"What began as a side hustle of camps and classes slowly became a flourishing business across Los Angeles," Barnes said."I knew there was a demand for kids' culinary experiences. So rather than continue to try to scale something locally, I decided to package our curriculum and recipes into a monthly themed kit and mail it across the country so kids anywhere could learn the joys of cooking.
As a former teacher, Barnes recognized the many connections food provides, thus making learning delicious by incorporating math, science and geography, and more into the monthly culinary lessons. In addition, many homeschool families and programs incorporate Raddish into their lessons.Raddish Kidsfirms grew 6%, double the 3% growth rate for employer firms owned by men. However, women are still underrepresented as they are the majority owners of 21% of employer businesses.
She also advises that running a business can't be treated like a hobby because it requires your time and energy 24 hours a day."The morning after giving birth to my daughter, I was running payroll from the hospital," Barnes shared.
If one is to start their own business endeavor, it should certainly be something you feel passionate about. The entire team of Raddish is working hard to give kids confidence in the kitchen and beyond. So while the activity is cooking, it's not so much about creating future chefs as much as it is about creating a foundation for a life filled with good food and all the community, conversation, and relationships.
"I hope that families use Raddish to turn their kitchen into a classroom," adds Barnes."Kids appreciate where food comes from, learn how to problem-solve, become creative and curious, try new things, and practice resiliency. Kids learn best by doing—and Raddish is an immersive culinary experience that teaches cooking skills, math, science, geography, STEM, and more."."First and foremost, I am a mom," she said."I have always prioritized my kids.