We Love GRTV: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the 616 ! Here on We Love GRTV our main mission is to give a platform to up and coming entrepreneurs and businesses in West Michigan
Innovative, forward thinking and driven. A business owner of not one but two locally sourced businesses. Katrina’s unique brand of production has shined and grown in the last five years in their progression. She has been in business for five years and she is just beginning her stride. Not only do we expect great things from this diligent diva, we can look forward to award winning service as she plans to expand her care culture throughout the midwest. We solute Ms Jones and welcome her to the show.
Vince, the owner of Irie Kitchen in Kentwood,MI comes on the show and talks about his entrepreneurial journey starting at 19. What is your north star ?
April Ruiz, an educator and mentor, tells all about being apart of a strong, education oriented family. April's upbringing led her to find an early passion in helping the community through tutoring students. On the show she explains how a small hobby, turned into a profitable business. As well as the pandemic of 2020 shifting her tutoring business, from person to person, now completely virtual.
Jonathan Jelks, a true Grand Rapidian, comes on the show and discusses his upbringing on the Southeast side of the city. Jelks also discusses his up and coming Motu Viget spirits, based out of the 616.
Shay Mendez, the owner of The Beat of My Heart Boutique, tells about her experience moving from Detroit to Grand Rapids, MI. The start of entrepreneurship is no easy task. According to Shay, family will always be your biggest supporters and will always push you to achieve your life long goals.
Popular Demand is an urban clothing store founded in Grand Rapids, MI. Jeff, the founder of Popular Demand goes on to talk about his rise to popularity in West Michigan. He also gives a few start up business gems, and how he expanded from 1 store to 3 in under a year.