On this episode we are grateful to have Carolyn Haeler. Carolyn is a graduate of Yale, stockbroker at JP Morgan, and now the creator and founder of Mightylicious gluten free cookies, flours and mixes. Mightylicious is sold in 43 states and is still operated solely by Carolyn. She is a lifelong foodie, whose love language has always been baking. In 2012, at the age of 31, she was diagnosed with celiac disease - a diagnosis that would change her life for the better.
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Segment Notes:
Breakfast: Gluten-free Pretzels, Coffee 1:26
Carolyn’s Hard Health Journey 2:03
- College to stockbroker to Celiac to Mightylicious
- GLUTEN is used as a Filler (spices), Preservative (ham, turkey, cold cuts), and a Coloring (soda caramel color)
The Importance of Ingredient Awareness 13:06
- 75 years ago you had a local butcher, cheese shop, grocer
- Carolyn’s products, by affidavit, trace to the farm, the chicken and what they’re eating
- Rice flour specially milled for baking to be soft like wheat flour
Celiacs Misconceptions 24:13
- Many don’t understand the severity of celiac as an autoimmune disease – it can kill you
- You Miss So Many Cultural, Social Things with Celiac Disease: Food is part of our
Celebrations, Our Routine
- Gluten Free products need to be different for kids vs adults
- Products, Branding Fun for Adults and Kids
Emerging Trends 30:09
- Restaurants in Manhattan and Cleveland have more gluten-free menu items
- Consumers looking for More Gluten-Free, Plant Based, Clean Products
- Sustainable Farming is becoming more important
- Recyclable Paper for packaging is not Shelf Stable – need recyclable plastic alternatives
Challenges Starting a Company 32:58
- Retailers want to Know Who Your Distributors Are
- Distributors Want to Know Who Your Retailers Are
- Too Many Orders to Handle Alone buy CoPackers Need Volume
- Drought Affecting Vanilla Supply
- Needing Boxes and the Day of Delivery it was Raining and They were Destroyed
Health, Longevity and the Impact of Food 39:48
- The Food You Eat Impacts Your Immune System, Your Hair, Skin
- Eliminate Foods that Cause Inflammation
First Step to Get Into the Package Goods Business 42:00
- You want to Be Disruptive..
- Start Small so You Have Control over the Ingredients, the Processes – Your Product
- Then Bring in Help. But Be Skeptical of Overconfident Experts
The Recipe: Gluten Free Pancakes 49:36
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