“I grew up baking with my grandma, often trying on her jewelry in between popping a cake in the oven. Just like her recipes, each of my grandmother’s jewels had a story behind them that she shared with me during those precious moments we spent together in the kitchen.”
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Hollie Newbould of Sweet Umami: A Foodie Mompreneur Delivers Fresh Healthy Meals Right to Your Door
“I was already a competent cook, so I taught myself how to make food that was properly balanced and then wanted to share it. It’s been quite a journey so far.”
Pamela Reed of Humboldt & Jackson: Turning a Restaurant Dream into Reality with an American Tasting Room
“I define success by happiness. In order to be successful, I feel you have to be happy with what you are doing.”
Dionne Laslo-Baker of DeeBee’s SpecialTea Foods, Ltd.: A Mompreneur Turns an Idea From the Kitchen Into a Thriving Business
“Success is not in simply achieving the final goal but feeling proud and empowered through the path taken to get there.”
Charese John of Revive Events & Catering: An Experienced Caterer Breaks Out on Her Own
“Why continue to make others successful without investing in yourself.”
Katy Chang of EatsPlace: A Food-Incubator and Pop-Uppery Takes Over the Capitol
“EatsPlace’s mission is to cultivate a food craft based manufacturing businesses and to share culinary stories by hosting pop-up restaurants.”
Niari Keverian of ZOOS Greek Iced Teas: All Natural Iced Tea Sourced from Greek Mountains
“We never gave up on finding a creative solution no matter what the cost was and we found a rather cost effective solution.”
Divya Jayashankar: Traditional Indian Coffee Makes its Stateside Debut
“Today we’re Mad Rush Coffee (a wordplay on Madras, my hometown and arguably the home of Indian filter coffee), an online store for everything that’s Indian coffee.”
Kristy Lewis of Quinn Popcorn: Microwave Popcorn Reinvented
“I loved microwave popcorn growing up, but couldn’t stomach it once I started reading about what was actually in it.”
Flora Pringle of Cracked Candy: Unconventional, Handmade, Sugar-Free Candy
“Whether I like it or not, I am a woman that needs to work.”
Ciinndey Wong of Rhymba Hills: An Entrepreneur Finds Health Benefits in Natural Malaysian Teas
“I envision Rhymba Hills to be the go to choice, when someone thinks of a tasty and healthy drink.”
Kavitha Rathi of Potpuri: Classic Indian Street Food Comes to New York’s Smorgasburg
“I would like to keep building an awareness of the diversity of Indian food, breaking stereotypes, and catering to the nostalgia and memories of the Indian diaspora for the authenticity of Indian food.”
Deciding There’s Nothing Wrong With a Lifestyle Business
Anne Dowling of Breckenridge, Colo., runs a pair of wine and cheese shops — and gets some good skiing in on powder days.
Heidi Fausel of Christmas Milk Brands: Eggnog and Other Holiday Treats
“Early on I had made it a rule to not be shy and ask anyone and everyone questions. I look back at what I’ve learned in the last four years compared to where I started and it is amazing.”
After a Disaster, a Winery Starts Anew
Delia Viader finds a better business model after her entire inventory goes up in smoke.