Crossing Intern.ational Borders – Stephanie and Yingmei

  Stephanie Duban, a Business Administration Intern at BGV since June, had originally only planned onstaying with Bad Girl Ventures through August. However, after falling in love with the program and thewomen she found it impossible to leave. She explains, “Working at BGV is a totally different experiencefor me as this is my first job … Continue reading →

Rachel Klosterman – An Ear for Entrepreneurship

If you ask any of the Bad Girls about Rachel Klosterman, we will inform you of all of her talents. From her awesome events as the “Event Planning Intern” and her singing skills, to her fantastic Bill Cosby impressions, Rachel truly does it all. The recent Miami University grad was born in Cincinnati and was raised on 22 … Continue reading →

Girl of Intern.ational Mystery

After three months of being the marketing intern at Bad Girl Ventures and before beginning my final stretch of classes at the University of Cincinnati, I decided I needed a vacation. The day after BGV Cincinnati Spring Graduation, I was boarding a plane for Israel.  I spent two amazing weeks soaking up the sun all … Continue reading →

It’s Official Columbus has it’s First Intern!

Lauren Mueller is a senior at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, majoring in Communication. As a former foster child, she was honored to receive a full scholarship to the university and has worked tirelessly to get the most out of her education. While at Denison, she has been awarded a Communication Department Fellowship for two … Continue reading →

Smarter than a Goldfish

Smartfish Studio & Sustainable Supply is located at 1301 Main St. in the heart of Over-The-Rhine, Cincinnati. This design and art supply store is focused on materials, tools, and resources that are made in the US, produced sustainably, and beyond the basics currently available in the local market. It’s the kind of store this city has … Continue reading →

The Answer to Pregnant Women’s Prayers

Mamadoc was started because Dr. Somi Javaid saw a need in the market for pregnancy products to address a few key pregnancy ailments: · Painful engorgement & weaning · Low back pain · Swollen feet and ankles Their first product, nox addresses painful engorgement and weaning.  It is an adjustable compression garment made using elastic … Continue reading →

In the Dog House with Megan Gourlie

After graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a degree from DAAP, Megan Gourlie felt underwhelmed by her day job and started Dogtown Cincinnati to meet a need that wasn’t fulfilled in the market.  Dogtown Cincinnati is a doggie daycare business near downtown Cincinnati, and yes, they do take cats. She began listing the things that could … Continue reading →

Spicy Bad Girls

Melanie, Theresa and Lynn are three extraordinarily spicy women who own a delicious business. The Spicy Olive is a store that sells gourmet olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Although the business idea was stumbled upon, these long time friends have so much spice that their endeavor is a sure success. Lynn explains, “My parents owned … Continue reading →

C’est Cheese!!!

When thinking of food trucks, what types of food come to mind? Greasy hamburgers, French fries and the occasional Mexican fare are all that can be expected. C’est Cheese Food Truck exceeds these expectations by serving some of the most delicious grilled cheese creations in the greater Cincinnati area. The driving force behind Emily Frank’s … Continue reading →

Terra Strenua: The Journey

There isn’t really one specific reason that led to my decision to start Terra Strenua.  I’d say it was more of a perfect storm-all of the right elements at the right time.  I’m a pretty driven person and I am always looking for ways to challenge myself; I grow unsettled and bored if I’m not.  … Continue reading →