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Kim Malek, founder of Salt and Straw, discussing her journey from working at Starbucks to creating a unique ice cream brand that emphasizes community, culture, and innovative marketing strategies. Kim explores the importance of guest experience, building a strong company culture, navigating challenges during the pandemic, and the significance of partnerships in business. Kim shares valuable insights on entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need for authenticity and trusting one's instincts. For more information on Salt and Straw visit https://saltandstraw.com/____________________________________________________________Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars

In this rerun of a Season 2 favorite, hear from owner Kim Malek on how she expanded her community based ice cream shop to be in markets across the country, all with a local feel. Miami reviewer Diandra shares how Salt & Straw made a splash in FL, and what local collaborations had her excited to visit the business. Also hear great advice for growing and managing a team of employees that reflect your brand and culture, and engage well with customers. Local Business Summit ft. Kim Malek Salt & Straw (Coconut Grove location) More about the episode Theme Music by Ali Schwartz and Meserole Sound

In this rerun of a Season 2 favorite, hear from owner Kim Malek on how she expanded her community based ice cream shop to be in markets across the country, all with a local feel. Miami reviewer Diandra shares how Salt & Straw made a splash in FL, and what local collaborations had her excited to visit the business. Also hear great advice for growing and managing a team of employees that reflect your brand and culture, and engage well with customers. Theme Music by and

“Money is always available, you will find it believe it or not, it really is, but finding the right money. It could not be more important.”   Kim Malek is the Co-Founder and CEO of Salt & Straw, an ice cream company that produces and serves boldly unique flavors made by hand, where customers can taste the difference with each spoonful. Opening up an ice-cream shop that could serve as a community gathering place was a lifelong dream of Kim's, so much so she wrote a business plan while working for Starbucks in their early years. She carried this plan around with her for years, while working as an Intrapreneur for major Fortune 500 companies. Until one day, Kim came across a file in her office labeled '401k' and decided to cash it, max out her credit cards, put her boyfriend's house up for collateral, and started her dream business! All while navigating The Great Recession. Call her crazy, call her the luckiest woman alive, either way Kim's bold decision made way for her company to now be scaled to over 30 stores, 1500 employees, and holds the coveted spot for ice cream - in Disney Springs. In today's episode, we sit down with Kim Malek to discuss her journey. She shares with us how she learned to navigate the technical side of business vs. just the communication and vision side operations, the game changing advice Kim received from the founder of Shake Shack, why its so important to focus on what you're best at and what you uniquely bring to the table, and so much more!    This episode was made possible by our friends at Square, who are passionate about empowering women to Just Get Started with their business idea. Square is offering Entreprenista listeners 20% off your first POS hardware device. Click here for more.    We talked about:   Using bank loans vs. investors for funding your business  Investing in expertise  Financial management + Book Keeping  Realizing a business plan + honoring your vision  Identifying what makes your business unique   Leaving a legacy rooted in community  Standing firm on your values during negotiations  Running food operations  Unwavering belief in your business idea   Members of our Entreprenista League get access to live Office Hours with top founders that have been on our show! Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!     Connect with Kim:  Salt & Straw  Instagram  Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results?  Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and MORE! Whether you're looking to scale your existing business and want to make the right connections, or you're thinking about finally taking the leap to launch your business, we're here to give you access to a community of women who will celebrate and support you every step of the way.  Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!    Become An Entreprenista!  Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. . If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlay  Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, and LinkedIn and for more exclusive content, tips, and insight, join our community of founders right here.  

