In Episode 21, I talk to Steph Hon, the Founder of Cadence. Always on-the-go, the inspiration for Cadence came to Steph while she was on a camping trip, when she noticed that many women struggle with packing light and compact. Cadence is Steph’s solution for on-the-go individuals; the capsules are compact, refillable and magnetic and which can hold anything from your supplements to your skincare and jewellery. Made from ocean bound plastic, they’re are also designed to reduce the plastics that harm our oceans.

During our conversation, we discussed the process of engineering the capsules, hiring for culture fit and how she’s been inspired by Formula One as an entrepreneur. 

Here is a summary of our conversation:

🏃🏻‍♀️Journey to launching Cadence

🥽Engineering Cadence Capsules

🏝 Sourcing from at-risk beaches around the world

♻️ How the manufacturing process ensures ‘no plastic is left unused

❌The problem with virgin plastic containers

Follow @keepyourcandence or head to their website to find out more: https://keepyourcadence.com/

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A business Steph thinks is Up to Some Good: Halfdays (@halfdays), https://www.halfdays.com/

*Timestamps: 

4:04 Journey to launching Cadence

7:00 Engineering the capsules and the advantages of being your own target user

8:01 How to hire for culture-fit

13:40 Sourcing plastic from at-risk beaches around the world (Sourcing Partner: Envision Plastics)

15:00 A process that gives new life to plastics and ensures ‘no plastic is left unused’

17:27 The problem with virgin plastic containers in the self–care industry

30:11 The significant amounts of waste in the hospitality industry

33:35 Getting enough sleep means you can be ‘on’ when you need to be

37:41 On Formula One and teamwork