When Allie Clegg was nine years old, she started walking dogs in her neighborhood to earn some extra spending money. After regularly walking dogs for two years, she knew this was more than a hobby (and something she wanted to pursue seriously), so she officially started Allie’s Walkabout.Over the … [Read more...]
July Aviatra of the Month: Abbie Guthier, OKOTA Wedding Design
After earning her wedding planner certification and degrees in graphic design and photography from Xavier University, Abbie Guthier combined all of her passions and founded OKOTA.OKOTA is a wedding design company that specializes in all the aesthetic aspects of a wedding day. OKOTA offers … [Read more...]
June Aviatra of the Month: Emily Frank, Share Cheesebar & C’est Cheese
After moving back to her hometown after 17 years away, Emily Frank wanted to be part of a changing and growing Cincinnati and carve out her own path as an entrepreneur. That’s when she started C’est Cheese Food Truck, an award-winning grilled cheese truck. While Emily was building her business, … [Read more...]
May Aviatra of the Month: Shauntel Dobbins, FinanciallyU
After working in the finance industry for over 20 years, Shauntel Dobbins quickly became the go-to personal finance resource for her friends, family, and small businesses. One day, after giving a presentation to a local company, an attendee inquired about prices for a one-on-one financial coaching … [Read more...]
April Aviatra of the Month: Allison Chaney, Bare Knuckle Digital
After spending 12 years working in digital marketing at a local Cincinnati SEO agency, Allison Chaney felt like she was hitting her head on the ceiling and had nowhere else to go. She knew she wanted to do more, but couldn’t at her current job, so she decided to go out on her own and freelance. … [Read more...]
March Aviatra of the Month: Robin Gentry McGee, Functional Formularies
In 2005, Robin Gentry McGee received a life-changing phone call. She learned that her father had fallen and was suffering from a severe brain injury. His chance of survival was very small, and almost daily, the medical staff encouraged Robin to pull the plug. One day, Robin read the ingredients … [Read more...]