Today we’d like to introduce you to Anisa Mahdi.
Anisa, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I am a plant-based diet advocate and avid juicer. My love for a healthy lifestyle actually started years ago while I was in high school. I was already interested in a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle because my mother was a vegetarian. I started reading about the benefits of a vegetarian diet and decided to give it a try. I was unaware, however, that a vegetarian diet can still be extremely unhealthy if it includes too many processed foods. Over time I learned that a whole foods plant-based diet is best. This is when I started cooking more and learned about the benefits of juices and smoothies. I know many times we think about the external benefits of healthy eating, such as more energy, clearer skin, or weight loss but I’ve found that it’s taught me believe that my body deserves better. I treat myself better overall. And this is the reason I started Plump Pressed Juice, Co. I believe that what you put in your body on a consistent basis is a direct reflection of what you believe about yourself. And there is no perfection – we are all learning and determining what works best for us. My goal with Plump Pressed Juice Co is to provide better options to customers who are looking for foods that work best for them.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
This most certainly has not been a smooth road and I have had quite a few challenges along the way to starting my own business. My biggest challenge? Trusting the process! It takes consistency, hard work, and commitment to start a business. And sometimes, when you don’t see the next step, it’s easy to get discouraged. But I’ve learned to trust that everything will fall into place. You just have to keep going in the face of uncertainty. Also, while starting a business, learning to balance my “day job” and making sure I maintain my business has been challenging. But overall, I’ve learned to prioritize my business along with my other priorities.
Plump Pressed Juice – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
My company is Plump Pressed Juice, Co and I specialize in juices and smoothies. Eventually, I will expand to gluten and refined sugar-free snacks. I’m known for offering healthier options for some of our favorite treats, such as my peach cobbler and strawberry lemonade smoothies. I’m most proud of starting my business! I’ve planned on starting Plump Pressed Juice, Co for the past year and I’m looking forward to offering juices and smoothies to my customers. What sets me apart from others is that my juices and smoothies are specifically for individuals transitioning from the standard American diet to a plant-based lifestyle. My goal is to introduce healthier options to those who still crave “comfort” foods and beverages but want to transition to a plant-based lifestyle.
What moment in your career do you look back most fondly on?
The proudest moment of my career so far is stepping out on faith and starting my business. My goal with Plump Pressed Juice is to offer better plant-based options of juices, smoothies, and snacks.
Pricing:
- Juice 5 Pack – $38.00
- Smoothie 5 pack – $38.00
- Mix and Match – $38.00
Contact Info:
- Website: www.plumppressedjuiceco.com
- Phone: 6785087015
- Email: anisa@plumppressedjuiceco.com
- Instagram: @plumppressedjuiceco
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