Suzie Millar shares the inspiring journey of growing The Scottish Bee Company from a purpose-driven venture into a thriving business while introducing over 27 million bees to Scotland and establishing a charity to support pollinators' habitats.• From lawyer to chiropractor to honey entrepreneur, connecting analytical skills with empathy and health interests• Starting a bee company while pregnant and building a family alongside the business • Raising investment to buy beehives for Scottish beekeepers and developing apprenticeships• The stark difference between imported, artificially-matured honey and authentic hive-matured honey• Building a brand on transparency, including publishing pesticide and GMO testing results• Creating the Repollinate charity to build wildflower spaces and support natural pollinators• Diversifying from honey to vinegars and salad dressings made with bee-pollinated fruits• Acquiring complementary food brands to create the Natural Larder Collective• Balancing family life with business ambitions, including flexible 28-hour work weeks for staff• The importance of establishing boundaries when running a business with your spouseVisit our website to explore our range of authentic Scottish honey products and learn more about our environmental initiatives. Use discount code RECIPE for a special listener offer.Support the show

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