How I Built This with Guy Raz HIBT Lab! Slutty Vegan: Pinky Cole
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Mar 23, 2023 
Pinky Cole, founder of the bold vegan fast-food chain Slutty Vegan, shares her inspirational journey from Baltimore to culinary success. She discusses the challenges of her early ventures, including the devastating loss of her restaurant to a fire, which fueled her resilience. Pinky emphasizes the importance of discipline and creativity in revolutionizing vegan cuisine, utilizing innovative branding and social media to attract diverse customers. Her story showcases how Slutty Vegan is transforming perceptions of plant-based dining with flair and authenticity.
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Vegetarian Upbringing
- Pinky Cole's mother was a strict vegetarian, influencing her upbringing.
- Her mother's holistic lifestyle and long hair are fondly remembered.
Father's Influence
- Pinky's father was incarcerated from her birth, but remained influential.
- He encouraged entrepreneurship and taught her life lessons from prison.
Teen Entrepreneur
- As a teenager, Pinky organized parties, charging admission and selling water.
- Her entrepreneurial spirit emerged early, leading to significant earnings.
