In this episode of At Home in Waterloo Region, Cher sits down with Morgan, the owner and operator of The Three, a health-focused eatery located in the Marsland Centre in uptown Waterloo. Morgan shares the journey behind her business, her passion for health, and how she integrates holistic nutrition into the meals she serves. The Three, established in 2021, offers health-conscious meals, a meal prep service, catering, and care packages. 

In this episode you will hear:

• [03:48] A discussion on Morgan’s favourite dishes at The Three that she brought, including the Spring Into It Salad and the Fiesta Bowl, and the importance of offering comfort food with a healthy twist. 
• [06:14] The story behind the name “The Three” and its connection to Morgan's hockey number and the philosophy of mind-body-spirit health.
• [08:31] Morgan’s approach to customer service and how she builds meaningful connections with customers, especially through personalized menu advice.
• [10:41] The concept of rotating and static menu items at The Three and Morgan’s favourites like the Harvest Crunch Salad and Pad Thai.
• [13:42] Local suppliers Morgan works with, including Eby Manor for their dairy products, Rogers Ranch for local beef, McIntosh Farms for pasture raised chicken and her efforts to support small, local businesses.
• [18:31] Morgan’s reflections on the challenges of owning a food business, especially navigating personal identity and managing a business through tough times.
• [23:09] The emotional toll of running a small business and the reality of balancing personal life with entrepreneurship.
• [27:03] Advice for aspiring food entrepreneurs on starting small and testing ideas before diving in.
• [30:11] Managing a team, the importance of leadership, and how Morgan nurtures her employees.
• [35:02] Morgan’s thoughts on personal growth, leadership, and creating a healthy business culture.
• [35:55] What Morgan loves about running The Three, including the beautiful food and the opportunity to learn and grow each day.
• [43:00] The challenges small business owners face with fluctuating costs, like the price of ingredients, and how it impacts the bottom line.
• [45:51] The community in Waterloo Region, what Morgan loves about the area, and how small businesses contribute so much heart and energy to the area
• [47:56] Morgan shares her favourite local businesses in the region such as Full Circle Foods, Legacy Greens, and why it’s so important to support local farmers

Special Offer: Use the code ATHOME33 to get 33% off your meal at The Three, available both online and in-store.

Connect with Morgan:

Instagram: @thethreekw

Website: https://www.thethreewellness.com/

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