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Alina Starr Morse: Building Zolli Candy + Selling in America’s Largest Retailers

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From the idea for a good-for-your-teeth candy to having her products sold in 20,000(!!) stores now as a college student, Alina is the CEO of Zolli Candy. She’s an incredible inspiration as well as a huge supporter of teen entrepreneurs!


We talk about:

  • Alina’s transition to college while running Zolli Candy
  • How we’ve let go of perfectionism in business
  • Pitching to Whole Foods + other wholesale accounts
  • Creating + marketing new Zolli products
  • Zolli Candy’s first hires and who’s on the team now
  • Dealing with being bullied in middle school
  • What does “balance” look like?


    • ✨ Connect:

    • Shop Zolli Candy: zollipops.com
    • @alinastarrmorse on Instagram
    • @zollicandy on Instagram
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