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They maxed out their credit
cards, got a second mortgage
on their house and received
some financial assistance
from Nakisher's father and
brother, who is a dentist in
West Bloomfield.
"We were able to stay afloat
but decided to reach out to
Nakisher and Talbott on ABC's Shark Tank
Shark Tank to see if we could
raise capital to build our com-
Shane is a hair colorist. Our
pany," Nakisher added. The
story — from creating teas in our
ABC series gives nascent entrepre-
kitchen to the hair salon to Oprah
neurs the chance to dramatically
to Shark Tank to Jamba Juice —
alter the course of their business
feels like a whirlwind:'
by making a possible deal with
Talbott is now the vice presi-
the "Sharks" — self-made mil-
dent of innovation at Jamba Juice.
lionaires in search of innovative
Nakisher continues to work part
investment deals to bankroll.
time at his psychology practice,
While on the show, they
Center for Personal Development
received an offer from venture
in Chicago, and is also helping to
capitalist Kevin O'Leary, who
grow Talbott Teas.
subsequent to the show worked
The couple hopes to soon be
with fellow "Sharks" Daymond
able to spend more time with
John and Barbara Corcoran to
their family.
seal a bigger deal with the iconic
"We have seven nieces and
leading national smoothie and
nephews whom we adore. We
specialty healthy lifestyle brand,
love nothing more than to spend
Jamba Juice, based in California,
time with them," said Nakisher,
which purchased Talbott Teas
whose parents, Len and Hazel, live
earlier this year.
in Commerce. Brother Marc, his
"Jamba is a progressive, special-
wife, Allison, and their three kids
ty beverage brand with a passion
live in Huntington Woods, and
for creating innovative, trendy
brother Rob and his wife, Sarit,
offerings that support healthier
live in West Bloomfield with their
lifestyles," said Talbott. "We could
four kids.
not have found a better company
"Our family is so important to
with whom to align and grow our
us. And, we are so lucky to have
brand!'
such an amazing family in Michi-
"For us, this is a total dream-
gan. We feel totally blessed? I.,T:
come-true scenario;'Nakisher
said."' am a psychologist, and

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THE YENTA

News and info from

around town.

Brian Segel and Rick Halberg are opening
a restaurant and bar called the Local Kitch-
en and Bar, a 90-seat bistro featuring "well-
crafted comfort food" to be located in the
former Via Nove space two blocks west of
Woodward on Nine Mile Road in Ferndale
... Gateway Deli (11 Mile and Lahser - Har-
vard Row) has new owners plus the same
great food and service. They're open seven
days a week from 7 a.m.-9 p.m.... Looking
for a gourmet hotdog? The Atomic Dog is
coming to Berkley this spring. Look for it on
Coolidge between Catalpa and 12 Mile on
the west side of the street ... Holistic health
and food consultant and certified nutri-
tionist Sheryl Shenefelt opened A Place to Be — a holistic health resource
for people to be informed, be connected and be healthy inside the New Life
Natural Health Center in Birmingham's Adams Square ... Ann Arbor's Sweet
Heather Anne is opening a new boutique cake studio (920 N. Main) on April
3; stop by April 21 for free mini-desserts from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. to celebrate ...
Schakolad Chocolate Factory of Birmingham has moved to a new location,
1728 W. Maple Road; same great store with simple and easy parking.

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