S1 E8 - 8 - Alysia Lok - Caramunchies - Light, sweet, and salty. We got you covered!

Welcome to the 8th episode of the Another Day Building Dreams podcast! A podcast where we explore what supporting local really means and the people behind local small businesses and those who support it. We hope to shed some real life clarity on what it means when you decide to support your local businesses. We hope to give an idea of what day to day life is like as a small business owner/entrepreneur as well as debunking myths around small businesses. We will be discussing both the struggles and successes with each business venture as well as provide real world tips to those looking to start their very own venture. Today we have Alysia Lok. She is the owner and head operator of Caramunchies. A local caramel cornflake snack food treat company. Having originally been one of the cofounders of Caramia Caramels Alysia branched off into starting her own venture that more identified with herself and personality. Her love of snack foods shows in the quality snack treat she has developed over the last 3 years. Being a self driven local business owner she is working to share her creations and unique take on snack food with all of those around her. The next time you find yourself craving something light, sweet, and salty she's got you covered!  What we discuss: - Alysia's new production facilty - Kickstarter experience - Working with partners and family - Importance of packaging specifications for customers and production - Getting into groceries stores and considerations when getting in. - Edmonton business food industry community - Alysia's background in finance before Caramunchies - Hiring staff - and much more!!.. FB/IG: @caramunchies Website: www.caramunchies.com