Imperfect Foods
Imperfect Foods
Overcoming Food Allergies with Denise Woodard
Overcoming Food Allergies with Denise Woodard
Overcoming Food Allergies with Denise Woodard
Thursday 3rd September 2020
Denise Woodard talks about founding Partake Foods, overcoming business challenges, and creating allergy-friendly snacks on Unwasted: The Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Denise Woodard's Quest for Allergy-Friendly Foods and Entrepreneurial Success
I think the point you bring up there is important. I hadn't really thought about food allergies. But when I look at my daughter's classroom, the stat now is two kids in every classroom in America has a life-threatening food allergy, unfortunately
What do you do when your child has multiple serious food allergies, and the available snacks just don't cut it? For Denise Woodard, the answer was clear: create something better. In this episode of Unwasted: The Podcast, Denise shares her remarkable journey from frustrated parent to founder of Partake Foods, a company that makes delicious, allergy-friendly cookies free of the top 8 allergens. Denise's story is one of grit and determination.
After leaving her career at Coca-Cola, she started selling her cookies out of her car. Facing 86 rejections from investors didn't stop her; it only fueled her resolve. Now, Partake Foods is a thriving business that offers tasty snacks for those with dietary restrictions. Denise also opens up about her experiences as a woman of color in the natural foods industry, shedding light on the unique challenges she faced and how she overcame them.
She discusses the importance of privilege and responsibility in business, offering valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. But it's not all business talk. Denise provides practical tips for managing food allergies, reducing food waste, and balancing work and family life. She even shares some of her favorite allergy-friendly recipes that are both nutritious and delicious. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with food allergies or looking for inspiration to start their own business.
Tune in to hear Denise's inspiring story and learn how she's making the world a tastier place, one cookie at a time.