Alex Bulmer is the owner of Three Pillars Bookkeeping, an accounting firm in Forest Lake. From Brooklyn Park, Bulmer’s hometown afforded the opportunity to interact and socialize with people of all demographics. “I learned how to talk to a wide spectrum of people from all different backgrounds,” he says. “Really, people are just people. Regardless... Continue Reading →
Fatoun Ali (Somali Youth & Development Center)
Fatoun Ali is the founder of the Somali Youth & Development Center in St. Paul. From Somalia, a country in east Africa that is home to over 18 million people, Fatoun’s upbringing was a stark contrast to those many in the West experience. From a young age, Fatoun was responsible for the well-being of her... Continue Reading →
Umut & Cosku Kaplan (Coccinella)
Umut and Cosku Kaplan, and their parents, are the owners of Coccinella, a family business which sells olive oil & textiles online, and at their storefront in Edina. From Turkey, Umut and Cosku grew up in the capital city of Ankara, which is home to nearly six million people. Despite being the capital, Ankara often... Continue Reading →