Starting a vegan business is not for the faint of heart. Building a new business can be scary and risky, but every successful entrepreneur will tell you that it’s worth it. Today’s podcast is part 1 of a vegan business series focused on plant-based entrepreneurs.  You might be saying why now? Because the coronavirus is sparking a plant-based sales explosion, and this could be a good time to turn your passion into a vegan business. Additionally, many big successful businesses started in a downturn like Netflix.  Legend has it that Netflix founder, Reed Hastings, was motivated to start an online DVD rental by mail after incurring a $40.00 late fee from Blockbuster. So, in my opinion, anything is possible. In Podcast #90, we speak with a first-time vegan business owner Emily Edwards about her entrepreneur journey along with: How to start a vegan business focused on food Testing the viability of a new product Business plan Costs to create a new business Sourcing ingredients Pricing Social responsibility You can visit Emily’s Kitchen and all her healthy Paradise Snax here. Thanks to Osea Malibu for being today’s sponsor. You can receive $10.00 off your order of $50.00 0r more here until December 21, 2020. Additionally, you can find my organic vegan CBD products made from hemp on my website. If you have any questions about how CBD may help you, don't hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected].  For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @ordinaryvegan and join our fun Facebook Group and community. Sign up here, so you don't miss any of Ordinary Vegan's podcasts or recipes.  Also, if you get a chance, please write a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so our community can grow. I hope today’s podcast inspires you to “follow your bliss.”