Miki Talebi: Crafting Oomé Tofu in Honor of Heritage and a Father’s Legacy

[FOOD] [GRIEF]

#13: In this episode, we meet Miki Talebi, the founder of Oome. With a Ph.D. in Psychology and experience in public policy, Miki's path to entrepreneurship began after reevaluating her career during her maternity leave and the sudden tragic loss of her father in 2020. Oome, inspired by her Japanese heritage and her father's love for smoked foods, has grown to be stocked in over 250 retailers across Canada. Miki shares her journey from being an academic to a business owner, the challenges faced, and the deep personal connections that fuel her brand.

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Chapters

• 0:37 Meet Miki Talebi: Founder of Oome
• 1:02 Miki's PHD Journey and Professional Background
• 1:20 The Turning Point: Personal Loss and New Beginnings
• 1:42 Building Oome: From Concept to Reality
• 2:37 Reflections on Achievements and Cultural Expectations
• 13:09 Navigating Entrepreneurship and Parenthood
• 17:16 The Role of Family Support in Business
• 20:10 From Idea to Business: The Birth of Oome
• 24:39 The Journey Begins: First Steps in Business
• 26:03 Scaling Up: From Local to National
• 27:34 Building the Team: Hiring and Growth
• 31:17 Challenges and Pricing Strategies
• 42:12 Rapid Fire: Get to Know the CEO