Shaunie Grigsby envisions a “small little universe” of Flava Cafés, with each having its own “flava.” Her inaugural social enterprise café opened in St. Paul in 2022, and it combines her love of coffee with her passion for youth and community development. As a first-time business owner, Grigsby is learning the ins and outs of managing a team while cultivating a space that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. She’s looking into other potential Flava Café locations in year two and is also planning to spearhead a micro-grant program for employees, making grants to invest in their dreams.

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