September 17th 2023.
Pinky Cole, the founder of Slutty Vegan, was overcome with emotion when she found out that she was included in Time Magazine's annual TIME100 Next list. In a video posted on Instagram, Cole expressed her joy at being the first person she knew to receive this honor.
"I ain't never knew nobody on the TIME list, and now I'm on that B---," she said through tears.
In her caption, Cole thanked her hometowns of Atlanta and Baltimore, and all the entrepreneurs around the country who are still working hard to make their dreams come true.
"I'm crying ugly tears all week," she wrote. "This is a win for ATLANTA, BMORE, and every entrepreneur in America who wakes up everyday to realize their wildest dreams!"
Cole was recognized in the "Phenoms" category, alongside rapper Ice Spice, NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts, and Afrobeats songstress Tems. TIME100 Next is different from the traditional list of the most influential people because it focuses on those who are still rising in their careers and have yet to reach their full potential.
As Cole continues to grow her vegan food empire, restaurateur Danny Meyer called her "irrepressible" and praised her for showing the world that vegan food can be fun.
Cole has worked hard to make plant-based food appealing to the Black community and has found multiple ways to give back. Her success in the restaurant industry and dedication to her cause has earned her a spot on this year's list.
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