Brooke Vaughn

Brooke Vaughn is the founder of "Please and Thank You," a thriving coffee shop and bakery renowned for its chocolate chip cookies, based in Louisville, Kentucky.

As a guest on the "Pitch Lab" podcast, she shared her journey from being a barista to building a successful brand that is scaling nationally, including through franchising and consumer packaged goods.

Vaughn emphasized the importance of community, prioritizing people over profits, and fostering a strong team culture in her entrepreneurial endeavors.