Teresa Ging, founder and CEO of Sugar Bliss, returns to Owning Your Legacy for a timely and values-driven conversation about growth, courage, and leading with integrity in uncertain times. From national retail expansion to sports concessions and airport locations, Teresa shares how Sugar Bliss has evolved while staying rooted in purpose.

In this episode, Teresa reflects on the realities of scaling a consumer brand, navigating volatile markets, and making difficult decisions that test both leadership and values. She speaks candidly about the changing DEI landscape, the responsibility of women-owned businesses to lead by example, and the moment she chose to walk away from a major retail opportunity that no longer aligned with her company’s mission. Throughout the conversation, Teresa emphasizes mentorship, financial literacy, and the importance of knowing every facet of your business—even when growth pulls you away from the day-to-day.

In this episode, you will learn:
✅ How Sugar Bliss expanded into national retailers, sports venues, and airports
✅ Why knowing your numbers is essential at every stage of growth
✅ How shifting DEI policies are impacting women- and minority-owned businesses
✅ What it means to walk away from opportunity when values are compromised
✅ Why mentorship and sponsorship are critical to closing the revenue gap for women-owned companies
✅ How leadership requires adaptability, clarity, and long-term vision
✅ Why legacy is built through consistency, courage, and collective uplift

Whether you are building a brand, navigating ethical decisions in business, or mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs, this episode offers a grounded, honest look at what it means to grow with purpose—and to lead without losing sight of what matters most.

🌐 Explore Sugar Bliss: https://www.sugarblisscakes.com

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