Founder Spotlight: Dawn Richard (Papa Ted’s)
Meet Dawn Richard
Company:
Papa Ted’s
We are New Orlean’s first eco-friendly experience. This is where sustainable art and plant-based food collide.
Startup Stage:
Bootstrapped
Locations:
New Orleans, USA
What led you to where you are today?
After being homeless after Hurricane Katrina and losing my Grandfather to the storm, I’ve come full circle to be able to name the business after him and create a space for a local community that has been through so much.
What do you wish you knew before embarking on your entrepreneurial journey?
That patience is valuable and timing is everything. Your community is everything and can help build your brand.
What can you help the VEGPRENEUR community with?
I’m here to be a vessel. I’d like to be a part of anything that helps me grow and network with my peers to raise awareness for healthy living.
How can the VEGPRENEUR community help you?
Marketing. I’d love to be among my peers to help learn and develop a “tribe”.
Fun fact about you:
I’m in the pop music group Danity Kane
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