The Big YES

We sit down (and row) with Grace Hitchcock to talk about building Hotworks Canton and growing a business through patience, persistence, and community. Grace shares how her journey began with a love for Hotworks, led to the first location at Towne Lake, and is now expanding toward Holly Springs, GA. This conversation explores the realities of entrepreneurship, finding the right timing, navigating challenges, and creating a business that serves the local community. Grace also opens up about working with her mom, the unique Hotworks workout model, and what it takes to keep saying yes even when the path forward isn’t always clear.
If you’re a local entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or someone waiting for the right opportunity, this episode is a reminder that meaningful growth takes courage, consistency, and trust in the process.

Two companies…years of events…one shared vision.
What started as separate projects grew into something bigger, and Georgia Art Events was born. This is where you’ll find information on all North Georgia Art festivals. Stay updated with artist features, music highlights, and all the ways we are growing the arts culture in our towns.

Visit Menagerie on Main in Canton GA and www.georgiaartevents.com

What does it take to build more than a coffee shop? In Episode 1 of The Big YES, we visit Stitch Coffee in Canton, Georgia, where owner Anna Dower shares the story behind the café, the meaning of the name "Stitch," and her vision for creating a place where community comes first. Grab a coffee and join us for a conversation about entrepreneurship, purpose, and the people who make a town feel like home.

Stitch Coffee
135 Reinhardt College Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
Phone: (770) 688-6035