Kim Malek is the Co-Founder & CEO of Salt & Straw, an ice cream company that produces and offers unique ice cream flavors made by hand with local ingredients.Kim had always wanted to open an ice cream shop, and in 2011 after years in corporate jobs at companies like Starbucks, took a major leap of faith — Kim cashed out her 401(k), sold her house, maxed out her credit cards, and organized a garage sale, all to fund their first location of Salt & Straw, where she would imagine flavors rarely seen in ice cream at that time.Their opening values were centered around connecting with their community, and working with local farmers, artisans, and craftsmen to source the best ingredients. More than a decade later, Kim has grown Salt & Straw to a hugely successful business with incredible celebrity investors like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and many famous chef collaborators.In our interview together, Kim shares how she pursued her dreams despite living most of her life in fear, and how her first job out of college at a small company called “Starbucks” played a significant role in shaping her career path along with key learnings she had working alongside Howard Schultz, the former CEO. We also talk about how Kim overcame her fears and insecurities of launching her “dream business” despite knowing nothing about ice cream, how she funded her business in its early days, how she dealt with criticism from the many investors who said she had a horrible idea, and so much more.In this episode, we'll talk to Kim about:* How Kim has managed to pursue her dreams without letting fear hold her back. [03:00]* How Kim let go of perfectionism to make space for more important things. [08:07]* Kim's first job at Starbucks and what she learned from Howard Schultz. [10:09]* The common threads amongst all the jobs she's had in multiple industries. [13:59]* Kim tells us about the business plan she created in 1996 and how fear stopped her. [18:56]* How working for someone builds confidence and skills to start your own business. [23:08]* Kim shares some advice for women who feel too intimidated to ask for help. [25:13]* The catalyst for taking a leap and starting her business, Salt and Straw. [29:45]* Kim tells us about her business partner and his knowledge of ice cream. [32:59]* Trying to get the business off the ground and the finances involved. [35:52]* The importance of defending your idea as an entrepreneur. [40:06]* Kim's intention to make her store an experience and earn every cent she makes. [43:00]* How they continue to harness a sense of community and their values as they grow. [45:09]* When Kim realized she had to raise money and how she got celebrities behind her. [47:20]* The importance of having good relationships with your investors. [50:27]* The mistakes Kim thinks some people make when starting/running their businesses. [53:31]* What innovation is to Kim and what she's currently working on. [56:50]Follow Kim:* Website: https://saltandstraw.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltandstraw/Follow Yasmin:* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim Malek of Salt & Straw bet it all on the idea of a unique ice cream shop, one that builds community while innovating. Drawing inspiration from her time at Starbucks as it revolutionized coffee, she sought to do the same with ice cream. Listen now to learn about organic storytelling collaborations, remaining authentic during expansion, and building back after tragedy. Sponsored by: Toast: All-In-1 Restaurant POS — https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Atmosphere: TV for Your Business — bit.ly/3Mbc2TZ

Kim Malek of Salt & Straw bet it all on the idea of a unique ice cream shop, one that builds community while innovating. Drawing inspiration from her time at Starbucks as it revolutionized coffee, she sought to do the same with ice cream. Listen now to learn about organic storytelling collaborations, remaining authentic during expansion, and building back after tragedy. Sponsored by: Toast: All-In-1 Restaurant POS — Atmosphere: TV for Your Business —

In this episode, we chat with Kim Malek, the founder of Salt & Straw. Kim's ice cream company abides by every foundational business principle while breaking every rule in the restaurant industry. Tune in to learn how to thrive using the new rules of the restaurant industry. For more on Salt & Straw visit https://saltandstraw.com. ____________________________________________________________ Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other shows: Restaurant Marketing School Restaurant expert videos & webinars

Portland city officials, downton business owners and others have been engaged in a battle to bring down crime, vandalism and manage people camping in public spaces. That effort continues and has gotten a lot of attention. But business owners on the city's Central Eastside say all those problems are rampant in their neighborhoods, too. And they're pushing for action. Kim Malek is the CEO of Salt & Straw and Clare Briglio is the executive director of the Central Eastside Industrial Council. They join us with details of what businesses have been experiencing and what they're calling for.

Geoff Latham of Nicky USA, whose business keeps him in the heart of the Portland food world, talks about the insane tribulations of running a business in the Southeast Industrial District and how business neighbor Salt & Straw's Kim Malek's reasoned and public thoughts of moving the company's headquarters away from Portland finally sparked action from city leaders.  Geoff will take us through what it feels like to worry about employee and family safety while paying taxes in a city that has had no plan to protect its citizens and businesses from intense vandalism and other crimes.   We also hear from Geoff about some of his favorite spots, new and older.   www.nickyusa.com   Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com 

Dozens of business owners from Portland's Central Eastside neighborhood shared their safety concerns with city leaders on Tuesday. They talked about crime — from explosions and trash, to drug use and death threats — things they say are .“One of our employees on his way into our central kitchen was held up at gunpoint,” said Kim Malek, the co-founder and CEO of Salt & Straw. “A gun in his face as he walked in to make ice cream.”For two years business owners, including Malek, said they've watched as crime, drugs and camping have festered while efforts to speak out about it have led to more angst.“Several of our business owners have received death threats and so that's something we take pretty seriously,” said Clare Briglio the executive director of the . Briglio helped organize Tuesday's listening session in front of city leaders including Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler. It's the result of a collective tipping point among dozens of business owners. “Businesses have been held hostage for a long time, not being able to speak their own truth and lived experience,” said Briglio.Support the showSign Up For Exclusive Episodes At: https://reasonabletv.com/LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople

