216: Partake Foods Founder Denise Woodard Was Rejected by 86 Investors Before Getting A Yes From Jay-Z (REWIND)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’ve watched the “Entrepreneur” video by Pharrell & Jay-Z, then you may recognize Denise Woodard’s face. That’s because her story of being rejected by 86 investors before getting that one yes from Jay-Z is highlighted in the video. Well, we actually spoke to Denise last year as she was embarking on this process.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So it made my heart swell with pride to see this Side Hustle Pro alum thriving and scaling her business. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Denise has always had her hands on a winning idea. Partake Foods provides meals and snacks that are delicious, safe, and nutritious for conscious eaters. They are free of gluten, the top 8 allergens, and artificial ingredients. What started as a way for this concerned mom to give her daughter snacks that would not trigger her allergies, has evolved into a brand that’s sold in major retailers. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this rewind episode of Side Hustle Pro, meet Denise, the founder behind this amazing brand, and hear:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why she’s so passionate about gluten and allergen-free food and how she actually got started</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How she, a non-baker, was able to start a cookie and snack brand</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The pivotal point when she made the decision to leave Coke to pursue Partake full time, and so much more</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Check out this episode and others on</span> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Apple Podcasts</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Spotify</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href= "https://soundcloud.c