The After-Hours Founder: Building Your Food Dream While Working 9–5

Are you running your food business after work — squeezing in production between dinner and bedtime, wondering if it'll ever be enough to grow? You're not alone. Thousands of food founders start exactly this way — balancing a full-time job while chasing their dream of bringing better-for-you products to the world. I know what that feels like — the long nights, the doubt, and the quiet determination to keep going when no one's watching. In this week's episode, I'm speaking directly to those founders — the ones managing school drop-offs, meetings, and kitchen runs — who are still putting in the work to make their food business real. We'll talk about those moments that make you question if it's worth it — and why those moments actually mean you're becoming the kind of founder who will succeed. I'll share practical ways to stay encouraged and focused while juggling your 9–5 — from setting realistic goals and managing your time with intention, to finding mentorship and community through the Emerging Food Business Hub. If you've ever felt like you're behind, this episode will remind you: you're not. You're building differently — and that's your strength. P.S. If you're building your business after hours and want to be part of a supportive space for founders like you, I'm opening the Emerging Food Business Hub soon — a place to learn, grow, and connect with others walking the same path. [Learn more About Emerging Food Business Hub Here] You'll be the first to know when doors open and get early access to resources designed to help you scale smarter — not harder. https://camaresearch.com/resources to Download resources including "Questions to Ask Potential Co-Manufacturers" to help you as you grow your better-for-you food brand. Schedule a free hot seat strategy call here   #FoodFounders #EmergingFoodBrands #FoodEntrepreneurship #ScalingWithConfidence #SideHustleToStartup #BetterForYouBrands #ETSMethod#FoodBusinessGrowth #FoundersJourney #WorkLifeBalance #EntrepreneurEncouragement #FoodStartupCommunity #KitchenToMarket #FemaleFounders #SmallBusinessGrowth