Start up Successes

A Q&A with co-founder Shaun Walker

Genevieve Douglass of Uptown PR has a new business venture and it’s challenging her to spread her wings, while embracing her love of being a new mom.

On February 13th, a brand new Barre studio called Barre Code will open in Lakeview. Biz caught up with partners Kelley Ellis and Marissa Brown to talk about how they got started and what we can expect from this new…

Poppy and Mint Floral owner, Destiny Pinson talks shop… flower shop

Renee Blanchard, owner of Church Alley Coffee Bar talks about how her business got brewin’

This year Startup Success connected with dozens of New Orleans businesses and here are our picks for great Holiday Gifts, Events or services from this year’s features.   Holiday Treats Holiday baking is a beloved pastime, but sometimes there isn’t…

Hattie Sparks is a concept space carrying a carefully curated collection of home décor, clothing, and gifts from the best independent, southern, and local designers. They hand-select a unique range of products to fit every family’s lifestyle. With their newest…

Jess Leigh Gholston of Jess Leigh Jewels has a passion for jewelry and has turned that passion into a wildly successful business.

VenturePop! Conference organizer and local entrepreneur, Kristy Oustalet, talks about her passion for creativity in business.

Tiffany Napper of Bats on Strings is back with her latest business venture — Riverbend Collective — a new kind of shared work space for businesses.

GradSquare Co-Founder, Marco Altamirano talks about a career hub for grad students to connect with employers and recruiters while providing data to their alma maters.

PR Expert, Dominique Ellis talks about the joys of being her own boss.

The New Movement theater company is expanding beyond performance as they begin doing team building workshops for local New Orleans businesses.

Andrea Hernandez, founder of Merienda Picnic, talks about her passion for upping the ante when it comes to a day in the park.

Jim Huger, founder of Parents and Children Together (PACT) talks about his proactive reward-based approach to keeping children off drugs.

Tiffany Napper, owner of Bats on Strings, talks about how the desire to expand her creativity sent her following her passion and arriving at a brand new business all her own.

Raw Republic Juice co-owner talks about how holistic nutritional education inspired her business.

Denali Lander, executive director of Youth Run NOLA, helps young people choose better options for health and life through running.

Partners, Patrick Brady, Richard Ellis and Patrick Hunter are changing the way you look at wine at Brady’s Wine Warehouse downtown.

For Donna Maloney, owner of The Sweet Spot at St. Roch Market, business is best kept all in the family.

Alicia Murphy, Owner of FARE - Food Apothecary talks about how seeking a nutrition-based cure for her daughter lead her to open a business

Emma Connolly, owner of Uptown Needle and Craftworks, knows it’s never too late to start your own business.

Marketing Strategists Richard Alexander Pomes and James Braendel talk about starting a marketing firm with a human touch.

Baie Rouge gets a new makeover and reopens as Saveur

New Orleans Native Maggie Covert has successfully opened a studio gallery for her custom hand drawn art

Now that Carnival is over, Barbara Bolotte is helping clients clean up their diets via her meal delivery service, Clean Creations

Esthetician Lauren Prats’ new salon for eyebrows opens today.

Co-owners Simon Beck and Dayne Womax promise Southern Bible Belt region cuisine prepared with care at their new Mid City joint Brown Butter.

With just three shopping days left before Christmas, take a moment to recap some of our featured businesses that can offer you a few unique gift ideas this year!