Jacque is the owner of Tea Set , a tea company that sells about a dozen or so different kinds of tea. The loose tea is sold in a cute tea can and makes for a perfect gift year round. I tried the detox tea, which has a cocktail of organic dandelion leaf, licorice root, lemon grass, ginger root, peppermint and citrus oil tea leaves. I loved the smell…it is heavenly and the tea itself tasted a bit like camomile with a hint of lavender in it.

What are the main ingredients in the Detox tea products? The smell was extremely delicious – I loved it. Organic dandelion leaf, licorice root, lemon grass, ginger root, peppermint and citrus oil.

What prompted you to start a tea company, as the competition is fierce in this market? Because I love it, so I do it. It’s all about people, travel, health, only positive things.

What is the benefit of detoxing your body with tea ? Does it differentiate the health being of our body? How so? Detoxifying your body is important cause you accumulate a lot of toxin during the day. That will improve your health and energy, as well as your skin and beauty.

What was the biggest challenge/s in being an entrepreneur? Starting in MANHATTAN, NEW YORK

What are some new products slated for 2010? More fair trade teas

What is/are best-selling tea-set product/s? The must have : English Breakfast, Earl Gray, Treen Tea, Chamomille, Mint, as well as Detox tea and Mate.

The Usuals…

Why do you do what you do? Because I like it and I want it.

What makes you want to wake up in the morning? Projects, creations, do something new for this world

Who is your inspiration? Travels

If you were given the chance to relive your life all over again, who would you be? Nothing I really like my life

What is your favorite tea? Silver Needle White Tea

Your three rules to live by? Be humble, do what you have to do, discover & learn all the time

Your must-have dessert item? Ice cream !!!

Your city/country of origin? South West of France

Your proudest accomplishment? To develop THE TEA SET – NEW YORK

Photo Credit: Tea Set

Melissa is the Club Manager of the popular Clubhouse. It was voted “The best comedy club in town” by the San Francisco Chronicle as well as receiving San Francisco Magazine’s and 7×7 Magazine’s Best of the Bay Area 2009. The fact that you can BYOB is probably the selling point of this mega popular club, but I’d like to say my friend Melissa deserves the bulk of the credit!

How did you become the Club Manager of the Clubhouse?
I’ve been involved with the San Francisco Comedy College (SFCC) since its inception in 1999. I was already marketing the shows and classes there when the CEO Kurtis Matthews decided to open a second, larger performance space at 414 Mason Street. We had been selling out our weekend showcases in the 7th floor theater space (which seats 60), so when the larger space on the 5th floor became available, the position of Club Manager was offered to me.

Who are the most popular comedians?
San Francisco has several comedians who have built a following. Two of the most popular comedians in town who trained at the SFCC are Ali Mafi and Reggie Steele. A few more comedians who have built a following in San Francisco are Ali Wong, Will Franken, Marga Gomez and Brent Weinbach.

Your most favorable guest?
My favorite audiences are the really enthusiastic comedy fans who keep coming back and bringing more friends each time. Generally, people who are polite, stay fairly sober and do not heckle are the best.

What are the biggest challenge/s in being a Club Manager?
My biggest challenges are filling the seats every day and dealing with drunk or crazy people once in a while.

Who are some future guests/comedians slated for 2009/2010?
We’re have Hasan Minhaj slated for Thanksgiving weekend and Joe Klocek headlining our annual New Year’s Eve show, which also features Ali Wong. Last year, our Valentine’s Day weekend was our busiest ever, so I hope to break our record!

The Usuals…

Why do you do what you do?
I love comedy and I enjoy working with funny people.

What makes you want to wake up in the morning?
Knowing that I will have some really good coffee soon. Usually, I have several to-do lists that motivate me.

Who is your inspiration?
I get inspired by many women, including my mom. She taught me to work hard and enjoy life.

If you were given the chance to relive your life all over again, who would you be?
Probably someone else.

What is your favorite indulgence?
Vietnamese food.

Your three rules to live by?
Try anything once.
Attitude is everything.
Acceptance is the first step to change.

Your favorite brand or jewelry item?
I like H&M and Target.

Your city/country of origin?
Skokie, Illinois

Your proudest accomplishment?
I’ve made people laugh and brought joy into the world.