Portland's iconic  may move its headquarters from Southeast Portland out of state, owing to frustration with crime, drugs and street camping, said co-founder Kim Malek on Wednesday. That's if Portland and Multnomah County leaders can't help the company address the issues that are plaguing its operations.“We would consider all options,” Malek said. “We don't have concrete plans. But our intention is to be at the table working with the city and county to find a solution and not move. Portland is part of the soul of our company. We love this city. This is about having a safe place for our team to work.”On Monday, a fire in an RV parked at Southeast 3rd Avenue and Ash Street near the company's headquarters and kitchen shut down power to Salt & Straw and several other businesses after the blaze brought down a transformer.“If we can't make it safe, I can't stay here,” Malek said. “It's just not responsible of me to put my team in that position.”Support the showSign Up For Exclusive Episodes At: https://reasonabletv.com/LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople

The latest sweet thing that people are lining up for at Walt Disney World's Disney Springs is ice cream at Salt & Straw. Here to give us the scoop are the cofounders — and cousins — Kim Malek and Tyler Malek.   How the Disney relationship evolved (1:38) Are Disney locations different? (3:49) Flavors & ingredients take you on journey (6:25) Rotating monthly menu (9:24) It started with a cart (13:26) A pint a day ... (16:30)

You can also watch this interview by video on YouTube!Kim Malek is CEO and visionary behind Salt & Straw and cofounder with her cousin Tyler. We talked about how she has created an amazing, people-driven company with community at its core.She teamed up with her cousin Tyler to start Salt & Straw, which has become known for small-batch, chef-driven ice cream, handmade using local ingredients. Did I mention that every flavor is delicious?Salt & Straw is not just an ice cream store, though. It's a community builder. Kim was drawn to Portland because it's community focused, innovative, and collaborative.“ I could just clearly see an ice cream shop would be a good way to reflect that because you'd run into your friends and have that experience hanging out with your family. I really loved the creativity of food and flavor work we were doing at Starbucks, and I thought ice cream would be that on steroids…we could really go crazy on that front.”Kim shares about her initial fears about starting her own business and how she shelved the ice cream idea for 15 years until she finally decided to take the plunge.Not only is community being created in Salt & Straw's long lines (they've even had some in-line marriage proposals and job offers!), but the employees create a spirit of hospitality and fun once you enter the store. You can try as many samples as you like before choosing a flavor. And Salt & Straw forms strong relationships with local schools and businesses, too. Every year Salt & Straw partners with a local fourth-grade class at the elementary school closest to each shop. Tyler Malek visits the school to talk ice cream, and they host a competition to create new ice cream flavors.Salt & Straw's website states: “Using ice cream as a platform, we pioneer and start experiences that inspire and connect us all…We use our menu to shine the light on issues we care about.” They use their revolving ice cream menu to focus on issues that matter, such as food waste.Kim has always been drawn to social justice, but eventually she realized she could incorporate that into business.“As I formulated this idea over the years of Salt & Straw, it was really important to me to provide a community gathering space that felt safe and open to everyone. And to use the company to have a voice for different things.”For example, Kim walks her talk by serving on boards of the Oregon Justice Center and the Avel Gordly Center for Healing. Her husband and three children are Black, so she feels especially passionate about Black Lives Matter.Next week on the Finding Fertile Ground podcast, I interview Gresh Harkless Jr., founder of CBNation and Blue 16 Media. He'll talk about his experience as a Black man in the corporate world and how he built on obstacles like getting laid off multiple times to build a successful media company. I alternate the Companies That Care podcast with my original podcast, Finding Fertile Ground, which shares personal stories of grit and resilience. On both my podcasts I strive to highlight voices from historically excluded populations, people who don't always get a platform. I help professional services companies avoid BORING by making communications painless and boosting employee engagement, productivity, and brand recognition. I turn lackluster, jargon-filled, or technical prose into clear dynamic narrative. Look us up on fertilegroundcommunications.com. 

