Sep 19, 2024
Live Episode! Fleurs et Sel: Lara Adekoya
In this episode, Lara Adekoya, the CEO and founder of Fleurs et Sel, shares her inspiring journey of transforming her baking hobby into a thriving brick and mortar business.
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In this episode, we are joined by Lara Adekoya, the inspiring CEO and founder of Fleurs et Sel, as we revisit our live show in honor of National Black Business Month. Lara shares her remarkable journey of transforming her baking hobby into a thriving business during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her story is one of transformation, community-building, and customer dedication. She opens up about the challenges she faced, from securing funding and navigating investor dynamics to balancing mental health as an entrepreneur. Listeners will gain insight into the intricate business side of the $42.2 billion bakery product industry, as well as practical advice on building strong personal connections with customers and overcoming logistical hurdles. Lara's journey leaves aspiring entrepreneurs with powerful motivation to take charge of their ventures, empowering them to turn their passion into a successful business.
Our business podcast uses storytelling to breathe life into the ingenuity, expertise, and hustle of Black entrepreneurs from around the globe who are building successful businesses across many industries.
The conversations are full of useful insights. It’s for the hopeful, entrepreneurial spirits who need that extra push to take steps towards fulfilling their aspirations.