Backstory Beginnings

Backstory Beginnings – Susan Sarich with SusieCakes

Founder and CEO Susan talks about growing up in Chicago, spending time with her immigrant grandmothers, creating a business model that supports women, having a progressive career, and persevering while facing financial roadblocks at the start. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Backstory Beginnings – Annika Meller + Olivia Gentin with ANINE BING

Co-Founder and CSO Annika and COO Olivia discuss the brand’s 10-year journey, the timeless aesthetic of their products, along with the importance of building trust in your team, setting goals, and identifying milestones. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Backstory Beginnings - Jim “Jimbo” Someck with Jimbo’s

Founder and President Jimbo shares how caring for his staff and his community involvement has made his business more financially viable, how organic foods can be life-changing, and his mission of being a good steward of the environment. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Backstory Beginnings – Erica Hanks with SHOWROOM

Owner Erica talks about the need for stylish women’s workwear that doesn’t look like a suit for a banker, how her digital website boasts inclusivity for all women, and how success is a slow burn. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Backstory Beginnings – Flint Beamon with Barkin’ Creek Dog Kitchen & Bath

Co-Founder and COO Flint shares his own personal journey of rescuing his pup Bea and nursing her back to health using wholesome homecooked meals, how dogs are their clients, and how providing nutritional food improves dogs’ quality of life. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.