A loan helped a minority woman-owned company create healthy energy beverage alternatives.


Anna's story

During my matriculation at Tuskegee University, I noticed that the surrounding community of this beautiful historic university was suffering with one grocery store, four fast food restaurants, and 6 dialysis centers. I knew from my background in agriculture that this was indeed a food desert. This was when I took the time to cultivate what was then VeganQueenCuisine (VQC).

VeganQueenCuisine was originally a plant-based catering company that provided faculty, staff, students, and the community of Tuskegee University with healthy alternative meals and beverages. Everywhere from vegetarian/vegan soul food to Caribbean plates, we wanted to include everyone's taste buds in our healthy alternative meals and show that healthy tastes good and is for everyone. Unfortunately, Covid-19 hit, and I was forced to return home with my family in Washington, D.C. I had put so much time into VeganQueenCuisine that I did not want to give up. That is when I took the time to pivot my company and sell our Plant-based energy beverages solely online, allowing us to now connect and touch communities across the entire U.S.

The name Rejuvenation was given because of the way this energy beverage makes you feel rejuvenated without the jitters or crashes. Rejuvenation has transformed the lives of thousands, converting those who are addicted to sugary energy drinks by giving them great taste and high energy, and with amazing health benefits. My passion for creating equality and inclusion amongst healthy products keeps me going daily. I strive to provide all people with healthy beverage alternatives by promoting rejuvenation in all areas. No matter demographic, location, social class, or gender – we want to Rejuve everyone's groove with Rejuvenation.


This loan is special because:

It supports this passionate entrepreneur to expand their business.



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About VQC

Industry: Food
Years in operation: 3 years - 5 years
Website: VeganQueenCuisine.com

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