On this joyous episode of Teeter Talks, I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend Kristy Miller, founder and CEO of The Scented Market. Kristy’s journey began with a simple idea-creating handmade, eco-friendly candles-and has since blossomed into a thriving business that radiates warmth and purpose. A true powerhouse, Kristy is a role model for women everywhere, showing what it means to pursue your dreams and succeed as an entrepreneur. Throughout her career, she’s fostered a work culture centered on kindness and purpose, leading her team with empathy and authenticity. Her dedication to sustainability, community, and quality, combined with her passion for mentoring others, makes her a powerful voice in leadership and brand-building. This conversation sheds light on the impact of thoughtful leadership and the importance of staying true to your vision in business and beyond.
Join us as we dive into these topics:
- Kristy's journey into the food truck business, inspired by time spent with her grandfather.
- Navigating a male-dominated industry, where Kristy reflects on pressures faced as a female entrepreneur to downplay her success or make up stories to fit in.
- Transitioning from managing a fleet of food trucks to founding The Scented Market, driven by her role as a mother and her strong community ties.
- Defining good leadership as putting oneself at the bottom and walking alongside the team to grow together, emphasizing supporting your team so they can also become leaders.
- Balancing life as a CEO and mother, the importance of teaching children about entrepreneurship's sacrifices and hard work by including them in the process and navigating the journey together.
- Kristy's experience on Dragon's Den, from initial rejection to a turning point in her career, ultimately propelling her success in the scented product market.
-Highlighting the importance of celebrating every win, involving others in those moments, and taking time to reflect on each accomplishment.
As a mother and entrepreneur, it was such a joy to have Kristy on the podcast. Her authenticity and heart truly shine through this conversation, and I hope, like me, you’re leaving feeling inspired and empowered by the power of hard work. What’s one thing you can do today to help someone else grow-personally or professionally? If this conversation resonated with you, please take a moment to leave a rating and review. Be sure to check out the links below to connect with Kristy. Thank you, as always, for being a part of the Teeter Talks community!
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Kristy’s Links:
The Scented MarketWebsite: thescentedmarket.ca
The Scented Market Instagram:
thescentedmarket
Krisy’s Instagram: dashingkristy
Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington: www.childrensfoundation.org/
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