Laid-Off Couple Builds Shoe Company with 600 Employees
When Marina and Ricardo Larroudé lost their jobs during the pandemic, they turned uncertainty into opportunity. Five years later, their shoe company employs 600 people across two countries.
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Oregon Soap Shop Hits 5 Years After Pandemic Launch
A mother who lost her child turned grief into a thriving business that beat the odds. Penelope's Soaps and Such just celebrated five years in downtown Madras, Oregon, defying statistics that show only half of small businesses make it this far.
Young Chef Turns Tokyo Suburb Garden Into French Restaurant
A 29-year-old chef transformed his wife's family property into an intimate farm-to-table restaurant, growing 30 vegetables and herbs just steps from the dining room. What started during the pandemic has become a destination worth the trip.