Business Owners: Jessica & Simone

Background: We are Jessica & Simone of TNT Goods - queens of all things gold, minimalist, and modern. We are local to Nashville and best friends of over 14 years. TNT Goods was created to encourage & uplift women to feel their most beautiful, confident, and empowered selves. We specialize in high-quality gold-plated jewelry that you never want to take off! We enjoy popping up all over Nashville with our interactive TNT Charm Bar and solid gold permanent jewelry experience. Whether you're looking for everyday staples or special occasion pieces, our jewelry collection has you covered. Our pieces have been on the shelves of Madewell, Paddywax Candle Bar, Tennessee State Museum, and other boutiques and gift shops around the US and Canada.

Business Owner: Kayla Hall-Ransom

Background: The City Juicery, founded by Kayla Hall-Ransom in February 2023, is a Nashville-based-cold-pressed juice and smoothie company dedicated to providing fresh, high-quality, nutrient-rich beverages. With a mission to make health and wellness more accessible, we believe everyone deserves easy access to nutritional and healthier options that fit seamlessly into their busy lives. We proudly offer handcrafted, cold-pressed juices and smoothies that not only taste exceptional but are thoughtfully designed to support your overall well-being. What sets us apart from other juice bars is our unwavering commitment to sourcing local ingredients with the combination of growing our own produce. This dedication ensures that each beverage we serve is of the freshest, highest quality, promoting both your health and the vitality of the community.

Business Owner: Malik Elliott

Background: At just 16, Malik Elliott set out to launch his clothing brand, “Lost Hearts,” driven by dreams and determination. The brand’s name came to him in a dream, sparking his vision to create an online store. However, the journey wasn’t easy. With only $800 in savings, no computer, and limited resources as a student at Saint Charles High School in Illinois, Malik had to get creative.

Using a school-provided Chromebook, he faced challenges as key websites like Shopify were blocked. Determined to succeed, Malik found workarounds using his phone and other tools. Within three weeks, he launched Lost Hearts online, investing his $800 in a heat press and hoodies. His friend Jack contributed a Cricut cutter, and together, they turned Jack’s basement into a mini factory, working tirelessly to produce their first batch of 25 hoodies, which sold out instantly.

Malik’s vision for Lost Hearts went beyond stylish designs—he wanted to inspire and support his community. Having moved to Memphis, he noticed a lack of community centers and wanted to create spaces to keep kids off the streets. Now, at 20, Lost Hearts has sold over 20,000 units, employs four people, and recently opened a retail store in Cool Springs. Malik credits his success to teamwork, faith, and perseverance.