Guest: Maryori Jones | Founder, Ave Sportwear

Host: Ken Baden | CEO/Owner, Baden Consulting & Potomac Custom Remodeling

Podcast: The Kitchen Table Podcast | thekitchentablepodcast.net

Key Takeaways:

• Ave stands for Agua Viva Empire — a faith-first brand for women of all body types
• The brand was born from Maryori's postpartum experience and the loss of identity many mothers face after childbirth
• She grew up between Honduras and Mexico and was selling fruit to help her family at age 6 — entrepreneurship has always been in her DNA
• Ave is strictly women's athletic apparel, designed to serve all body types and life stages
• She is also building a hair product line alongside Ave Sportwear
• Maryori and her husband (active military) are relocating to the Chicago area soon — Ave will continue to grow online
• Social media comparison is a real issue for women — Ave is a counter-cultural brand encouraging women to love themselves from the inside out
• First-generation immigrants often carry a stronger hunger and appreciation for opportunity in America
• Both Ken and Maryori connect over rebuilding their lives and how hitting rock bottom removes the fear of failure

Resources Mentioned:

• Ave Sportwear: avesportwear.us
• State & Liberty (men's athletic-fit clothing, mentioned by Ken)
• Good Vibes Only (another clothing brand in the TKT circle)