Taharka Brothers…Impact, Ice Cream & Employee-Ownership

For the last 12 months, Taharka Brothers Ice Cream, based in Baltimore, has sent its award-winning ice cream to PlayFull guests all over the US.

This episode was recorded on location at the Taharka Factory in Maryland with two of its employee-owners, “Cousin” Vinny Green and Mike Prokop.

Listen in as Kristine, Vinny and Mike discuss:

Turning a part-time, teenage job into a decades-long career – with community at the center.
How the best job at an ice cream company might be kissing babies.
Why giving employees a stake in their company grows business and mission.
How to create and sustain a double bottom-line social enterprise.
Balancing work, life, mission and values.
How a universal love of ice cream bridges divides and builds community.
How ice cream flavors are born and get from idea to carton – and then your freezer.

"We're all a success story that's still in development. Even if you're just getting started, you might not even have the idea completely rolling. But if you can have that idea that could be a simple problem solver for another person’s life, you're a changemaker." — Vinny Green

More about Taharka Brothers:

Well known for serving up classic flavors along with a constantly evolving roster of delightful, small-batch flavors beloved in Baltimore, Taharka Brothers’ award-winning ice cream lineup includes favorites like Honey Graham, Mintflix & Chillz, Key Lime Pie, and Caramel Crunch.

Taharka Brothers is widely known for our unique social mission, focused on creating an impactful, profitable business managed and operated by young adults from some of Baltimore’s most troubled neighborhoods. Our menu features rotating seasonal and one-time flavors inspired by local happenings and a handful of “collaborations” with other local small businesses throughout the year!

Connect with Taharka Brothers:
Website: https://taharkabrothers.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taharkabros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaharkaBros

Connect with Kristine:

Website: https://www.impactfullinc.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactfull_inc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-breese-michie/

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