Finding Balance: From Wall Street to Granola CEO - The Inspiring Journey of Beverly Karns
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When thinking of balance, the first thing that comes to mind is a daily routine. In these routines, people make time for school, work, self-care, friends, leisure鈥揳nd the list goes on and on. With so many options of听what to do, and where time will be valuably spent, balance can be a challenge especially if pursuing many different things. From working on Wall Street to now CEO of听, , Finance Lecturer at the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder), always seeks to balance her life. Whether she鈥檚 being active, giving back to the community, making delicious granola, or spending time with her kids, she knows how important it is to find this synergy, and 鈥渞elish the opportunity of today鈥.
Beverly Graduated from Iowa State University with her Bachelor's in Business Administration and soon after graduated from NYU鈥檚 Stern School of Business with her master's. Her success in business school led her to the opportunity to work on Wall Street striking up deals in investment banking and private equity. After over twelve years of Wall Street, Beverly鈥檚 focus shifted to adding the balance of a family on top of everything she already did. Enticed by the mountains of Colorado and the atmosphere that Denver offers, she knew that Colorado would be a great place for her kids to grow up, so she and her husband transitioned from living in the Big Apple to the Rocky Mountains.听
From Homemade Snack to Rocky Mountain Sensation
Beverly now has active kids that are always on the go, and she makes it a point to make sure everyone is fed with nutritious, wholesome ingredients. One effective way to do this efficiently and deliciously was through Beverly鈥檚 trusty granola recipe.听
Beverly first started making her granola for her family, and her kids brought it to school every day. No matter how much granola she packed, the bag would always come home empty. Soon, Beverly learned that her kids were sharing the granola at school, and parents started calling to ask where she got it from. She gave them the recipe but no one seemed to be able to replicate it. Friends, family, and strangers were all reaching for the opportunity to get their hands on her granola clusters, so Beverly packaged it up and Tempo Granola was born. First starting in coffee shops and farmers markets, Tempo Granola is now lining up to be placed in all of the King Soopers in the Rocky Mountain area.听
Healthy Eating for the Whole Family
Tempo Granola offers Chocolate Cashew Granola, Cranberry Pecan Granola, and Apricot Coconut Granola. These three flavor varieties help get people through the day, with some reviews mentioning how it is 鈥渘ice to know that I'm not eating junk and enjoying healthy wholesome ingredients.鈥 Putting good ingredients into your body and encouraging others to do the same is at the heart of Tempo Granola. Their granola is certified gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and non-GMO. Beverly says
鈥淭here鈥檚 a whole science behind what is actually good for our bodies. Being conscious of not only putting in good ingredients but being conscious of what these ingredients are actually doing for our bodies is really important鈥
No matter the day, Tempo is all about 鈥渕oving to the beat of your own鈥. They are here to serve your snacking and breakfast needs while providing the nutrients your body deserves.听
Socially Conscious Entrepreneurship![3 flavors of Tempo Granola in bowls](/business/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/article-image/granola_image.png?itok=BcZCWcPE)
Giving back to the community is one of the driving forces behind Tempo Granola. One specifically pressing issue that Beverly holds close to her heart is the financing gap for female-funded companies.of all businesses in the United States are owned by women, and loans to women receive only four percent of all commercial loan dollars. Beverly knows that investing in women-owned companies is not only the right thing to do but a smart thing to do. Her goal is to close this financing gap. Beverly says that she is super careful with her manufacturers, and when possible, will always choose to work with someone who is minority-owned, or women-owned.听
鈥淭he most important thing in my world is to give back wherever you can. Some people give back through time, some people give back through money, some people give back through ideas, whatever your idea of giving back to help the next group of people, you should do.鈥澨
Advice
Beverly Karns is eager to share the advice that she has learned on her life journey thus far. The first is to say yes to everything.听
鈥淎sk everyone you know for a meeting. Ask everyone you know how they got where they are now. Ask everyone you know if they have any advice for you. You will be surprised at where the best advice will come from. Be open to everything.鈥澨
The second piece of advice she has is to ask questions. From high-profile meetings on Wall Street to teaching CU students in the classroom, Beverly says one similarity is that you will look smarter if you ask questions.
鈥淎sk questions and be a sponge is the best piece of advice I can give anyone鈥.听
The last piece of advice she has is to find the tempo of your life鈥攖he beat of your own making you uniquely you! This is what Tempo Granola is all about鈥攖he connection between people and finding your way. Reviews rave听that the granola is the 鈥渂est granola I鈥檝e ever had [and] even better that it鈥檚 made locally鈥. No matter what, Tempo Granola can help you find the balance that you strive for, and help you 鈥渞elish the opportunity of today鈥. Make sure to head to website and find the best flavor to fit your own tempo!