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Introducing - Nirvana Soulmates: The Founders
Nirvana Soul's founding team shares the story of how they came together to build their coffee company, what it's like working with siblings and spouses, if they believe in soulmates, and why coffee shops are a great place to connect with others
What this grand opening means to us
We didn’t always think like owners or employers. We were employees. Although we dreamed, and specifically about Nirvana Soul over the last ten years, it felt like only that: a dream. We couldn’t be happier to make our dream come true with you.
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Meet Jessica: Owner of Campbell Coffee House
We sat down for lunch with Jessica yesterday to hear all about her journey to where she is today. With her permission, I grabbed a few tidbits from our convo to share. Here we go!
How’s this for breathing room?
Last week at work, my role was terminated. That’s a nice way of saying I was let go, which is a nice way of saying I was fired. A shakeup like this can be devastating, particularly for a recovering perfectionist like me.
Coffee. Community. Culture.
The last couple of weeks have been quite the rollercoaster. From putting in an offer on an existing cafe to not being able to reach an agreement on said cafe, it’s been a test of our will to simply keep going. Not to mention, we both still have our full-time jobs!
Fundraising: Numbers & Things We’ve Learned Along the Way
It’s been a whirlwind week for our team as we learn all kinds of financial and accounting principles neither of us have ever studied before.
Making the Brand
Today I had the honor of interviewing my cousin, Be’Anka Ashaolu. She has been teaching me how to become a great marketer like herself. In the midst of her excellent teaching, she has also been challenging me to come out of my comfort zone. First step, interview and write a creative blog about Be’Anka. So, bear with me as we take a quick journey through our conversation.
It’s going to be hard (and other things meant to be helpful)
Since publicizing our ambitions about Nirvana Soul, we’ve gotten so much love, a ton of great feedback, and several questions from friends, family, and other folks aspiring to start their own businesses too. We’re on a super cool journey, but ain’t no fun if the homies can’t have none, right? With that in mind, here are few gems we’ve gathered along the way.
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Food Programs at Your Cafe: Nirvana Soul
With creative waffle combinations come equally colorful drinks. For folks who appreciate unique signature drinks, options include the Dirty Diana (beet powder, chai, espresso, milk), the White Rose Latte (espresso, milk, white chocolate, rose), the Holiday Matcha (milk, white chocolate, matcha, milk), and more.
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Uniqlo Good Neighborhood Guide
Over our 15 years here in the US, we’ve had the privilege of connecting with a diverse group of neighbors that make San Jose a vibrant community we’re proud to call home.
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Faces of Entrepreneurship: Jeronica Macey and Be’Anka Ashaolu, Nirvana Soul
Founded by sisters and best friends, Jeronica Macey and Be’Anka Ashaolu, Nirvana Soul is a San Jose-based coffee company bringing exciting flavor, bold inspiration, and undeniable joy to Silicon Valley and beyond. Together they co-founded Nirvana Soul in the Summer of 2020 with the mission to bring people together using the power of coffee and tea..
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Nirvana Soul is San Jose's first Black women-owned coffee shop2
Sisters Jeronica and Be'Anka knew they were taking a risk opening up a new business in the middle of a pandemic, but the response they've received so far has been nothing short of inspiring.Nirvana Soul is the first Black women-owned coffee shop in downtown San Jose and they're serving up "self-care in a cup."
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Nirvana Soul: Sisters turn dream to reality with coffee shop in San Jose
As Women’s History Month comes to a close — KRON4 is highlighting a couple of women who, despite the pandemic, decided to open up a small coffee shop this past September. Nirvana Soul Coffee not only offers coffee, tea, and waffles but also space to find a little bit of peace during these trying times.
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Q&A: Nirvana Soul coffeehouse owners on spreading joy one cup at a time
Entrepreneurial sisters Jeronica Macey and Be’Anka Ashaolu have brought their long-held dream to fruition: Their Nirvana Soul coffeehouse opened in late September in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district.
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Family Heritage Provides Recipe for Success at Nirvana Soul Coffee in San Jose
Jeronica Macey and Be'Anka Ashaolu had the wheels in motion for their new coffee shop in San Jose when the pandemic hit hard in early 2020. Despite the obvious hurdles this created, the two sisters were able to open their doors that September and thrive as the local community rallied to support them.
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How TikTok Viral Moments Drive Diners to Bay Area Restaurants
It’s a Black woman–owned cafe founded by sisters Be’Anka Ashaolu and Jeronica Macey; Ashaolu transitioned her skills as a vice president of marketing at Propel tech company to grow the brand. Nirvana Soul started growing its online community via Instagram for two years before it opened in 2020, and its account now boasts nearly 14,000 followers.
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The 7 Best Tea Spots in San Jose
According to recent research, San Jose has over 400 places to enjoy a cup of tea. While there is an abundance of options, not all tea establishments offer the same quality. In this article, we will explore the top 7 tea spots in the San Jose area. We won’t limit ourselves to traditional tea houses. We’ll also highlight regular cafes and even coffee houses where you can enjoy an exceptional cup of tea.
