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EPISODE · May 2, 2025 · 39 MIN

Chasing Dreams, Steeping Tea: Mo's Plant Pantry

from No Street Lights Podcast - Real Stories on Mental Health, Resilience, and Growth · host Aaron Ash and Tim Brunicardi

“What drives a 16 year old to start her own tea company, and how does she stay grounded while juggling school, work, and entrepreneurship?”In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Morgan Taplin, the founder of Mo’s Plant Pantry, to explore her journey as a teenage business owner crafting loose-leaf teas with passion, purpose, and a whole lot of patience. From failed gardens and flavor experiments to launching a brand that’s rooted in culture and authenticity, Morgan proves that age has nothing to do with impact.🍵 Things You’ll Find in This Episode:How Morgan turned her failed plants into a thriving tea brandThe delicate art (and occasional fire hazard) of dehydrating fruitsWhy she’s expanding into skincare, soaps, and even tea infused hand lotionHer favorite blends (including hibiscus!) and how they’re madeReal talk about burnout, passion, and staying inspired in a crowded marketHow to support small business dreams, especially ones with big heartIf you’ve ever doubted whether you’re “too young” or “too late” to chase your dream, let Morgan’s story remind you: passion is timeless, and purpose is powerful.☕ Explore Mo’s Plant Pantry: https://mo-s-plant-pantry.company.site/🎧 Listen to the Full Episode:➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XYqnfFeQgMdBd1mR2TY3M➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-street-lights-podcast/id1546921879➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoStreetLightsPodcast🌐 Visit Us: https://nostreetlights.org✨ Join the NSLP Community:➡️ Patreon (Free & Paid Tiers): https://www.patreon.com/NoStreetLights➡️ Discord: https://discord.gg/sWRj4MNbYg➡️ Get 10% off your first month of therapy: https://betterhelp.com/nslp💡 Want to support No Street Lights Inc. and empower more voices like Morgan’s?🔗 Donate or join our mission: https://fundly.com/light-the-way-support-mental-health-community-growth📩 Contact us: [email protected]🎵 Music by Hyland Markle – Instagram: @hylandmarkle🔖 #MorganTaplin #MosPlantPantry #TeenEntrepreneur #YoungBlackEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinessSpotlight #LooseLeafTea #TeaLovers #CulinaryArts #NoStreetLightsPodcast #MentalHealthMatters #TeaWithSoul #SupportLocal

“What drives a 16 year old to start her own tea company, and how does she stay grounded while juggling school, work, and entrepreneurship?”In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Morgan Taplin, the founder of Mo’s Plant Pantry, to explore her journey as a teenage business owner crafting loose-leaf teas with passion, purpose, and a whole lot of patience. From failed gardens and flavor experiments to launching a brand that’s rooted in culture and authenticity, Morgan proves that age has nothing to do with impact.🍵 Things You’ll Find in This Episode:How Morgan turned her failed plants into a thriving tea brandThe delicate art (and occasional fire hazard) of dehydrating fruitsWhy she’s expanding into skincare, soaps, and even tea infused hand lotionHer favorite blends (including hibiscus!) and how they’re madeReal talk about burnout, passion, and staying inspired in a crowded marketHow to support small business dreams, especially ones with big heartIf you’ve ever doubted whether you’re “too young” or “too late” to chase your dream, let Morgan’s story remind you: passion is timeless, and purpose is powerful.☕ Explore Mo’s Plant Pantry: https://mo-s-plant-pantry.company.site/🎧 Listen to the Full Episode:➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XYqnfFeQgMdBd1mR2TY3M➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-street-lights-podcast/id1546921879➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoStreetLightsPodcast🌐 Visit Us: https://nostreetlights.org✨ Join the NSLP Community:➡️ Patreon (Free & Paid Tiers): https://www.patreon.com/NoStreetLights➡️ Discord: https://discord.gg/sWRj4MNbYg➡️ Get 10% off your first month of therapy: https://betterhelp.com/nslp💡 Want to support No Street Lights Inc. and empower more voices like Morgan’s?🔗 Donate or join our mission: https://fundly.com/light-the-way-support-mental-health-community-growth📩 Contact us: [email protected]🎵 Music by Hyland Markle – Instagram: @hylandmarkle🔖 #MorganTaplin #MosPlantPantry #TeenEntrepreneur #YoungBlackEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinessSpotlight #LooseLeafTea #TeaLovers #CulinaryArts #NoStreetLightsPodcast #MentalHealthMatters #TeaWithSoul #SupportLocal

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