The Goods — Business

Although Flint native Kevin Mays didn't quite have a goal of owning a sports team, his love for the game and his hometown led to him becoming the owner of professional basketball team, Flint United.

An uplifting conversation with La'Asia Johnson, founder of the all-natural skin, hair and body care line, Elle Jae Essentials.

Hair and beauty have been key staples in Flint native Corinthian Carouthers II's family for over two decades. Her mother, whom she is named after, founded the Creative Hair School of Cosmetology that has been serving the Flint community since 1999. As a licensed cosmetologist, instructor and co-owner of the school, Corinthian is also creating a legacy of her own with the launch of her online beauty school, Natural Hair Education.

Flint, Michigan natives Carl Johnson Jr. and his wife Alexis are making people's lives easier and healthier with Goodfit Kitchen, a meal prep delivery service that promotes health and wellness. The company's name was inspired by the couple's motto of only wanting to align with things that are a good fit.

Mental health advocate TaWanna Anderson has been doing her part in the mental health field for several years, and in turn, is changing the way we look at mental wellness. The Flint native and mother of two was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in 2016.