Profile: TUF Club

Meet the powerhouse behind Kansas City’s most elite training program: Jabari Washington, owner of The TUF Club.

Makers & Doers, LifestyleJosh MontesMay 23, 2023Josh Montes, Business, entrepreneurship, Gym, Tuf Club, Black Owned, Black-owned business, Fitness, Lifestyle, fitness

KC Black Owned Keychains

KC Black Owned is back for an interview about their latest offering– keychains that support Black owned businesses in KC!

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowMay 16, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Shop Local, KC Black Owned, Black Owned, Black-owned business

Neighborhood Guide: Westport

One of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, Westport is home to historic restaurants, hot new spots & stellar shopping!

GuidesKelly BunchMay 4, 2023guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Eating out, Boutique, Restaurant, Bakeries, Bakery, Westport, Enchante

Profile: Opal & Gold

Read up on Opal & Gold’s shop update, small business advice & more.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowApril 19, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Shop Local, Jewelry, Art, Artist, Opal & Gold, Courtney Wiebe

Meet KC’s new Latino-owned, Gay-owned Tequila Brand: Apuesto

Taking his enthusiasm for food and drink to the next level, Josh Montes launched his tequila brand Apuesto earlier this year.

Makers & DoersTyler ShaneApril 10, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Creativty, entrepreneurship, Tyler Shane, Tequila, Cocktails, Josh Montes, Apuesto, Craft cocktails, Bars

Signed, Sealed and Delivered: 12th Street Post Writes A Love Letter to Local Makers

A collective of creatives and small businesses nestled in the heart of the West Bottoms brings new life and energy to supporting local.

Makers & DoersWeston OwenApril 3, 2023Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Kansas City, Local, Weston Owen, LGBTQ+, Shopping, Shop local, West Bottoms, Plants

Neighborhood Guide: Brookside

Brookside houses a delightful collection of businesses– both time-tested favorites and fresh, new finds!

GuidesKelly BunchMarch 29, 2023guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Eating out, Boutique, Restaurant, Bakeries, Bakery, Brookside, BKS

Profile: KC Hoop Girl

KC’s very own Hoop Girl is swinging onto the scene!

Makers & DoersKelly BunchMarch 14, 2023Business, Profile, entrepreneurship, Hula Girl, Fitness, Kelly Hollowell, Kelly Bunch, Small Business, Small Business Profile

Recipe: Smokeydopalicious BBQ Kebabs

In a town that seriously savors sauce, Smokeydopalicious hits all the flavor marks– and the company behind it, Smokey By Nature, is making a name for itself as a leader in BBQ.

Food & DrinkTyler ShaneMarch 6, 2023Food, Food and Drinks, Recipes, Tyler Shane, Cooking, Recipe, BBQ, Black-Owned, BBQ sauce, Summer, Spring

Profile: Pottery Pub

Craft night meets craft beer– check out Pottery Pub, a pop-up bringing the art of ceramics to a brewery near you.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowMarch 1, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Pottery, Art, Brewery, Beer, Ceramics

Profile: The Laya Center

The Laya Center, a holistic Afrivedic center in the Crossroads, is making a name for itself as a destination for wellness-seekers, sports stars and spa-goers alike.