This week on the Finding Fertile Ground podcast, I interview Chantal Cox, a special educator, author, speaker, and Transformation NeuroCoach™. Chantal lives in Wichita, Kansas, now but she grew up all over the world. Her birth dad is Mexican, but her mom remarried when she was three years old. Her adopted dad was in the army, so the family moved every two years. They lived in several states as well as Panama, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands. Chantal was born a shy, timid introvert. Being the new kid every two years was traumatizing but forced her to get some coping skills.Being the only brown-skinned person in her family created some difficult conversations each time the family moved. “Here's the Cox family. Who are you just standing with this family? When we lived in Panama, people assumed I was Panamanian, but when we lived in Washington, DC, we lived in a high Pakistani, population so people assumed I was Pakistani. And in Wyoming people assumed I was Native American.  That caused some different things in my head, some different stories to be created that I latched on to and became part of my identity… that I don't fit in anywhere.”Chantal struggled with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.  “I was very pessimistic, very much the glass is half empty. What's going to go wrong next? Life was not happy. If there was something good that happened, I tried really hard to find the bad in it. I just lived in this space and then the low self-esteem and self-worth led me to be in not great relationships because you attract what you put out.”Soon after she began working as a special ed teacher, her high stress levels led to her developing an autoimmune disease called alopecia areata, where her immune system was attacking her hair follicles, causing bald spots. Not long after that, she found herself in an abusive marriage.“I attracted people who treated me the way that I felt I deserve to be treated. And so that led me to being married to a man who was not very nice. It started with some control and then emotional, manipulative abuse, and eventually went into physical abuse towards the end.” She left on her 30th birthday and moved back to Wichita, where her support system of family and friends supported and loved on her. “My dad stepped in and took over all communication. I've never seen or spoken to my ex-husband again. And that is a huge blessing. My sister let me stay with her until I got up on my feet.”Chantal now helps women experiencing life transitions create a new vision for themselves, reconnect with their passion and purpose, and turn their transition into their triumphant transformation. Check out her book, Create a Life You Love: 10 Healthy Habits to Transform Your Life Now, and her podcast. Next week on the Companies That Care podcast, I interview Kim Malek, cofounder of Portland's famous Salt & Straw ice cream, which now has 25 locations and growing!If you enjoyed this podcast, please give us a rating and subscribe to hear our next episode. I help professional services firms avoid BORING and boost employee engagement, productivity, and readership. I translate technical, complex, and lackluster language into accessible, dynamic, story-driven text. Get known in your industry through outstanding thought leadership content. Walk your talk through outstanding, effective communications with your employees and clients.

We all had a dream going into this life but so rarely do we actually achieve that dream. We're busy but we're broke. We're rich but we're working ourselves to death. We spend our days crunching numbers when all we wanted to do was cook. But some of us have figured it out. And there's hope in that for all of us. Today we chat with Kim Malek, the founder of Salt & Straw, an ice cream company that abides by every foundational business principle while breaking every rule in the restaurant industry. For more on Salt & Straw visit https://saltandstraw.com FULL COMP is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. ________________________________ CLICK HERE to Chat with Josh Free Download: 5 Steps to Achieve a 15% Net Profit We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out the FULL COMP media universe by visiting: FULL COMP Restaurant Marketing School The Playbook Industry Town Halls

Kim Malek built a successful ice cream business around one central idea: community. As the CEO and co-founder of Salt & Straw, Kim disrupted the idea of a typical ice cream shop by building an inviting, accepting environment that showcases local artisans and unique flavors. Kim's career started at Starbucks, where she worked in marketing when the iconic coffee brand only had about 30 stores nationwide. With previous marketing experience at companies like Yahoo!, Adidas, and (RED), she learned a lot about what it takes to build a global brand. "I always like to say I learned enough to be dangerous about a bunch of different things —  operations, real estate, branding, but most importantly… building a company based on people and how you treat people," Kim says on this episode of The Empowered Challenger. During her years in corporate America, Kim kept her ice cream shop vision on the back burner. After a decade of toying around with the idea, she moved to Portland, Oregon, and was struck by the strong sense of community in the entrepreneurial city. She knew it was "the perfect vehicle" to bring her ice cream store idea to life. She partnered with her cousin, Tyler, to figure out a unique ice cream making process. They shopped around town and found standout local ingredients —  chocolate, salt from a local saltmaker, and cheese from local farms. They realized they could foster a true sense of community by focusing on "farm-to-cone" ingredients, highlighting the artisans who made them. One of Kim's favorite pieces of advice is to not take advice. She welcomes stories about the experiences of fellow business owners and entrepreneurs but, unless you're in her exact shoes, she doesn't want to be told what to do. If Kim had followed everyone's advice when she was starting her business, she'd never be where she's at today. Kim started by opening a single store in Portland's Alberta Arts District. Now, there are 25 more throughout the U.S., plus a successful ecommerce business.  Featured Challenger

