The above photo features Karen Archia, solopreneur of the People's Perk Coffee Shop. The coffee shop, located at 551 South Mendenhall Street at Spring Garden Street, opened in September of 2013. As of Dec. 2016, her business partner retired and Karen is now sole owner. Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Karen moved to North Carolina 38 years ago. Her background is in communications and she was working for a non-profit when she decided to live her dream and open the coffee shop. She is also an artist and maintains her studio at the shop.
Karen loves to feature community events at the People's Perk, as well as show the art of local artists. The mural in the photo was a collaboration with the Greensboro Mural Project. After spending a few minutes at the People's Perk, you will realize that Karen is committed to advocacy, equality, and social justice. As an example, the person, second from right in the mural is Brittany Ann Byuarim Newsome, who climbed a flagpole in South Carolina to remove the confederate flag. Karen is a bright, energetic person who is well versed on current events and issues of the day. You can engage her in lively conversation, or just sit back and enjoy a cup of coffee, a blend specially prepared for the shop. Happy Solopreneur-iversary Karen; may 2018 be your best year yet!
I went to this coffee shop last Saturday. I loved the environment and had a great experience while there.
I hope more coffee or tea drinkers find this place. We need to support local business owners.
Thanks Karen!
Your shop is a delight. It is wonderful to know someone else realizes what a great place this is!
Anita Mason Shaver,Brown Summit
Posted by: Anita Mason Shaver | Friday, January 05, 2018 at 11:09 AM
What a colourful place!
Posted by: William Kendall | Friday, January 05, 2018 at 11:41 AM