We are honored to introduce our esteemed guest, Andrea Young, the founder of Sweet Vegan. Andrea’s journey into plant-based and clean chocolate products involves passion, resilience, and innovation. Her Midwestern roots planted a deep love for food in her, eventually leading to Sweet Vegan’s creation. Starting off as an interior architect, her career took an unexpected turn when she had a personal encounter with the transformative power of plant-based nutrition. This led her down the path of culinary exploration and entrepreneurship, culminating in the successful launch of Sweet Vegan.

Despite the adversities brought about by the global pandemic, Andrea navigated these challenges with a community-centric approach, pivoting her business model and finding innovative ways to connect with her customers. Her commitment to providing a healthier alternative to traditional sweets while giving back to her community has been instrumental in overcoming these obstacles. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, community, and the pursuit of passion. As Andrea takes us through her entrepreneurial journey, expect to be inspired, enlightened, and moved.

Andrea Young’s Discussion Highlights:

• The personal journey that led Andrea to establish Sweet Vegan and the inspiration behind her pursuit of plant-based cooking.
• How she identified a gap in the market for quality, clean chocolate products and developed her product line.
• The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Sweet Vegan and how Andrea pivoted her business model to navigate the challenges.
  ● The community-centric approach Sweet Vegan adopted, including support for first responders and its significance in the company’s growth and resilience.