Building a Business Rooted in Passion

Building a Business Rooted in Passion

From Small Business Big Impact by Meridian

March 13, 2025 · 27 min · Season 1 · Episode 3

About this episode

Katherine Hadjinian shares her journey of building an edible bouquet business from her passion for gardening amidst personal challenges.

When life throws you unexpected challenges, do you take the leap or play it safe? This week on Small Business, Big Impact, host Jay-Ann Gilfoy sits down with Katherine Hadjinian, the founder of Mon Petit Chou, an edible bouquet business that blossomed from her deep-rooted love of gardening. After leaving a career in healthcare, Katherine navigated the difficult journey of grief, self-doubt, and motherhood to build a thriving business from the ground up. Her story is a testament to resilience, passion, and trusting yourself to follow your dreams. Key Takeaways: How Katherine transformed her lifelong love of gardening into a unique business model. The emotional challenges she faced after the loss of her mother and how it fueled her entrepreneurial journey. Why resilience, adaptability, and embracing fear are essential for success. Her take on ignoring naysayers and staying focused on your vision. Mon Petit Chou: https://www.instagram.com/monpetitchoubouquets/ Visit Meridian at: meridiancu.ca

People in this episode

Host: Jay-Ann Gilfoy

Guest: Katherine Hadjinian

Topics covered

  • entrepreneurship
  • resilience
  • gardening
  • business model
  • motherhood

Keywords

  • business
  • entrepreneurship
  • resilience
  • gardening
  • Mon Petit Chou

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mon Petit Chou, Meridian

Places: Instagram

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