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Ep.23 / Pam Weekes & Connie McDonald, Founders, Levain Bakery

On this episode I sit down with Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald, the legendary founders of Levain Bakery. Over the course of 30 years, they have grown from one tiny shop on New York’s Upper West Side to a globally recognized brand famous for its six-ounce cookies (and coincidentally, my son’s favorite treats). Unlike many modern startups focused on rapid growth, Pam and Connie prioritized a "lifestyle" approach for the first two decades that was all about locale and community. They said that “We grew the business the way that we wanted to live our lives”.

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Ep.09 / Clara Paye, Founder Unite Foods

Clara is entrepreneur and founder of Unite Food, the world’s first globally inspired protein bar brand and great business growth story. With a mission to bring unique flavors from around the world to your pantry, Unite Food celebrates global tastes and wholesome nutrition.

Before starting Unite Food, she spent 17 years as the Managing Director of EZ-FLO International, developing expertise in marketing, operations, and leadership. She is also the founder of (Included), a non-profit supporting founders in CPG; a mentor at SKU, a leading CPG accelerator; and an active member of NextUp and YPO

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