March 4, 2025
Kristen Corral Shares Her Journey from Las Vegas Performer to Restaurateur on NSB’s ‘Through the Door’ Podcast
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank (NSB) has released the latest episode of its podcast series, “Through the Door: The Insider’s Perspective on Running a Business.” In “Episode Six: Let's Taco 'Bout Branding,” Kristen Corral, Co-Founder of Tacotarian and Good Morning Kitchen, joins host Megan Comfort to share her unconventional journey from Las Vegas performer to restaurateur. Corral reveals her secrets to success, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, impactful marketing, and maintaining an authentic brand. She also discusses business expansion, plans for franchising, and a humorous anecdote she calls "Watergate."
Kristen Corral is a dynamic entrepreneur who successfully scaled and sold her first business, a pet care company, and is now thriving with her second venture. Named one of Vegas Inc.’s 40 Under 40, she has built a reputation as a trailblazer in small business marketing and innovation. Corral co-founded Tacotarian, an award-winning plant-based restaurant chain and retail line, leveraging her passion for food, animals, and sustainability. As a small business marketer, she has mastered the art of building brands that connect with their communities through innovative strategies and authentic storytelling. Beyond her entrepreneurial achievements, Corral serves as the Advocacy Chair for the National Association of Women Business Owners Southern Nevada chapter, where she champions policies and initiatives that empower women entrepreneurs. She is also on the board of the Nevada SPCA, leveraging her lifelong love of animals to support rescue and advocacy efforts.
“Through the Door” features inspiring interviews with entrepreneurs and business leaders from across Nevada. From startup stories and daily motivations to overcoming challenges and finding innovative solutions, these conversations are designed to spark new ideas and insights.
New episodes are released on the first Tuesday of every month and are available on nsbank.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.
About Nevada State Bank (@nevadastatebank)
Nevada State Bank is a full-service bank offering a complete range of consumer, private, and business banking services, as well as wealth management services, with a robust statewide branch network. Nevada State Bank’s colleagues regularly volunteer in their communities and have been dedicated to helping make Nevada a better place to live for the last 65 years. Zions Bancorporation, N.A. is included in the S&P 400 Mid-Cap and NASDAQ Financial 100 indices (NASDAQ: ZION).
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