The Veterans Growing America Podcast
Welcome to "The Veterans Growing America Podcast," hosted by the insightful duo, Donnell Johns and R.L. Simmons. This engaging podcast is dedicated to showcasing the entrepreneurial journeys of veterans, active service members, and their dependents who have bravely ventured into the world of business.
In collaboration with Veterans Growing America (VGA), an organization committed to fostering the growth of veteran-owned businesses, our hosts bring to life the stories of those who have served their country and are now serving their communities through entrepreneurship. Each episode invites a new guest to share not only the unique proposition of their business but also their personal narrative as a veteran or a family member of a veteran.
The Veterans Growing America Podcast
Michelle Watson - IngenuiTea Gourmet Tea & Spice Company
🎙️ In this heartwarming and flavorful episode of the Veteran's Growing America Podcast, hosts Donnell Johns and R.L. Simmons sit down with Michelle, the founder of IngenuiTea™ Gourmet Tea & Spice Company and an active duty service member. Michelle’s lifelong love of tea is steeped in rich family heritage, tracing back to her great-grandmother Anna, born in 1880 on the spice-rich Caribbean island of Grenada. Inspired by tradition and driven by a passion for health and wellness, Michelle created a premium, organic tea company that honors her roots while promoting the powerful health benefits of the tea plant, camellia sinensis.
🫖 Michelle shares her journey from growing up sipping English tea to traveling the world and ultimately launching a brand committed to offering mouth-watering, nutrient-rich teas in their truest form. IngenuiTea™ is more than a business — it's a tribute to legacy, health, and the simple joy of sharing a great cup of tea.
🌿 Episode Highlights:
- The story of Great-Grandmother Anna and the origins of Michelle’s love for tea
- How her world travels and military service inspired the creation of IngenuiTea™
- The health benefits and healing power of tea
- Balancing entrepreneurship and active duty military service
- Creating meaningful moments and memories — one cup at a time
🍵 Whether you’re a tea enthusiast, a wellness seeker, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with inspiration, heritage, and a deep love for tradition and health.
🔗 Learn more about IngenuiTea™: https://ingenuiteaandspice.com/
🌍 Veteran's Growing America: https://veteransgrowingamerica.com/
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