COMMUNITY STORIES: ALINA MORSE
Being raised in a small town and attending public school I have always been exposed to diverse and unique perspectives.
My upbringing has provided very important insights into how to lead and build a strong team with priority to different viewpoints.
I decided to attend Michigan State University because of the opportunity to study finance and entrepreneurship as well as being the daughter of an Alum.
I have been running my business for over 9 years and although it started organically and philanthropically I have grown to love the backend side of business.
This experience drew me to studying finance coupled with my minor in entrepreneurship to merge two of the industries I am passionate about.
I make zero-sugar, allergen-free, diabetic friendly, KETO, natural, delicious candy that cleans your teeth! I founded my company in 2014 and have been selling for over 9 years.
The bank teller offered me a sugary lollipop– my parents always told me I shouldn't eat candy because sugar is terrible for your teeth– so I asked them
“Why can’t we make a healthy candy that's good for my teeth?”
I began researching and learned that tooth decay was the single greatest epidemic facing kids in America according to the US Surgeon General. Tooth decay is a preventable disease in most cases and I knew I wanted to do something to combat this so…
My goal is to help educate kids through schools about oral health care and entrepreneurship! Last year we donated over 4 million Zollipops to kids through schools (16,000 participating schools).
This is my “Why”.
Throughout my entrepreneurial journey, I have lacked a peer network of fellow entrepreneurs and students. When the opportunity to join Student-Made arose I knew I had to partake.
Through selling in the markets I want to expand my distribution campus-wide and share my products with more students not just on MSU’s campus but on campuses across the nation.
Being an entrepreneur for over half of my life I have always juggled being a student and working full time.
Through Student-Made, I have found entrepreneurs I can relate to which has enriched my freshman year experience.
As I am studying finance and Entrepreneurship I would love to continue my business postgrad but beyond that I am very interested in consulting, public speaking, and philanthropic work.
I foresee utilizing them for years to come.
I hope to add helpful insights and experience in the consumer packaged goods industry to the community. I love to act as both a mentor and a mentee in such incredible collectives such as the Student-Made community.
As we continue to expand product lines, grow our team, increase national and international distribution, and collect accolades, we foresee great growth.
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