Ever wondered what life is like for small-town business entrepreneurs? It may be a lot different than you think! In 2016, Deshanta Hairston received a start-up grant and turned her love of reading into her very own bookstore business! She hustles hard, not only as a businesswoman but as a supermom, too. When her business started declining, she decided to step out of her comfort zone and tell the world that there is no one right way to be an entrepreneur. She showed us how important it is to live in your truth and own your personal journey, no matter what it looks like! Books and Crannies has such an amazing story to tell! ✨ If you enjoy this episode, you can connect more with Books and Crannies by following them on Instagram (@booksncrannies_) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BooksandCranniesVA) or visit their website at (http://www.booksandcranniesva.com/) #HometownHustle follows six fearless business owners, dedicated to making it happen in the rural Virginia city of Martinsville. For more information about Hometown Hustle, visit www.hometownhustle.tv

Ever wondered what life is like for small-town business entrepreneurs? It may be a lot different than you think! At just 22 years old, Abraham knew he wanted to bring something different to his community. He decided to take a chance and open a new frozen yogurt desert spot in his hometown of Martinsville, VA! Abraham is an ambitious, young entrepreneur who didn't let the fact that he stayed in a small town deter him from his dreams ! He grew up helping his mother who is also a business owner and knew he wanted to have something of his own. Ape's Frozen Yogurt has been very successful and inspiring to other small business in the community ✨ If you enjoy this episode, you can connect more with Ape's Frozen Yogurt by following them on Instagram (@apesfrozenyogurt) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/apesfrozenyogurt) or Tiktok (@ApesFrozenYogurt) #HometownHustle follows six fearless business owners, dedicated to making it happen in the rural Virginia city of Martinsville. For more information about Hometown Hustle, visit www.hometownhustle.tv

Ever wondered what life is like for small-town business entrepreneurs? It may be a lot different than you think! Teresa Martin is a Martinsville native, Dancing Queen, and Master Fire Baton Twirler! Teresa has been a dance teacher for the past 50 years and has touched so many lives in the midst. Going into 2020, she didn't think the year would be much different than any other, but she was in for quite a ride. Teresa is the owner of Teresa's School of Baton and Dance located at 50 Coffman Dr. in Collinsville, VA | www.teresasonline.com If you enjoy this episode, you can connect more with Teresa and Chelsea by visiting their website. #HometownHustle follows six fearless business owners, dedicated to making it happen in the rural Virginia city of Martinsville. For more information about Hometown Hustle, visit www.hometownhustle.tv

Have you ever wondered what life is like for a small-town Influencer/Blogger? It may be a lot different than you think! When Jailyn was 20 years old, she thought that she would be attending college, graduating, and going into the psychiatric field. But when her scholarship was suddenly revoked without warning, she knew it was time for a different path. She had already been uploading YouTube videos for about three years, but now it was time to take the marketing and graphic design knowledge she had learned and really put it to the test. Three years later, Jailyn has become a successful digital entrepreneur and influencer, with several income streams related to her online presence. Social Butterfly Branding has helped many small businesses grow their online presence with high-quality graphic designs and marketing strategies. ✨ If you enjoy this episode, you can connect more with Social Butterfly Branding by visiting their website: www.wearesocialbutterfly.com or following them on Instagram (@socialbutterflybranding), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wearesocialbutterfly) or Connect with Jailyn personally on Instagram (@JustJailyn) #HometownHustle follows six fearless business owners, dedicated to making it happen in the rural Virginia city of Martinsville. For more information about Hometown Hustle, visit www.hometownhustle.tv

Ever wondered what life is like for small-town business entrepreneurs? It may be a lot different than you think! Wayne Draper is a Martinsville native, Dad (of two), multi-business owner, and Marketing-Maven! Most entrepreneurs panicked when the pandemic came but he saw an opportunity to open up a brand new business! Wayne is the owner of Right Now Remediation, Restoration, & Repair and The TAD Space located in Martinsville, VA✨ If you enjoy this episode, you can connect more with Wayne and The Tad Space by visiting their website, www.thetadspace.com or following the business pages on Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/rightnowrestore/) (https://www.facebook.com/TheTADSpace/). #HometownHustle follows six fearless business owners, dedicated to making it happen in the rural Virginia city of Martinsville. For more information about Hometown Hustle, visit www.hometownhustle.tv

Ever wondered what life is like for small-town business entrepreneurs? It may be a lot different than you think! Herb and Peggy Atwell didn’t plan on opening a brewery when they first moved to Martinsville seven years ago, but when the opportunity presented itself, they knew it was the right thing! He moved to Martinsville with his wife Peggy and they decided to turn their hobby of homebrewing into a full-fledged brewery business. For Herb, Hometown Hustle is about showing that anyone can be an entrepreneur with whatever their hobbies or skills are, it just takes focus, hard work and discipline. Mountain Valley Brewing is Southwestern Virginia's first farm brewery is family-owned and operated since 2017✨ If you enjoy this episode, you can connect more with Mountain Valley Brewing by following them on Instagram (@mountainvalleybrewing) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MountainValleyBrewing) or visit their website (mountainvalleybrewing.com) #HometownHustle follows six fearless business owners, dedicated to making it happen in the rural Virginia city of Martinsville. For more information about Hometown Hustle, visit www.hometownhustle.tv