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“In this episode of DEI in 5, we explore the journey of Adriane Stewart, founder of Lotus Scoop, a black woman-owned ice cream company with a mission to transform food waste into artisanal ice cream for underserved communities. Facing investor challenges, redlining, and idea appropriation, Adriane’s resilience led to the launch of Thick Ice Cream in Brooklyn. We discuss the need to protect ideas, highlighting the similarity between Van Leeuwen’s ‘Maple Cornbread’ flavor and Lotus Scoop’s creation. Join us as we delve into diversity, equity, and inclusion in entrepreneurship. #DEIin5 #LotusScoop #ThickIceCream #DEI #Redlining #Entrepreneurship #BlackOwnedBusiness #IceCream #VanLeeuwen”

– WHO CONTROLS THE MISSION OF A BLACK-OWNED BRAND? ITS INVESTORS. (Written by Lotus Scoop Owner, Adriane Stewart):

– One Market’s Food Waste is this Woman’s Ice Cream:

– Lotus Scoop’s 2021 feature in Black-Owned Brooklyn:

– Lotus Scoop’s legacy highlighted on Facebook:

-Thick Ice Cream (Yum!):

-What is Redlining?:

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