That's Business

Amber Poupore is a Michigan-based plant-forward culinary entrepreneur and educator, and the founder/owner of Cacao Tree Café—an established plant-based café in downtown Royal Oak known for nutrient-dense meals, superfood smoothies, and decadent raw desserts made with thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Her work is rooted in more than 25 years of living a plant-strong lifestyle and over two decades in the vegetarian restaurant world, including nearly a decade at Inn Season Café, one of metro Detroit’s pioneering vegetarian restaurants.

In addition to leading her café, Amber teaches and supports wellness-focused food education through community programming and partnerships, helping people build practical, sustainable habits around real food. She has been featured in local media and in the documentary Eating You Alive, reflecting her commitment to making plant-forward eating approachable, satisfying, and inclusive. 

Amber is currently developing Herban Grounds, a community-oriented coffeehouse concept offering crafted coffee and tea, smoothies, elixirs, and a vegetarian breakfast-forward menu in a welcoming, alcohol-free gathering space.

Website: https://www.cacaotreecafe.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063595392908 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cacaotreecafe/

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Mark Lane is a communications strategist, storyteller, and host of Ghosted by the Machine, a podcast exploring the human side of modern hiring. With over two decades of experience in corporate communications and media production, he brings both executive insight and real-world job search experience to conversations about AI, hiring, and making the process more human.

LinkedIn: Mark Lane | LinkedIn

Facebook - ghostedbythemachine  

Instagram - @ghostedbythemachine1 

TikTok - @ghostedbythemachine 

X - @MarkL95619 (ghostedbythemachine)

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Dr. Dana Braxton, PharmD, is a pharmacist and Menopause Wellness Practitioner who helps women navigate menopause with clarity and confidence. She is the founder of Lierre Naturals, where she blends science, education, and real-world support to address symptoms women are often told to “just deal with.” Her work focuses on empowering women to understand what’s happening in their bodies and move through this transition informed and supported. Dr. Dana serves on the board of Hope Serene (pronounced “Hope suh-RAIN”, a nonprofit supporting education and health initiatives for women and children in Ghana. She also participates in global mission work serving underserved communities worldwide and currently serves as a subject-matter expert for the Oakland County Probate Court.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lierrenaturals

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danabraxtonpharmd/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LierreNaturals

Website: https://lierrenaturals.com/

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This week on That's Business, our guest is Karolina Powalka, founder of Artena PLLC. She partners with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and creatives to navigate legal and strategic decisions that build scalable, sustainable businesses. With entrepreneurial roots and big-firm legal training, Karolina supports companies in sports, entertainment, tech, and professional services, offering counsel on commercial transactions, fundraising, governance, and strategy. 

Instagram: @iamkarolinapowalka @artenalaw
Website: www.artenalaw.com

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This week on That's Business, our guest is Laura Patterson, an entrepreneur, speaker, and author. She is President of VisionEdge Marketing, founded in 1999, helping over 300 companies replace fragmented actions with purposeful strategies that create value. Known for her pragmatic, data-driven approach, she developed the Circle of Traction™ framework and authored Fast-Track Your Business. She holds a patent for Accelance, linking results to tactics. A frequent speaker and advisor, Laura aims to improve efficiency and success through strategic clarity.

Website: https://visionedgemarketing.com/
https://laurapatterson.co/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VisionEdgeMarketing


 

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This week on That's Business, guest Tara Sievers-Hunt shares her 20-year career in opera singing, music direction, educational psychology, research, and teaching. She earned her titles, completed a PhD, and followed a clear path—until life changed her course. Now, she uses her experience in coaching professionals in presence and communication through The Re-Storying Studio, and as a freelance playwright and narrativist. 

Website: restoryingstudio.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasievershunt/

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This week on That's Business, our guest is Lauren Daniels, founder of Sumptuous Spirits, a bar staffing company serving 63 cities across two states for clients like Google, Foot Locker, and the NFL Draft Detroit 2024. She co-founded Opulence Gallery venues and created VenueGenius, a hospitality-tech platform. Featured in Crain’s Detroit, SEEN Magazine, Fox 2, and CBS Detroit, Lauren helps entrepreneurs scale profitably through smarter systems, pricing, and efficiency.

Lauren's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurendanielsmba/
Sumptuous Spirits: http://www.sumptuousspirits.com/
Opulence Gallery: https://www.opulencegallery.com/

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This week on That's Business, Angela breaks down the events offered by The Resume Rescue, including webinars, workshops, and more. She shares how she discovered her strength in public speaking and provides details about our upcoming event this Thursday! Join us to learn how to make the most of your personal or business LinkedIn profile. Can’t make it? Sign up to receive the recording after the event!

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This week on "That's Business," our host, Angela, outlines how you can turn family gatherings this holiday season into valuable opportunities for making unexpected professional connections. Don’t miss the full episode now available on Amazon, Apple, and Spotify!

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This week on That's Business, our special guest is Chef Marci Shienbaum. What began as a side gig in 1999 with “Meal Prep” Sundays has blossomed into her passion and profession. Chef Marci has catered for both small and large events, served over 100 local families, and conducted virtual and in-person cooking classes. She loves bringing people together through food, believing that for her, food is LOVE!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marci.shienbaum
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marciskitchen2020/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marci-shienbaum-373a259b/

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