From Childhood Staple to Grocery Store Favorite: Terranean Herbs & Spices

Tina and Jehona prepare za'atar to ship to an e-commerce customer.

I never thought I’d be able to tour Jasmine Bakery. I grew up going to Aladdin’s on an almost monthly basis, and the pita bread there was a family favorite—especially for my brother, who was the pickiest eater out of all of us. We’d bring a bag home, and it would disappear in about a day. Then our parents would “happen to be in the area” and grab another bag as a treat. On this tour, led by Terranean Herbs & Spices founder Tina Chamoun, I found out that the drawing on the bag is of her mother-in-law.

Partner Spotlight: Getting Literary with Legacy Book Coaching & Consulting

Rebecca’s first Western Reserve Writers’ Conference at Cuyahoga County Public Library was the best iteration in 38 years—and Eryka Parker, who runs Legacy Book Coaching & Consulting, agrees. It’s where the two met six years ago, and they’ve been friends ever since. Eryka has coached dozens of authors through Legacy Book Coaching & Consulting, so… Continue reading Partner Spotlight: Getting Literary with Legacy Book Coaching & Consulting

Partner Spotlight: Becoming an Entrepreneur with The Dalessandro Group

“I think we’ve actually met before,” I said to my then-mentor at a John Carroll networking event, referencing the woman he introduced me to: Gina Dalessandro of The Dalessandro Group. She nodded in agreement. When we reviewed our backgrounds, Gina and I had actually met multiple times before—as contractors for the same company (working on… Continue reading Partner Spotlight: Becoming an Entrepreneur with The Dalessandro Group

Partner Spotlight: The Perfect Photograph with Manifest Media Haus

“Do it the ‘Girl Scout’ way,” L.A. said as we stood by my car. With some creative fabric twists and turns to ensure no one in the row of houses nearby saw anything out their windows, I was able to trade out my shirt and jeans for my second outfit. My friend, Alysse Dalessandro (@readytostare),… Continue reading Partner Spotlight: The Perfect Photograph with Manifest Media Haus