Founder Spotlight: Sheila Patel (The Life Bags Company)
Meet Sheila Patel
Company:
The Life Bags Company
We are a buy-one give-one vegan bag company that gives back in the very community our founder would have lived had her parents not immigrated to the States.
Startup Stage:
Bootstrapped
Location:
Skokie, Illinois, USA
What led you to where you are today?
A few years ago I decided that I wanted to lean into working with the children I visited every year in a more substantive manner. So I decided to create a social enterprise that would give back to the community, but also provide a tangible good for the customer to be tied to the community in a very authentic manner.
What do you wish you knew before embarking on your entrepreneurial journey?
That there are so many people out there willing to help if only you would go ask.
What can you help the VEGPRENEUR community with?
I have started a Female Founders Round-table that works with many women who are in the social impact sector who would fit your into your community very well. I would love to connect you to my network.
How can the VEGPRENEUR community help you?
I would love to connect with your network and learn more about others that are working with vegan products, vegan life and even helping people transition into a vegan lifestyle.
Fun fact about you:
I learned how to sword-fight three years ago.
Anything else you would like to share?
I am interesting in meeting mindful people that are in the midst of growing their businesses.
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