The Story Behind The Bean Grind

 

Life didn’t come easy for Kam, but she never backed down from a challenge. Born in 1981, into chaos in Phoenix, Arizona (“The Dust Bowl" as she calls it), raised on resilience, and fueled by caffeine, her journey is one of survival, second chances, and a deep hunger to help others.

For 20 years, addiction had its grip on her. She endured bullying from neighborhood boys as a youngster, family dysfunction with stepparents, abuse, and eventually, a path that led her to prison. At 21, she found herself behind bars in the Arizona Department of Corrections, serving time after a drunk driving incident. It was a harsh wake-up call—one that forced her to face the reality of her choices. But the real battle wasn’t prison—it was the prison of addiction she had been living in for two decades.

Then came TikTok—the app most people use for laughs, trends, and entertainment. For Kam, it was a literal lifesaver. A random recovery video on her feed sparked something inside her. For the first time in years, she saw a way out. That moment pushed her into eight grueling months of rehab, a time she now calls a cakewalk compared to battling addiction alone.

"We don’t always realize just how much our parents are our rock—until life forces us to. If you’re lucky enough to have a parent by your side, cherish them," Kam says. Her mother was her anchor, the one who stood by her through it all, just like the TikTok recovery videos that gave her the final push to go to rehab. "Both saved my life in ways I can never repay, and because of that, I’ve found a second chance," Kam says with joyful tears and gratitude. Kam reminds all that if you’re struggling today, know that hope is out there, and sometimes, it comes from the places you least expect, and a time you least expect.

But healing isn’t linear. She relapsed. She grieved. She lost her partner to suicide. She was the one who found him. The weight of that moment crushed her, dragging her through five years of guilt, grief, and self-destruction. Each relapse felt like another nail in the coffin, another step toward giving up entirely.

Then, once again, TikTok saved her.

Late one night, post-relapse, she found herself mindlessly scrolling—just like the night she first chose sobriety. But instead of falling into the darkness, she found light. Videos of people rebuilding their lives, finding success, chasing dreams. It reignited something in her: her own purpose. 

She didn’t just want to survive. She wanted to help others survive, too.

From Rock Bottom to a Mug Shop—More Than Just Coffee

Kam was born an empath, equipped with helping hands, an entrepreneurial spirit and a vision to help make the world a better place. Out of the blue, Kam had a vision—a way to reach people who might be struggling just like she once did. She wanted to be a name people could turn to, a real person behind a brand that wasn’t just selling products, but offering connection, laughter, and hope. 

She took her obsession for coffee, love for humans, degree in fashion marketing, her expertise in graphic design, her love for digital marketing and Shopify web development, and built The Bean Grind, LLC—a custom social media and TikTok-themed coffee mug shop with a twist.

Every mug is personally designed by Kam (with a sprinkle of AI fairy dust). Some are hilarious, some are relatable, some are downright chaotic, but every single one is made with the intention to brighten someone’s day—even if just for a moment.

These are not just mugs. They are a message. A conversation starter. A reason to smile or laugh out loud on a chaotic day.

Beyond Mugs: A Mission in Motion

Kam’s business isn’t just about selling coffee mugs—it’s about brewing second chances.

• 5% of all sales go to NAMI, supporting mental health awareness and giving people access to the resources she never knew existed.
• Every mug comes with a QR code—a direct link to her site, where anyone can reach out. Because help should never be out of reach.
• She’s here. On the other side of the screen. Not just selling mugs, but listening, supporting, and being that person for anyone who needs it.

💻 Need help with your Shopify store, website, or digital marketing? Kam’s an expert in Shopify web development, digital marketing, and graphic design—if your business needs a boost, DM or email her for consulting, design work, or strategy help. She knows how to build from the ground up, and she’s got the skills to help you make your business shine. Here is the sister company to connect DESIGN AND MARKETING LAUNCHPAD.

More Than a Business—A Movement

Kam still dreams of opening a reentry program for women coming out of prison, giving them the tools she never had. She wants to create a human trafficking awareness certification program to protect at-risk youth and women. Those plans are in her back pocket, but for now, The Bean Grind is her way of reaching people—one mug at a time.

She knows what it’s like to feel hopeless, lost, and alone. And if her crazy, unfiltered, laugh-until-you-pee mugs can make just one person’s day a little brighter, then every struggle she’s endured has been worth it.

 

Her story is still being written. But one thing’s for sure—she’s not done yet.

Kam's favorite life quote- "If life is easy, you're doing something wrong".

So, grab a mug, take a sip, and remember: Second chances aren’t just possible. They’re brewing.

Your Friend,

The Bean Grind, LLC – New Beginnings & Brewing Second Chances

 

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📅 Published December 14th, 2024