S3E2: If You Don't Ask, You'll Never Know

🎙️ If You Don't Ask, You'll Never Know: Lauren Branch on Cbus Mob! 🌈☕📚

In this episode, Lauren Branch joins Cbus Mob to talk about what it really takes to build a small business that serves community first. As the co-owner of Little Gay Bookstore and Queer Beans Coffee & Tea, Lauren shares how a passion for helping others turned into creating a literal safe haven in Columbus.

This episode digs into the realities of starting from a mobile setup, juggling multiple jobs, navigating city regulations, and pushing through zoning and landlord challenges. If you care about small businesses, queer spaces, or why community support matters more than ever, this one hits.

🔗 Learn more about Lauren and her work:
🌐 Website: www.littlegaybookstore.com
📱 Instagram: @littlegaybookstore | @queerbeanscoffee
💼 LinkedIn: Lauren Branch

📍 Don’t miss this episode on building queer-owned small businesses and creating space where people feel seen. 🚀

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to Lauren Branch and Queer Beans
00:03:00 The Journey Begins: From College to Business
00:09:00 Challenges and Triumphs in Building a Business
00:15:00 The Importance of Community and Networking
00:21:00 Finding a Physical Space and Overcoming Obstacles
00:27:00 The Joy of Creating a Queer-Friendly Space