TWISTED: A Successful Cotton Candy Mompreneurship

As a mother with postpartum depression, Lucia Rios needed a creative outlet, so she founded TWISTED, a gourmet cotton candy company.  Rios speaks to her market research process, evaluating business and budget options, and approaching motherhood as a mompreneur. She also offers advice to those who are starting their own ventures, discussing the importance of honesty and transparency on an entrepreneurial journey, especially when dealing with the challenges that come with mental health.  A proud Latina, Rios encourages anyone with passion and desire to change their situation, to go for it.

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