In honor of Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to highlighting women’s contributions to society in the past and present, here are 11 women-owned businesses to support in Jersey City! Busy Bee Organics 451 Palisade Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by BUSY BEE ORGANICS – 100% GF (@busybeeorganics) Busy Bee Organics […]
8 Jersey City community leaders + creatives who inspire us
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting individuals in Jersey City who continue to inspire us as they pursue their passions with an entrepreneurial spirit and work toward helping the community. Meet 8 people in Jersey City we adore for their talents and hard work! Angela McKnight Angela McKnight is an Assemblywoman […]
Content Creators Academy Blogs
Last semester our Content Creators Academy students were assigned to interview people who inspire them for the blog! For more info on CCAJC visit CCAJC.org Social Studies and Social Problems: Dana Fech Written by Gwendolyn Chung The problems with the Jersey City Board of Education have never been easy to deal with — many of […]
Foodie Female Founders: Asia B Desserts
I remember when I was 25. I had taken a job on Wall Street because that’s what everyone I went to college with thought she should be doing. All we knew was that it was a “good job.” To be 25 and know what you love doing is a blessing and gift. The founder of […]
Foodie Female Founders: Garden State Kitchen
Did you know that in New Jersey, it’s illegal to sell food that was made from a home kitchen? Where do all our NJ foodpreneurs make their goodies? I’ve learned that there are actually very few options where food businesses can make their creations in the North Jersey area. One of the new businesses that […]
Foodie Female Founders: Midnight Market
In Asia, night markets weren’t created by hipsters to be quirky and retro. Night bazaars have existed as far back as the Tang Dynasty in 836 AD and became common in 1950-60’s Taiwan where migrant urban workers would grab a meal alone or with families. If you haven’t been to a foreign night market, […]
Foodie Female Founders: Jersey Girls Food Tours
“I’m a foodie” is about as common a description of any person as is “I love to travel”. However, there’s often only one or two friends in my life that I will consult when looking for a particular restaurant. When it comes to being a “foodie,” I want to know the person who dares tries […]
Women of Jersey City – February
Every month we are featuring local bad ass ladies who inspire us. These women are just amazing and unique in their own way and they are doing big things in Jersey City. I feel really lucky to be surrounded by these women who consistently push me to be better. Show them some love and get […]
A Journey to Healthy Living Inspires New Body New Mind New Living
Motivated by her own journey of overcoming obesity, Pamela Roundtree has dedicated herself to helping others throughout communities of Jersey City be more aware of healthier eating habits, fitness, and wellness. Through New Body, New Mind, New Living, Pamela Roundtree’s mission is to cure obesity through fitness, nutrition, and meditation. For Pamela that was not […]
6 Local Entrepreneurs that Inspire Us
Today is #NationalEntrepreneurDay and as a fellow entrepreneur, I am constantly inspired by people around me who are absolutely killing it in their field of expertise. This list could be extremely long, as I know way too many amazing “bosses” so I decided to keep it short and sweet and focus on 6 individuals who […]