When brainstorming names for her new Michigan-made hummus, Hannah Awada noted that a lot of hummus companies list the product last in their names. She wanted to make sure customers know that Hummus Goodness puts hummus first.

Owning a business with your partner has its “benefits and disadvantages”, says Gabriel. The line between work life and home life can grow somewhat thin. “We get to share in the experience and build this together,” says Gabriel. “Overall it’s been a great experience”.

Before his creation of scones and other baked goods, Elwin Greenwald went to school for photography and graphic design. Soon after graduating, Greenwald discovered and developed his love of food as an artistic medium. In order to broaden his talents, he made the decision to travel to France to train with world-renowned chefs.