A revolution in food production & distribution: The Magic Beans initiative

Meet Sarah Grant, the powerhouse entrepreneur shaking up the food industry with her innovative app, Magic Beans. Her ambitious mission? To transform our relationship with food by inspiring, connecting, and educating people about the benefits of growing and sharing their own. Sarah's journey to entrepreneurship wasn't without its fair share of challenges, and she opens up about her experiences with crowdfunding, grant applications, and tackling gender bias in the business realm.  The power of community and sharing takes centre stage as we explore how these grassroots initiatives can combat the high cost of fresh, healthy food. Sarah's app is not only about growing and sharing your produce; it's about rejuvenating neighborhood connections and fostering a sense of camaraderie. Can a small app cause a big ripple in our food system? I sincerely hope so.   --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:06:17) - Magic Beans(0:13:13) - Food Swapping and Localized Food Systems(0:21:37) - Female Founders Facing Business Barriers(0:26:28) - Grant Applications and the Broken Food System Challenges