Turkish Coffee Lady Named Quarter-Finalist for Entrepreneur of Impact 2025
The Cultural Ambassador Behind Turkish Coffee Lady Continues Her Mission to Inspire and Empower Through Coffee
Gizem Salcigil White, Founder & CEO of Turkish Coffee Lady, has been selected as a quarter-finalist for the prestigious Entrepreneur of Impact 2025 competition. A recognized cultural ambassador and entrepreneur, White has spent the past 16 years championing the cultural heritage of Turkish coffee through Turkish Coffee Lady, a global initiative dedicated to fostering cross-cultural dialogue and connection through coffee.
This recognition from Entrepreneur of Impact 2025 highlights her commitment to leveraging coffee as a tool for personal empowerment, self-discovery, and community building.
The Entrepreneur of Impact competition recognizes visionary entrepreneurs making significant societal contributions. The Grand Prize Winner receives a comprehensive package valued at approximately $105,000, including;
- $25,000 Cash Honorarium: Direct financial support to further the winner's business endeavors.
- Forbes Magazine Feature: An interior spread in Forbes magazine, providing substantial exposure and credibility.entrepreneurofimpact.org
- Mentorship with Daymond John: A one-on-one session with the renowned entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" investor, offering personalized guidance.
- Forbes Under 30 Summit Access: Two tickets to the 2025 Forbes Under 30 Summit, including travel and accommodations, facilitating networking with industry leaders.
This competition not only celebrates entrepreneurial excellence but also supports GENYOUth, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting youth health and wellness across U.S. schools.
Learn more here - entrepreneurofimpact.org
Advancing Coffee Sayer AI’s Vision with Entrepreneur of Impact Funding
With her new wellness startup, Coffee Sayer AI, she is expanding this mission into the digital wellness space, blending ancient coffee readings with AI-driven insights to provide daily mindfulness and emotional clarity.
If selected as the Entrepreneur of Impact 2025 winner, White will use the funding to accelerate Coffee Sayer AI’s growth and expand its impact globally, with a focus on:
- AI & Product Development – Enhancing the app’s AI-powered intuitive readings for more personalized user experiences.
- Community Growth & Engagement – Expanding the "Clarity Companions" feature to foster deeper peer-to-peer connections among users seeking mindfulness and emotional support.
- Retail Expansion – Scaling the brand’s specialty coffee products and wellness merchandise to complement the digital experience.
- Marketing & Outreach – Strengthening awareness through strategic partnerships, influencer collaborations, and cultural initiatives that align with Turkish Coffee Lady’s longstanding mission of promoting cultural heritage through coffee.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Supporters
"I am deeply honored to be named a quarter-finalist for Entrepreneur of Impact 2025," said White. "For 16 years, my mission has been to share the rich cultural legacy of coffee, first through Turkish Coffee Lady, and now through Coffee Sayer AI, a platform designed to bring clarity, connection, and empowerment into daily life. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of our community—every user, partner, and advocate who believes in our vision. Your encouragement fuels our passion to redefine coffee as more than just a drink, but a ritual of self-discovery and resilience."
White invites supporters to continue championing Coffee Sayer AI by sharing its mission and engaging with the growing platform. The Entrepreneur of Impact 2025 competition will continue through multiple selection rounds, culminating in a winner who will receive funding to scale their business and impact.
About Coffee Sayer AI
Coffee Sayer AI is a first-of-its-kind wellness platform that transforms coffee drinking into a meaningful daily ritual. Using AI-driven intuitive readings, personalized insights, and a supportive community, Coffee Sayer AI helps individuals cultivate clarity, resilience, and mindfulness —one cup at a time.
Learn more here - https://coffeesayer.ai/
About Turkish Coffee Lady
Founded in 2009, Turkish Coffee Lady is a global initiative dedicated to promoting the rich cultural heritage of Turkish coffee as a tool for connection and cross-cultural dialogue. Through international coffee diplomacy tours, pop-up experiences, and cultural storytelling, the initiative has brought thousands of people together over coffee, celebrating the power of shared traditions.