182 Helen Burgess | Launching a Subscription Box Business

Having spent 10 years working in senior strategy roles across Government, including No.10 and Cabinet Office, Helen decided to retrain in her passion – nutrition – following the birth of her son in 2013. Deploying her skills in research, Helen discovered that parents struggled most to find healthy snacks for their kids. Combined with a knowledge of just how powerful cooking can be in forming happy family memories, the idea for Little Cooks Co was born. A recipe box that gave time-poor parents everything they needed to cook something yummy with their children, and which also utilised Helen’s nutritional training to enhance and not hinder health. Ian & Helen discuss; Working for the government Importance of nutrition The story of Little cooks Small businesses supporting one another Why organic food is better for you Benefiting the environment Living a happier, healthier life The importance of eating ‘real food’ Government approach to obesity The rollercoaster of being an entrepreneur Industry Angel Twitter Industry Angel Website Podcast Sponsors;- Far North Sales & Marketing Carpeway