Interested in food and technology? Danielle Gould, the CEO and founder of Food + Tech Connect, single-handedly changed the food tech industry. Food + Tech Connect is a company provides information and other connections to people who are re-engineering food systems. She has even launched a separate program
Fact: About 80% of millennials would choose to spend money on an experience rather than a product. What should you do? In millennial terms, an experience really means something that is Instagram-worthy. Whether it's creative packaging or a great backdrop or unique entertainment in your restaurant, serve-up more than
Shannon Ronan and Breelyn MacDonald, co-founders of Two Chicks Beef Jerky, created an all-natural version of an all-time favorite guilty pleasure, beef jerky. Meat snacks comprise a $1.6 billion market in the U.S., but most brands are created and marketed by men. These two wonderful women
Fact: Nearly half of all food produced is wasted. What should you do? Review your process. You can learn from others how to use your produce more efficiently, getting more product while shrinking your carbon footprint! Here are some practical tips from Mashable on reducing food waste.
A mother-daughter duo, Val and Breezy Griffith, started their company, Skinny Dipped Almonds, as a goal to spend more time together after the passing of a close family friend. Their idea grew after eating chocolate covered almonds that had a little too much coating on them.
Fact: The number of farmers markets in the U.S. grew 180% over seven years! What should you do? Explore a market near you. Many vendors are women-owned businesses. You'll eat healthier and support your fellow entrepreneurs!
“To protect your energy… It’s okay to cancel a commitment. It’s okay to not answer that call. It’s okay to change your mind. It’s okay to be alone. It’s okay to take a day off. It’s okay to do nothing. It’s okay to speak up. It’s okay to let go.” - Unknown
Breathe. Close your eyes and try inhaling for four counts and exhaling for four counts. This breathing will center your mind and body, reducing and anger and stress. (Some may even say to inhale positivity and exhale any negative thoughts you have). Take a
Sometimes it’s crucial to laugh at your mistakes. Because guess what? You’re not the only one who makes them! Dwelling on your past is the single most self-destructive thing you can do. Instead, try laughing and moving on. Just look at comedians, they find humor
It is important to stay balanced in your life while starting your own business (or doing anything for that matter!). Set goals for yourself! I'm not talking about business goals; I’m talking about personal goals. You can start off small with day to day activities