Mamaprenista Betty Ban and Founder of Evermeal.co on Launching Asian-Inspired Subscription Based Meal Prep
January 31, 2023
Hello Betty! Please share a brief introduction about yourself.
I’m a passionate home chef and entrepreneur. Founder of Evermeal.co, which is your go-to marketplace for Asian-inspired meal prep delivered to your door. Our weekly subscription-based meal prep service targets young and busy professional families who don’t have much time to look for a variety of healthy, delicious meals at a reasonable price.
So Betty, what excites you about being an Entreprenista League member?
Meaningful connections and collaboration.
What made you take the leap to start Evermeal.co?
A calling to create meaningful companies.
What was your background prior to starting your own business?
I was involved in startups.
Did you always know you wanted to be a mamaprenista?
Yes.
So Betty, take us back to when you first launched Evermeal.co , what was your marketing strategy to get the word out?
Give first.
Betty, as a mamaprenista, you face challenges daily. What is the biggest challenge you have encountered along the way?
Mental readiness to start anything from nothing.
You have lots to celebrate! What is the accomplishment you are the most proud of to date?
After 8 years of infertility treatment, I finally received two precious babies. Happy to advocate and help other future moms.
Do you believe in work/life balance? What are some of your best tips?
OH YEAH! Meditation and alone time.
What’s a piece of advice you can share that you wish you’d known when you first started your Entreprenista journey?
Building companies is not about chasing shiny objects. Make sure you are creating something that you are genuinely caring for long term.
What’s next for Evermeal.co?
Building a thoughtful leadership presence and helping women to archive their fulfillment.
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