When I jumped into the interview with ice cream brand Coolhaus founder Natasha Case, I didn’t expect our conversation would run so wide a gamut of topics. While the impetus was to lay out the story of how she came to found a LGBTQ woman-run ice cream business, we delved into some of the more discreet parts of being an entrepreneur. She discovered her desire to create an innovative ice cream business pursuing an education in architecture and a love for food. When an assignment to create student housing came out more like a model of a layer cake, she ran with it. She speaks about the road to raising money, and while few queer women would speak about benefits in a white man’s world, but she did see she had more of a seat at the table than a straight woman because she was less of a threat to the wives.
When we spoke about her writing a book (or books) on her journey, she revealed her passion in the exploration of less traditional couplings in relationships. She is currently, in fact, in a thruple with her partner, co-parent and woman of color co-founder Thea. She would also speak about her desire to expand her reach in politics, and the transferable assets from being an entrepreneur to success as a politician. She is considering a bid for Mayor of Culver City, CA, where Cool Haus has its headquarters. What’s the parallel of politics and entrepreneurship? A smart entrepreneur sees the value and importance of building a community and contingency… which is what a savvy political candidate builds their platform on.
If you haven’t tried Coolhaus ice cream, no longer stand in the frozen aisle at Whole Foods or Ralphs in a decision daze. Grab their latest unique flavor, you won’t be disappointed.
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From Architecture to Ice Cream: Coolhaus Founder Natasha Case Opens Up About Her LGBTQ Women-Run Business