Emily Salmonson is the owner of The Green House, a plant-themed cocktail lounge in Iowa City. “We are all about comfort and hospitality at The Green House and strive to become a place for everyone to enjoy greenery all year round.”
Fabulous People
Fabulous People: Linda Tong
Des Moines-based Linda Tong is the CEO of Linda Tong Planners. “I started Linda Tong Planners in 2017 when I would create entirely handwritten planners for co-workers and friends. [The company] has expanded to more stationery such as notepads, notebooks/journals, stickers and more.”
Fabulous People: Bridget Good
Bridget Good is the owner of Iowa-based b.e.good mobile boutique. “As a clothing boutique, b.e.good carries affordable clothing for a classic, yet effortless look. I believe women at any age should feel happy, comfortable and stylish in the clothing they are in.”
Fabulous People: Lauren Lohse
Aesthetics nurse injector Lauren Lohse started LL Beauty, located at Valor & Violet Salon in Ames, in March 2022 after a career as an ER nurse. “I help others feel rejuvenated and refreshed.”
Fabulous People: Nailah Abdullah
Nailah Abdullah is an Iowa-based model and dancer, who has danced professionally for four years. “I have been modeling and representing myself as a brand for about two years now.”
Fabulous People: Katie Lipsett
Katie Lipsett of Cedar Rapids is the owner of Hello Digital, a social media marketing company with a purpose of helping other businesses grow through content marketing and advertising on social media.
Fabulous People: Elli Jennings
Elli Jennings is a real estate agent with Jennings Real Estate Team, a family-run real estate company servicing Central Iowa. “We like to support local and showcase what we love about living and making a home in Iowa.”
Fabulous People: Preston Geerts
Preston Geerts is the manager of Textile TapHaus, a satellite taproom of Textile Brewing Company in Dyersville. Textile TapHaus is located in a newly-renovated building in Downtown Atkins, with 24 taps of local Iowa craft beers and ciders and famous massive soft pretzels on its menu.
Fabulous People: Anna Wilson
Anna Wilson is the co-owner of Glyn Mawr Winery and The Local in uptown Mount Vernon. “We have created a one-of-a-kind experience for you to enjoy at our winery. It’s a bit of history, classic touches and a feeling of familiarity and memories from years ago.”
Fabulous People: Lexy Larson
Lexy Larson is a body-positive Iowa-based boudoir photographer, starting Boudoir by Lexy in 2017. “I love showcasing the work of art that is the human body, as well as its sensuality.”