From Food Truck to Vegan Honey: Venessa Stonehouse's CPG Journey

Key Takeaways Finding Wellness in a Bustling World: How a high-stress career fueled Sheena's search for personal well-being, leading her to discover the power of tea. More Than Just a Tea Company: Tease Wellness offers functional tea blends designed to seamlessly integrate into everyday life. Overcoming Barriers as a Woman Entrepreneur: Sheena sheds light on the challenges women face in accessing capital.Debt Financing for Growth: Sheena shares her experience using debt financing, an of...

In this episode of Her CEO Journey, we’re joined by Lisa Curtis, the dynamic founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli Foods. Lisa’s journey began during her Peace Corps service in Niger, where she struggled with finding nutritious food. A group of local women introduced her to moringa, a superfood that helped tackle malnutrition—and that simple solution later became the foundation of her thriving business. Recognizing the potential of moringa as both a powerful source of nutrition and a way to supp...

Key Takeaways The Importance of Financial Planning: While Sarah enjoys branding and marketing, her experience highlights how vital financial planning is to long-term success. Early lessons from fundraising helped her keep profitability front and center as she built Chiwis.Understanding the CPG Landscape: Entering the CPG industry comes with its own set of challenges. Sarah delves into the importance of knowing your margins, pricing strategies, and building strong relationships with key player...

The Power of Upcycling: Kimberle Lau on Sustainable Food ProductionIn this episode of Her CEO Journey, we sit down with Kimberle Lau, the inspiring founder of Bake Me Healthy. Kimberle shares her journey from management consulting to the beauty industry and ultimately, her passion project of creating a sustainable, plant-based baking company. Key Takeaways Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Kimberle's journey demonstrates how personal experiences can fuel entrepreneurial ventures with a sustainabl...

Welcome back to Her CEO Journey, the podcast empowering women entrepreneurs to build thriving businesses that make a difference! Throughout this season's Finance for Change series,our host Christina Sjahli has been breaking down complex financial concepts and translating them into actionable strategies for mission-driven founders like yourself. As a founder with a social impact mission, you understand the importance of financial health. It's the foundation that allows you to turn your p...