Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city “Unique By Nature.”
Our guest for this episode is Unoma Okorafor, Founder and CEO of Herbal Goodness.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
- Growing up in Nigeria and the role of education and community
- Immigrating to the US and pursuing a PhD in computer engineering
- Lessons from academia that shaped entrepreneurship and leadership
- Leaving corporate life at Texas Instruments to take an entrepreneurial leap
- Founding Herbal Goodness and entering the health and wellness space
- Global sourcing of herbal teas and holistic supplements
- Food systems, nutrition education, and preventive wellness
- Blending scientific research with traditional herbal knowledge
- Building a mission driven business rooted in education and impact
- Leadership McKinney and deepening community involvement in McKinney
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