Rosebud youth enters entrepreneurship

MISSION . Seventeen-year-old, Rosebud Sioux Tribal member Tashina Red Hawk, has officially joined the ranks of Entrepreneurship. In May of this year, she opened her very own drive through coffee shop located on Highway 18 and Washington Street next to NAPA. When asked why she opened her coffee shop, she responded “Because I love coffee and the customers”. Tashina grew up on the Rosebud Reservation and attend both Todd County and White River High Schools. Tashina is a member of 4-H, a Rodeo Queen, Barrel Racer, Traditional Artist, Musician, Teen Girl Traditional Powwow dancer and now a Business Owner.

 

Academically, Tashina is a National Honor Society member and has maintained a nearly flawless GPA since Middle School. As a Junior in High School, Tashina completed both the South Dakota High School and South Dakota Board of Regents Graduation Diploma requirements. This past school year, Tashina started to complete the prerequisites for the BA in Animal Science Degree by becoming a dual credit student at Black Hills State University and the University of South Dakota.

 

During the pandemic, Tashina did not let moss grow under her feet. She is a regular volunteer at the local Animal Clinic and has been invited to travel with the DVM as a Veterinarian Technician. Last year, Tashina helped her mother re-open a local coffee shop that was closed for nearly 6 months before venturing off on her own to open her new business. Tashina says, “That gave me the business experience that I needed”. Tashina values her community and states”We deserve all of the luxuries that the city has to offer”. Tashina said she loves her coffee customers who have rallied behind her and would like to say “Wopila Tanka” to the Moran sisters for helping with her location. Tashina said “It is a lot more than just a business venture, it is about my future. I will be going to college and I can’t just depend on scholarships to get me through. This shop is going to help me save up for when I leave next summer”.

 

When asked what will happen when she leaves for college, Tashina said, “My business will stay and I hope it will grow. My cousin, who is like a sister to me, will run the shop. She is already helping me now. I am thankful for her and I love her very much”.

 

Tashina’s Coffee is open Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM till 2:00 PM. She serves, Latte’s, Mocha’s, Frappe, Smoothies, Italian Soda, Bobba, Red Bull Slushes, a large variety of Teas and non-coffee drinks.

The post Rosebud youth enters entrepreneurship first appeared on Native Sun News Today.

Visit Original Source