Building a Purpose-Driven Food Business

This episode features Stacy Sloan, chef turned entrepreneur, sharing her journey from childhood food addiction to founding Three Little Birds Granola. Discover how her personal experiences shaped her mission to create allergen-free, nutritious food for schools and communities, and learn valuable insights on building a purpose-driven business, overcoming industry challenges, and leading with authenticity.

Chapters

 

00:00 The Journey Begins: From Chef to Entrepreneur

10:13 The Impact of Food on Health and Community

18:11 Addressing Food Insecurity and Nutrition

24:29 Scaling the Business: Challenges and Growth

25:25 Navigating Co-Manufacturing Challenges

28:05 The Identity Shift of a Business Leader

30:27 The Importance of Leadership in Business Growth

32:05 Key Relationships and Coaching in Business Development

36:09 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt

40:15 Transforming Identity and Limiting Beliefs

45:55 Future Aspirations for Three Little Birds Granola

Creators and Guests

Host

Catherine Ripley

Catherine Ripley founded Symplicity Communications in 2007 to help people avoid misleading sales practices during telecom purchases. By bringing respect, clarity and flexibility to the process, Symplicity Communications helps clients find peace of mind in a complex market. Her Midwestern values drive how she does business and selects the team that makes Symplicity special. Catherine possesses a great love for this industry and serves as a board member for Inforum Michigan’s TechnologyNEXT program for women in technology.

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