If you asked me this time last year where I would be living right now and what I would be doing I might have said, “living in New York City working for a fabulous magazine” or “living out on the west coast learning the ins and outs of the PR world” but I definitely would not have said, “living in my hometown ten minutes away from the house I grew up in and running a platform for post-grads with a growing and loyal following on Instagram.” Graduating from college or just being a 20 something, in general, is a very confusing and overwhelming time. So, I’m hoping to change that narrative through the content on the Dear Diary website and through our social media platforms. Read more about Dear Diary here…

Whether you plan to open a pizzeria near Logan Square or develop a fashion line to sell nationwide, your business plan should start with trademark registration. Your registered trademark will serve as brand recognition, in Philadelphia and across the country, as you begin to build a loyal customer base. These benefits, in conjunction with the use of the ® symbol, will provide protection and validity to your brand now and well into the future.

Academia meets entrepreneurship. No, I'm not talking about the mission of This Blonde Means Business (although I could be). I'm talking about the theme of this month's Student Story Feature of my talented and outstanding Drexel peer, Nina Kapoor, and her newest venture, KapTutor. I sat down to talk to her about her passion for education, starting KapTutor, and her business' future.

Extra free time now is allowing many to rediscover their passions. The same has been true for Cassie Foley, as she has rediscovered her passion for photography. She's a full-time assistant gymnastics director as USAG head coach, an NHL Cheerleader, a NonProfit Co-Founder, and now, a sole entrepreneur. This Wednesday, we're profiling Cassie's photography business, Good For The Soul Photography, and how she's been developing it throughout the pandemic. 

I recently visited the Universal Sphere at the Comcast Center HQ in Philadelphia, PA and was inspired by its exploration of the power of ideas. Between that, and a lot of recent sit-downs I've been having with entrepreneurs, I'm curious about the motivation of creatives and entrepreneurial people. As a college student and soon-to-be-graduate, I'm specifically interested in examining the glamour of the idea of "starting something" met with the lack of acceptance or support for unconventional ideas from society. Let's talk about it.

Do you have a special #someone in your life? Are you looking for that perfect, personal, unique gift for him/her for Valentines Day? Look no further! 

This #whotowatchwednesday, I’m featuring my good friend, Dhillon Welsh. Dhillon and I go waaaaaay back, like Freshman year of college in the Business Learning Community, back, which means I ride for his new venture, DesignsbyDhillon. Let me tell you a little bit about why you should, too. 

He’s young, hungry (in more ways than one), and rapidly transforming the way food trucks do business. He’s Nick Nanakos, CEO & Founder of TruckBux. Screw your co-worker, Jane! This app just became your new lunchtime BFF. 

Nanakos’ revolutionary app, Truckbux, allows food truck fanatics everywhere to easily view truck hours, locations, ratings, cuisines, and photos. Even more convenient, the app enables users to discover nearby food trucks and order ahead for pickup and delivery. The BEST part? Your taste buds will never miss out due to not having cash. You can pay using Venmo, Apple Pay, or card at food trucks everywhere. 

Brown Sugar Brown Butter Brownie. Okay, now you’ve stopped reading because that heading made you salivate and you’re already halfway to your nearest grocery store or Wawa to get some ice cream. Brown Sugar Brown Butter Brownie is just one example of the unique flavors coming to Philadelphia from entrepreneur Amy Wilson’s kitchen turned ice cream startup, Milk Jawn. We sat down to talk with Amy about her new business, background, and what inspired her to “just go for it” and make Milk Jawn a real jawn.

When she’s not in classes, find her presenting to over 600 employees at the Hershey Company’s National Sales Meeting, giving a TEDx talk at a local high school, running a Board meeting, or participating as a member of the inaugural #AExMECouncil with international clothing brand, American Eagle. A 21-year-old Music Industry major at Drexel University, Gabby Frost might seem like your typical college student, but what many don’t realize is that in addition to her schoolwork and somewhat ordinary college life, Gabby is a successful entrepreneur of her six year old non-profit, Buddy Project.