Fun,
unique
blends
Chanel Prowell came up with the
idea for her business as a coping
mechanism at the onset of the
COVID-19 pandemic.
“When the pandemic started, I
saw how stressed everybody was and
I thought, what can I do where I can
stay home and be with my family, but
also offer a little peace, or calm, to
the people around me? And I thought
of how tea always calms me down,
soothes my soul. That's what gave me
the idea for the tea business.”
Prowell offers her own “fun, unique
blends,” such as Orange You Glad It’s
Chocolate, It’s The Pom Dot Com, and
Campfire, as well as standards like Earl
Grey, green, and herbal.
Prowell found out about the
Entrepreneurship Initiative through
social media. She regularly follows
JumpStart, Inc. and the Urban League
of Cleveland, local organizations that
provide business development services.
“The Urban League shared
information about the Initiative on
Instagram. I applied immediately
and made constant follow-ups. My
business was one of the first shops
chosen to be included in the grand
opening of The Corner.
“My business has grown
tremendously because of the
Initiative, especially in the Shaker
community,” says Prowell. “They are
very supportive, and I've done multiple
events with the Van Aken District.
It’s been a great opportunity.” For
more information on ProWell-Being
Teas, go to prowellbeingteas.com.
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