Entrepreneur Stories
Nick and April Ray | ModerNash
Nick and April Ray, owners of ModerNash, a kitchen, bath, and closet cabinetry business in Middle Tennessee, share their entrepreneurial journey. From starting with debt to learning the power of pivoting, their story is full of valuable lessons for anyone looking to grow their business. Get tips on resilience, growth, and balancing family life while running a business!
Tyler Campbell | Greenroom
Tyler Campbell, owner of Greenroom, shares his journey of building an entertainment booking agency in Nashville, Tennessee. From starting his business just as the COVID-19 pandemic hit to pivoting toward virtual events, Tyler discusses the importance of resilience, relationship-building, and understanding client needs. He offers invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing that embracing failure is a key part of the entrepreneurial journey.
Christopher Smith | Bunshine Signature Stuffed Buns
Christopher Smith, the founder of Bunshine, shares his journey from a corporate job to creating delicious stuffed buns that embody comfort food. Discover how his passion for cooking and desire for generational wealth inspired him to embrace entrepreneurship. Christopher discusses the importance of a growth mindset, learning from failure, and the need for discipline and consistency in building a lasting legacy. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, his insights and advice will motivate you to take that first step toward your own success!
Jasmine Williamson | Tea Rose
Jasmine Williamson is the founder of Tea Rose, a luxury mobile tea party business that creates elegant experiences across Music City and beyond. Inspired by her childhood tea parties with her parents and later hosting with her daughter Jaila, Jasmine transformed her passion into a thriving enterprise. Tea Rose’s mission is to cultivate memorable moments through tea, blending sophistication, Southern flair, and whimsical grandeur to ensure every guest feels the warmth of Southern hospitality.
Mary Britton Cummings | West Glow Farms
Mary Britton Cummings owns and operates West Glow Farms in Kingston Springs, TN: a vegetable operation, beef cattle and event space. Her mission is to reconnect the community with their food sources and encourage people to support their local farmers.
Melissa Patton | Dancin' Dog
Melissa Patton is the co-owner of Dancin' Dog, a boutique company crafting all-natural treats for dogs, catering to the Greater Tennessee area.