2026 Central Ohio Spotlight Presenters Announced!
Seven inspiring entrepreneurs from Central Ohio will step into the spotlight at the SEA Change Showcase event on Tuesday, July 28 for a shot at substantial cash and in-kind awards.
Each presenter will take the stage for 7 minutes—giving them space to tell their story, wow the judges, and win the crowd. (That means you!)
Meet the seven presenters
1. Barley Moon Botanicals
We are beekeepers focused on mental health. Honey bees help anxiety, depression and specifically PTSD.
Founder: Keith Barley & Megan Barley
Instagram: @barleymoonbotanicals
Facebook: Barley Moon Botanicals
TikTok: @Barleymoonbotanicals
Website: barleymoonbotanicals.com
2. Frisch Family Farms
Frisch Family Farms started with a vision to emulate the neighborly nature of mushrooms by providing healthy, local foods and resources throughout our communities.
Founder: Braedon Frisch
Facebook: Frisch Family Farms
Website: frischfarms.com
3. Helpnet Solutions
HelpNet is a mission driven technology company committed to supporting marginalized and vulnerable individuals by strengthening the communities around them.
Founders & Team: Andrew Love | Matthew Metzger | Christy Schaffner
LinkedIn: HelpNet Solutions
Website: helpnetsolutions.com
4. homegroup
Homegroup is a platform designed to support recovery communities and peer-led support groups.
Founder: Ryan McKeith
Website: homegroup.tech
5. Nurse Angela LLC
Nurse Angela LLC provides comfortable and accessible clothing for individuals with chest central lines.
Founder: Angela Shaw
Facebook: nurse.angela.llc
TikTok: @angelashaw018
Website: nurseangelallc.com
PRETTY TALK LLC
PRETTY TALK transforms how people understand themselves and communicate with others by curating and cultivating brave conversations.
Founder: Jasmine Davis
LinkedIn: PRETTY TALK LLC
Instagram: @prettytalkllc
Facebook: prettytalkllc
TikTok: @prettytalkllc
Website: prettytalkllc.com
The Gathering of Black Women (GOBW)
The Gathering of Black Women (GOBW) is a platform that creates intentional spaces where professional women—particularly Black and brown women—build meaningful relationships, engage in thoughtful dialogue, and explore the city through curated experiences and collaborative programming.
Founder: Kimberly Cole
LinkedIn: The Gathering of Black Women (GOBW)
Instagram: @gobw.co
Website: eventbrite.com/cc/the-gathering-of-black-women-2343789
Don’t miss the grand finale!
These ventures are READY to share their visions—and you can have a front row seat. Come watch it live on July 28 in Columbus, Ohio!
