We had the good fortune of connecting with Zabain and Keisha Gibson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Zabain and Keisha, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
The thought process with starting our own business was not too complicated. We always were entrepreneur minded individuals. The first thing that came to mind was creating generational wealth and a legacy for our kids. With both of us being in the corporate world, we knew that owning your own was the beginning.

What should our readers know about your business?
The recent toilet paper shortage of the COVID-19 pandemic was the key inspiration for Triumph Tissue. In all transparency, we were extremely shocked by the absence of what we believe to be a critical hygiene product in a global health crisis. And, in our minds, what was available was horribly low quality and ineffective.

On top of realizing that existing toilet tissue lacked in terms of quality and accessibility, the pandemic reinforced the idea that we cannot depend on major corporations to prioritize our health and happiness. Disappointed by their unwillingness to pivot to effectively serve their customers during a time of extreme need, we were inspired to create a reliable, forward-thinking option people could trust to deliver excellence through thick and thin.

Once we decided to truly pursue the idea, we began to study the toilet tissue industry and realized it lacked a sense of creative and ethnic diversity. As a black couple, we knew we could bring a new unique perspective to an otherwise stagnant market. Going forward, we are excited to build a team of diverse talent that represents the many distinct backgrounds of this country. Each day, we wake up motivated to show the world how Triumph Tissue takes toilet paper to a whole new level.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Eat & drinks: Poor Calvin’s, South City Kitchen , Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint, Ruth Chris, Sylvia’s restaurant, The Vortex Bar & Grill

Must go to spots:
CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK, GEORGIA AQUARIUM., WORLD OF COCA-COLA, SKYVIEW ATLANTA, NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS, ATLANTA ZOO, BOTANICAL GARDEN

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Dave Anderson The business Bully for mentorship and guidance AJ Sanders– First sponsorship of Triumph Tissue
David Banner–Allowing our commercial to appear on the David Banner Podcast
Black Dollar Network for their support, recognition and allowing our product to be featured on the BDN App
Website: https://www.triumphtissue.com/sale-page1617671948825

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triumphtissue/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/triumph-tissue-aa17251b4/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TriumphTissue

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TriumphTissue

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