Tina Chamoun is the Owner and Operator of Terranean Herbs & Spices, a thriving food manufacturing business specializing in traditional Lebanese flavors. Tina is a dynamic Lebanese American businesswoman, attorney, former marketing director, blogger, and devoted mother of three. Through her company, she imports authentic Lebanese za’atar to Ohio, crafting and distributing premium products to American specialty and major retail stores. Beyond business, Tina is dedicated to giving back to her community through volunteer efforts and mentorship, particularly focusing on supporting and empowering the Arab American community.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- What motivated Tina Chamoun to establish Terranean Herbs & Spices?
- Tina talks about the first product that she created for her business
- How Tina eventually expanded her product line
- What went right when Tina started Terranean Herbs & Spices?
- Tina explains how her business is expanding into other states
- The value of mentorship in business
In this episode…
Starting, developing, and expanding a business is akin to navigating uncharted waters in pursuit of untapped potential. It requires a blend of strategic planning, resilience, and adaptability to overcome challenges and seize opportunities along the way. How can you leverage your unique strengths and resources to chart a course toward sustainable growth and success in your entrepreneurial endeavors?
Lebanese American businesswoman Tina Chamoun emphasizes the importance of identifying gaps in the market and taking proactive steps to address them. This echoes the advice she received that propelled her journey: “If you’re complaining about a problem, fix it.” Tina’s approach involves meticulous planning, setting clear goals, and breaking them down into actionable steps. She encourages aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women, to outline their vision, prioritize tasks, and develop strategies to bring their ideas to fruition. To create meaningful change in the business landscape, embrace challenges as opportunities for innovation.
In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston hosts Tina Chamoun, Owner and Operator of Terranean Herbs & Spices to talk about bringing your culture and heritage to the North American marketplace. Tina discusses establishing her business, expanding her product line, and the value of mentorship in business.
Resources Mentioned in this episode
- Artitudes Design
- Stronger on the Other Side: The Power to Choose by Andrea Heuston
- Andrea Heuston’s email: andrea@leadlikeawoman.biz
- Andrea Heuston on LinkedIn
- Lead Like A Woman SpeakHer
- Lead Like A Woman Speaks
- Tina Chamoun on LinkedIn
- Terranean Herbs & Spices
- Dame Stephanie “Steve” Shirley’s website
- “A Life Worth Living” with Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley on the Lead Like A Woman Show
- WBENC
- Your Lebanon
- Demitri’s All Natural Gourmet Mixes
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