Meymunna runs a nonprofit that helps modern-day refugee families in the US. Lack of funding caused her to shift into a for-profit business and shares the journey and the fulfillment that comes with the struggle of opening a successful purpose-driven business in the midst of a pandemic.
- Mina got warned about the pandemic
- Being recognized by LA Magazine
- TIYYA- What It stands for and what it represents
- Providing assistance to refugees in Los Angeles.
- Muna’s mom’s journey as a refugee, being showcased and experiencing PTSD
- What is a modern-day refugee and how it can happen from one day to the next.
- Soccer without borders and other forms of assistance for refugees.
- Starting a catering business with refugees showcasing their cultures and recipes.
- How grants and funding worked for Muna’s non-profit and what happens when the government pulls those grants.
- Starting a for-profit to find a non-profit
- One for one food model used to help refugee families
- Flavors From Afar in Los Angeles
- A story about a refugee who went from sleeping on a friend’s couch to starting a successful business.
- Motivation that keeps Muna going.
- Being an “overnight success” and getting showcased on BBC and the Food Network.
- Supporting a cause through your purchasing actions.
- Muna talks about entrepreneurship mindset.
Connect with Meymunna on Instagram, Flavors From Afar and The Tiyya Foundation.
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