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What began as a personal response to health challenges has grown into a beverage brand rooted in purpose, culture, and community. Founded by Joyson BaLisamore, Jay’s Watermelonade is redefining what wellness-centered products can look like in Baltimore’s food and beverage scene. BaLisamore’s journey started with lived experience. Diagnosed with high blood pressure at a young age and navigating grief after losing his mother, he found himself facing the consequences of poor eating habits that were…]]>