In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring mother-daughter duo Teneisha Thompson and Angel Thompson Cephas, the founders of Bell’s Reines, a gourmet cookie company that’s making waves in the industry. From starting as a food blog to building a thriving brand, they share their journey of entrepreneurship, working together as family, and how their cookies landed in major retailers, museums, and airports.
Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6vT6jEUAo8&feature=youtu.be
00:00 Intro
01:10 Bell's Reines Origin Story
05:30 Challenges of Running a Family Business
09:50 Finding The Right Packaging Partner
13:20 Tips for Finding the Right Branding Partner
17:18 Finalizing the Brand Name
18:18 Online and Farmer's Markets
25:20 Challenges and Marketing Efforts
24:00 The Power of Showing Up and Networking
28:20 The ONE Opportunity That Changed the Business
34:25 Lessons Learned From Each Other
40:40 Becoming a Certified Women-Owned Business
46:00 Defining Success and Future Goals
51:56 Bell's Reines Cookie Options
54:45 Advice For Food Entrepreneurs
58:16 Rapid Fire Questions
1:02:00 Where to Find Bell's Reines
