A local teen entrepreneur is proving that hard work can pay off. 19-year-old Katelyn Marsh is preparing to open Twisted Coffee, Lemonade & Soda Shop in downtown Bakersfield after growing her business from a small beverage trailer into a full storefront.
Marsh started her business shortly after graduating from Centennial High School, serving customers from a pop-up canopy and beverage trailer. Now, less than a year later, she’s preparing to open her first brick-and-mortar location in downtown Bakersfield.
“I started this right after high school. I was 18 years old at the time. I’m now 19, so we’re almost going to hit that full-year mark this month. What made me start it was that ever since I was little, I loved creating beverages. I love cooking and baking,” Marsh said…