
From Army Veteran to Wellness Entrepreneur: The Inspiring Journey of Terrika Knox
In this episode, host Heather welcomes Terrika Knox to the Peripeteia Podcast. Heather discovered Terrika on LinkedIn due to her intriguing new drink, Herb and Orchid, and became fascinated by her multifaceted life. Terrika shares her journey as an army veteran, a history buff, a menopause maven, and a wellness entrepreneur. She discusses her military travels, transition to civilian life, and the pivotal loss of her father that inspired her sobriety journey. Terrika reveals her creation of Herb and Orchid, a unique alcohol-free, functional beverage designed for midlife women. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of starting a purpose-driven company and emphasizes the importance of betting on oneself and living life to the fullest.
Connect with Heather:
Website: https://www.ditchedthedrink.com/
IG: @ditchedthedrink
LinkedIn: LinkedIn
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Connect with Terrika:
https://herbandorchid.com/
IG: @herbandorchid
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrikaknox/
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Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:41 Military Background and Experiences
04:52 Transition to Civilian Life
06:52 Personal Loss and Coping Mechanisms
10:10 Journey to Sobriety and New Beginnings
13:42 Creating a Functional Beverage
21:08 Branding and Target Audience
24:17 Creating Intentional Wellness for Midlife Women
24:49 The Growing Trend of Alcohol-Free Beverages
26:31 Personal Choices and Informed Consent
27:54 Challenging Mommy Wine Culture
30:00 Unlocking Potential Through Sobriety
32:08 Living Life to the Fullest
35:04 Starting a Purpose-Driven Company
36:30 Inspiration and Legacy
44:47 Supporting Urban Orchid