying High
ZipNOLA creators Shelley and Tyler Richardson, along with business partners Barry and Kristin Gros, recently launched the first aquatic, swamp-based zip line in the state, offering a unique chance for outdoor adventure and more above the…
Making Their Own Bed
Northshore friends and entrepreneurs Nita Gassen and Judy Schott are the founders of Better Bedder, an invention that simplifies bed making. The pair recently hit it big on the TV show “Shark Tank,” an experience that…
Gas On Demand
Fuel Up NOLA owner Yoyo Nabut launched the company this past January with the goal of providing a safe, convenient and efficient way to gas up a vehicle. Members use the app to let technicians know…
A Lively Addition
While Lauren Mora is far from the only person to translate a passion in the kitchen into a business during the pandemic, her company, Lively Sauces, is unique in that during its earliest days in business, it managed to secure…
Employee Mental Health?
Jeremy Fischbach launched the emotional wellness app Happy in 2018, with the goal of bringing 24-7 mental health outreach to peer groups across the United States. Created in New Orleans, the company recently earned recognition from…
Hoping for a Bullseye
Because of the nature of the hatchet-throwing pits (each pit is more than 6 feet wide), Stumpy’s provides a safe-distanced environment for those looking for an activity for COVID-19 pods where everyone is over the age…
New Orleans’ Answer to Amazon
Courtney Ordone and Koby Sackey launched My Hood Exchange in October, an online marketplace that allows local artists, businesses and service providers to sell directly to customers. The website aims to support local businesses while providing…
Speaking Your Language
New Orleans may own the title of “most French city in America,” but Louisiana as a whole is home to many languages, including Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic, Haitian and German. In fact, according to the 2000 census, almost 10% of…
HGTV in the House
Brittany Picolo-Ramos, Realtor and co-owner of Godwyn & Stone Real Estate, stars in HGTV’s latest home buying hit, “Selling the Big Easy.” Each week, Picolo-Ramos guides potential home buyers through the unique and colorful New Orleans…
Since Sliced Bread
We’ve been to every part of New Orleans…
Cleaning Up
This spring the Kutcher family pivoted from their film special effects company to launch Clean Hands Solutions with the goal of providing mobile handwashing stations to hospitals, events, productions and more in response to new COVID-19…
New & Notable: Sevetri Wilson
Hammond native Sevetri Wilson first made news when, at the age of 22, she formed her first company with zero capital, and it went on to hit the seven-figure mark. That company, Solid Ground Innovations, was a strategic communications and…
New and Notables
We’re living in unprecedented times, not just in our region, but globally. However, one thing every good businessperson knows is that the key to success lies in the ability to look at a challenge and see the opportunity tucked inside.…
New & Notable: Geoffrey Meeker
Since its founding in 2012, French Truck Coffee has become not only a local favorite, but has gained national attention. Earlier this year, the company founded by Geoffrey Meeker was named for the second time to Fortune Magazine’s top…
New & Notable: Rebecca Conwell
"I have witnessed firsthand the value University of New Orleans brings to the table when our area economic development entities and city work together." What do the United States Navy, Hancock Whitney Bank and Eurofins Technology have in common?…
New & Notable: Ed Webb
It’s been a busy first year for Ed Webb, who was named CEO of the World Trade Center of New Orleans, in May 2019. In that time, he has both helped the organization celebrate its 75th anniversary and seen it…
Funny Name, Serious Protection
Local creator Jennifer John is the creator of Pang Wangle, a classic line of wraps, scarves, clothing and accessories specifically designed for hot, buggy climates. Each item in the company’s chic, eco-friendly collection is infused with…
New & Notable: Louisa Smith
Since 2014, NO/LA Angel Network’s more than 100 accredited investors throughout Louisiana have invested nearly $10 million in 23 companies and created more than 100 jobs. On January 1 of this year, Louisa Smith was named the network’s managing director.…
Work of Heart
AT NO TIME IN RECENT HISTORY HAVE PEOPLE been spending more time with their pets than now. And what better way to commemorate the companionship our furry friends provide than with a commissioned portrait? Local painter Melissa Vandiver…
Don’t Get Mad, Get Paid
OF THE MILLIONS OF AMERICANS WHO qualified for the recent stimulus checks, there’s at least one group that will not be receiving money — those who have…
Have Booze, Will Travel
When Lenaye Doussan moved to New Orleans from California five years ago — her wife’s family has lived in New Orleans for seven generations — she said she was struck by the cookie-cutter, “one size fits all” bar options at…
The Business of Bedazzling
Left to Right: NOLA Craft Culture owners Lisette Constantin, Virginia Saussy and Nori Pritchard. Each brings unique strengths to the business. Pritchard is the glitter expert, Constantin is focused on feathers and headdresses and Saussy’s specialty…
Why Didn't I Think of That: Creative Concoctions
Boasting a menu of restorative and rejuvenating drinks and beauty products, Drink Beauty, located at 3424 Magazine Street, is the kind of café (and more) that Alice in Wonderland might appreciate: a dreamy, pretty space where there’s more than meets…
Barking Up the Right Tree
This past September, Pawlins Total Pet Care…
A Slice of Heaven
Nothing tops off a great Thanksgiving or Christmas feast like a beautifully…
All That Glitters
Since New Orleanians are always looking for a way to add a little sparkle to…
Home Spun Styled Sweets
Jeanne O’Leary, owner of JEDCO’s 2019 Start Up Challenge winner, Poof Cotton Candy, has made a career out of spinning fun flavors such as King Cake and Toasted Coconut. The treat is finding success with weddings, corporate events, custom gifts…
Doing the Dirty Work
Nicola Krebill doesn’t mind getting dirty. After years of boots-on-the-ground nonprofit work in Louisiana, Krebill saw the need to combine efforts with the New Orleans Food & Farm Network—which addresses the issue of food deserts and fresh-food access…
