Wantina Dawson says as businesses across the country were shutting down during the pandemic, she wanted to bring something happy back to Sanford.

Brandon Erving was working in the medical field as a phlebotomist when he realized he wanted to venture out into the coffee industry.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Beautiful pieces of jewelry are usually worn to enhance your wardrobe but what if these pieces were actually meant for much more? Designer Mackenzie Weise hopes her jewelry not only looks good but empowers and inspires the person wearing it. She calls her designs “mindful jewelry.”“Whether that piece represents strength or that piece represents creativity or appreciation for mother Earth you know when you look at it you think about that,” Weise said. She crafts each piece by hand and most of her designs are delicate pieces inspired by nature. Weise said she wants the jewelry to do more than adorn the body.