Episode 8: Turning Passion into B...
Episode 8: Turning Passion into Business - Jo's Café Growth Story
The Business Growth Show by Adam Prosser, Jon Redding
S1 · E8
Sep 15, 2025
37:09
Episode notes

Welcome to The Business Growth Show with Jo from The Blonde Beet, Stamford’s first and only plant-based café, bistro, and community space.

Join Adam and Jon as they explore Jo’s fascinating pivot from sustainability work and student behaviour change to launching a thriving, welcoming café right in the heart of Rutland. Jo walks us through her journey, from cozy supper clubs and lockdown takeaways to acquiring a charming, slightly hidden premises and transforming it into a vibrant, inclusive space.

Discover how Jo built a café that caters to everyone:

  • Thoughtful, seasonal, zero-waste menus that appeal beyond the vegan niche.
  • The creative use of textural delights like toasted seeds and nuts to elevate dishes.
  • Community-driven programming, from art displays and book clubs to workshops and supper clubs.
  •  ... 
Keywords
Entrepreneurship
Small Business
Business Growth
SMEs
Leadership
Mentorship
Founder Stories
AI and Business
Business Podcast
UK Business
Stamford Business
Career Advice
Startup Journey
Vegan
Plant-Based
Vegan Cafe