It All Started With a Picky Toddler...

Born from one parent's frustration with their small child's boycott of all green foods, the random color/flavor combinations of our jelly beans grew from teaching toddlers to expand their taste buds, to so much more: A powerful tool used to facilitate discussions about bias. 

Driven by Diversity

When I first learned about Diversity Beans, I was an active-duty military spouse (and veteran myself), entrepreneur, and mom to two little girls. Estranged from my parents following my interracial marriage, I had personally experienced the damaging effects of prejudice and recognized Diversity Beans' potential as a tool for positive change.

Years earlier, I founded the eCommerce brand, iCelebrateDiversity, where inclusive products and messaging was the objective. Adding Diversity Beans was a natural fit, and in 2011, I acquired the company.

An Unconventional Icebreaker

Today, over 10 million assumptions have been challenged by Diversity Beans. Companies like Disney, Target, and Pepsi have enjoyed the unique delivery method and thought-provoking message making them a hit not only in the office, but in the classroom, boardroom, and community too. 

A Pictorial Timeline

My blended life and entrepreneurial journey.