“One Blueberry Muffin, please.” No, we are not at a bakery. We are ordering at the Nutrition Bar. At about 200 calories each, Memphians line up to strategically choose their combo.
Owner Shanda Bearden brings high-protein meal replacement shakes, loaded teas, immunity boosters and electrolytes to Memphis on the corner of Poplar and Perkins.
Shanda and her husband, Jeff, a 22-year Navy veteran and current pilot, have three boys. Following a mobile, military lifestyle, they now make Memphis their home. One of their favorite activities is serving at Blue Skies, a childhood cancer ministry. “I use my business to raise awareness and money for Blue Skies and try to give back to different charities with fundraising days,” says Shanda.
On your next daily shake run, say hello to Shanda, knowing that one additional ingredient is an attitude of giving back to the community, modeled so well by its owner.