ETC is celebrating Small Business Month this May by spotlighting some of the small businesses operating right here in East Trenton! Our first spotlight is Mission Nutrition Suite! Niquawn Hayes, the owner of Mission Nutrition Suite, has a passion for fitness and health and is bringing that passion right here to East Trenton, with her business offering fitness classes and serving out healthy and delicious shakes and teas (some of which can be viewed below!). Mission Nutrition Suite operates out of Much Better Studios Suite #1 at 260 N. Clinton. Keep reading below to see the entire interview we had with Niquawn Hayes about the business and herself.

1) To start, please tell us your name and the name of your business

“My name is Niquawn Hayes and my business is Mission Nutrition Suite.”

2) Tell us a little bit about your business, what do you do, where do you do it, and how long have you been doing it for?

“My mission is to provide healthy options for the community. I operate fitness classes to promote a healthy lifestyle and serve healthy shake and tea options for the Community. I’ve been doing this for 3 years and I operate out of Much Better Studios Suite #1 at 260 N. Clinton Ave.”

3) Why did you decide to start your business?

“I was already into fitness and living a healthy lifestyle. I majored in health and exercise in college, so I was always passionate about it. I exercised and worked for a while and didn’t see the results I wanted, and realized that nutrition was a really big part of that healthy lifestyle that a lot of people are missing. At the same time, I noticed that many of the clients I was working with were sluggish and I knew that nutrition was one of the main reasons why. I also noticed that there was a void in the community for healthy options and I knew that I could help to fill it. There are plenty of unhealthy options in the community and I want to provide something to promote a healthier and more active lifestyle.”

4) If you had one piece of advice for people who want to live a healthier lifestyle, what would it be?

“Change your breakfast, it’ll change your life. If you start your day off with the right breakfast, you’ll feel better. You’ll have more energy, be upbeat, and ready to take on the day. I think a lot of people who are not morning people are actually just not having the right nutrition to start their day. For me, I’d recommend starting the day with a protein shake, pack of oatmeal, egg whites or scrambled eggs. A lot of people don’t have time to eat breakfast, so one of the solutions I offer is a meal replacement protein shake to fit into people’s busy lives.”

5) What is one thing that about your business that makes it special?

“Community, it’s all about community. My business allows me to connect with a lot of people in this community that I would not have been able to connect with otherwise. For me, it’s about building a more healthy and active community within the City of Trenton. Living a healthy, active, and positive lifestyle together.”

6) How can potential customers get in contact with you for your services?

“Can contact me at hayesniquawn@gmail.com, 609-310-1609, or come down to Much Better Studios Suite #1 260 N. Clinton Ave. Or follow me on social media @MissionNutritionSuite.”