Half Past Chai

← Half Past Chai24 Aug · 46 min

I Quit My Job To Make Chai

I Quit My Job To Make Chai24 Aug46 min

<p>This week… we’re sitting down with Monica Sunny, founder of The Chai Box, who just opened Atlanta’s first dedicated chai cafe</p><p>We’re getting her full story like where she’s from, how a family chai ritual turned into a nationally recognized brand, and everything that went into opening the cafe</p><p>Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛</p><p>New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛</p><p>The Chai Box Socials 👇</p><p>Insta: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thechaibox"><u>https://www.instagram.com/thechaibox</u></a>Website: <a href="https://thechaibox.com/"><u>https://thechaibox.com/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>🎙 <strong>Submit your stories:</strong><a href="https://www.halfpastchai.com/"> <u>https://www.halfpastchai.com/</u></a></p><p>📲 <strong>Follow us:</strong><a href="https://bio.site/halfpastchai"> <u>https://bio.site/halfpastchai</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Donate to Team For Kids here: <a href="https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu"><u>https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu</u></a></p><p>Donate to Therapists Beyond Borders here: <a href="https://givebutter.com/hallie-patel-therapists-beyond-borders-nyc-marathon-2026-xtuif8"><u>https://givebutter.com/hallie-patel-therapists-beyond-borders-nyc-marathon-2026-xtuif8</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Time codes</p><p>0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI</p><p>4:22 - What is the chai box?</p><p>8:37 - Where were you born and how did you end up here?</p><p>10:47 - Taking the leap into start a chai business</p><p>15:20 - Going viral in costco</p><p>21:29 - Oprah loves your chai??</p><p>28:48 - Was a cafe a part of the plan?</p><p>33:20 - What is it like running a cafe</p><p>37:39 - Rapid Fire questions</p><p>42:35 - What would your younger self say right now</p>