This episode of Let's Get After It features Studio RISE participant Jaerrion Winfrey and his business, The Dalon.

The Dalon is a fashion brand that combines experimental design with pure expression, centered around a mission of liberation through creation. Hear more about the vision behind Jaerrion's brand, the audience he resonates with, and how taking on the Studio RISE art accelerator helped inform and propel his business.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_dalon/

This episode of Let's Get After It features Studio RISE participant Kayla Robinson and her business, Nicole.

Nicole specializes in handmade goods designed to bring comfort & charm to your everyday. Learn more about Kayla's background and interests that inspired the brand, how her motivation to take on this business as a freshman has lead to many opportunities, and the connections she formed in the Studio RISE accelerator.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleatelier_/

In this episode of Let’s Get After It, we sit down with Sophia Marion, a senior merchandising student at Kent State, who's leading the charge on the university’s Fashion Market. Sophia shares how the Fashion Market provides a space for creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship, offering students the opportunity to sell their work, attend local events, and build real-world experience in the fashion industry.

In this episode of Let's Get After It we talk to Jude Mercer who is the founder of Capybara Collective! We recap the Stage Zero concert we partnered with Jude on, discuss all the facets of the business and future plans, then dive into some international favorites that include socc--football.

*Since recording this episode, the business has updated their brand name from Marissa's Wishes to Pretty Shades by Riss*

In this episode of the LaunchNET podcast we talk with Marissa Jackson, the founder of Pretty Shades by Riss! Marissa tells us about what started her entrepreneurial journey, what sparked her passion for makeup, and what she's learned as a young founder.

In this episode we dive into all things sports and entrepreneurship with Brad Smith, a founder that's taken on three separate businesses, Brad shares his advice taking on new ventures, tips for aspiring founders getting into pitching, and tales from Italy involving pasta and a headlock.

In this episode we talk with Riley Smith, the co-founder of Component Stage! Teddi Wilson joins us for this episode as LaunchNET's resident graphic designer and the co-founder of Component Stage. In this episode we go over what Component Stage is, their partnership dynamic, and future goals for the company.

In this episode we talk with Nicholas Huger, the founder of Booby's Coffee and Tea and Sahara Flow! Nick tells us about the growth he's had as a student entrepreneur, his passion for all things coffee and tea, and why he's so inspired by Booby's — the bird that is.