Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker: Trailblazing Organic Snacks

Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today.In this episode, Julie interviews Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker, founder of DeeBee's Organics. Dionne shares her journey from a career in maternal-fetal toxicology to creating a successful organic snack company. They discuss the challenges Dionne faced in the retail landscape, her innovative approach to product development, and the importance of customer feedback. Dionne also emphasizes the value of coaching and mentorship in overcoming self-doubt and fostering growth. The episode highlights the significance of resilience, community support, and continuous innovation in the entrepreneurial journey.Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker is the Founder and creative force behind DeeBee’s Organics. As a medical scientist with a PhD from the University of Toronto, Dionne spent years studying how the environment and the food we consume impact our health and wellness. She has garnered international attention for her doctoral thesis on the effects of exposure during pregnancy to toxins in our environment. Dionne was named Humanitarian of the Year at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. She is widely published in medical literature and has taught courses in human anatomy and physiology at both the University of Toronto and Dalhousie University.Dionne is a strong proponent for the health science behind organic food, and DeeBee’s Organics was founded by a mom on a mission. She created DeeBee’s to feed families, do business differently, and create a legacy that will impact future generations. At DeeBee’s we believe in the potential of a vibrant world where differences are celebrated, kids are encouraged to be themselves, and we are all nourished with a rainbow of fruits and vegetables straight from the earth.This is our “colorful world.”You can connect with Dionne through LinkedIn or her website.Love the show or want to request a topic? Leave us a message (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!).You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram. Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!