Founders

Danasia Jenkins

l am a first-generation college graduate and a proud native of Harlem, NY. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology from Howard University in 2017! After graduation, I discovered a deep-seated passion for entrepreneurship. I wanted to be a beacon of hope for the youth in our communities-you can be educated and have the luxury of working for yourself! My profound love for fashion was instilled from an early age and was the driving force behind my entrepreneurial venture. Our "why" marches to the beat of a different drum because dreaming is expensive where we come from. My experience in customer-centric roles, along with my passion for fashion, has enabled me to effectively engage with our company's target customers. My proficiency in fundamental business skills, such as financial management, budgeting, inventory management, and supply chain logistics, further enhances my ability to contribute to our organization's success.

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Lynn Callaway

Hi, I'm Lynn Callaway, founder of good dirt™, the creators of the first-ever mushroom-powered prebiotic soda. Born from a blend of personal health challenges and a deep-rooted passion for natural remedies, good dirt™ stands at the forefront of the beverage industry, merging the prebiotic powers of mushrooms with the enticing taste of soda. My husband, Mario, and I, leveraging our long-standing experience in promoting sustainability, have created a unique, tasty solution for better gut health. Our mission is to revolutionize wellness drinks and introduce the incredible benefits of fungi in a delightful, accessible way.

Brittany Coleman

Brittany Coleman is a graduate of Duke University and holds an MS in Management from the Wake Forest University School of Business. Over the course of her career, which included leadership and analyst positions for several outdoor and active lifestyle brands, Coleman became increasingly frustrated as she noticed male-run product development and research teams not understanding women or including them in the decision-making process. Coleman founded ToughCutie in 2019, becoming the first and only outdoor sock brand with a majority women-owned value chain, and joining an estimated 1% of founders in the outdoor industry who identify as a person of color.