Meet the original entrepreneurs. My new life stories series highlights trailblazing older adults who continue to leave a mark on their communities.

Elwood Edwards - A Lifetime of Work in Television with a Special Past
December 06, 2016

By David Markovich
Culture Honey Magazine
Some might say he has a “famous” reputation, but for Wally Amos, life is about living in the moment. Having already founded one of the most recognizable cookie companies on the market, Amos recently became the oldest entrepreneur to present on ABC’s Shark Tank at the age of 80. Founded in 1975, the Famous Amos brand remains a staple among cookie connoisseurs nationwide. And while Amos eventually sold his company, he’s again on a quest to bring people joy through his cookies...

September 27, 2016
By David Markovich
Culture Honey Magazine
With only $2,000 in his pocket, Joe Coulombe sought out to create Pronto Markets. A recent graduate of Stanford University, Coulombe saw an opportunity to open up a convenience store with extended hours in the Los Angeles area. Nearly six decades later, Coulombe’s cultural impact on his company remains very much intact, even after selling it to the prestigious Albrecht family in 1979...