Rove Soapsheets

Rove Soapsheets

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If we’ve learned anything enduring the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that sanitation and personal hygiene are vital to the health and prosperity of our communities. Many services and products were born of this necessity over the past couple of years, including ROVE Soapsheets. Meet Tafari Roberts, CEO and creator of Rove Soapsheets, and learn how the company got it’s start in the midst of the pandemic.

JT's Deli

JT's Deli

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About a decade ago, Terrie Searer was browsing the aisles of a health food store and came across a bottle of vegan Parmesan cheese. “This tiny bottle was about ten dollars,” she recalls. After reading the list of ingredients, she thought, “Oh, I can make this myself.” She came home and went to work in her kitchen, experimenting with the different ingredients until she came up with a winner to create her signature product that started it all.

Karma Spices

Karma Spices

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Karma Spices began when Vinita Parekh crafted lentil packets with spices as a solution to her college-aged son’s snack cravings. Her son craved healthy and flavorful options as he attended school in California. Mom sent lentils and spices. They are non GMO, high in protein and can be mixed in yogurts, curry, salads or just popped into your mouth like chips - only more nutritious.