small.stories From The American Small Business Growth Program small.stories are deep, human-centered profiles that showcase the real story of small business owners’ commitment and resilience to build a business that grows their time, money, and impact. This page showcases the small business owners who have silv=r™ thanks to the support of Wells Fargo. Bethanie Nonami Is Helping Teams Turn AI Into Real Impact As AI transforms industries, many professionals remain unsure how to harness its full potential. Read more March 30, 2026April 13, 2026 A Founder’s Journey: Adam Slocum & the National Sports Museum Adam Slocum stands alone on the concrete floor of an empty New York warehouse, envisioning the space alive with interactive exhibits and the energy of future visitors. Read more March 16, 2026April 13, 2026 Michelle Turner-Young Is Helping Communities Heal Through Dance As a Black woman business owner in a wellness space often marked by exclusivity, Michelle has faced challenges in visibility, funding, and recognition. Read more February 23, 2026April 13, 2026 Breaking the Money Fear That Holds Small Businesses Back Kim Roderick didn’t set out to become a Money Relationship Coach; she became one by noticing patterns others missed. Read more February 16, 2026April 13, 2026 Sistah Scifi: Redefining The Sci‑Fi Genre Through Representation Sistah Scifi is a pioneering online bookstore founded in 2019 by Isis Asare, dedicated to spotlighting science fiction and fantasy by Black, Indigenous, and other underrepresented authors. Read more February 9, 2026April 13, 2026 The Possible Woman: The Story of Sharon Ringier Sharon has always had an unwavering belief in possibility; she took a leap of faith, and it definitely paid off. This belief is exactly the tool that shaped her path from a former corporate employee to a successful founder of The Possible Woman™. Read more December 15, 2025April 13, 2026 EZ Wrapping: A Small Business That Saves Time and Drives Impact EZ Wrapping was created from a simple idea: a gift-wrapping solution that saves people time. Read more December 8, 2025April 13, 2026 Finding Confidence in Vintage: The Story of Amy Smith Since the early 2000s, Amy Smith has been selling online. At first, it was a way to make ends meet while raising her children, and was never something she thought could fully support her. Read more December 1, 2025April 13, 2026 From Family to Formula: The Story of Chatham Natural Skin Care When Chaundra Turner sent her oldest daughter off to college, she thought she was entering a new phase of life. But six months later, everything changed. Read more November 23, 2025April 13, 2026 Creating a Legacy For Her Children: The Story of Tisa Clark Tisa Clark first created her business because of her first born son. For the first time, she had a realization about needing to build something sustainable, not just for herself, but for her son. Read more September 29, 2025April 13, 2026
Bethanie Nonami Is Helping Teams Turn AI Into Real Impact As AI transforms industries, many professionals remain unsure how to harness its full potential. Read more March 30, 2026April 13, 2026
A Founder’s Journey: Adam Slocum & the National Sports Museum Adam Slocum stands alone on the concrete floor of an empty New York warehouse, envisioning the space alive with interactive exhibits and the energy of future visitors. Read more March 16, 2026April 13, 2026
Michelle Turner-Young Is Helping Communities Heal Through Dance As a Black woman business owner in a wellness space often marked by exclusivity, Michelle has faced challenges in visibility, funding, and recognition. Read more February 23, 2026April 13, 2026
Breaking the Money Fear That Holds Small Businesses Back Kim Roderick didn’t set out to become a Money Relationship Coach; she became one by noticing patterns others missed. Read more February 16, 2026April 13, 2026
Sistah Scifi: Redefining The Sci‑Fi Genre Through Representation Sistah Scifi is a pioneering online bookstore founded in 2019 by Isis Asare, dedicated to spotlighting science fiction and fantasy by Black, Indigenous, and other underrepresented authors. Read more February 9, 2026April 13, 2026
The Possible Woman: The Story of Sharon Ringier Sharon has always had an unwavering belief in possibility; she took a leap of faith, and it definitely paid off. This belief is exactly the tool that shaped her path from a former corporate employee to a successful founder of The Possible Woman™. Read more December 15, 2025April 13, 2026
EZ Wrapping: A Small Business That Saves Time and Drives Impact EZ Wrapping was created from a simple idea: a gift-wrapping solution that saves people time. Read more December 8, 2025April 13, 2026
Finding Confidence in Vintage: The Story of Amy Smith Since the early 2000s, Amy Smith has been selling online. At first, it was a way to make ends meet while raising her children, and was never something she thought could fully support her. Read more December 1, 2025April 13, 2026
From Family to Formula: The Story of Chatham Natural Skin Care When Chaundra Turner sent her oldest daughter off to college, she thought she was entering a new phase of life. But six months later, everything changed. Read more November 23, 2025April 13, 2026
Creating a Legacy For Her Children: The Story of Tisa Clark Tisa Clark first created her business because of her first born son. For the first time, she had a realization about needing to build something sustainable, not just for herself, but for her son. Read more September 29, 2025April 13, 2026