Unstoppable New Yorkers: How These Entrepreneurs Mastered Uncertainty to Scale

<p>Starting a business in New York City means relentless hustle, fierce competition, and zero margin for error. Jamila and Ali Wright, Adriana Carrig, Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, and Becky Lin knew this well and were ready to put in the work. But when the pandemic hit and the world shut down, they had to pivot to scale. In this episode, hosted by Hala Taha at the iconic Apple Soho Store as part of a <em>Today at Apple</em> talk celebrating small business, these founders share how they leveraged digital tools, storytelling, and community-building to transform their local startups into thriving businesses.</p>
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<p><strong>In this episode, Hala and the Panelists will discuss: </strong></p>
<p>(00:00) Introduction  </p>
<p>(07:04) The Spark Behind Their Business Journey</p>
<p>(11:56) How New York City Shaped Their Business Growth</p>
<p>(19:29) The Impact of COVID-19 on Their Business Model</p>
<p>(27:02) The Power of Storytelling in Entrepreneurship</p>
<p>(30:11) Strategies for Building Engaged Online Communities</p>
<p>(35:41) Leveraging Apple Products for Business Success</p>
<p>(40:58) Personal Habits and Key Entrepreneurship Lessons</p>
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<p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p>
<p>Hala’s Podcast, <em>Young and Profiting</em>: <a href="https://bit.ly/_YAP-apple"><u>bit.ly/_YAP-apple</u></a> </p>
<p>Hala’s Agency, YAP Media: <a href="http://yapmedia.com"><u>yapmedia.com</u></a>   </p>
<p>Little Words Project by Adriana Carrig: <a href="http://littlewordsproject.com"><u>littlewordsproject.com</u></a> </p>
<p>Chillhouse by Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton: <a href="https://chillhouse.com/"><u>chillhouse.com</u></a> </p>
<p>Brooklyn Tea<em> </em>by Jamila and Ali Wright: <a href="https://brooklyntea.com/"><u>brooklyntea.com</u></a> </p>
<p>Lin and Daughters by Becky Lin: <a href="https://www.linanddaughters.com/"><u>linanddaughters.com</u></a> </p>
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