In this episode, we chat with Kim Malek of Salt and Straw. Kim shares her story about the origins of Salt and Straw, obtaining investors to grow, and how she and her team grew their business in a very challenging 2020.Please note, this audio was pulled from our recent Conecon West event, and apologies for the host's somewhat muted audio.Find out more about salt and straw at www.saltandstraw.comFor information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/

In this week's episode, we talk to the founders of two Portland institutions. Michael Powell founded The City of Books - one of the largest and most widely known book stores in America. Kim Malek founded one of the most popular ice cream shops in the country, Salt & Straw. They tell us how COVID-19 has impacted their businesses and what they look forward to. We also play games together and have some fun, per usual. Also, we have a new closing segment thanks to listner feedback! Enjoy :)

Kim Malek, the CEO and co-founder of iconic ice-cream brand Salt & Straw, has completely modernized the ice-cream industry by creating a brand whose ethos goes beyond the delicious dessert. Malek has built an unparalleled brand through a unique business strategy focused on building a community, supporting local artisans and farmers, and continually creating custom, one-of-a-kind ice-cream flavors. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Malek merged her past marketing careers at notable brands like Starbucks and Yahoo! to catapult her dream of starting an ice-cream business into a reality.

Kim Malek, CEO and Co-Founder of Salt & Straw, shares her journey of quitting a successful corporate career to open an artisanal ice cream shop designed around community. Kim talks about early family experiences that left her wanting to be an entrepreneur, but feeling reluctant to chase her dream. She talks about starting her career as a barista at Starbucks when the company had just 30 stores, and how she went on to learn from roles at Yahoo!, Adidas, and Starbucks corporate. She shares what she learned from her career roles that helped her in starting her own business - and the pivotal moment that gave her the push to pursue her ice cream dream. Kim shares her philosophy of community-centered business and how partnering with her local community helped the business differentiate and succeed. She talks about Salt & Straw's creative process for working with the community to create ice creams that tell a local story in respective communities. And she shares her perspectives on the superpowers of women as leaders and on the power of ignoring advice to forge one's own path. Guest Bio:An industry leader and innovator, Kim Malek is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Portland-based Salt & Straw Ice Cream. Since its founding in 2011, Malek has built Salt & Straw from a humble ice cream cart into a fast-growing company with 21 locations along the West Coast while retaining its bones as a family-run company known for its culture of hospitality. Malek is a humble and passionate leader, engaged member of the community, and a champion for causes such as childhood hunger and equal rights. Prior to launching Salt & Straw, Malek held positions at Starbucks Coffee, Yahoo!, adidas and Gardenburger in marketing, community outreach, and product management and development. She also worked with Bono of U2 on an online music service (RED) and with Seattle's Cupcake Royale, specializing in retail marketing and management and bringing new, epicurean trends to market.Malek founded Salt & Straw to create neighborhood gathering places. The Oregonian named Salt & Straw as one of Oregon's Top Workplaces in both 2014 and 2015. Building Blocks:Write down one thing you'd love to be able to build or create one day. And then, as a second step, write down what you think you need to do before you start building or creating. Then, finally, take a look at that list and circle the 3 things you'll commit to doing next year, in 2021, to make progress toward putting your idea into the world.Yes, I may be the first person to have asked you for a new year's resolution. But hey, 2021 is literally one of the freshest starts to a calendar year that a lot of us have ever had in our lives, and I want you all to jump into it with energy and ambition. And to do your thing to make your part of the world a better place.Helpful Links:Check out and buy from the Salt & Straw websiteKim and her cousin and co-founder Tyler featured on the Williams Sonoma blogSalt & Straw feature on Forbes.comSpotlight on Kim's perspective on inclusion and justice at Basic Rights OregonThe New York Times Magazine article announcing Humphrey Slocombe, as discussed by Kim in the show as the push to start Salt & Straw News about Danny Meyer's investment in Salt & Straw at Eater (Portland)

