Fighting Food Waste and Building a Mission-Driven Startup Kari Morris | Co-Founder of Martie

Kari Morris is the co-founder of Martie.com, a mission-driven online discount grocery store tackling food waste and food access head-on. In this episode, she joins Kara to talk about disrupting the grocery industry, building a brand with impact, and how motherhood and art continue to shape her entrepreneurial journey. They dig into purpose-driven business models, how to lead with heart, and the real-life systems that make doing-it-all sustainable. If you're interested in food innovation, creative leadership, or scaling a values-first business, this episode is packed with real-world takeaways and inspiration. (00:00:02) - Introduction to Kari Morris and Martie (00:03:26) - The Origin of Martie and Its Mission (00:06:18) - Addressing Food Scarcity and Waste (00:08:29) - Joy and Creativity in Business (00:09:58) - Managing Personal and Professional Relationships (00:11:14) - The Impact of Motherhood on Food Choices (00:13:51) - Defining Powerful Ladies (00:15:18) - Incorporating Art into Life and Work (00:20:41) - Balancing Work, Family, and Self-Care (00:29:52) - Responding to Community Needs (00:34:14) - Women and Solutions in Business The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices