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Sweet Resilience: From Cancer Survivor to Natural Cookie Queen with Loren Castle, CEO & Founder of Sweet Loren’s

May 21, 2024
Loren Castle, cancer survivor and CEO of Sweet Loren's, shares her journey from illness to founding a successful cookie dough brand. She discusses the power of positive thinking, turning passion into business, and overcoming challenges in the food industry. Loren's story is one of resilience and creating better-for-you treats that impact millions.
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  • Loren Castle emphasizes positive thinking during tough times.
  • Turning passion into a thriving company is achievable despite challenges.

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Building Sweet Lauren's Brand from Personal Struggles

After being diagnosed with cancer at a young age, Lauren decided to create healthier baked goods by launching Sweet Lauren's Cookie Dough. Her journey from personal health struggles to business success highlights how she turned her passion for baking into a brand that fills a market gap for gluten-free and dairy-free products. Despite numerous challenges, including learning the industry ropes and creating new products, Lauren's dedication to high-quality ingredients and customer satisfaction has driven her to grow Sweet Lauren's over a decade.

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