There is a moment many dreamers and builders know all too well. The in-between season. The space after the idea is born but before it fully blooms. The chapter where things look good from the outside, yet feel uncertain on the inside. That space is exactly where But First, Coffea lives.
Teresa Busby is an author, mother, and woman of faith whose story speaks to resilience, healing, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life shifts without warning. Originally from Sumner, Mississippi, and now residing in north Mississippi, Teresa is a devoted single mother of three whose life was forever altered by the tragic loss of her seven-year-old son in a train accident in 2008. What followed was not an easy road, but it became the foundation of a deeper pu
We are thrilled to announce that Ronald Veals Jr. has been named one of the winners of the 2025 Coffea Entrepreneur of the Year Award. This honor recognizes entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptional creativity, impact, and leadership in their industries and communities.
Justin Martin’s Law Firm and Houston’s own Kiotti Brown of 93.7 The Beat brought the holiday spirit to life with their annual “Christmas With Kiotti” celebration, treating 20 Houston families to an evening of food, joy, and community at Cali’s Kitchen & Bar.
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Teresa Busby
Teresa Busby is an author, mother, and woman of faith whose story speaks to resilience, healing, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life shifts without warning.
Owner and creator of Homegirl’s Hummus. Homegirl’s Hummus is a handcrafted gourmet hummus brand.
Tiffany Draper
She is the Founder & Executive Director of The Women’s Expo Huntsville, one of North Alabama’s fastest-growing women-centered conferences .
Bakari Kamal
Faith-based personal branding coach guiding creators to clarity, confidence, and digital income.
Katrina Thacker
Nzuri Kulture was founded by Katrina Thacker, a Reiki Practioner and wellness advocate, as a way to bring balance, healing and intention during uncertain times.
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CEOTY 2025 WINNER | RONALD VEALS JR.
The Coffea Entrepreneur of the Year Award honors visionary entrepreneurs who embody resilience, innovation, purpose, and community impact. This recognition celebrates leaders whose creativity and dedication inspire others while elevating the culture of entrepreneurship. Pour some love for one of our winners Ronald Veals Jr of J.r.Designs LLC. His clean brand design and story-driven photography help founders show up like the premium brands they are. Follow his work and congratulate him for winning the 2025 Coffea’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award.