In an interview featured on TED Talks Daily, entrepreneur Pinky Cole talks with Manoush Zomorodi about how she built Slutty Vegan, a plant-based burger chain known for its bold branding and marketing. Cole describes her background and the early stages of her business, including starting out in Baltimore and later opening what is described as her first storefront in Harlem. She recounts a setback when a grease fire damaged that early location, and how the experience affected her plans. Cole also discusses the ups and downs of running the business, focusing on what she says has helped her persist—authenticity, resilience, and the role of community support. The conversation frames Slutty Vegan as growing into a multimillion-dollar enterprise, with Cole outlining the challenges and decisions involved in expanding a concept in the competitive restaurant industry. The episode presents her story as an example of entrepreneurship in the vegan food space, while emphasizing personal motivation and audience engagement.