Spreading Kindness and Sustainability in Business

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Saskia Roskam, co-founder of The Biskery, a unique artisan biscuit business committed to spreading kindness and fostering connections. Saskia shares her journey of building a sustainable business from the ground up, her innovative approach to employee well-being, and the profound impact of small acts of kindness. Tune in to learn how The Biskery’s mission transcends beyond biscuits, touching lives and promoting a more empathetic and sustainable way of doing business. Key Takeaways: The Power of Kindness: The Biskery's mission to spread kindness through their products. The emotional impact of giving away free biscuits during the pandemic and its ongoing positive effects. Connecting with Identity: How baking helped Saskia and her co-founder Lisa reconnect with their cultural roots and personal identities. The importance of acknowledging employees as individuals with personal lives and commitments. Sustainability Practices: The Biskery's commitment to being plastic-free since 2017 and using sustainable packaging. Their approach to financial sustainability through organic, bootstrapped growth. Holistic Sustainability: Integrating environmental, financial, and human aspects into their business practices. Offering flexible working hours to support working mothers, enhancing work-life balance and employee satisfaction. Impact of Small Gestures: The significance of small acts of kindness and their ripple effect on positivity and emotional well-being. Mentioned in this Episode: The Biskery’s mission and values The pandemic initiative of giving away free biscuits Flexible working hours for working mothers Sustainable business practices and packaging Subscribe & Review: Don’t forget to subscribe to The Heald Approach Podcast on your preferred platform. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5 star review. Call to Action: Interested in learning more about spreading kindness and sustainable business practices? Email [email protected]