Finding The Sweet Spot Between Purpose and Profit
What if donuts could do more than just satisfy a sweet tooth- they could also create brighter futures? In this debut episode of Small Business, Big Impact, host Jay-Ann Gilfoy, CEO of Meridian Credit Union, sits down with Melanie Cote founder of Do...
Small Business Big Impact · Meridian Podcast
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Show Notes
What if donuts could do more than just satisfy a sweet tooth- they could also create brighter futures?
In this debut episode of Small Business, Big Impact, host Jay-Ann Gilfoy, CEO of Meridian Credit Union, sits down with Melanie Cote founder of Do Good Donuts, a social enterprise that’s sprinkling hope and opportunity for young adults with developmental disabilities. Inspired by her daughter Alma, Melanie shares how she went from rolling dough in a church basement to tackling the challenges of scaling a purpose-driven business. This episode dives into the sweet spot between passion and purpose, and why creating inclusive workplaces is always a recipe for success.
Key Takeaways:
- How personal experiences can fuel entrepreneurial ideas.
- The challenges of starting a social enterprise in a limited-capacity setting.
- Insights into choosing between nonprofit and for-profit business models.
- Why creating inclusive workplaces benefits both employees and employers.
Do Good Donuts: dogooddonuts.org
Visit Meridian at: meridiancu.ca