Back in the Trailer for this season, we promised that you'd meet the Founder and CEO of one of the most innovative ice cream brands in the world. Well, we're dropping this mini-episode today to let you know that, on December 9, our Guest on the show is Kim Malek, the CEO and Co-Founder of Portland-based Salt and Straw. For those of you that know Salt & Straw, the brand needs no introduction. For those that haven't yet been to one of their scoop shops or ordered the product by mail, let's just say that once you experience it, you won't forget it! Kim and her team build connections and communities, and cultivate relationships with local farmers, artisans, and chefs to fearlessly explore and create some of the most distinctive flavors of ice cream you'll ever come across. And it tastes absolutely incredible.Join us next week to hear what inspired Kim to build Salt & Straw, how she did it, who she looks to for guidance and support, and how she and her team navigated the pandemic to set up the business to grow and open five new stores in 2021.Looking forward to  having you!

How can ice cream bring together a community and become a force for good? Kim Malek, CEO and founder of Salt & Straw Ice Cream didn't even know how to make ice cream when she had the idea to start a gathering place where people could be themselves and find happiness in the shared experience of enjoying a sweet treat. But she curated the talent who could make her vision happen. She teaches you how to use your community to collectively create an incredible product, what could happen when you have the courage to put your vision out in the world, and how to be in business while also making a positive impact on the world. - Our free 5 day challenge starts today! Join us cathyheller.com/challenge - Follow Salt & Straw on Instagram @saltandstraw and Kim @kimberlymalek - Saltandstraw.com - Thanks Trivia Star! Download Trivia Star from the Apple or Google store and enjoy 2,500 coins and 500 gems for FREE today! - Thanks Bombas! Bombas.com/dreamjob for 20% off your first purchase

A look back at our conversation with Kim Malek from June of 2017. Salt & Straw mastermind owner Kim Malek joins is to discuss Millennials, rapid growth, how the current political climate affects her business and her multiracial family. Listen in to hear what's made Salt & Straw so successful. This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by: Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com

Taking risks is scary but if you want to be a successful entrepreneur, it's necessary. Entrepreneurship is fundamentally linked to risk-taking, after all. Of course, there should be some level of research and data to inform the risk first, but oftentimes, there’s nothing like diving in head first and figuring it out along the way. In this episode of WorkParty, we’re talking all about the concept of “high risk, high reward” with someone who looked fear in the face and turned it into a cult-following. Since 2011, Kim Malek has become known as an industry leader, innovator, and disruptor for her game-changing business, Salt & Straw Ice Cream. We talk about her risk-taking nature, why it’s been integral to her success, and how you can incorporate risk into your business strategy, too. You might even learn what Kim's favorite flavor is. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. www.sakara.com/party for 20% off your order www.linkedinlearning.com/workparty for one month free Produced by Dear Media

Salt & Straw Ice Cream co-owner and flavor master, Tyler Malek, joins the Foodbeast Katchup podcast to tell the iconic ice cream shop's origin story. Malek takes us through an 8 year journey of what it took to make Salt & Straw what it is today. We also dig into his creative mind to get a glimpse of how he comes up with such wild flavors, including their current Thanksgiving feast-themed ice cream. From starting as a humble push cart with co-founder and cousin Kim Malek, to just opening its 20th location in Pasadena, California, we take a look at Salt & Straw's odyssey, which is just as unique as its flavors. --- Thank you all so much for listening! All the Tweets and Instagram tags of you listening mean the world. Reviews you leave on iTunes are also incredibly helpful, if you enjoyed an episode, please do drop us some love on the Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor and anywhere else your beautiful ears are listening from. ---- Your Hosts: Elie Ayrouth (@bookofelie) Geoffrey Kutnick (@geoffreykutnick) Your Guest: Tyler Malek (@tylerjamesmalek, @saltandstraw) Produced by: Isai Rocha (@isairocha) ---- Follow us! Instagram: instagram.com/foodbeastkatchup instagram.com/foodbeast Facebook: www.facebook.com/foodbeast Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/foodbeast

Howard Schultz famously committed to a “third place” mentality when scaling Starbucks into the global icon that it is today, creating a space outside the home and office where consumers could feel comfortable. And Kim Malek now hopes to accomplish the same thing through ice cream. The cofounder of Portland, Oregon–based Salt & Straw—and former Starbucks executive—is working with her cousin and cofounder Tyler Malek to build a national ice cream brand that pairs a dedication to local communities with “deliciously interesting” ice cream.Kim sat down with QSR editor Sam Oches to share what she learned from Schultz and her newest mentor and investor, Danny Meyer. Plus, she talks about how telling stories through ice cream has helped the company plant roots in the communities it serves.QSR Magazine informationFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedInQSRmagazine.com Have feedback or interview suggestions? Email us at sam@qsrmagazine.com.

