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Start Up

This series offers viewers an up-close and personal look into the world of the modern American entrepreneur. As complicated as starting a business may seem, the goal is to demystify the process by sharing the real life experiences of average Americans who are taking control of their own destiny while creating jobs for others. Over 90% of all companies in America are small businesses. Those small businesses employee over 50% of all people working in this country. Today's media rarely focus on the stories of those Americans and their hard work, despite small-businesses being the backbone of the country. "Start Up" is a explores the next generation of American business owners and the dreams that drive them.

Start Up  
  • Dream First Studios- Baltimore, MD
    Monday, July 22
    6:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Don Trunk is a music producer dedicated to giving artists a space to be themselves and create music in a safe and comfortable environment. From recording music in his grandma's basement to building a highly reputable full-service studio, Don is helping to make artists dreams come true.
  • Dream First Studios- Baltimore, MD
    Monday, July 29
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Don Trunk is a music producer dedicated to giving artists a space to be themselves and create music in a safe and comfortable environment. From recording music in his grandma's basement to building a highly reputable full-service studio, Don is helping to make artists dreams come true.
  • Surfsup: Portersville, PA
    Monday, July 29
    6:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Ian Smith the owner of SurfSup, a company that offers guided standup whitewater Paddle Boarding tours and instruction. Ian turned four paddleboards and a vision into a successful company that mentors inner city youth through ecological education, Ian is doing well, by doing good.
  • Surfsup: Portersville, PA
    Monday, August 5
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Ian Smith the owner of SurfSup, a company that offers guided standup whitewater Paddle Boarding tours and instruction. Ian turned four paddleboards and a vision into a successful company that mentors inner city youth through ecological education, Ian is doing well, by doing good.
  • Essex Squeeze: Lower East Side, Manhattan NYC
    Monday, August 5
    6:32 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    La Cruz are the owners of Essex Squeeze, a juice bar that offers a healthy taste of New York City flavor. From running bridges in NYC to serving up delicious juice, Cedric and Charles are focused on helping people find a healthy balance through exercise and nutrition.
  • Essex Squeeze: Lower East Side, Manhattan NYC
    Monday, August 12
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    La Cruz are the owners of Essex Squeeze, a juice bar that offers a healthy taste of New York City flavor. From running bridges in NYC to serving up delicious juice, Cedric and Charles are focused on helping people find a healthy balance through exercise and nutrition.
  • Olde Town Overhaul: New Kensington, PA
    Monday, August 12
    6:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Mike Malcanas is the founder of Olde Towne Overhaul, a company on a mission to revive Downtown New Kensington and open doors for new business owners. Mike started with a vision of what "could be" for the city of New Kensington, and his efforts are changing the future of this Pennsylvania community.
  • Olde Town Overhaul: New Kensington, PA
    Monday, August 19
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Mike Malcanas is the founder of Olde Towne Overhaul, a company on a mission to revive Downtown New Kensington and open doors for new business owners. Mike started with a vision of what "could be" for the city of New Kensington, and his efforts are changing the future of this Pennsylvania community.
  • Conconnect: Harlem, NYC
    Monday, August 19
    6:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Founded by Andre Peart, Conconnect is a company that has revolutionized the process of reentry by connecting formerly incarcerated people with services instantly. Going through the process himself, Andre recognized the challenges that were leading to high recidivism rates, and decided to create a system that would give the formerly incarcerated a real chance at successful re-entry.
  • Conconnect: Harlem, NYC
    Monday, August 26
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Founded by Andre Peart, Conconnect is a company that has revolutionized the process of reentry by connecting formerly incarcerated people with services instantly. Going through the process himself, Andre recognized the challenges that were leading to high recidivism rates, and decided to create a system that would give the formerly incarcerated a real chance at successful re-entry.
  • Churn Homemade Ice Cream and Coffee: Gibsonia, PA
    Monday, August 26
    6:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Churn is a business committed to coffee, community and delicious homemade Ice Cream. Founder Kelley Costa has overcome enormous health challenges to create a successful, multilocation homemade ice cream and coffee shop.
