Meet Some of Our Past Yippity Doo Big Idea Grant Recipients!

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I founded ECG after years of witnessing the same communities struggle with litter, limited municipal budgets, and residents eager for flexible paid work. I am deeply passionate about proving that environmental cleanup can be a jobs engine — empowering veterans, retirees, students, and under-employed adults while restoring pride in our neighborhoods.

-Carolyn Fenley

Eco Clean Guardians Inc.

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Estefania Loredo is the founder of SnakSafe, now called SnakRebel, an AI-powered food safety app that protects families with food allergies in situations where every existing tool fails — birthday parties, school cafeterias, restaurants, and potlucks. Estefania is a Chilean-American entrepreneur with 21 years of international business experience. She built SnakSafe’s entire proof of concept — live website, interactive demo, AI Agent, business plan, and waitlist — for under $50

- Snack Safe

SnackSafe

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Fitzgerald Creative Services, LLC, is a creative copywriting brand that helps organizations, nonprofits, and other small businesses connect with their unique audiences and further their organizational goals. I uncover each client’s unique story to craft compelling narratives that resonate with their viewers in the form of news articles, web copy, blogs, social media content, newsletters, press releases, grant applications, and other written content. I’m passionate about helping small businesses grow.

- Laura Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald Creative Services, LLC

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My vision is to make it easier and more affordable for pet parents to find and pay for the right care for their animals. My ideal vision is that no family has to choose between their wallet and their pet’s wellbeing.

- - Tanika

ZooDoc

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Freckle Belly Friends™ is a whimsical world where freckled-bellied animal characters come to life through stories of kindness, courage, and imagination. My passion is building a brand that feels timeless — one that brings comfort, laughter, and a little sparkle of imagination at a moment when we need it most.

- Sarah Liberti

Freckle Belly Friends™

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I’ve always had a passion revolving around horses and a holistic lifestyle. I’m thrilled to be able to share it by creating a safe, welcoming space where others can discover healing, connection, and renewal through horses. With each session, I blend equine connection, mindfulness, and holistic self-care tools to support real transformation and growth.

- Diana Kelley

Healing Horse Touch

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Sisters Inspiring Success, Inc. is committed to supporting women in Hidalgo County as they pursue employment opportunities. We provide complete professional outfits, interview preparation resources, and coaching on workplace ethics to help women build a solid foundation for their professional future.

- Olga & Lorena Regalado

Olga & Lorena Regalado

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We’re not a care agency; we’re a technology-driven platform that connects seniors with “kindsouls” — compassionate companions matched through AI-powered personality assessments and a custom questionnaire. By pairing seniors with companions who share interests and values, we help them rediscover old hobbies or explore new passions.

- Alicia Smith

KindSoul

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My vision is to increase awareness and access to Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAMs)—especially for Black and Brown communities, vulnerable populations, and the small businesses and community organizations that support them.

- Elizabeth Redley

The Diasporic Wellness Collective, LLC

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At Aloha Cut + Cloth, we are a small but mighty garment manufacturing and sublimation printing company based in Hawaiʻi, and we focus on helping local designers, small businesses, and makers bring their ideas to life.

- Camille Heung

Aloha Cut + Cloth

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Montana Apothecary & Compounding, where we focus on personalized medicine in a part of the state that doesn’t have much access to it.

- Shelbi Witt

Montana Apothecary & Compounding

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Our startup is committed to pioneering the development of bioluminescent plants, merging the beauty of natural flora with the functionality of sustainable, biological lighting.

- Kristen McGreevy

AuraFLora

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Stella Anastasia’s 30+ year career as a graphic designer and lifelong obsession with baking have collided to create TART BREAK, a woman-owned and independently run home bakery.

- Stella Anastasia

Tart Break

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Through spa-themed parties, workshops, and personal development programs, Shenicka Madden strives to teach self-love, self-care, and confidence in a fun and engaging way.

- Shenicka Madden

The Princess Room Parties

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Carmella Alexander is a children’s book author who writes inclusive stories featuring special needs children as superheroes.

- Carmella Alexander

Capublishing LLC

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Natalie Smallwood is in the process of opening an Orlando, Florida-based pet bakery dedicated to celebrating dogs from all walks of life while making a meaningful impact on shelter animals in need. Mia’s Munchies will offer pup-friendly mini cakes and desserts.

- Natalie Smallwood

Mia's Munchies

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Allison Pattion’s passion is educating young children by providing resources that establish a fun, safe foundation for their learning journey.

- Allison Pattion

Print-N-Go Printables

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Skye Bailey is the CEO of Brooklyn B.A.R. Productions, a socially engaged art practice that embraces Halloween for wellness.

- Skye Bailey

Brooklyn B.A.R. Productions, LLC

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As a single mother with a passion for making a positive impact, I founded Savy Gurl Fashion in 2013 to redefine fashion as a source of empowerment and self-love

- Latoya Jackson

Savy Gurl Fashion

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I am so passionate about supporting and creating a space for all women entrepreneurs to feel seen, heard and empowered

- Lauren Garcia

Bloom Social Club

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Over the past 13 years, I have been an advocate for helping young people realize their power so they can make a positive difference in the world.

- Rasheda Williams

Empowered Flower Girl

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It’s our mission to revolutionize society’s perception of grief and mental illness. We offer a unique combination of counseling PLUS concierge services. We take as much stress off of your plate as possible so that you can focus on what matters most: yourself and your healing.

- Samantha Ruth

SamanthaRuth.com

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Talena Handley, founder of Girlie Garage empowers women through automotive education and consulting so they don’t get taken advantage of at auto shops. Education: in-person workshops & free digital content (Instagram and YouTube). Consulting: Second opinions on shop quotes, answering automotive questions (including DIY questions).

- Talena Handley

Girlie Garage

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By chance or fate I invented a skincare mask treatment because I could not find anything on the market to soothe my painful acne and was safe to use on broken, inflamed skin. I have transformed my complexion and am ready to share my discovery with the world. With the proper marketing and distribution, I know I can help others and transform lives.

- Valen Golden

Miracle Muck

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