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Special Series: How the Queen of Organic Treats Disrupted the Snack Industry, Meet Deebee’s Organics Founder, Dionne Laszlo-Baker

The High Achieving Female Podcast

Release Date: 02/11/2025

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Special Series: Up Close with Dionne Laszlo-Baker of Deebee’s Organics

In this special episode, we catch up with Dionne Laszlo-Baker, founder and CEO of Deebee’s Organics, and one of the winners of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Businesses in America. From her background as a PhD in maternal fetal toxicology to building an $8 million treat empire, Dionne’s journey is a remarkable story of resilience and innovation. She shares the challenges of scaling an organic business, the sacrifices she made to prioritize her entrepreneurial vision, and the unique insights she gained while creating healthy, organic snacks that are now must-haves in lunchboxes across the country. NEW PRODUCT ALERT! If you’re looking for inspiration and practical advice on navigating the business landscape as a female entrepreneur, this episode is filled with empowering strategies to help you succeed.

 

The key moments in this episode are:

  • 01:27 - Journey from Scientist to Entrepreneur

  • 06:38 - Challenges in Scaling an Organic Business

  • 11:29 - Trusting Your Gut and Perseverance

  • 16:02 - The Hustle of Business Ownership

  • 19:54 - Female Leadership and Innovation

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Sponsors:

KNOW is proud to be the media partner for the Women Presidents Organization and the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Businesses.

 

 

 

 

Podcast Production:

Produced by our friends at The Found House.