  • Churn Homemade Ice Cream and Coffee: Gibsonia, PA
    Monday, September 2
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Churn is a business committed to coffee, community and delicious homemade Ice Cream. Founder Kelley Costa has overcome enormous health challenges to create a successful, multilocation homemade ice cream and coffee shop.
  • Water Song: Baltimore, MD
    Monday, September 2
    6:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Water Song is a restaurant that brings the traditions and flavors from founder Colin Liang's hometown of Yunnan Province, China. Originally coming to America to study business, Colin's life took a series of twists and turns that led him right back to his roots.
  • Water Song: Baltimore, MD
    Monday, September 9
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Water Song is a restaurant that brings the traditions and flavors from founder Colin Liang's hometown of Yunnan Province, China. Originally coming to America to study business, Colin's life took a series of twists and turns that led him right back to his roots.
  • Black and Mobile: Philadelphia, PA
    Monday, September 9
    6:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    David and Aaron Cabello are the founders of Black and Mobile. A food delivery company that is on a mission to help elevate underserved black owned businesses. Focused on businesses that are often overlooked, Black and Mobile provides them with the technology they need to not only expand their customer base and stay competitive in this rapid changing economy.
  • Black and Mobile: Philadelphia, PA
    Monday, September 16
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    David and Aaron Cabello are the founders of Black and Mobile. A food delivery company that is on a mission to help elevate underserved black owned businesses. Focused on businesses that are often overlooked, Black and Mobile provides them with the technology they need to not only expand their customer base and stay competitive in this rapid changing economy.
  • Timbuk2 Academy: Trenton, NJ
    Monday, September 16
    6:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Ayana Abdul-Raheem, the founder of Timbuk2 Academy, a private, independent institution that offers high-quality holistic, arts and education and personal development programs for girls/young ladies ages 9-22. Ayana has committed herself to teaching young ladies that they are born worthy, unleashing their full potential through amazing experiences and life-based education.
  • Timbuk2 Academy: Trenton, NJ
    Monday, September 23
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Ayana Abdul-Raheem, the founder of Timbuk2 Academy, a private, independent institution that offers high-quality holistic, arts and education and personal development programs for girls/young ladies ages 9-22. Ayana has committed herself to teaching young ladies that they are born worthy, unleashing their full potential through amazing experiences and life-based education.
  • Module: Pittsburgh, PA
    Monday, September 23
    6:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Brian Gaudio and Drew Brisley founded Module, a company that builds customizable, energy efficient Modular homes. Brian had a dream of combating the housing crisis with qualitycontrolled housing built in a fraction of the time of traditional construction. With Module, Brian and Drew are seeing that vision come to life.
  • Module: Pittsburgh, PA
    Monday, September 30
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Brian Gaudio and Drew Brisley founded Module, a company that builds customizable, energy efficient Modular homes. Brian had a dream of combating the housing crisis with qualitycontrolled housing built in a fraction of the time of traditional construction. With Module, Brian and Drew are seeing that vision come to life.

 

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  • The Rounds: Philadelphia, PA
    Monday, July 22
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Alex Torrey is a former CIA employee who founded The Rounds, a company that refills your nonperishable pantry items and picks up your empty containers. Like the modern-day milkman, but for sustainable staples. Focused on reducing waste and creating convenience, The Rounds are on their way to becoming a household name.
  • Apogee Air: Waterford, MI
    Sunday, July 21
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Apogee Air, a company that provides flight training, aircraft management and pilot services. This is a story about making sacrifices for a long-term goal.
  • East End Market: Orlando, FL
    Wednesday, July 17
    4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    East End Market, a food hall and neighborhood market. This is a story about one person's dedication to growing small business in their community.
  • The Rounds: Philadelphia, PA
    Monday, July 15
    6:31 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Alex Torrey is a former CIA employee who founded The Rounds, a company that refills your nonperishable pantry items and picks up your empty containers. Like the modern-day milkman, but for sustainable staples. Focused on reducing waste and creating convenience, The Rounds are on their way to becoming a household name.
  • Hex Ferments: Baltimore, MD
    Monday, July 15
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Maegan Carpenter grew up canning with her family, but she never thought she'd turn fermenting foods into a career. After countless licensing and zoning challenges, she and her husband founded Hex Ferments, a successful company that uses traditional fermentation to preserve and transform local, organic ingredients into nourishing foods.
