Jill Salzman, mother of 2 and owner of 3 businesses talks about how moms make great entrepreneurs. She compares having to raise a newborn baby to raising a newborn company. In both instances, there are little to no instructions. For all the moms interested in learning more, Jill also offers a course on Mom Entrepreneurship. … Continue reading
The New Orleans NBA franchise has a new owner in Tom Benson. Seeing that the “Hornet” mascot name was not fitting with New Orleans or the Gulf Coast culture, Benson felt that a change was needed within the franchise. His belief is that the organization needs a mascot that represents the resilience, culture and resolve … Continue reading
For years, we’ve seen folding bikes and wheelchairs, but the wheels have not been able to fold. Since 2007, London design studio Vitamins has created a real, folding wheel that can fit on perfectly normal bikes. While the idea was to cater to the high-end bicycle crowd, the product has been getting attention from the … Continue reading
Cheryl Bachelder is passionate about two things: leadership and fried chicken. The 56-year-old is the CEO of Atlanta, Ga.-based AFC Enterprises, franchisor of New Orleans inspired fast-food chain Popeyes. Cheryl talks with Jenna Goudreau about her parents raising 4 CEOs, focusing the education system on creating business owners, being inspired by family and women making … Continue reading