The Secret Sauce to being an Entrepreneur | Pinky Cole | TEDxMorehouseCollege

Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Pinky Cole discloses how she became a successful entrepreneur in the vegan food industry by leading with compassion and empathy. Aisha “Pinky” Cole is the founder of one of the most prolific vegan restaurants in the nation that has galvanized vegan eating around the country. Born in East Baltimore, Maryland, Pinky is of Jamaican descent and the owner of the massively thriving plant-based business known as Slutty Vegan. Slutty Vegan was created while she was relaxing one evening in her bedroom craving for vegan junk food. She eagerly went into her kitchen and created the delicious non-meat masterpieces that are now always in high demand. What was originally a plan for a ghost restaurant beautifully exploded into a national phenomenon. She reminds everyone whom she encounters that nothing beats a failure but a try. As a restaurateur and philanthropist, Cole pours into her staff, community, and the students at Clark Atlanta University. Her charisma and GRIT have afforded her to receive several awards and also become a staple in the Atlanta restaurant community by increasing the need for healthy clean eating. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@maireadmaccy4336]

Can you imagine if she was president?!! America needs more people like her. 🌺Selfless🌺 She is glimmer of light in the darkness.🕯️💪👏👏👏

[@EricTangumonkem]

The opening statement is powerful! Always be prepared.!

[@Nakia90210]

The Pinky Cole Enterprise✨ an impactful Queen, an iconic empire

[@donkeciasmith8705]

I loveeeeeeeee her ❤️ I be about to cry at how motivational and driven she is!

[@syd136]

Literally 😭

[@calik7647]

I thought it was just me, she's had me in tears a couple times.

[@mts4611]

I love this interview. She definitely has a way with words. She is better at getting a message across than say, Oprah. Lol. I only say her because so many people from the previous era hung onto Oprah's every word (although now I think people are coming to their senses lol). But my point is, Pinky has that THING to make a connected impact on a large group with little to no pre-thought effort. Love it.

[@MsShiketa]

I've been in business for 24 years and you inspire me! You motivate me to keep building.

[@cocohankerson]

Pinky is the truth and very motivational

[@gracie4200]

It's not our Power but it's the power of God that's in us, we have to thank him for all his praises.Because without him we wouldn't be Nothing, Nor have NOTHING. Congratulations to all your success and Confidence 💞💞 The Bible is clear that boasting is a sin. In (Proverbs 27:1, )We read, “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” This verse reminds us that we need to be careful about bragging about things that we haven’t even done yet.

[@lmoody9559]

Absolutely amazing.. I think people will be studying her in business and philanthropy for years to come.!!

[@Rafgames223]

She is absolutely correct and a huge inspiration. We succeeded by making a difference in the life of others

[@thecraftingboutique]

Pinky definitely inspires me.

[@wakingupishardtodo]

There needs to be more people that have her energy and views ! Thank you Pinky Cole for your vision and advice!

[@coreneashley3574]

You are an inspiration and motivator for the young just anyone who has dreams. Keep on keeping on! Brilliant you are!

[@lenniefedrick2312]

Amazing Woman!!💯💯👊🏾❤️

[@labellt9717]

Gr8t motivation Pinky- just keep trying things is the key! I love your biz! You guys are in the Birmingham area!

[@procurementqueen]

Love her authenticity.

[@yaminahmitchell]

This was sooooooo good! Thank you Pinky 😊

[@ontheairwithari]

This is AMAZING🥰So proud of this Queen

[@yammietammie4201]

This was awesome!!

[@Shar1924]

I love this and her!!!!

[@javiermiranda561]

She snapped in the beginning

[@lorenbass]

Motivation!!!

[@indiawinbush8399]

Yesssss LETS GOOOOOO

[@TrinaHoward]

Great interview video, amazing story. So happy for you, very inspiring. I love that you are huge on helping others. That is what I do, help others to be successful. I'm on this journey as an entrepreneur and will not let fear stand in my way of helping others to be successful. Blessings💕

[@misunderstoodkj]

The host looks like Muni Long.

[@93cherryluv]

Bish…she my shero!!

[@TamTalkVloggy]

❤️🔥

[@famouszack]

❤❤❤❤

[@EricTangumonkem]

Why turn Georgia blue? Sad!

[@MikeThaPhilosopher]

I wish it was a different interviewer..

[@marylouleeman591]

Blue? I mean, good for you...I continue to salute, but should we Reds visit your restaurant? I hate division. Think we are better together.

[@ashabrandiearley7206]

🙄🙄🙄