GG Mervis is on a mission to educate consumers about mezcal production, while bringing a one-of-a-kind mezcal to the American market.
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She’s Feeding American Military Families in Need
Monica Bassett is the founder of Stronghold, a Kansas food pantry serving up food to soldiers and their loved ones.
She’s Serving Up Plant-Based Mexican Classics in Chicago
Bernice Vargas Luna’s taqueria, El Hongo Mágico, uses mushrooms to create vegetarian versions of the Mexican dishes she grew up with.
A B Corp Winery Based in Napa Valley
Jaime Araujo’s Trois Noix winery aims to make serious yet approachable wine.
Honey Harvested in Harlem
Theresa Crichlow is keeping bees, educating her community and selling delicious honey through her business, BeeFavored.
She’s Making Life Sweeter for Her Community
Olivia Carpenter’s cookie company, Via’s Cookies, offers treats for every diet, and donates a portion of its profits to marginalized students in need.
Her Mobile Coffee Cart Creates Gathering Spaces Wherever it Goes
Iasia Montana-Maye’s business on wheels, Espressate, brings specialty coffee to events around Durham, North Carolina.
Her Edible Decorations are Perfect for Junior Chefs
Kristina Schlegel creates kid-friendly edible stickers and decorating kits through her company, Make Bake.
She Crafted a Caffeine-Free Coffee Alternative
Orleatha Smith is the founder of Sip Herbals, a line of teas designed to take the place of your cup of joe.
This Chef’s Culinary Creations Can Be Found on Your Grocery Store Shelves
Cassi Gregory is the proprietor of culinary line Chef Cassi’s Table – a growing food firm that grounded her after a significant scare.
She Brings Michelin-Star Pastry Skills to Her (Mostly) Vegan Bakery
Jennifer Yee’s Los Angeles bakery, Bakers Bench, churns out cookies, croissants and more for a range of palettes – and diets.
A DIY Dream-Come-True for Hot Sauce Lovers
Lauren Glenn is the founder of Delightfully Hot, which sells hot sauce-making kits that come in flavors found around the globe.
This Black-Owned Winery is Disrupting and Diversifying the Wine World
Jon’ll Boyd is making waves in a storied industry through her sustainable, locally grown Boyd Cru Wines.
Their Community Space Centers Black Artists
Dante Clemons and Brittney Williams are the co-founders of Origin Studio House, a safe haven offering art, food, drinks and belonging to Austin’s Black community.
She’s Bringing a World of Flavor Straight to Your Kitchen
Meaghan Thomas’ fair-trade spice company, Pinch Spice Market, whips up small-batch seasoning blends for adventurous home cooks.