– Carolyn introduces herself and Mightylicious0:30 – Kellen’s intro and the coconut cookie story1:20 – From JP Morgan private banker to gluten free founder4:10 – Starting tiny: credit cards, Whole Foods, handmade batches6:40 – Why she avoided VC and used credit lines9:40 – The brutal realities of food industry funding11:40 – Raising $5M from 2,000+ crowdfunding investors13:40 – Yale MBA and alumni network advantages20:15 – Sugar addiction, taste, and consumer distrust of GF food23:50 – Content, bandwidth, and the realities of a solo founder mom26:25 – Emotional cost of entrepreneurship29:10 – Leaving Wall Street to bet on Mightylicious32:40 – Misconceptions about raising $5M37:30 – Food waste, hunger relief, and women’s shelters39:45 – Ice cream pairings and the Sprouts brownie story41:10 – Future gluten free cookbook and baking education42:35 – Where Mightylicious is sold + new product launches45:20 – Brownies and infused baking conversation46:40 – Final game and call to action🔗 Stay Connected With MeFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/GAMEDIVERSIFIED/Twitter (X): https://x.com/gamediversifiedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gamediversifiedWebsite: http://diversifiedgame.com/📩 Business inquiries: [email protected]🎬 Suggested Videos▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBJSpSxBBuA▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmxmzwnhZ3w▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQrzgwornbI▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3PsTkobKKE▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnqZniYw-0k🔎 SEO-Boosting Related PhrasesGluten Free Food Founder, Female Entrepreneur 2025, How To Raise $5M, Crowdfunding Success Stories, Mightylicious Cookies, Yale MBA Entrepreneurs, Startup Funding Without VC, Celiac Friendly Baking, Billionaire Banking Lessons, Healthy Cookie Brands, Food Startup Growth Strategy, Entrepreneur Motivation 2025, Build A Food Brand From Scratch, Million Dollar Game