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Brick
by Brick.

Brick by brick — the people, the grind, the story.
A video interview series going inside the businesses that build our communities.

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The Episodes.

2 Episodes
Built From Nothing
Ep. 01
Marcus Reid — Owner, Reid's Barbershop
Built From Nothing
Roxbury, Boston MA

Marcus opened his first chair at 22 with $800 and a lease he couldn't really afford. Now his shop is the spot. He talks about the grind, the regulars, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.

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The Long Way Round
Ep. 02
Deja Okafor — Founder, Suga Studio
The Long Way Round
Dorchester, Boston MA

Deja didn't plan on running a beauty studio — she planned on leaving Boston entirely. Turns out the neighborhood had other plans. A conversation about roots, risk, and building where you come from.

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