Building Brands and Wellness with Jennifer Desrosiers
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Welcome back to Pivot With Purpose, I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am sitting down with the wonderful Jennifer Desrosiers! Jennifer is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, business coach, and public speaker. She has a B.S. in Architectural Engineering, and held executive positions focused on massive revenue generation and growth before shifting her career from “Corporate America” to the wellness industry. Jennifer is notably the founder and CEO of LANEY & LU, an inspired eatery in Exeter and Portsmouth, NH, PALETTE, an experiential food and gifting company, and GINGER FOX, an artisan bakery in Stratham, NH. As the founder of ALTITUDE, Jennifer also creates elevated experiences in hospitality and live events inspired by connection and contribution. She is known for creating progressive team cultures, and profitable operations, and has an unwavering commitment to giving back. I am so excited to dive into her journey with you and discuss creating a thriving community through health and wellness!
Topics Covered:
(02:10) Jennifer discusses her experiences and goals for 2024, including strategic growth and balancing personal wellness with business demands.
(04:35) Jennifer’s journey from corporate business development to the health and wellness industry, including her struggles with health and how it led to the major career pivot.
(11:42) Jennifer's transformative health journey, discovering the Paleo diet, and how changing her diet and lifestyle led to the creation of her first restaurant.
(25:49) The importance of creating a positive brand experience, setting high standards and maintaining consistency in the service industry.
(28:17) The realities of business growth in the hospitality industry and the importance of adapting to different markets.
(39:27) Recognizing patterns and making difficult decisions for business success.
(53:16) Significance of financial literacy for small business owners.
Jennifer Desrosiers' story is a testament to the power of following your passion and prioritizing health and community when pivoting. She has so much knowledge to share with business owners, connect with her on Instagram to follow her journey and learn about coaching opportunities!
Jennifer’s Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferldesrosiers/
Connect with Jennifer’s Businesses!
ALTITUDE: @ALTITUDECOMPANIES | WWW.ALTITUDECOMPANIES.COM
LANEY & LU: @LANEYANDLU| WWW.LANEYANDLU.COM
PALETTE: @PALETTEGRAZEBOARDS | WWW.PALETTEGRAZEBOARDS.COM
GINGER FOX: @GINGERFOXBAKERIES | WWW.GINGERFOXBAKERY.COM
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