From College Idea to Coffee Empire: The Inspiring Journey of Teal Cooper

Welcome back to The In-Between Podcast! In this episode of the Inbetween Podcast, I am thrilled to be joined by Teal Cooper, a 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 award winner and co-founder of the beverage tech company VendiBean. Teal shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, which started during her senior year of college with a late-night call from her brother that spawned the idea for VendiBean. We dive into the challenges and pivotal moments, including an unexpected pivot to office coffee solutions. Teal also opens up about her profound personal experience with jaw surgery and recovery, which significantly impacted her self-discovery and perspective on life and business. Our discussion covers the importance of resilience, the impact of manifestation and positive energy, and balancing personal well-being with work. Teal's story is a testament to overcoming obstacles and believing in one's vision and path.   What You'll Hear: Meet Teal Cooper and VendiBean The Birth of VendiBean Early Challenges and Pivots COVID-19 Impact and Recovery Manifestation and Personal Growth Entrepreneurial Mindset and Grit Intuition and Decision Making Teal's Personal Health Journey Healing from Surgery: A Journey of Self-Love The Loneliness of Recovery Mental Preparation and Self-Development Lessons in Resilience and Business The Debate on Hustle Culture Balancing Work and Personal Life Overcoming the Comparison Trap Embracing Failure as a Stepping Stone Manifestation and Creating Your Dream Life Final Thoughts and Gratitude Connect with Teal: @teal.cooper | @vendibean | Website Check out their 30 Under 30 Forbes Feature : Here    Let's Connect: @inbetweenconvos | @kassidy.owen