Nourishing Communities with Plant-Based Passion ft. Amber Poupore

Plant Based On Fire

🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod!

🌱🌳 Today, Bryan interviews Amber Poupore, the founder of Cacao Tree Cafe and The Clean Plate, two acclaimed vegetarian restaurants in Michigan. Amber shares her journey from working at a local vegetarian restaurant to opening her own eateries emphasizing fresh, organic, and whole plant-based foods.

🌿💼 She discusses the challenges of running a plant-based business, the importance of sustainability, and how she fosters community engagement through compassionate service. Amber also touches on how staying true to her values and creating a welcoming space has led to long-term customer and employee retention.

🗣 In This Episode, We Cover:

00:00 Spreading Healthy Plant-Based Food and Inspiring Dietary Choices

03:07 Challenges of Running a Food Business

06:30 Community Engagement and Creating a Welcoming Environment

10:09 Effective Marketing Strategies for Restaurants

20:24 Implementing Sustainability Practices in the Food Industry

21:35 Sustainability Practices at Cacao Tree Cafe

23:45 Staying Current with Food Trends in the Plant-Based World

26:24 Setting Trends in the Plant-Based World

28:41 Advice for Starting a Whole Food Plant-Based Restaurant

34:00 Future Plans for Cacao Tree Cafe

38:07 The Importance of Community Support for Plant-Based Businesses

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  • Website: cacaotreecafe.com
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