Stretch Your Food Dollars with Carol Ann's Grocery-Insider Wisdom

Send us Fan MailHey BOSS ladies, 👋🏼In this episode, I sat down with Carol Ann Kates, founder of Penny Lane Press of Colorado, and let me tell you… Her story is one of resilience, reinvention, and real-life wisdom.Carol shared her journey from growing up in her family’s tiny corner grocery store to helping grow that business into multiple stores, pharmacy operations, and even a bakery production facility. She also opened up about the heartbreak of losing the family business after a series of devastating setbacks, and how that painful chapter led her into writing, publishing, and teaching others how to stretch their food dollars.This conversation was packed with powerful reminders about trusting your intuition, pivoting when life forces your hand, and using what you know to help other people in a meaningful way.And yes… if you’re the one in your house doing the grocery shopping, Carol dropped some gems you’re going to want to keep in your back pocket. In this episode, we talk about: Carol’s journey from family grocery stores to author and publisher  What happened when business hardship forced a major life pivot  Why trusting your intuition matters more than most people realize  Grocery shopping tips that can help stretch your food budget  Food storage and “sell by” date truths more people need to know  How reducing food waste can save real money  Why quality ingredients matter more than fancy recipes  The message Carol wants to share with the world through her books and platformWhere to Find Carol:Website | www.carolannkates.comFacebook  | https://www.facebook.com/p/Carol-Ann-Kates-KitchenInstagram  | https://www.instagram.com/carolannkatesSupport the showFollow Me on Instagram: @csdorsey_helloListen on Apple Podcast | iHeart Radio