The greatest ice cream flavor ever created is discussed in epic detail, plus Jordan ranks his top ten traditional ice cream flavors, and then he begs for Salt & Straw's soft serve concept Wiz Bang Bar to open on Fairfax. One of the most important podcast episodes of our time. AIR JORDAN: A FOOD PODCAST is brought to you by RC Provisions & Goldbelly. Visit their Instagram profiles and websites for more info.

Kim Malek, the founder of the ice cream sensation Salt & Straw, shares how it all began. Starting with just a single push cart, Salt & Straw has expanded from Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, and all the way to Downtown Disney in Anaheim. Kim provides insight into the success of their brand and culture, starting with the importance of developing people who will develop and grow the business. Listen in as she shares the sacrifices she’s made and lessons she’s learned on her journey! Timestamped Show notes: 01:20 - Kim’s Origin Story 02:48 - Kim explains the thinking behind Salt & Straw’s unique flavors 04:28 - What is “Farm to Cone?” 05:04 - Salt & Straw started in a push-cart 06:04 - The first store on Alberta Street 07:21 - Kim explains how Salt & Straw attracted media attention 08:28 - That was my idea! 09:28 - Kim explains how she cobbled together the money to start Salt & Straw 11:25 - Unforseen costs and surprises 12:04 - People x3, cashflow, and partnerships 12:41 - Kim shares the importance of developing people 15:10 - Kim talks about her co-founder, Tyler, and their shared values 16:34 - “An underlying level of chaos” 17:45 - What is a “people plan?” 18:42 - Growth also comes with growing pains 19:44 - Kim shares a story about a mother’s positive experience at Salt & Straw with her children 20:56 - “Happiness in a Cone” is Salt & Straw’s core value 21:40 - Kim believes that they’re able to change the world 22:04 - What’s “Magic in a Box?”

There’s nothing worse than feeling like you’ve got a great idea, sitting on it, and then seeing someone else doing it—successfully. That’s exactly what happened to Kim Malek back in 2010. The marketing executive had been going back and forth on her idea of creating an artisan ice cream shop for years. Then boom! She opened the New York Times and read about someone else doing it. “I was literally enraged!,” she recalls. But she turned that anger into action. She cashed in her 401k to open a Salt & Straw ice cream shop in Portland, Oregon with her chef cousin, Tyler. With Tyler creating never-before-heard-of flavors like Honey Lavender and Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero, the shop was an overnight success, ultimately spawning 18 more up and down the west coast. Kim shares with Linda the lessons she’s learned along the road and another pretty amazing thing that was going on at the same time she was growing her company: she married and adopted three fosters kids, ages 2, 4 and 5. Talk about a Super Woman.

Radio Cherry Bombe stopped in Portland last year as part of its Future of Food Tour for a live episode at The Nightwood Society. Naz Sahin of Motherland, Chef Naomi Pomeroy of Beast and Expatriate, and Vivian Zhang of On She Goes speak about their vision for the future of food. They are followed by a panel featuring Michelle Battista, co-owner of The Nightwood Society; Chef Arlyn Frank of Platano Rising; Kim Malek, co-founder & CEO of Salt & Straw; Nong Poonsukwattana, founder of Nong’s Khao Man Gai; wellness guru Alison Wu of Wu Haus; and Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond. Thank you to Kerrygold for supporting our tour! Radio Cherry Bombe is powered by Simplecast.

Kim Malek filled out a Small Business Association plan in secret. The idea of telling anyone her dream of opening an ice cream shop in cold and rainy Portland, Oregon, just seemed too hard. Now Salt&Straw is an empire with 17 stores across the country, including one at Disneyland, partnerships with companies like Alaska Airlines, and an investment from Danny Meyer and others. On episode 79 of Speaking Broadly, Kim speaks about how she sustained her entrepreneurial spirit despite her father's bankruptcy, countless rejections from bankers, and persistently looming fears. Tune into this episode for more insight into crazy ice cream flavors (bone marrow included), business advice from Starbucks' former CEO Howard Schultz, and the ingredients that went into fostering Kim's confidence and persistence. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast.

