EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 31 MIN
The Power of a Story feat. Helen Russell
from Northeastern Next Podcast · host northeasternalumni
Meet Helen Russell, DMSB'88! Shortly after graduating, Helen moved to the Bay Area and decided to forge her own path as an entrepreneur. After co-founding Equator Coffee in 1995, she and her team have grown it from a small business in a garage to having their blends sold in Whole Foods and Kroger's—even opening a shop in Snell Library. Plus, Equator Coffee has recently launched the Northeastern Legacy Blend, where a portion of each purchase supports the university and its initiatives. Purchase Equator Coffee's Northeastern Legacy Blend: https://www.equatorcoffees.com/products/northeastern-university-blend
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Meet Helen Russell, DMSB'88! Shortly after graduating, Helen moved to the Bay Area and decided to forge her own path as an entrepreneur. After co-founding Equator Coffee in 1995, she and her team have grown it from a small business in a garage to having their blends sold in Whole Foods and Kroger's—even opening a shop in Snell Library. Plus, Equator Coffee has recently launched the Northeastern Legacy Blend, where a portion of each purchase supports the university and its initiatives. Purchase Equator Coffee's Northeastern Legacy Blend: https://www.equatorcoffees.com/products/northeastern-university-blend
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