Where Can You Find Local Healthy Food? Where Soul Music Meets Soul Food

Margo Newkirk and Kiera GardnerFounders of Blend of Soul

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Margo Newkirk, one half of the dynamic duo that is Blend of Soul, asked this during our conversation. Margo Newkirk and Kiera Gardner set out to make healthy smoothies accessible to underserved areas in North Carolina. Though they began in Durham, their dream and focus have expanded to include more products and more areas across the state through pop-ups, local pick-ups, and home delivery services. Through their brand and products, they educate people on healthy food habits through tasty products and a little bit of soul music.

Watch them grow at https://www.blendofsoul.com/

Top 5 Takeaways from this episode:

1. Disparities in access to healthy food in African-American communities is a significant issue that Blend of Soul aims to address.

2. Blend of Soul started as a response to the lack of healthy options in a local food hall, leading the founders to create their own cold-pressed juice company.

3. The founders prioritize accessibility by accepting SNAP and EBT benefits at markets and donating products to communities in need.

4. The menu of Blend of Soul is intentionally minimal to avoid overwhelming customers and provide a focused selection of high-quality products.

5. The brand draws inspiration from music and aims to create a nostalgic, retro vibe that is inclusive and authentic.

It’s an honor to share Margo and Kiera’s powerful perspective with you — may it help you along your creative and entrepreneurship journey.

Please hustle responsibly,

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