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In this episode we sit with Nikita Dawda, self proclaimed Chief Avocado Officer and co-founder of Omega Pressery, a cold-press oil brand bringing Kenyan avocado and macadamia oils to UK shelves. In this episode, we talk about growing up in Kenya, building a business with your spouse, the reality of successfully pitching to retailers such as Waitrose, the impact of seeing success arguably a little too early and what it takes to scale a lifestyle business into something more.Chapters:(00:00) Introduction to Niki and Omega Pressery(01.50) On being Chief ‘Avocado’ Officer(03:10) A key unexpected learning from running Omega Pressery (05:30) How to be kinder to yourself by design(08:49) Niki’s early years in Kenya(10:45) Kenya life vs. UK life(17:00) Applying the structure (26:30) The retail pitching process(36:35) From a lifestyle business to scaling(42:00) Cooking with Avocado and Macadamia Oil(44:45) Visiting the farms in Kenya(54:30) Spouse or co-founder?(59:20) What Niki is most excited about right now(01:04:30) Prioritising the supply chain and traceability(01:07:30) What does Niki have strong game in?Find Omega Pressery on: Website: https://www.omegapressery.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omegapressery/To be the first to get updates on new episodes, please do give us a subscribe or follow!
