Thanks for taking a few minutes from your day to hear about my WHY? When I tell people that I am a #TeaBlender, the looks I get range from puzzled to excitement to intrigue. I am often asked, how I got into sourcing tea, and why do I do it… Today I want to talk about MY WHY?
The majority of my career I have sold media
…and by way of career options – selling media has brought me a ton of gratification! I have truly enjoyed working with really smart and interesting marketers from around the world. Selling media has provided me with the opportunity to learn and understand how and why specific messages are crafted and how to reach and engage people through inspirational story telling.
The most fascinating part for me is how compelling and relevant storytelling entices consumers to engage with a brand and build a trusted partnership with that brand. And while I still enjoy selling media, the fact of the matter is I am 56. And the media landscape changes at what seems like the blink of an idea…. Quickly fading are the days of loyalty to broadcast’s week night primetime lineups. Cable cutters are streaming programs based on when, where and on what device they want to watch “television.” Most subscriptions to “newspapers” and “magazine” are now digital and with so many people working remotely, is there even a morning drive on radio anymore?
My awakening – knowing that ageism, albeit not cool….not cool at all…it is a reality. But I am a New Yorker at heart. I can always stay in the game. Hell, I can create a new game with new rules.
“The rules that say a 58 year old Black woman is creating a global tea brand selling whole leaf, high quality artisan teas, which include teas grown and processed by other women.”
So this is my why
Marrying my love of storytelling with my love of tea. I will be launching my YouTube Channel in May #ATeaBellesJourney. Super excited to visit tea plantations in Taiwan, The Americas, and The U.K. and I hope to get to introduce you to beautiful whole leaf, high quality teas.
I would love to hear your why! #symphonyofleavestea Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after an experience with you becomes your trademark!
My name is Renee. I’m a New York born entrepreneur, and I would like to invite you to my latest endeavor #SymphonyofLeavesTea
Yes, I love tea and my company wants to unveil for you a bounty of aromas, tastes and the abundant pleasure of the cornucopia of teas Symphony of Leaves Tea can bring to you and friends, family and partnerships. I want to make 2021 a year of celebration and our robust choice of teas can kickoff each day with a taste that celebrates life and all the day has to offer. I have wanted to launch this business for a really, really long time.
There is no better time than now
…for me to share my teas and botanicals with you. Whether you are a novice to the range of varietals that are derived from the #camelliasinensis plant or a connoisseur who is in pursuit of the perfectly aged Yunnan #puerh I look forward to hearing from you.
Symphony of Leaves Tea works with single estate, artisan and rare tea growers to bring our customers high quality, loose leaf teas from around the world. Tea is the ritual sip of how we begin our daily lives. It’s warms our hearts and ignites the flames of love. Our goal is to develop a Zen in how we function and tea helps us start down that daily road.
And when we create new blends – they are reflections of current events that are influencing us in a meaningful way…
We are beyond ecstatic, that for the first time in the history of our Republic, to have a woman, Vice President Kamala Devi Harris, hold the second highest office in the land. In honor of Vice President Kamala Harris, we have introduced a new blend – Madam Vice President Tea.
Our Madam Vice President Tea is our nod to honor of Kamala Harris’ roots.
The Madam Vice President Tea is a blend of a slightly smoky black tea from #Darjeeling, India, dehydrated organic apple pieces, dehydrated ginger, cane sugar-infused dehydrated ginger, and a hint of cinnamon.
This sophisticated tea is a great way to create a moment of peace during a busy day. Our Madam Vice President tea blend represents that anything is possible if you follow your dreams. While you and your squad are collectively contemplating your next moves, remember your Chucks, your pearls and a cup of Madam Vice President Tea.
