She refused to lay off her bar staff during COVID — so she built a nonalcoholic cocktail brand that's now sold nationwide

During the pandemic, the owner of a Cleveland speakeasy refused to lay off her staff, so she created Blind Tiger, a line of nonalcoholic canned cocktails. Initially a way to keep her employees busy, the brand has now expanded to sell nationwide, from local Northeast Ohio shops to Amazon. This entrepreneurial move not only saved jobs but also turned into a successful venture, showcasing how creative solutions can thrive even in challenging times.