MATCHA MAKER

Katie Mankoff, a Northbrook-based female founder, fitness enthusiast, and mother of three daughters, has made a name for herself as the founder of Mantra Matcha. A graduate of Indiana University with a major in communications and a minor in business, she later earned her master’s in education along with an ACE Fitness Certification. Mankoff ’s career began in the classroom where she taught kindergarten; she then moved on to lead high-intensity group workouts at Shred415. With a lifelong passion for health and wellness, Mankoff naturally transitioned into nutrition and wellness entrepreneurship. After being accepted into The Hatchery, a business incubator for consumer-packaged goods in Chicago, she developed Mantra Matcha from the ground up. Her brand offers small-batch, super-premium ceremonial grade matcha infused with nutrient dense superfoods. Unique matcha blends like Strawberry Lemon and Banana Cacao Matcha, are organic, non-GMO, and free from artificial flavors or added sugars. Mantra Matcha is crafted to enhance physical and mental well-being by benefitting energy, focus, and mood. Mankoff sets aside her carefully crafted matcha blends, to share how she stays on trend in a deliciously busy world.

ON HER MOBILE

“I enjoy following other brand-builders on journeys similar to mine. Watching and learning from a diverse mix of entrepreneurs is empowering and inspiring. Peter Rahal (founder of RXBAR and currently launching David) and Ali Bonar (founder of Oat Haus) are two of my favorites to follow.”

ON HER NIGHTSTAND

“I had read The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod a few years ago which helped me build a morning routine to make the most of each day. I am about to read another book by Hal, titled The Miracle Equation, which breaks down what it takes to truly achieve even the most difficult goals.”