How can we bake a better world, one delicious bite at a time? Join us as we delve into the world of sustainable and inclusive baking with plant-based baking mama Kimberle Lau, Founder of Bake Me Healthy. Bake Me Healthy is a company that specializes in providing baking mixes crafted with clean, plant-based ingredients. It is more than just a baking mix company; it’s a movement toward inclusive, sustainable, and convenient baking that prioritizes health, taste, and the planet. In our conversation, we discuss her entrepreneurial origins in skincare, how her food intolerances motivated her to start a plant-based, gluten-free, and allergen-free baking business, the importance of supporting women-owned companies, and why her products are better for people and the planet. She also shares valuable lessons from her entrepreneurial journey and indulges us with our rapid-fire question round. Join us as we delve into the sweetness of conscious baking to a healthier, happier planet, one delectable treat at a time with Kimberle Lau of Bake Me Healthy.
Key Points From This Episode:
Hear about her start in skincare and why she pivoted to plant-based baking.
• The opportunity she saw for an inclusive, healthy, and sustainable baking business.
Why she finds the food industry more exciting than the beauty and skincare industry.
Discover how she transitioned from baking for herself to developing a baking brand.
She shares details about her research and development process.
The role Drexel Food Lab played in creating the Bake Me Healthy product range.
How her company champions upcycling techniques to combat food waste.
Explore her passion for women-owned businesses and sustainability.
Ways the Certification for Women-Owned Businesses offers support.
Uncover her journey to sourcing sustainable packaging for her products.
Unpack the hurdles and limitations of making compostable packaging.
She shares the biggest lesson from her professional career.
Gain insights into her approach to innovation and customer feedback.Find out how listeners can support Bake Me Healthy.
Read the transcript and find links from the episode at Brands for a Better World.
The Brands for a Better World podcast (formerly Evolve CPG) is hosted by Gage Mitchell, founder (CEO) and Creative Director at Modern Species, a sustainable brand design agency helping better-for-the-world brand launch, evolve, and grow to scale their impact.