In this episode, Sarah Johnston interviews Dara Erck, the founder of Sam and Leo, a company creating clean teen products with a focus on mental health. What do we chat about? Dara's previous career in global healthTransition to entrepreneurship during the pandemic Identifying a gap in the market for clean teen products.The Incredible Suite of Products at Sam and Leo Focus on clean, teen-friendly vitamins and supplements Addressing mental health needs  Product line includes energy, sleep, immunity, and eye health gummies. Challenges of educating consumers about a new product category.Dara’s Entrepreneurial Journey  Challenges of creating a new product category Navigating manufacturing and distribution.The Mental Health Focus of the Business Importance of supporting rather than "fixing" mental health issues Incorporating mental health awareness into product mission.  Importance of school environment and movement for mental well-beingBusiness Insights from Launching Sam and Leo  Unique challenges of the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry Importance of community and collaboration in entrepreneurship.The Future Vision for Sam and Leo  Expanding product line to include more mental health support Building a platform for parent and teen education.  Join us for a fun conversation about business, motherhood, and being an entrepreneur!   Visit the Sam and Leo Website HERE Find Dara and Sam and Leo on Instagram HERE   Thanks for listening! To follow along, please find me on instagram HERE, my personal website HERE, or my TikTik HERE. Music for "Welcome to my Tent" by Rick Sniegowski Graphics for "Welcome to my Tent" by Sam SniegowskiLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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