Kim Malek, a mother of three, was working a six-figure job for U2 lead singer Bono when she decided to give it up to follow her passion: opening an ice cream shop. The result was Salt and Straw, an Oregon-based artisanal ice cream brand that began as a push cart in Portland and has since expanded to other West Coast cities, include five locations in the Los Angeles area. Salt and Straw is known for its unique, unexpected and flavorful combinations, like avocado & Oaxacan chocolate fudge and bone marrow & smoked cherries, in addition to classics such as sea salt with caramel ribbon and chocolate gooey brownie. The creations are so tasty and popular that the ice cream shop has developed somewhat of a cult-like following. Jessica Holmes goes behind the brand with Co-founder and CEO Kim Malek, who discusses the humble beginnings of her business and reveals her favorite Salt and Straw flavor. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/cooking.

Kim Malek, founder/CEO of Salt + Straw - the most iconic artisan ice cream company in Portland + the country, talks about overcoming a seemingly insurmountable challenge of her father's business + the family going bankrupt her freshman year in college. Kim worked her way through college at tiny coffee company called Starbucks + eventually lived her dream of starting an ice cream company. Oh, and Kim is a state champion Synchronized Swimmer, too. You'll learn all kinds of stuff in this podcast.

In this week's episode we feature Kim Malek, founder and owner of Salt & Straw. She started the small batch, handmade local ice cream company with her cousin, Tyler. Salt & Straw is based out of Portland and there are now 15 shops along the west coast.

Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough? Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Cracked Black Pepper? Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons? With flavors like that, it’s no surprise Salt & Straw Ice Cream has legions of fans in Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles. We talk to co-founder Kim Malek about what it takes to get an ice cream company off the ground. She joined forces with her cousin, cashed in her 401(k), and now they helm one of the fastest growing ice cream brands in America. Kim, who’s got a great big heart, also chats with us about everything from accountants to adoption to Anthony Bourdain. She's a warm person in a chilly (but yummy) business, and you won't want to miss this conversation.

Follow Your Entrepreneurial Dream With Advice From Kim Malek Have you ever sat through a dull corporate meeting and dreamed of opening your own business? Have you fantasized about being the person in charge so things run the way they should? Studies show that 60 percent of working women leaders want to be their own boss. Today we're going to talk to a women leader who finally stopped dreaming and did something about it. How One Woman's Dream Began Kim Malek was working with Starbucks back in 1996 when it was a small Seattle coffee company with only 30 stores. She was there as it started to grow into today's international behemoth and she learned a lot about how to grow a business. As exciting as it was to be part of this legendary company, she wanted to move back to Portland, Oregon and open an ice cream shop with a difference. Over the next decade, she worked for other major corporations, always afraid to follow her dream and possibly fail. Kim Did It And You Can Do It, Too! In 2010, Kim finally quit the corporate world and moved back to Portland. One person offered her free room and board for a year. Her cousin, who was in culinary school and fascinated with ice cream production, saw her vision and wanted to be part of her dream. By 2011, they had opened the first Salt & Straw Ice Cream Parlor. Today, they distribute their ice creams nationally through the Internet and have two local outlets—so far. The company has been written up locally, featured in major magazines and profiled on network television programs. Kim has learned what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur and women leader. She's eager to share that knowledge with you. In this podcast, executive business coach Sabrina Braham and Kim Malek will discuss: —   How building solid community relationships can produce more effective advertising than having a large marketing budget; —   Ways you can use recycled materials and local elements to design your business space inexpensively and have it feel both comfortable and upscale; —   The ways in which international business experience translates to running a small local company; —   How financiers can give you invaluable assistance, even if they don't give you the loan; —   The importance of both working with women leader mentors and asking more experienced people for help when starting any new venture; —   Why your business plan should also outline the future, including a possible exit strategy; —   What you should constantly re-examine as your business grows and develops. Women leaders are often at a disadvantage when it comes to getting ahead in business. Help us change that! Click on Audio Player below to Listen to Women's Leadership Success Interview