What inspired Lucy Postins to start making dog food?

Her dog Mosi kept getting ear infections, so she cooked special meals at home.

What role does Lucy Postins have now?

She is the Chief Integrity Officer and no longer the CEO.

Why did she step down as CEO?

She wanted to spend more time with her kids.

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I started making dog food in my kitchen. It became a $250 million company.

First publishedJul 30, 16:41 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 20:24 UTC · 40m ago

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Lucy Postins started cooking for her own dog, turned the recipes into a business.She says that the US encourages success more than her native England.She stepped down as CEO to spend more time with her kids but remains deeply involved.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lucy Postins, founder and Chief Integrity Officer at The Honest Kitchen. It has been edited for length and clarity.Back in 2001, my dog, Mosi, kept getting ear infections.

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Lucy Postins began making dog food in her kitchen in 2001 to help her dog Mosi with ear infections. She turned her homemade recipes into a business called The Honest Kitchen. The company grew to be worth about $250 million. She stepped down as CEO to spend more time with her children but still works as Chief Integrity Officer.

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Her story shows how a small home idea can become a big business. It also highlights how entrepreneurs can balance work and family.

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What inspired Lucy Postins to start making dog food?: Her dog Mosi kept getting ear infections, so she cooked special meals at home.
What role does Lucy Postins have now?: She is the Chief Integrity Officer and no longer the CEO.
Why did she step down as CEO?: She wanted to spend more time with her kids.

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