<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Leah Harris and her fiancé moved from Washington, DC, to a small town in Arkansas, where they were inspired by the high number of self-employed individuals to open a lakeside burger and po'boy shop.</li><li>Leah Harris, who initially planned to keep her office job and assist at the restaurant part-time, found herself working full-time on the business after being laid off, taking on various roles including administrative tasks and marketing efforts.</li><li>The couple faced challenges in their restaurant business, such as adjusting operating hours and pivoting their strategy to include showcasing local musicians, but have no regrets after five years of owning a business they love.</li></ul>

After years in a big city, we moved to a small town in Arkansas. Now, we've built a community and careers we love.

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