From Granola to Greatness: Stacy Sloan’s Journey with Three Little Birds

In this episode of She’s So Bossy, Jaci Russo and Melissa Bowen sit down with Stacy Sloan, founder of Three Little Birds Granola, to talk about how she turned a passion for healthy food into a multi-million-dollar business that’s feeding kids across the country. Stacy shares her path from working as a chef to becoming an “accidental entrepreneur,” how her granola ended up in school districts nationwide, and why confidence and persistence were her biggest business lessons.

The conversation dives into the myths about granola as a health food, the importance of providing kids with nutritious meals, and the challenges Stacy faced in growing her business. She also opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome, learning to make decisions before she felt ready, and how The Science of Getting Rich shaped her leadership style.

And in true She’s So Bossy fashion, Stacy reflects on what it means to be called “bossy” as a woman in business, the power of persistence, and the importance of leaving people with the “experience of increase.”

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why most mass-produced granola is just “a cookie in a bag” – and how Stacy set out to change that.

• How she found her niche in K–12 school nutrition programs and why it became her calling

• The role confidence (or the lack of it) plays in building a business

• Why making quick decisions – and sometimes spending money before you’re ready – can be game-changing

• How The Science of Getting Rich influenced Stacy’s leadership and values

About Stacy Sloan:

Stacy Sloan is the founder of Three Little Birds Granola, a company dedicated to making truly healthy, allergen-free granola that kids (and adults) love. Her products are now served in schools across Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, California, and Colorado, helping thousands of students build healthier eating habits from an early age.