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As an event planner, Lauren recognized the lack of diversity in the food & beverage industry first-hand, so she and her co-founders built Kin Collective to lead the change by providing brand recognition and growth opportunities for Black-owned food and beverage companies. Kin Collective is committed to bringing quality artisanal foods to a wider audience while promoting an ever-expanding variety of small Black-owned businesses.