My People's Market grew from a desire to create pathways for entrepreneurs of color to connect with the travel industry and new market opportunities. We are proud that My People's Market is part of our business network and community.
“Ideally, within the next ten years you’ll see me helping to lead the charge behind a high-impact social innovation/social enterprise,” Couch founder Jesse Harding said.
“Elevating Impact gives frameworks, perspectives, and inspiration to create positive social impact,” says Abby. “Past participants have met their co-founders at the event, created new classes based on the content, and changed the course of their career, based on their experience at The Elevating Impact Summit."
“One of the things I’ve discovered about being in the U.S. mecca for coffee is that all the roasters in this town know each other,” says Tim. “We want to foster that. We want to buy from local reps and farms whenever possible.”
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