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E67: Work, Love, and Play: The Cricket’s Candy Creations Reinvention Story
Loving what you do is just as important as doing what you love. Believe it or not, your business has a higher possibility of prospering when you have fun and love what you do.
In this episode, entrepreneur Cricket Azima shares the story of how she reinvented the food industry through her food enterprises: Creative Kitchen and Cricket’s Candy Creation. Listen as Cricket shares the importance of maintaining a work-life balance and surrounding yourself with people who will help your business prosper.
Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation:
[04:16] Reinventing with Cricket’s Candy Creations
Cricket’s Candy Creations was a pandemic pivot and reinvention. It aims to make the educational aspects of cooking and nutrition fun through candy-related activities.
The idea follows The Creative Kitchen, where Cricket teaches music, science, math, and other traditional disciplines through food and cooking.
[14:00] Pushing Through Moments of Self-Doubt
As a “big thinker in a small business”, Cricket doesn’t have the time to get scared. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of enjoying what you do.
[26:34] Knowing Your Bandwidth
You can’t do everything yourself all the time. Surround yourself with the right kinds of people: people who support your vision and your dream.
Cricket shares the importance of striking a balance between work, love, and play. She emphasizes the value of having a real support system on the homefront.
[30:45] Advice to People Wanting to Switch Careers
Cricket advises people who want to switch careers to go toward what feels good. Listen and be honest with yourself.
Keep an open mind and learn from others. Other people’s experiences will save you time and energy in the future.
Guest Bio:
Cricket Azima is a professional chef who specializes in cooking for and with children. She is the founder of Creative Kitchen, Kids Food Festival, and Cricket’s Candy Creation — all of which aim to make balanced eating anything but boring.
Cricket has worked with several companies, including Whole Foods Market, Foodnetwork.com, Organic Valley, Happy Family, and General Mills. Cricket has also authored two books: Everybody Eats Lunch and Everybody Can Cook.
Connect with Cricket: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
Links to Resources:
cricketscandy.com
thecreativekitchen.com/crickets-candy-creations
universe.com/events/crickets-candy-creations-tickets-K7QDCV
For more Reinvention content, hundreds of engaging interviews and blogs visit - https://www.thereinventionexchange.com/
My Book - RE:INVENT YOUR LIFE! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? - available on Amazon, Apple Books and at https://www.thereinventionexchange.com/shopthebook
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Loving what you do is just as important as doing what you love. Believe it or not, your business has a higher possibility of prospering when you have fun and love what you do.
In this episode, entrepreneur Cricket Azima shares the story of how she reinvented the food industry through her food enterprises: Creative Kitchen and Cricket’s Candy Creation. Listen as Cricket shares the importance of maintaining a work-life balance and surrounding yourself with people who will help your business prosper.
Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation:
[04:16] Reinventing with Cricket’s Candy Creations
Cricket’s Candy Creations was a pandemic pivot and reinvention. It aims to make the educational aspects of cooking and nutrition fun through candy-related activities.
The idea follows The Creative Kitchen, where Cricket teaches music, science, math, and other traditional disciplines through food and cooking.
[14:00] Pushing Through Moments of Self-Doubt
As a “big thinker in a small business”, Cricket doesn’t have the time to get scared. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of enjoying what you do.
[26:34] Knowing Your Bandwidth
You can’t do everything yourself all the time. Surround yourself with the right kinds of people: people who support your vision and your dream.
Cricket shares the importance of striking a balance between work, love, and play. She emphasizes the value of having a real support system on the homefront.
[30:45] Advice to People Wanting to Switch Careers
Cricket advises people who want to switch careers to go toward what feels good. Listen and be honest with yourself.
Keep an open mind and learn from others. Other people’s experiences will save you time and energy in the future.
Guest Bio:
Cricket Azima is a professional chef who specializes in cooking for and with children. She is the founder of Creative Kitchen, Kids Food Festival, and Cricket’s Candy Creation — all of which aim to make balanced eating anything but boring.
Cricket has worked with several companies, including Whole Foods Market, Foodnetwork.com, Organic Valley, Happy Family, and General Mills. Cricket has also authored two books: Everybody Eats Lunch and Everybody Can Cook.
Connect with Cricket: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
Links to Resources:
cricketscandy.com
thecreativekitchen.com/crickets-candy-creations
universe.com/events/crickets-candy-creations-tickets-K7QDCV
For more Reinvention content, hundreds of engaging interviews and blogs visit - https://www.thereinventionexchange.com/
My Book - RE:INVENT YOUR LIFE! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? - available on Amazon, Apple Books and at https://www.thereinventionexchange.com/shopthebook