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.

Sun, Mar 30	1:30 P.M.	Bwi Contractors - Dallas, Texas NH World (11.3) After her first successful flip when she was in her early 20's, Stacie has been on a mission to bring affordable housing to the market while mentoring others to do the same.
Wed, Apr 2	6:00 A.M.	Desert Creek Honey - Blue Ridge, Texas NH Create (11.4) Developing a passion for bees at the age of 12 when he won a beehive in a contest, Blake's interest in apiculture only increased into adulthood, driving him to start Desert Creek Honey, a company that sells raw, unfiltered honey and all things beekeeping to support a new generation of beekeepers.
Sat, Apr 5	8:30 A.M.	Ampersand - Fort Worth, Texas NH Explore (11.2) A coffee house by day and lounge by night, Ampersand is taking the Dallas/Fort Worth area by storm with a fresh and youthful approach to hospitality.
Sun, Apr 6	1:30 P.M.	Herbal Goodness - McKinney, Texas NH World (11.3) Feeling unfulfilled in her high-level corporate job, Unoma decided to pursue a path that provided more meaning and purpose in her life by creating Herbal Goodness, a superfood company that supports women and girls in need.
Wed, Apr 9	6:00 A.M.	Just Elope - Dallas, Texas NH Create (11.4) Wearing a Walmart dress purchased on the way to city hall wasn't the wedding Jennifer ever dreamed of, but it was all the motivation that she needed to start Just Elope, a business that specializes in micro weddings for people who want a beautiful wedding on a smaller scale.
Sat, Apr 12	8:30 A.M.	Desert Creek Honey - Blue Ridge, Texas NH Explore (11.2) Developing a passion for bees at the age of 12 when he won a beehive in a contest, Blake's interest in apiculture only increased into adulthood, driving him to start Desert Creek Honey, a company that sells raw, unfiltered honey and all things beekeeping to support a new generation of beekeepers.
Sun, Apr 13	1:30 P.M.	Baobab Fare: Detroit, MI NH World (11.3) Baobab Fare, a restaurant that serves up traditional East African dishes from their hometown of Burundi, Africa.
Wed, Apr 16	6:00 A.M.	Magdalena's Catering and Events - Fort Worth, Texas NH Create (11.4) Husband and wife team, Paige and Juan met while working at a popular restaurant before creating Magdalena's Catering and Events, which has become one of Fort Worth's premier catering companies with a food truck, a permanent supper club, and a Spanish tapas restaurant.
Sat, Apr 19	8:30 A.M.	Just Elope - Dallas, Texas NH Explore (11.2) Wearing a Walmart dress purchased on the way to city hall wasn't the wedding Jennifer ever dreamed of, but it was all the motivation that she needed to start Just Elope, a business that specializes in micro weddings for people who want a beautiful wedding on a smaller scale.
Sun, Apr 20	1:30 P.M.	Apogee Air: Waterford, MI NH World (11.3) Apogee Air, a company that provides flight training, aircraft management and pilot services.
Wed, Apr 23	6:00 A.M.	Blade Craft Barber Academy - Dallas, Texas NH Create (11.4) Challenging the perception of what a barber should look like, Lilly is training a new generation of barbers with her groundbreaking business, Blade Craft Barber Academy in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas, Texas.
Sat, Apr 26	8:30 A.M.	Magdalena's Catering and Events - Fort Worth, Texas NH Explore (11.2) Husband and wife team, Paige and Juan met while working at a popular restaurant before creating Magdalena's Catering and Events, which has become one of Fort Worth's premier catering companies with a food truck, a permanent supper club, and a Spanish tapas restaurant.
Sun, Apr 27	1:30 P.M.	Brian Lefeve: St. Clair Shores, MI NH World (11.3) Brian LeFeve, a life coach focused on Human Optimization and helping individuals live their best life.
Wed, Apr 30	6:00 A.M.	J.C Scott - Dallas, Texas NH Create (11.4) When his future mentor walked out on stage in a perfectly crafted custom suit, everything changed for Jacob, founder of J.
Sat, May 3	8:30 A.M.	Blade Craft Barber Academy - Dallas, Texas NH Explore (11.2) Challenging the perception of what a barber should look like, Lilly is training a new generation of barbers with her groundbreaking business, Blade Craft Barber Academy in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas, Texas.
Sat, May 10	8:30 A.M.	J.C Scott - Dallas, Texas NH Explore (11.2) When his future mentor walked out on stage in a perfectly crafted custom suit, everything changed for Jacob, founder of J.