  • Baobab Fare: Detroit, MI
    Sunday, July 14
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Baobab Fare, a restaurant that serves up traditional East African dishes from their hometown of Burundi, Africa. This is a story about sharing your culture with the community.
  • Brian Lefeve: St. Clair Shores, MI
    Wednesday, July 10
    4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Brian LeFeve, a life coach focused on Human Optimization and helping individuals live their best life. This is a story about taking the uncomfortable steps necessary to living your best life.
  • Hex Ferments: Baltimore, MD
    Monday, July 8
    6:31 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Maegan Carpenter grew up canning with her family, but she never thought she'd turn fermenting foods into a career. After countless licensing and zoning challenges, she and her husband founded Hex Ferments, a successful company that uses traditional fermentation to preserve and transform local, organic ingredients into nourishing foods.
  • Valencia Key: Philadelphia, PA
    Monday, July 8
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    From growing up in homeless shelters, to owning a brand that's sold on QVC, Lia Key overcame enormous obstacles to make her dream a reality. Lia is the founder of the Philadelphia based jewelry brand "Valencia Key", a company on a mission to help people believe in themselves and find their light.
  • Module: Pittsburgh, PA
    Sunday, July 7
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Brian Gaudio and Drew Brisley founded Module, a company that builds customizable, energy efficient Modular homes. Brian had a dream of combating the housing crisis with qualitycontrolled housing built in a fraction of the time of traditional construction. With Module, Brian and Drew are seeing that vision come to life.
  • Apogee Air: Waterford, MI
    Wednesday, July 3
    4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Apogee Air, a company that provides flight training, aircraft management and pilot services. This is a story about making sacrifices for a long-term goal.
  • Valencia Key: Philadelphia, PA
    Monday, July 1
    6:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    From growing up in homeless shelters, to owning a brand that's sold on QVC, Lia Key overcame enormous obstacles to make her dream a reality. Lia is the founder of the Philadelphia based jewelry brand "Valencia Key", a company on a mission to help people believe in themselves and find their light.
  • Timbuk2 Academy: Trenton, NJ
    Sunday, June 30
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Ayana Abdul-Raheem, the founder of Timbuk2 Academy, a private, independent institution that offers high-quality holistic, arts and education and personal development programs for girls/young ladies ages 9-22. Ayana has committed herself to teaching young ladies that they are born worthy, unleashing their full potential through amazing experiences and life-based education.
  • Baobab Fare: Detroit, MI
    Wednesday, June 26
    4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Baobab Fare, a restaurant that serves up traditional East African dishes from their hometown of Burundi, Africa. This is a story about sharing your culture with the community.
  • Black and Mobile: Philadelphia, PA
    Sunday, June 23
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    David and Aaron Cabello are the founders of Black and Mobile. A food delivery company that is on a mission to help elevate underserved black owned businesses. Focused on businesses that are often overlooked, Black and Mobile provides them with the technology they need to not only expand their customer base and stay competitive in this rapid changing economy.
  • Wolverine Pickleball: Ann Arbor, MI
    Wednesday, June 19
    4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Wolverine Pickleball, a business on a mission to elevate the sport of Pickleball in SE Michigan. This is a story about ambition and the power of community.
  • Water Song: Baltimore, MD
    Sunday, June 16
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Water Song is a restaurant that brings the traditions and flavors from founder Colin Liang's hometown of Yunnan Province, China. Originally coming to America to study business, Colin's life took a series of twists and turns that led him right back to his roots.
  • The Lip Bar: Detroit, MI
    Wednesday, June 12
    4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The Lip Bar, a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand on a mission to help change the way you think about beauty. This is a story about relentless personal belief and building a brand from scratch.
  • CritterPro: Jacksonville, FL
    Wednesday, June 5
    4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    CritterPro, a company on a mission to help people wildlife related issues that may be impacting their home. This is a story about bad partnerships and starting from scratch.
  • Churn Homemade Ice Cream and Coffee: Gibsonia, PA
    Sunday, June 2
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Churn is a business committed to coffee, community and delicious homemade Ice Cream. Founder Kelley Costa has overcome enormous health challenges to create a successful, multilocation homemade ice cream and coffee shop.