EPISODE #849
Sanchita Shahi
Bootstrapped Success:
How to Scale a Purpose-Driven E-Commerce Business
849 Sanchita Shahi : Bootstrapped Success
What It Takes for a First-Generation Immigrant and Woman of Color to Succeed as an Entrepreneur
What does it take to bootstrap a highly scalable business?
Many of the best bootstrapped businesses come from personal challenges and experiences, because when we solve something for ourselves, chances are there are many others out there who would appreciate our innovations.
During the Pandemic, Sanchita Shahi found that the Ayurvedic herbs she combined with a comforting cup of tea eased stress, helped sleep, and boosted immunity – so Tea N Me was born.
Today Sanchita shares her journey founding Tea N Me, starting in her kitchen and now expanding her 10 teas to a growing customer base with a vision that includes adding new products, expanding beyond e-commerce to be sold in stores like Whole Foods, and building a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring lots of women.
- How to build a business that represents diversity, equity, and inclusion in the entrepreneurial world.
- What it takes to transition from a successful corporate career to becoming a successful entrepreneur.
- The secrets of bootstrapping.
- How to navigate entrepreneurship as a woman of color in an industry dominated by men.
- And much more.
More about Sanchita Shahi at teanme.co
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More about Sanchita at Tea N Me
Sanchita Shahi is the founder of Tea N Me, with an entrepreneurial journey that epitomizes the essence of struggle, resilience, and triumph. A first-generation immigrant and woman of color, she embarked on a life-changing pursuit of her dreams in the land of opportunities, leaving her vibrant family behind at SeaTac Airport in 1997. Excelling in the corporate world for over 15 years, she navigated the stress and pressures that came with it until the pandemic’s uncertain times led her to the healing wisdom of Ayurveda and the comforting solace of a steaming cup of tea. Drawing from her own transformative experience, Sanchita now empowers, educates, and uplifts others on their path to better health and wellness through Ayurvedic-inspired teas, making Tea N Me a beacon of holistic living.
Get a 15% discount on Tea N Me premium tea blends. Use the code TEAART at checkout, and the first 50 customers will receive a FREE limited-edition tea infuser.
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