new orleans is what put carmel curves on the map. >> reporter: if someone wants to become a carmel curve the requirement? >> you have to be a me mail afe be a motorcycle. you come hang out for 90 days. you have to do rides and parties and a community service event. if you can handle setting up an event on your own, you'll flow right in with us. >> reporter: it's been 11 years since they first took to the street. drew is one of the founders with several businesses around new orleans. >> i never in my wildest dreams thought oprah would call us up to do anything. i never thought it would be this big. this is my shop. i started out doing vinyl work. i used to customize all of carmel curve's clothing. i got to good that i started a t shirt shop. >> reporter: your business started out of the group? >> exactly. yeah. it started from me helping my sisters out. it's all about starting. once you start and you start moving toward it, work hard at it and you can do it. >> reporter: i want to ride a motorcycle. >> really? >> reporter: yeah. >> it's not that hard. you know how to r >> reporter: yes. >