Chloe Mohatt has reserved about departing from her native Montana for Grand Canyon University following the sudden loss of her friend.
And as a senior business management major, Mohat hesitated to start a coffee venture and instead continued his path to a corporate career.
Thanks to the nudges by Professor Robert Vera, Mohat is off to a promising start by pursuing a career in coffee production and sales, honouring his lost friends with promises to support the university’s ministries.
“The GCU is the biggest blessing ever and has brought so many amazing opportunities in the community,” Mohatt said at a market event in February about an hour before her Easy Soul Café products sold out for the second straight time.
Mohatt’s determination to succeed and support others is simply persuasive from the way Mohatt spoke about honoring his friend who committed suicide a few months before he was scheduled to sign up for the GCU.
Her friend was a barista with a comfortable personality, so Mohat thought “Easy Soul” was a proper way to honor her.
“That’s what I want to build a simple soul, it’s human connection and love for others,” Mohat said. “I want people to step into this space, be invited and welcome with open arms. There’s so much room for growth in the coffee industry, and many aren’t making the most of it.”
At the same time, Mohat expects to help people affected by sudden death in their hometown of Kalispell, Montana.
“My town actually experienced a very tragic suicide epidemic, with double digit suicides happening within a year and a half,” Mohat said. “My town is a very small town and I don’t see it as often as I don’t see the sun very often. Seasonal depression is a very big problem.”
According to the Flathead City County Health Department, the suicide rate in Flathead County (where Kalispell is located) increased from 26.83 per 100,000 in 2019 to 39.29 in 2021. Seven students from the Kalispell Public Schools System committed suicide during the 16 months between May and August 2020, according to Flathead (county) Beacon.
“I believe firmly, and there is a lot of spiritual wars going on there. My community faced many deaths, which definitely encouraged us to get closer, live our full potential every day, and do things to praise the Lord,” Mohat said.
Mohat is part of the Christchurch College Ministries Leadership Team. She plans to donate 10-20% of her revenue from Easy Soul to university ministry, helping to “beat the darkness of suicide and depression.”
“I have seen the Lord change his life for the better, and I have that desire for everyone who is defeated by his enemy by suicide, depression, and anxiety,” Mohat said.
Based on sales, Easy Soul offers students a refreshing boost.
“It was a blessing to pull the trigger when I did it because of Robert.”
Bella said: “How did you pull the trigger? You were a little reluctant.”
In his senior year at GCU, Mohat was preparing for a career in the corporate world, living to a minimum after graduation. By saving money, she gives her the possibility of starting her coffee business in the future. “It’s a stupid and safe way, but I’m extremely pleased that I decided to do it.”
Mohatt bought a coffee maker within 15 hours 15 hours before the first market, producing the volume they were initially sought, causing confusion.
Nevertheless, she was able to clear $17 in the first market after the cost. The coffee production and sales process was much smoother and more profitable as we paid back all our equipment and coffee carts. She creates her own syrup flavors to make drinks such as cherry vanilla, cake batter, cinnamon rolls, honey lavender, and more, while receiving input from students and families.
“I did a few events from campus and even in my parents’ neighborhood,” Mohat said. “I ended up earning a lot of money, and I work on all my licenses and other documents to be registered with the Farmers Market.
Mohat recognizes that the coffee business is very competitive and saturated in markets such as Scottsdale. She has her eyes on West Valley, and has set it to her surprise in the city centre.
Many friends helped Mohat produce drinks at the market on campus.
“It was sometimes stressful because people have work and life,” Mohat said. “Fortunately, the Lord is always on offer. I have the help, I am happy to come and help me maintain Easy Soul.”
You can contact Mark Gonzalez, a senior writer at GCU News (email protection)
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