Winner Announced for the 2023 #SipBlack Emerging Entrepreneur Grant, Presented by Sipping Black Only
January 16, 2023
Sipping Black Only brings in the new year announcing the winner of its inaugural #SipBlack Emerging Entrepreneur Grant. Finalists were selected via an open call for nominations, which were then vetted by the Sipping Black Only team and a panel of judges. Sipping Black Only pledges 5% of its annual revenue to be given as a non-equity cash grant to an emerging Black beverage brand owner who exhibits the potential to grow into a sustaining brand. The grant is intended to provide financial assistance, increased exposure, and long-term support for Black-owned small businesses.
"Even though Sipping Black Only itself is a small business, we are prioritizing making a financial investment in our fellow Black entrepreneurs," said Brandi Neloms, chief strategy officer and co-owner of Sipping Black Only. "Why? Because every little bit makes a difference. With this grant, we're partnering with our customers and larger community to be the change we want to see."
The 2023 grant winner is Michaela Teasley, founder of Tally Kombucha Co.
"Even though Sipping Black Only itself is a small business, we are prioritizing making a financial investment in our fellow Black entrepreneurs," said Brandi Neloms, chief strategy officer and co-owner of Sipping Black Only. "Why? Because every little bit makes a difference. With this grant, we're partnering with our customers and larger community to be the change we want to see."
The 2023 grant winner is Michaela Teasley, founder of Tally Kombucha Co.
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Founded by Michaela Teasley in 2016 and based in Tallahassee, Florida, Tally Kombucha Co. crafts "live-giving" beverages. Michaela uses her background in bio-engineering to brew kombucha, teas, and lemonades that provide energy and healing to her more than 5,000 customers.
Tally Kombucha Co. is the first kombucha brewery in Tallahassee and has a mission to ensure that every sip of their products heals the guts and tastes good. Michaela began brewing kombucha in 2014 as a health aide for herself and her family. Tally Kombucha Co. will continue to expand with foods and beverages aimed to heal, renew life, and aid the entire body; holding to the core belief of crafting non-GMO, organic, and gluten-free items. |
To learn more about the awards and winner visit: sipblackonly.com/sipblackgrant.
About Sipping Black Only
Founded in 2020, Sipping Black Only provides a platform for Black-owned beverage brands and their founders to be uplifted while shifting popular culture to prefer products reflective of Black culture. We accomplish this through promotion, celebration, and community. Sipping Black Only boasts a community of approximately 10,000 individuals. For more information, follow Sipping Black Only on Instagram (@sippingblackonly) and visit www.sipblackonly.com.
For media inquiries contact: media@sipblackonly.com.
About Sipping Black Only
Founded in 2020, Sipping Black Only provides a platform for Black-owned beverage brands and their founders to be uplifted while shifting popular culture to prefer products reflective of Black culture. We accomplish this through promotion, celebration, and community. Sipping Black Only boasts a community of approximately 10,000 individuals. For more information, follow Sipping Black Only on Instagram (@sippingblackonly) and visit www.sipblackonly.com.
For media inquiries contact: media@sipblackonly.com.