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Name: Allison DeVane
Age: 24
Title: Founder/Owner of Teapressa
Married/Single: Single
Kids: Nope
City you live in: Far Far Away, in Goodyear! Looking for a casa in Central Phoenix!
A typical day in my life includes…
Right now I’m up before the sun, have my morning fruits and egg, run through my daily goals as my 80s pop/classical music plays in the background in the car, open shop, make myself a Manhattan Black Latte or Green Gold (usually plain, a dash of rose or raw sugar), get to it on managerial work making non-stop phone calls, style at least one shoot for social media/my portfolio, have lunch with someone new (I love meeting new people and making connections!), take frequent social media breaks for creative inspiration, afternoon mini pastry, back to work, decompress as I chat on the phone with a long distance friend in the car, dinner with family, cuddle time with pups, overview my goals and make new ones, the end.
I was born…
In Germany! Proud Air Force child
My favorite thing about Arizona…
Mister Golden Sun! It’s outrageous how spoiled we are to have perfectly sunny days almost everyday. I love sun. It brightens the day, the mood, and just makes it oh so pleasant to have for that warmth and that picture perfect AZ sunset you can’t seem to get anywhere else!
I’m listening to…
Whimsical Classical music when I’m really concentrating and a huge fan of 80’s pop.
My family…
Is a perfect collection of human beings! We love to travel, we love to laugh, we are all obsessed with trying new foods, find the same things weird, and not afraid to be goofy in public.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
A K-Mart Cashier, lol. When I was super little I thought that it was a job where people just walk up to you and give you money. Great business concept if you ask me!
I’m inspired by…
Traveling. I promise myself one international trip a year and I have to do at least one mini trip every month whether it be another state, city, or big activity. I am inspired by different a atmosphere, people, and change in general.
The one person who motivates me is…
My younger siblings are my biggest motivators. I really want to prove to them that you can make a living out of the things you love most.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
I wish there was more ice cream and teleports to travel around the world in seconds! Or a space ship will do.
The perfect day would be…
A day biking around exploring a new city and trying all their food!
My first job was…
barista at a local coffee shop. It all went downhill from there 😉
My favorite escape…
A beautiful beach or a quirky little town to explroe
My life…
Is a beauTEAful eclectic collage. A collection like a scrapbook filled with things I love to do. I love it.
I’m currently working on…
The next big project! Developing new technologies for the coffee/tea industry.
Always…
Laugh.
Never…
Sulk, there’s no time for that.
Favorite Quote…
Nothing is “IMPOSSIBLE” the word itself says “I’M POSSIBLE”
Biggest Dream…
Start a charity helping children! I want to be able to set up affordable living in the largest cities to help those who don’t have as much be able to work and live in the city of their dreams. I don’t want to see ingenious children having finance being their only obstacle for fulfilling their dreams.
My Pet Peeve…
over-steamed milk. That is all 😉
I just saw your episode on Shark Tank. I love your enthusiasm and creative energy. You are an inspiration I’m sure to young women as they hear your story unfold. You are beautiful inside and out. Is the machine you developed to make tea latte’s available to purchase?
Thank you!